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






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






3. A collection that has examples of your best work.






4. Training required for designated employees by MSDH annually to maintain licensure






5. Observing someone in his or her job.






6. 4 stages - studied his children's mental growth - sensorimotor.






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






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






9. Brain damage leading to periodic seizures






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






11. A connection between child and caregiver/parent






12. '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.'






13. Activities done on a daily basis such tolieting - eating - and dressing.






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






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






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






17. Using sound to signal the transition from one activity to another






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






33. Topic or concept around which class activities are planned






34. How information moves from one neuron to another






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






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






37. Moving from one activity to another






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






39. How a child understands language






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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