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Early Childhood Education Vocab

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Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. An oath or set of moral principles - determined by a professional organization for its members.






2. Theorist believed that experiences in childhood influence your entire life.






3. 'Howard Gardner identifies seven different human intelligences that allow us to engage in learning and help us make sense of the world.'






4. A map that outlines major concepts and ideas related to a theme.






5. Guarantees a child's records may only be released to parent or guardian






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






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






8. 4 stages - studied his children's mental growth - sensorimotor.






9. Activities done on a daily basis such tolieting - eating - and dressing.






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






11. Type of guidance technique that can be used when a child's misbehavior is not harmful.






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






13. Using outside factors such as room arrangement to promote desirable behavior in children






14. To recommend - advise a plan or an action.






15. Keeping sensitive personal information of others private.






16. 'theory of Multiple Intelligence emphasizes that there are different kinds of intelligence used by the human brain - one being Bodily/Kinesthetic intellegence.'






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






18. School program in which students volunteer in their community.






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






20. Workers who are self-employed or own their own business.






21. Equipment - activities and guidance matched to the developmental characteristics and needs of each age group.






22. An assessment/observation tool used to determine a childs level of performance.






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






24. 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






25. The written plan giving an overall view - vital to planning a balanced curriculum.






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






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






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






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






30. A connection between child and caregiver/parent






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






32. Garments worn by an individual.






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






34. How information moves from one neuron to another






35. Child birth to 12 months






36. Statements of purpose reflecting the end result of curriculum.






37. Is the action involving the small muscles of the hands - as in handwriting - stringing beads - cutting or Legos.






38. Topic or concept around which class activities are planned






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






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






41. '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.'






42. Child between the ages of 3 and 5 years old






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






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






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






46. Skills used to comprehend and repeat What is being said.






47. Issued when all conditions and requirements for licensure have been met. The licensure period may not last more than a year.






48. A tool used to determine mastery over a period of time.






49. The Child Development Associate National Credentialing Program provides performance-based training - assessment and credentialing for participants.






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