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Early Childhood Education Vocab

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Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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  • Match each statement with the correct term.
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1. A person who provides direct care - supervision - and guidance to children in a child care facility - regardless of title or occupation.






2. Listening - then repeating what was said.






3. 'the process of memorizing using routine or repetition - often without full attention or comprehension.'






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






5. A detailed account of behavior over a particular period of time.






6. Through psychosocial development personality goes through eight stages one being trust vs. mistrust






7. 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






8. Children learn through four stages of development one being sensorimotor.






9. Is a stage in human development from birth to 5 years of age.






10. A connection between child and caregiver/parent






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






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






13. Garments worn by an individual.






14. Common traits/skills that helps you relate to others.






15. Type of abuse that may involve inappropriate or unwanted touches - or sexual contact






16. An experience planned by the teacher with a specific goal in mind.






17. School program that offers students the opportunity for on-the-job learning.






18. A degree earned after successfully completing a four year course of study at a university.

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






20. Developing from head to toe






21. A degree earned once courses of study has been earned or completed usually at the end of a two year period after high school.






22. Extreme allergic reaction






23. How information moves from one neuron to another






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






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






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






27. A evaluation process by which a person meets a potential employer face to face.






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






29. Topic or concept around which class activities are planned






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






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






32. A statement that gives the purpose of the organization.






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






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






35. A job in which a person works for little or no pay while gaining work experience and receiving supervision.






36. The evaluation of a program that has been evaluated by an external body to meet certain standards of quality.






37. Allows the child care facility to operate pending the issuance of a regular license.






38. Before or after school care for children ages five-to-ten-year-old children






39. The way children move through the classroom.






40. Written plan showing specific actions and activities used to meet planned goals






41. A position for beginners in a field. It requires limited education and training.






42. Collection of concepts - experiences and materials designed to meet developmental needs for a group of children






43. A letter of when introducing yourself when sending a resume.






44. Diet needs for proper growth and development






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






46. Space used by the children - not to include storage - kitchen - teacher areas -






47. Type of abuse affecting a childs self-concept through words or actions






48. Influencing children's thoughts or actions.






49. A person who is willing to learn new information and acquire new skills throughout his or her life.






50. Wasting time or moving slowly for example a child eating very slowly.