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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. A connection between child and caregiver/parent






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






3. Nonverbal actions expressed usually unconsciously by an individual including but not limited to facial expressions or gestures.






4. The manner of thinking - behaving - or reacting characteristic of a specific person






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






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






7. When someone demonstrates how to appropriately complete a task - action or behavior.






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






15. Are located at secondary or postsecondary institutions - used to train future teachers.






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






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






18. Differences among others.






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






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






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






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






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






24. Training required for designated employees by MSDH annually to maintain licensure






25. How children develop skills such as concentration - and the ability to learn - understand - recognize and reason.






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






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






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






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






30. Growth of body to include height - weight -coordination and balance






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






32. '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.'






33. How a child understands language






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






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






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






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






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






39. Garments worn by an individual.






40. Type of guidance technique used to change child's behavior by offering another choice of an activity.






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






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






43. Influencing children's thoughts or actions.






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






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






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






47. An observation that records the facts without using your personal opinions.






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






49. How children interact with others and the world around them.






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