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






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






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






4. Developing from head to toe






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






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






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






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






9. Recording your opinions rather than facts as to why you believe a behavior is occurring.






10. Developing from the center outward






11. A connection between child and caregiver/parent






12. A person that provides care in the childs home and may receive food and housing in addition to wages






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






21. How a child understands language






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






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






24. Sharing resources with others in the same field of study.






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






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






27. 'the process of memorizing using routine or repetition - often without full attention or comprehension.'






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






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






30. Child birth to 12 months






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






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






33. The ability to use clear - distinct speech.






34. Child care is provided in a private home.






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






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






37. 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






38. A position for beginners in a field. It requires limited education and training.






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






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






41. A tool used to determine what the children know before instruction begins






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






43. To suggest - remind or assist.






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






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






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






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






48. Growth that occurs over a period of time






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






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