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Early Childhood Education Vocab

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Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. Statements of purpose reflecting the end result of curriculum.






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






3. Differences among others.






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






11. School program that offers students the opportunity for on-the-job learning.






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






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






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






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






16. How a child understands language






17. 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






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






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






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






21. A tool used to determine mastery over a period of time.






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






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






24. Expression of approval.






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






36. Diseases that can be spread to other people






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






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






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






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






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






42. 'the process of memorizing using routine or repetition - often without full attention or comprehension.'






43. Influencing children's thoughts or actions.






44. Lack of proper diet causing improper development in children






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

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46. Using sound to signal the transition from one activity to another






47. 4 stages - studied his children's mental growth - sensorimotor.






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






49. (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 -






50. Observing someone in his or her job.