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Early Childhood Education Vocab

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Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. How information moves from one neuron to another






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






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






4. Any individual - designated by the operator - who has met minimum state requirements and who has on-site responsibility for the operation of a childcare facility. This person may or may not be the operator






5. Influencing children's thoughts or actions.






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






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






8. (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;






9. Extreme allergic reaction






10. To suggest - remind or assist.






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






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






13. A learning experience that is spur of the moment - could be teachable moments -unplanned events.






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






15. Child between infancy and childhood it usually begins between the ages of 1 to 3 years old






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






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






18. Developing from head to toe






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






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






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






22. Growth that occurs over a period of time






23. Topic or concept around which class activities are planned






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






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






26. Child care is provided in a private home.






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






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






29. The ability to use clear - distinct speech.






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






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






32. Diet needs for proper growth and development






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






34. (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 -






35. '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.'






36. Child birth to 12 months






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






38. How children attain the ability to share and appropriately express their feelings.






39. Believed interaction with peers and adults help children learn through social and cultural experiences.






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






41. Used by the teacher to keep track of a variety of children's behaviors also known as frequency chart.






42. Lack of proper diet causing improper development in children






43. A connection between child and caregiver/parent






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






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






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






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






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






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






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