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






2. Understanding that objects continue to exist even when they cannot be seen - heard - or touched






3. A position for beginners in a field. It requires limited education and training.






4. Type of guidance technique that can be used when a child's misbehavior is not harmful.






5. Growth of body to include height - weight -coordination and balance






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






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






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






9. '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.'






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






11. Diseases that can be spread to other people






12. Mississippi Early Childhood Association: is the largest state organization for early childhood professionals.






13. How a child understands language






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






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






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






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






18. A map that outlines major concepts and ideas related to a theme.






19. Communication of one's ideas - desires - or intentions to others - usually through speech - printed words or signing






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






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






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






23. A collection that has examples of your best work.






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






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






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






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






28. Lack of proper diet causing improper development in children






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






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






31. A person who is willing to learn new information and acquire new skills throughout his or her life.






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






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

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34. The number of adults who must be in the classroom with the children






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






36. Through psychosocial development personality goes through eight stages one being trust vs. mistrust






37. The ability to use clear - distinct speech.






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






39. Common traits/skills that helps you relate to others.






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






41. Listening - then repeating what was said.






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






43. 4 stages - studied his children's mental growth - sensorimotor.






44. To suggest - remind or assist.






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






46. Most visible type of abuse such as bites - burns - bruises - broken bones or other unexplainable non-accidental injuries






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






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






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






50. Allow children to go to their homes after school and receive calls from caregivers to be sure there are no problems