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Early Childhood Education Vocab

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Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. Through psychosocial development personality goes through eight stages one being trust vs. mistrust






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






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






4. Moving from one activity to another






5. Influencing children's thoughts or actions.






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






7. Child birth to 12 months






8. Growth that occurs over a period of time






9. Keeping sensitive personal information of others private.






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






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






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






13. Lack of proper diet causing improper development in children






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






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






16. The manner of thinking - behaving - or reacting characteristic of a specific person






17. When someone demonstrates how to appropriately complete a task - action or behavior.






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






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






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






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






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






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






24. How information moves from one neuron to another






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






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






27. To suggest - remind or assist.






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






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






30. Observing someone in his or her job.






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






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






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






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






35. 4 stages - studied his children's mental growth - sensorimotor.






36. Words arranged in an order that makes sense - and contains almost all nouns and verbs - usually two word phrases.






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






46. A job in which a person works for little or no pay while gaining work experience and receiving supervision.






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






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






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






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