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Early Childhood Education Vocab

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Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. Child care programs formed by parents - so they can have more control over the learning environment - the teacher may experience a lack of control






2. 4 stages - studied his children's mental growth - sensorimotor.






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






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






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






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






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






8. How children interact with others and the world around them.






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






18. Differences among others.






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






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






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






22. '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.'






23. A normal - uncontrollable reaction of your body to something that you feel - see - or experience.






24. Most visible type of abuse such as bites - burns - bruises - broken bones or other unexplainable non-accidental injuries






25. The way children move through the classroom.






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






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






28. Developing from head to toe






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






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






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






32. Moving from one activity to another






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






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






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






36. Child care is provided in a private home.






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






38. The development of a child's cognitive - social - emotional - and physical skills through the sequence of changes.






39. Lack of proper diet causing improper development in children






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






41. Keeping sensitive personal information of others private.






42. 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.






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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