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Early Childhood Education Vocab

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  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. Skills used to comprehend and repeat What is being said.






2. Nonverbal actions expressed usually unconsciously by an individual including but not limited to facial expressions or gestures.






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






4. Brain damage leading to periodic seizures






5. 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.






6. Observing someone in his or her job.






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






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






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






10. Influencing children's thoughts or actions.






11. How children develop skills such as concentration - and the ability to learn - understand - recognize and reason.






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






13. To suggest - remind or assist.






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






15. The written plan giving an overall view - vital to planning a balanced curriculum.






16. 'theory of Multiple Intelligence emphasizes that there are different kinds of intelligence used by the human brain - one being Bodily/Kinesthetic intellegence.'






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






25. A person who provides direct care - supervision - and guidance to children in a child care facility - regardless of title or occupation.






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






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






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






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






31. Diet needs for proper growth and development






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






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






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


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






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






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






38. Garments worn by an individual.






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






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






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






42. Lack of proper diet causing improper development in children






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






44. Any individual - designated by the operator - who has met minimum state requirements and who has on-site responsibility for the operation of a childcare facility. This person may or may not be the operator






45. Differences among others.






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






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






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






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






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