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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. Brain damage leading to periodic seizures






2. Collection of concepts - experiences and materials designed to meet developmental needs for a group of children






3. Growth that occurs over a period of time






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






5. Differences among others.






6. Extreme allergic reaction






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






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






9. The way children move through the classroom.






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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

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19. The Child Development Associate National Credentialing Program provides performance-based training - assessment and credentialing for participants.






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






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






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






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






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






25. How a child understands language






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






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






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






29. 4 stages - studied his children's mental growth - sensorimotor.






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






31. Child care is provided in a private home.






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






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






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






35. 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.






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






45. Developing from the center outward






46. A normal - uncontrollable reaction of your body to something that you feel - see - or experience.






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






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






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






50. Statements of purpose reflecting the end result of curriculum.