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Early Childhood Education Vocab

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  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. Actions such as spoken words or gestures that influence behavior.






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






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






4. Observing someone in his or her job.






5. Extreme allergic reaction






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






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






8. Issued when all conditions and requirements for licensure have been met. The licensure period may not last more than a year.






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






10. Differences among others.






11. Process of gradually learning to base one's behavior on personal beliefs of right or wrong






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






13. Garments worn by an individual.






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






15. Projected spending plan based on expected income and expenses.






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






29. To suggest - remind or assist.






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






31. 'argued that when a childs actions have positive results - they will be repeated - continued negative results may end unwanted behavior'






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






33. 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.






34. 4 stages - studied his children's mental growth - sensorimotor.






35. How a child understands language






36. The ability to use clear - distinct speech.






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






38. Moving from one activity to another






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






46. (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;






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






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






49. Lack of proper diet causing improper development in children






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