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Theorists
DCFS Licensing
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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
When a group of two year olds are combined with 3 year olds. What should the ratio be?
What is 1:8
100

This type of listening involves using all your senses as well as watching body language.

What is holistic listening

100

TRUE or FALSE:

The best way for preschoolers to be 'Kindergarten Ready' is to make sure that each subject area (math, science,language etc.) is individually addressed at specific times each day

What is... FALSE

100

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

200
This cognitive theorist believed that children construct their knowledge and learn best through hands-on experiences. They 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

This written form of observation involves writing detailed facts as they are happening in a longer narrative form

What is a running record

200

Social studies curriculum for children should start with the study of the 'self' and may involve topics such as... 

What is...History, economics, geography, citizenship

200

TRUE or FALSE:

Early Childhood programs can be found in churches, homes, companies, college campus, park districts and public schools

What is...

TRUE

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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 multiple skills.  Name at least three

What are language, motor, hand-eye coordination, social and emotional, cognitive skills

300

TRUE or FALSE:

One of the main purpose for teachers in understanding developmentally appropriate practice is so that they can speed up children's development and learning if they are delayed.

What is...

FALSE

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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

The 'trickle down effect'

Expectations for older children being pushed down to younger children. This leads to unrealistic expectations being put on children and teaching practices that are not developmentally appropriate.

400

Learning to cut and write are appropriate for this age group as a whole, however depends on individual developmental level as well

What are preschoolers

400

This is a federally funded program for children from low-income families

What is...

 Head Start

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. *not something we recommend when working with most children
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 21 credit hours *also 3 credits in administration/business plus special education training
500

Ways teachers can guide inappropriate behavior (multiple answers)

What is redirection, modeling prosocial behaviors, discussing classroom rules

500

This involves listening, speaking, reading and writing

What is literacy

500

Some early childhood centers 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