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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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This is a study tool. The 3 wrong answers for each question are randomly chosen from answers to other questions. So, you might find at times the answers obvious, but you will see it re-enforces your understanding as you take the test each time.
1. An observation that records the facts without using your personal opinions.






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


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






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






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






6. The ability to use clear - distinct speech.






7. Listening - then repeating what was said.






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






15. 'theory of Multiple Intelligence emphasizes that there are different kinds of intelligence used by the human brain - one being Bodily/Kinesthetic intellegence.'






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






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






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






19. Breathing disorder that may cause labored breathing - coughing and wheezing






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






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






22. Special room or space to seperate children who become sick or show signs of a communicable disease






23. '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.'






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






25. Statements of purpose reflecting the end result of curriculum.






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






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






28. Differences among others.






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






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






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






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






33. Actions used by an adult to help children develop self control






34. Growth that occurs over a period of time






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






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






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






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






39. The number of adults who must be in the classroom with the children






40. 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






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






42. The way children move through the classroom.






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






44. Diet needs for proper growth and development






45. 'Howard Gardner identifies seven different human intelligences that allow us to engage in learning and help us make sense of the world.'






46. Diseases that can be spread to other people






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






48. Moving from one activity to another






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






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