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Early Childhood Education Vocab

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  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. Used by the teacher to keep track of a variety of children's behavior also known as participation chart.






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






3. Developing from head to toe






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






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






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






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






8. Garments worn by an individual.






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






16. Lack of proper diet causing improper development in children






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






18. (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;






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






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






21. Differences among others.






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






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






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






25. Using sound to signal the transition from one activity to another






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






27. To suggest - remind or assist.






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






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






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






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






32. State ones feelings about a problem or behavior without placing blame.






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






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






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






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






37. A connection between child and caregiver/parent






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






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






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






41. Child birth to 12 months






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






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






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






45. 4 stages - studied his children's mental growth - sensorimotor.






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






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






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






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






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