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Early Childhood Education Vocab

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  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. Process of gradually learning to base one's behavior on personal beliefs of right or wrong






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






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






4. Diet needs for proper growth and development






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






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






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






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






9. 4 stages - studied his children's mental growth - sensorimotor.






10. A child's apprehension associated with separation from a parent or other caregiver






11. Extreme allergic reaction






12. (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;






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






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






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






16. 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.






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






18. The inability for the body to control the level of sugar in the blood






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






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






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






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






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






24. Observing someone in his or her job.






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






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






27. Most visible type of abuse such as bites - burns - bruises - broken bones or other unexplainable non-accidental injuries






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






29. 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.






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






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






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






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






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






35. Developing from the center outward






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






37. Listening - then repeating what was said.






38. The ability to use clear - distinct speech.






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






40. A degree earned after successfully completing a four year course of study at a university.


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






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






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






44. Moving from one activity to another






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






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






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






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






49. Is a stage in human development from birth to 5 years of age.






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