Ch. 1 Working With Young Children

Career Cluster

100

A group of careers that share similar skills, knowledge, and workplaces is called this.

A career cluster

200

This is the umbrella cluster that both Education and Health Care & Human Services fall under on the wheel.

Caring for Communities

300

These are the two career clusters this class sits inside.

Education, and Health Care & Human Services

400

What are three causes of teacher shortage? 

• Low Salaries

• High Attrition Rates (Retirements / Resignations Rates) 

• Decline in New Teachers

  • Shortages in math, science, and special education

• Challenging Working Conditions

  • Lack of support, limited supplies, lack of support, and resources

500

The three certificates you can obtain from this program are: 

• Child Development Associate (CDA) Paraprofessional Certification
  Substitute Certification
  
  

Early Childhood Education

100

This percentage of a child's brain develops by age 5.

90%

200

This is the age range covered by Early Childhood Education.

0-9 years old  

300

According to the ECE research, this is how young children learn best.

Through play-based learning 

400

Name 4 characteristics of a successful teacher

• Passion for Teaching (Fondness for Children)

• Strong Communication

• Adaptability

• Empathy

• Classroom Management

• Creativity

• Lifelong Learner

• High Expectations

• Collaboration

500

This organization's Code of Ethical Conduct guides 'The Professional Shield' in education for Early Childhood Educators. This organization is known as _______. 

NAEYC - National Association for the Education of Young Children 

Career Education Level

100

To become a Elementary, Middle, or Highschool teacher, you need at least a ______ degree. 

Bachelors 

200

To become a substitute you need at least a _______ degree. This degree is often obtained at a community college. 

a(n) Associates 

300

To obtain a Masters degree, how many years after your bachelors must you complete? 

About 1-2 years

400

What is the highest degree someone can earn? 

Docorate

500

What is a mentor?

• A more experienced person who encourages, guides, coaches, and influences the growth of a less experienced person.

Careers Description

100

• Helps students and teachers access and use information resources (books, articles, magazines) 

Librarian / Media Specialist

200

• Provides academic and emotional guidance to students.

• Helps students with personal development and career planning.

Guidance Counselor  / School Counselor

300

Manages the daily operations of a school and ensures it runs smoothly.

Educational Administrator / Principal 

400

Helps with everyday activities like writing or using tools.

Works with students with physical or developmental challenges.

Occupational Therapist

500

• Helps students with speech and language difficulties.

• Works on improving articulation, fluency, and communication.

Speech Pathologist

Vocabulary/Certifications

100

What is the purpose of Professional Development? 

• Update their knowledge and skills 

• Teachers are lifelong learners

• An ongoing process through which people update their knowledge and skills related to their professional life.

200

This credential requires only a high school diploma plus passing an exam, opens teacher's-aide roles in any school, and pays $20+/hour. 

ParaPro certification

300

This entry credential requires 3 college courses plus 480 hours of experience, and opens lead teacher roles in preschools.

 CDA (Child Development Associate)

400

What does DAP stand for? What does it mean? 

• Developmentally Appropriate Practices (DAP) A framework or approach to working with young children that is based on knowledge of how children learn and develop at different ages and stages.

500

Define Entrepreneur

• A person who creates and runs their own business.