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Early Childhood Education Vocab

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  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. A type of observation centering on a specific event in form of written notes






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






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






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






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






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






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






8. 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.






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






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






11. (Early Childhood Environment Rating Scale) an evaluation used for learning activities for programs working with children 2 ½ years to 5 years. The subscales learning activity areas are: fine motor; art; music & movement; blocks; sand and water play;






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






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






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






15. The way children move through the classroom.






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






25. Developing from the center outward






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

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27. Wasting time or moving slowly for example a child eating very slowly.






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






29. Extreme allergic reaction






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






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






32. Child care is provided in a private home.






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






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






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






36. School program in which students volunteer in their community.






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






38. Developed to meet the developmental needs of children from low-income homes. Also dental - medical - and mental health services are provided for children






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






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






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






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






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






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






45. Any person designated to act as the director - having all responsibility and authority of a director - during the directors short-term absence and shall not retain sole director authority for more than 24 total hours during a calendar week.-at least






46. 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






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






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






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






50. Expression of approval.