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Early Childhood Education Vocab

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  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. Child birth to 12 months






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






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






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






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






6. Topic or concept around which class activities are planned






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






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






9. Public and private elementary schools enrolled children in half day or full day programs to prepare children for elementary school






10. Diseases that can be spread to other people






11. A person who is willing to learn new information and acquire new skills throughout his or her 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. Full day child care facilities that provide a place for children while parents or guardians are at work or school






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






21. The evaluation of a program that has been evaluated by an external body to meet certain standards of quality.






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






23. Skills used to comprehend and repeat What is being said.






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






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






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






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






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






29. Keeping sensitive personal information of others private.






30. How a child understands language






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






32. The Mississippi State Department of Health - responsible for granting licence to operate a child care center






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






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






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






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






37. Before or after school care for children ages five-to-ten-year-old children






38. To suggest - remind or assist.






39. Guarantees a child's records may only be released to parent or guardian






40. 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.






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






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






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






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






45. Child care is provided in a private home.






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






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






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






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






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