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Early Childhood Education Vocab

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Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. Diseases that can be spread to other people






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






10. 4 stages - studied his children's mental growth - sensorimotor.






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






12. Any individual - designated by the operator - who has met minimum state requirements and who has on-site responsibility for the operation of a childcare facility. This person may or may not be the operator






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






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






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






16. The ability to use clear - distinct speech.






17. Growth that occurs over a period of time






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






19. Believed interaction with peers and adults help children learn through social and cultural experiences.






20. The way children move through the classroom.






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






22. Expression of approval.






23. 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






24. How information moves from one neuron to another






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






26. To suggest - remind or assist.






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






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






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






30. Differences among others.






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






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






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






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






35. To recommend - advise a plan or an action.






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






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






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






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






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






41. A tool used to determine what the children know before instruction begins






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






43. Is the action involving the large muscles of the body - as in walking - running or swimming






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






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






46. Influencing children's thoughts or actions.






47. 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.






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






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






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