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Early Childhood Education Vocab

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  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. Type of guidance technique that can be used when a child's misbehavior is not harmful.






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






9. An oath or set of moral principles - determined by a professional organization for its members.






10. The written plan giving an overall view - vital to planning a balanced curriculum.






11. Developing from the center outward






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






20. Moving from one activity to another






21. 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.






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






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






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






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






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






27. Lack of proper diet causing improper development in children






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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

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39. Full day child care facilities that provide a place for children while parents or guardians are at work or school






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






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






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






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






44. Child birth to 12 months






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






46. Topic or concept around which class activities are planned






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






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






49. An experience planned by the teacher with a specific goal in mind.






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