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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. The inability for the body to control the level of sugar in the blood






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






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






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






6. The way children move through the classroom.






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






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






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






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






11. 4 stages - studied his children's mental growth - sensorimotor.






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






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






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






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






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






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






18. Order of new movements - which depends on brain and nerve development.






19. Listening - then repeating what was said.






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






21. The ability to use clear - distinct speech.






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






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






24. Lack of proper diet causing improper development in children






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






26. Developed the psychoanalytical theory. Anecdotal records - rating scales - checklist






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






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






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






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






31. Moving from one activity to another






32. Child care is provided in a private home.






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






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






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






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






37. Diet needs for proper growth and development






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






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






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






41. Keeping sensitive personal information of others private.






42. Expression of approval.






43. Growth that occurs over a period of time






44. Full day child care facilities that provide a place for children while parents or guardians are at work or school






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






46. How a child understands language






47. How children develop skills such as concentration - and the ability to learn - understand - recognize and reason.






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






49. '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.'






50. (Infant/Toddler Environment Rating Scale)an evaluation used for learning activities for programs working with children birth to 2 years. Things that are evaluated are: eye-hand coordination - art - blocks - active physical play - music & movement -