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Early Childhood Education Vocab

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  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. A letter of when introducing yourself when sending a resume.






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






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






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






5. A five star rating system developed for licensed early childhood facilities.






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






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






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






9. The ability to use clear - distinct speech.






10. National Association for the Education of Young Children is the professional organization for early childhood education and child care in the United States.






11. A person that provides care in the childs home and may receive food and housing in addition to wages






12. Garments worn by an individual.






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






14. Five levels. Assumed human nature was good not bad - and we continually need to fulfill needs. Pyramid






15. 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.






16. Moving from one activity to another






17. 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






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






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






20. How a child understands language






21. Type of abuse affecting a childs self-concept through words or actions






22. (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 -






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






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






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






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






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






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






29. Developing from the center outward






30. Brain damage leading to periodic seizures






31. A person from another country who lives with a family and provides child care






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






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






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






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






36. Child care is provided in a private home.






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






48. Diet needs for proper growth and development






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






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