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Early Childhood Education Vocab

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Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. Understanding that objects continue to exist even when they cannot be seen - heard - or touched






2. A connection between child and caregiver/parent






3. Developing from the center outward






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






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






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






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






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






9. Brain damage leading to periodic seizures






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






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






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






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






14. School program in which students volunteer in their community.






15. Actions such as spoken words or gestures that influence behavior.






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






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






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






19. Mississippi Early Childhood Association: is the largest state organization for early childhood professionals.






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






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






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






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






24. Child between infancy and childhood it usually begins between the ages of 1 to 3 years old






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. Diseases that can be spread to other people






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






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






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






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






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






32. Expression of approval.






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






34. A five star rating system developed for licensed early childhood facilities.






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






36. A degree earned once courses of study has been earned or completed usually at the end of a two year period after high school.






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






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






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






40. Developed to meet the developmental needs of children from low-income homes. Also dental - medical - and mental health services are provided for children






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






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






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






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






45. Topic or concept around which class activities are planned






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

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






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






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






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