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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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This is a study tool. The 3 wrong answers for each question are randomly chosen from answers to other questions. So, you might find at times the answers obvious, but you will see it re-enforces your understanding as you take the test each time.
1. Expression of approval.






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






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






4. Communication of one's ideas - desires - or intentions to others - usually through speech - printed words or signing






5. 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






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






7. A collection that has examples of your best work.






8. A normal - uncontrollable reaction of your body to something that you feel - see - or experience.






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






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






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






12. '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.'






13. A person who provides direct care - supervision - and guidance to children in a child care facility - regardless of title or occupation.






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






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






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






17. A worker with an education beyond high school that is trained for a certain field of work.






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






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






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






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






22. A list of characteristics or skills considered normal for children in a certain age group.






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






24. Garments worn by an individual.






25. Differences among others.






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






27. Schools provide children with freedom within limits by a structured approach. Stress the theory that children learn best by being active and doing.






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






29. Developing from the center outward






30. Developed the psychoanalytical theory. Anecdotal records - rating scales - checklist






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






32. 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.






33. How a child understands language






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






35. Moving from one activity to another






36. The way children move through the classroom.






37. Form of child abuse in which the child may be deprived of proper diet - medical care - shelter and/or clothing






38. Extreme allergic reaction






39. Topic or concept around which class activities are planned






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






41. 'The first stage of Piaget's theory lasts from birth to age two and is centered on the infant primarily learning through the senses.'






42. 4 stages - studied his children's mental growth - sensorimotor.






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






44. Summary of a persons qualification - skills - and job experiences.






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






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






47. A connection between child and caregiver/parent






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






49. Order of new movements - which depends on brain and nerve development.






50. Behaviors in which one can care for themselves in the areas of feeding - dressing - bathing - and toileting