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Early Childhood Education Vocab

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  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. Children learn through four stages of development one being sensorimotor.






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






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






4. 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






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






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






7. How information moves from one neuron to another






8. 'Howard Gardner identifies seven different human intelligences that allow us to engage in learning and help us make sense of the world.'






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






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






11. Sharing resources with others in the same field of study.






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






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






14. A collection that has examples of your best work.






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






16. Type of guidance technique that can be used when a child's misbehavior is not harmful.






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






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






19. Developing from the center outward






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






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






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






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






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






25. 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






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






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






28. To suggest - remind or assist.






29. Moving from one activity to another






30. Wasting time or moving slowly for example a child eating very slowly.






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






38. Extreme allergic reaction






39. Behaviors in which one can care for themselves in the areas of feeding - dressing - bathing - and toileting






40. Keeping sensitive personal information of others private.






41. 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.






42. Growth that occurs over a period of time






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






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






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






46. Developed to meet the developmental needs of children from low-income homes. Also dental - medical - and mental health services are provided for children






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






48. An injection of antigens given to a person to provide immunity from a certain disease






49. Brain damage leading to periodic seizures






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