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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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1. A job in which a person works for little or no pay while gaining work experience and receiving supervision.






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






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






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






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






6. 4 stages - studied his children's mental growth - sensorimotor.






7. Lack of proper diet causing improper development in children






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






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






10. Garments worn by an individual.






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






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






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






14. (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 -






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






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






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






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






19. Special room or space to seperate children who become sick or show signs of a communicable disease






20. Diseases that can be spread to other people






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






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






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






24. Child birth to 12 months






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






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






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






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






29. Child care is provided in a private home.






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






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






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






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






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






35. Brain damage leading to periodic seizures






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






43. 'Permission granted by an agency of government to an individual to engage in a given profession or occupation - once an applicant has met qualifications standards.'






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






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






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






47. Listening - then repeating what was said.






48. Observing someone in his or her job.






49. Skills used to comprehend and repeat What is being said.






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