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Early Childhood Education Vocab

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  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. Projected spending plan based on expected income and expenses.






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






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






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






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






6. A type of observation centering on a specific event in form of written notes






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






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






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






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






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






12. Is the action involving the small muscles of the hands - as in handwriting - stringing beads - cutting or Legos.






13. How information moves from one neuron to another






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






24. Observing someone in his or her job.






25. A license issued at the licensing agencies discretion where violations may endanger the health or safety of the children - but only when such violations may be corrected within a specified period. Period of time may be no longer than six months.






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






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






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






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






30. Child care programs formed by parents - so they can have more control over the learning environment - the teacher may experience a lack of control






31. A connection between child and caregiver/parent






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






49. Child birth to 12 months






50. Diet needs for proper growth and development