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Early Childhood Education Vocab

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  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. Statements of purpose reflecting the end result of curriculum.






2. Developing from head to toe






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






4. (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;






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






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






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






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






9. Theorist believed that experiences in childhood influence your entire life.






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






11. Growth that occurs over a period of time






12. Expression of approval.






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






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






15. Collection of concepts - experiences and materials designed to meet developmental needs for a group of children






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






17. The way children move through the classroom.






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






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






20. Extreme allergic reaction






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






22. How information moves from one neuron to another






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






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






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






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






27. Special room or space to seperate children who become sick or show signs of a communicable disease






28. 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






29. The ability to use clear - distinct speech.






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






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






32. Diet needs for proper growth and development






33. (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 -






34. Keeping sensitive personal information of others private.






35. 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.






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






37. A degree earned upon completing at least thirty hours beyond a Bachelor's degree.






38. Influencing children's thoughts or actions.






39. An assessment/observation tool used to show mastery of a list of items.






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






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






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






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






45. Listening - then repeating what was said.






46. An assessment/observation tool used to determine a childs level of performance.






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






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






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






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