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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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This is a study tool. The 3 wrong answers for each question are randomly chosen from answers to other questions. So, you might find at times the answers obvious, but you will see it re-enforces your understanding as you take the test each time.
1. Developed the psychoanalytical theory. Anecdotal records - rating scales - checklist






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






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






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






5. 4 stages - studied his children's mental growth - sensorimotor.






6. A connection between child and caregiver/parent






7. (Early Childhood Environment Rating Scale) an evaluation used for learning activities for programs working with children 2 ½ years to 5 years. The subscales learning activity areas are: fine motor; art; music & movement; blocks; sand and water play;






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






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






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






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






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






13. Observing someone in his or her job.






14. Brain damage leading to periodic seizures






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






16. Child care programs formed by parents - so they can have more control over the learning environment - the teacher may experience a lack of control






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






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






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






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






21. Developing from head to toe






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






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






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






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






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






27. 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






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






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






30. Child care is provided in a private home.






31. Sharing resources with others in the same field of study.






32. Expression of approval.






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






34. 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.






35. Training required for designated employees by MSDH annually to maintain licensure






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






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






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






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






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






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






42. Allows the child care facility to operate pending the issuance of a regular license.






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






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






45. Schools provide children with freedom within limits by a structured approach. Stress the theory that children learn best by being active and doing.






46. To suggest - remind or assist.






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






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






49. How a child understands language






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