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Early Childhood Education Vocab

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Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. Understanding that objects continue to exist even when they cannot be seen - heard - or touched






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






3. (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;






4. '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.'






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






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






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






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






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






10. Diseases that can be spread to other people






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






12. 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






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






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






15. Influencing children's thoughts or actions.






16. Lack of proper diet causing improper development in children






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






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






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






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






21. Brain damage leading to periodic seizures






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

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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






32. How children attain the ability to share and appropriately express their feelings.






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






34. Observing someone in his or her job.






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






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






37. Growth that occurs over a period of time






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






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






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






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






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






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






44. Child care is provided in a private home.






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






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






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






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






49. A person who provides direct care - supervision - and guidance to children in a child care facility - regardless of title or occupation.






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