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Early Childhood Education Vocab

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Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. Listening - then repeating what was said.






2. Topic or concept around which class activities are planned






3. The way children move through the classroom.






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






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






6. Child care is provided in a private home.






7. (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;






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






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






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






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






12. A person that provides care in the childs home and may receive food and housing in addition to wages






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






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






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






16. A natural talent or potential for learning a skill.






17. 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






18. Observing someone in his or her job.






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






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






21. Used by the teacher to keep track of a variety of children's behavior also known as participation chart.






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






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






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






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






26. Understanding that objects continue to exist even when they cannot be seen - heard - or touched






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






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






29. An oath or set of moral principles - determined by a professional organization for its members.






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






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






32. Process of gradually learning to base one's behavior on personal beliefs of right or wrong






33. 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.






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






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






36. A type of observation centering on a specific event in form of written notes






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






38. 4 stages - studied his children's mental growth - sensorimotor.






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






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






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






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






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






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






45. An experience planned by the teacher with a specific goal in mind.






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






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






48. Differences among others.






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






50. To suggest - remind or assist.