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Early Childhood Education Vocab

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Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. Activities done on a daily basis such tolieting - eating - and dressing.






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






9. Child birth to 12 months






10. A license issued at the licensing agencies discretion where violations may endanger the health or safety of the children - but only when such violations may be corrected within a specified period. Period of time may be no longer than six months.






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






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






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






14. How information moves from one neuron to another






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






16. (Infant/Toddler Environment Rating Scale)an evaluation used for learning activities for programs working with children birth to 2 years. Things that are evaluated are: eye-hand coordination - art - blocks - active physical play - music & movement -






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






35. Topic or concept around which class activities are planned






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






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






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






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






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






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






42. (Early Childhood Environment Rating Scale) an evaluation used for learning activities for programs working with children 2 ½ years to 5 years. The subscales learning activity areas are: fine motor; art; music & movement; blocks; sand and water play;






43. Developed to meet the developmental needs of children from low-income homes. Also dental - medical - and mental health services are provided for children






44. 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






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






46. Differences among others.






47. The ability to use clear - distinct speech.






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






49. Influencing children's thoughts or actions.






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