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Early Childhood Education Vocab

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  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. Child birth to 12 months






2. Actions such as spoken words or gestures that influence behavior.






3. Most visible type of abuse such as bites - burns - bruises - broken bones or other unexplainable non-accidental injuries






4. A tool used to determine what the children know before instruction begins






5. The number of adults who must be in the classroom with the children






6. Projected spending plan based on expected income and expenses.






7. Believed interaction with peers and adults help children learn through social and cultural experiences.






8. Breathing disorder that may cause labored breathing - coughing and wheezing






9. Lack of proper diet causing improper development in children






10. Any individual - designated by the operator - who has met minimum state requirements and who has on-site responsibility for the operation of a childcare facility. This person may or may not be the operator






11. A person with a position that requires at least a degree from a four-year college or technical school in a particular area of study.






12. Allow children to go to their homes after school and receive calls from caregivers to be sure there are no problems






13. Child care programs formed by parents - so they can have more control over the learning environment - the teacher may experience a lack of control






14. Is the action involving the large muscles of the body - as in walking - running or swimming






15. An assessment/observation tool used to show mastery of a list of items.






16. A person from another country who lives with a family and provides child care






17. The inability for the body to control the level of sugar in the blood






18. A degree earned upon completing at least thirty hours beyond a Bachelor's degree.






19. An injection of antigens given to a person to provide immunity from a certain disease






20. Five levels. Assumed human nature was good not bad - and we continually need to fulfill needs. Pyramid






21. Actions used by an adult to help children develop self control






22. 'Permission granted by an agency of government to an individual to engage in a given profession or occupation - once an applicant has met qualifications standards.'






23. Mississippi Early Childhood Association: is the largest state organization for early childhood professionals.






24. The development of a child's cognitive - social - emotional - and physical skills through the sequence of changes.






25. Differences among others.






26. 'argued that when a childs actions have positive results - they will be repeated - continued negative results may end unwanted behavior'






27. Cravings for nonfood items such as paper - soap - rags and toys






28. A five star rating system developed for licensed early childhood facilities.






29. A person that provides care in the childs home and may receive food and housing in addition to wages






30. Recording your opinions rather than facts as to why you believe a behavior is occurring.






31. Understanding that objects continue to exist even when they cannot be seen - heard - or touched






32. National Association for the Education of Young Children is the professional organization for early childhood education and child care in the United States.






33. Developing from head to toe






34. A learning experience that is spur of the moment - could be teachable moments -unplanned events.






35. Sharing resources with others in the same field of study.






36. 'The pre-operational stage occurs between ages two and six - during which language - symbolic play - and drawing skills are developed.'






37. A form used to describe ones abilities and qualifications when applying for a job.






38. Words arranged in an order that makes sense - and contains almost all nouns and verbs - usually two word phrases.






39. A person who provides support services such as cooking - cleaning - or driving a vehicle - but is not a caregiver.






40. A connection between child and caregiver/parent






41. Topic or concept around which class activities are planned






42. Used by the teacher to keep track of a variety of children's behavior also known as participation chart.






43. Any person designated to act as the director - having all responsibility and authority of a director - during the directors short-term absence and shall not retain sole director authority for more than 24 total hours during a calendar week.-at least






44. The ability to use clear - distinct speech.






45. How information moves from one neuron to another






46. Public and private elementary schools enrolled children in half day or full day programs to prepare children for elementary school






47. Full day child care facilities that provide a place for children while parents or guardians are at work or school






48. An agency responsible for providing public assistance programs to the populations they serve.






49. The Mississippi State Department of Health - responsible for granting licence to operate a child care center






50. Using sound to signal the transition from one activity to another