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Early Childhood Education Vocab

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  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. School program that offers students the opportunity for on-the-job learning.






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






3. To suggest - remind or assist.






4. A detailed account of behavior over a particular period of time.






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






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






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






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






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






10. Moving from one activity to another






11. 4 stages - studied his children's mental growth - sensorimotor.






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






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






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






15. How children develop skills such as concentration - and the ability to learn - understand - recognize and reason.






16. 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






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






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






19. A worker with an education beyond high school that is trained for a certain field of work.






20. 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.






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






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






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






24. Diet needs for proper growth and development






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






26. Lack of proper diet causing improper development in children






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






46. 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.






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






48. Listening - then repeating what was said.






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






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