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Theorists
DCFS Licensing
Observations/Teachers Roles
Developmentally Appropriate Practice (DAP) & Curriculum
Programs
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This Theorist believed that children go through periods in which a "conflict" arises that needs to be resolved. For example, infants go through the stage of "trust vs. mistrust"
Who is Erik Erikson
100
The minimum staff ratio for infants
What is 1:4
100
This method of observation gives a detailed description of what is happening as it is happening
What is a running record
100
When a child is playing or involved in an art activity, it would be most appropriate to describe exactly what the child is doing and/or feeling. This would be an example of using ____________feedback
What is descriptive
100
These types of programs are license exempt in Illinois (don't require DCFS license). Hint: there are 4
What are faith based and public school preschool serving children over 2 yrs. old and park district and athletic care services
200
This cognitive theorist believed that children construct their knowledge and learn best through hands-on experiences. The also passed through sequential stages. For example, infants fall into the "sensori-motor stage"
Who is Piaget
200
When you work in childcare you become a _________________which requires you to report suspicions of child abuse and/or neglect to the child abuse hotline.
What is a mandated reporter
200
Writing the facts, exactly what is being seen and heard, without using any opinion. For example, Jill ran up to the ball and kicked it with her right foot. What is this type of description called?
What is objective
200
According to ADA, all children have a right to be included in a natural school environment, the most least restrictive environment (LRE). When a child with special needs comes to an early childhood program, he/she may have a special "plan" designed by a team of professionals to help you meet the needs of this child. For a 3 yr old this plan is called
What is an IEP (individualized education plan)
200
This is a federally funded program for children from low-income families
What is Head Start
300
This theorists believed that adults or peers can scaffold children's learning, offering them assistance when they get stuck. He also developed the Zone of Proximal Development.
Who is Lev Vygotsky
300
Nap time for 3-5 year old should last no longer than this amount of time
What is 2 hours
300
Joanna is taking notes on what Joey is doing in the block center. Her role is best described as
What is an observer
300
Music in the curriculum helps develop these skills
What are language, motor, hand-eye coordination, social, cognitive
300
This type of child care is located in a person's home
What is Family Child Care
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This person was a physician who primarily worked with children with special needs. She has been credited with the development of self-correcting materials and the use of child-sized furniture.
Who is Maria Montessori
400
The amount of square feet outdoors required for preschoolers by DCFS
What is 75 square feet
400
David is preparing each center of the classroom with materials that correspond with the topic they have been discussing. David's role is best described as a
What is stage manager
400
Learning to cut and write are appropriate for this age group
What are preschoolers
400
True or False Early Childhood programs can be found in churches, homes, companies, colleges, privte businesses, public schools
What is TRUE
500
These Behaviorists believe that "training" is the best way to change behavior and they used reinforcement. Examples of this type of reinforcement may include stickers, treats, prizes etc.
Who are John Watson and B.F. Skinner
500
In addition to other qualifications, the minimum number of semester credit hours of coursework in early childhood education to be director qualified is
What is 18 credit hours *additional requirements by 2017
500
Ways teachers can guide inappropriate behavior (multiple answers)
What is redirection, modeling prosocial behaviors, discussing classroom rules
500
The ongoing process of learning to read and write is called
What is emergent literacy
500
Some early childhood center may go through accreditation through this highly respected professional organization. Whereas DCFS provides the minimum guidelines for licensing, this organizations licensing requirements are more stringent.
What is NAEYC