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Early Childhood Education Vocab

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Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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  • Match each statement with the correct term.
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1. Using outside factors such as room arrangement to promote desirable behavior in children






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






3. The development of a child's cognitive - social - emotional - and physical skills through the sequence of changes.






4. Schools provide children with freedom within limits by a structured approach. Stress the theory that children learn best by being active and doing.






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






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






7. Full day child care facilities that provide a place for children while parents or guardians are at work or school






8. Lack of proper diet causing improper development in children






9. A connection between child and caregiver/parent






10. The ability to use clear - distinct speech.






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






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






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






14. Allow children to go to their homes after school and receive calls from caregivers to be sure there are no problems






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






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






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






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






19. Expression of approval.






20. Child birth to 12 months






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






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






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






24. 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.






25. '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.'






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






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






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






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






30. A person who provides direct care - supervision - and guidance to children in a child care facility - regardless of title or occupation.






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






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






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






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






35. (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;






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






44. Child care is provided in a private home.






45. 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.






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






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






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






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






50. 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