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Early Childhood Education Vocab

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Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. Developed the psychoanalytical theory. Anecdotal records - rating scales - checklist






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






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






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






5. Summary of a persons qualification - skills - and job experiences.






6. Breathing disorder that may cause labored breathing - coughing and wheezing






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






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






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






10. Developing from head to toe






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






12. 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






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






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






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






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






17. 'The first stage of Piaget's theory lasts from birth to age two and is centered on the infant primarily learning through the senses.'






18. School program in which students volunteer in their community.






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






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






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






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






23. Diet needs for proper growth and development






24. Topic or concept around which class activities are planned






25. Brain damage leading to periodic seizures






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






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






28. Child birth to 12 months






29. Extreme allergic reaction






30. Lack of proper diet causing improper development in children






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






45. Allow children to go to their homes after school and receive calls from caregivers to be sure there are no problems






46. Developing from the center outward






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






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






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






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