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Early Childhood Education Vocab

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Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. Influencing children's thoughts or actions.






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






3. Developing from head to toe






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






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






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






7. Lack of proper diet causing improper development in children






8. '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.'






9. Words arranged in an order that makes sense - and contains almost all nouns and verbs - usually two word phrases.






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






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






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






13. 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.






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






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






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






17. Diet needs for proper growth and development






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






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






20. Special room or space to seperate children who become sick or show signs of a communicable disease






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






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






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






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






25. Five levels. Assumed human nature was good not bad - and we continually need to fulfill needs. Pyramid






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






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






28. Expression of approval.






29. Allows the child care facility to operate pending the issuance of a regular license.






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






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






32. An assessment/observation tool used to show mastery of a list of items.






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






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






35. The Child Development Associate National Credentialing Program provides performance-based training - assessment and credentialing for participants.






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






44. Child care is provided in a private home.






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






46. A person from another country who lives with a family and provides child care






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






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






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






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