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Early Childhood Education Vocab

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  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. Using outside factors such as room arrangement to promote desirable behavior in children






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






3. Are located at secondary or postsecondary institutions - used to train future teachers.






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






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






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






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






8. Equipment - activities and guidance matched to the developmental characteristics and needs of each age group.






9. Form of child abuse in which the child may be deprived of proper diet - medical care - shelter and/or clothing






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






18. Garments worn by an individual.






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






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






21. 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.






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






30. Lack of proper diet causing improper development in children






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






32. Observing someone in his or her job.






33. A type of observation centering on a specific event in form of written notes






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






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






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






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






38. Growth that occurs over a period of time






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






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






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






42. Moving from one activity to another






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






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






45. Brain damage leading to periodic seizures






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






47. 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.






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






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






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