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Early Childhood Education Vocab

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  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. A degree earned upon completing at least thirty hours beyond a Bachelor's degree.






2. '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.'






3. (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 -






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






15. An agency responsible for providing public assistance programs to the populations they serve.






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






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






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






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






20. Activities done on a daily basis such tolieting - eating - and dressing.






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






22. Developing from the center outward






23. 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.






24. Diseases that can be spread to other people






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






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






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






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






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






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






31. Child care is provided in a private home.






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






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






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






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






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






37. A person with a position that requires at least a degree from a four-year college or technical school in a particular area of study.






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






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






40. 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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






50. Brain damage leading to periodic seizures