Child Development Final Review

What age group does early childhood cover?

The period from birth to nine years of age.

Why do most women work?

They need Money to support their families.

Social changes create a need for what?

More child care services.

The number of dual workers (both parents working) has increased or decreased in the last decade?

Increased.

Will Corporate Sponsored Child care grow in the future???? why?

Yes it will grow because it is safe and convenient for the parent.

Companies have found that Providing child care has done what?

Has improved focus and improves the company.

Are there more child care jobs now or in the past?

There are more Child Care jobs now.

Full-day Kindergarten classes are increasing or decreasing?

Increasing.

In the future there is (more likley, less likley) be a greater allocation of public educational resources for early childhood?

More Likley.

Where do nannies work?

In the home of the child they are caring for.

What type of schools do Kindergarten teachers work at?

They work at both, public and private.

What does a Child care director do?

They recruit children, hires and supervises staff, and manages the budget.

Who has Broader Reponsibilties a teacher or director?

Child Care director

What are Licensing Specialists?

They are employed by the state to ensure that state rules and regulations are followed.

What are Parent Educators?

They design Written Materials to help parents better understand their roles and the nature of young children.

How do four and fiver year olds express their anger?

Through their words.

Can four and five year olds understand verbal jokes?

No they still only have basic vocabulary.

What age do kids start losing their baby teeth?

Ages four and five.

Are imaginary playmates normal at ages four and five?

Yes they are very common.

Do most four and five year olds understand the concept of money?

No, they don't they would think a nickel is worth more than a dime.

Define Articulation:

The ability to speak and clearly pronounce sounds.

Do four and five year olds draw objects exactly how they see them?

No.

How long are children's legs when they are four/five years old.

About half of their body length.

Asking a child to be a helper boosts what?

A child's self-esteem

Do four and five year olds understand what dangerous means?

No.

Can few four and five year olds walk on a balance beam?

Yes.

Can four and five year olds read?

No.

Do four and five year olds prefer to be friends with everyone of people of the same sex.

People of the same sex.

Which comes first true counting or route counting?

Rote counting

Do preschoolers talk to you or have a conversation with you?

Talk to you.

Do four and five year olds writing skills improve slowly or quickly?

Quickly.

How do preschoolers react to statements that have more than one meaning?

They take the statement literally.

How to preschoolers make sense of the world?

They ask questions.

When does stuttering occur?

When a kid thinks faster than he can talk.

Define Rote counting:

Reciting numbers in the proper order.

While improving a 4/5 year olds physical fitness they may become?

Reckless.

What's a five year olds favorite word?

Why.

What's a 2 year olds favorite word?

No.

How many words does a 2 year old know?

50 -200

How many words does a 5 year old know?

900

Define Parallel play:

When kids play right next to each other but not with each other.

What is fine motor?

Finger related.

What is Gross motor?

Arm and Leg related.

Define Language composition:

a persons understanding of language.

Define Expressive language:

Ability to produce words.

What is an example of an entry level job?

teachers aid or playground supervisor

How many credits are needed for a Bachelor's Degree?

120

What is the difference between direct and indirect influences?

direct influences are through personal interactions while indirect influences are the setup of the environment and planning of activities

Why do you feel rewarded while being a teacher?

you feel useful, needed, important, and loved

What are teachers responsible for knowing?

teachers need to know how children grow and develop and how to develop an appropriate curriculum

What are the four domains of child development?

physical, intellectual, social, and emotional

What are the eight subjects taught in preschool?

math, science, social studies, arts & crafts, language arts, dramatic play, physical education, and music and movement

How must the environment be for a preschool class?

it has to be inviting and stimulating, children should feel free and explore and experiment, you must have enough supplies, and all domains should be encouraged

Why is communication important?

it makes expressing ideas easier and helps you gain more trust with parents, students, and peers

Why is teamwork important?

it increases productivity and makes peers feel respected and supported

Why is time management so important?

helps teachers work smarter, not harder, priorities will be in order, and easier to determine what's important

How do professional organizations aid a teachers career?

helps you stay current with new teaching trends, research, legislation, upcoming events, and new publications

What are ethics?

a guiding set of moral principles, an accepted standard of conduct

Teachers are life long learners

True

What are eight characteristics of successful teachers?

fondness for children, patience, compassion, confidence, sense of humor, commitment, personal desire, and good physical and mental health

What are some challenges of being a teacher?

children can be draining, you're exposed to many illnesses, there are long hours of work, and many positions offer low wages

What are some standards of quality for child care?

the staff needs to be educated and nurturing, the environment must be safe, the curriculum should support the children's rate of development, there should be many learning opportunities, and the staff should be continually developing

What is resourcefulness?

the ability to find new ways of doing something and making do with what you have on hand

What is flexibility?

you never know what will happen next, you need to have a back up plan and be able to change activities at any time

What is one of he most important features of teaching?

you have to accept that children can be very slow at doing things and that they will make mistakes. you also have to be prepared to answer a lot of why questions

au pair

a person from a foreign country who lives with a family and provides child care in exchange for room, board, and transportation

Child Development Associate (CDA)

a nationally recognized credential program for early childhood professionals

cultural diversity

having a variety of cultures in the same area

developmentally appropriate practice

Education that focuses on the typical developmental patterns of children (age-appropriateness) and the uniqueness of each child (individual-appropriateness).

early childhood

The period of life from birth to nine years of age.

Entrepreneur

A person who starts up and takes on the risk of a business

ethics

the principles of right and wrong that guide an individual in making decisions

family child care

child care provided in someone else's home, that of either a relative or a stranger

head teacher

Responsible for aspects of class functioning. These include planning curriculum, maintaining a safe and stimulating environment, and teaching children.

licensing specialist

A person employed by a state to ensure that the state's child care rules and regulations are followed.

nanny

A person trained to provide child care and lives with the family or comes to the home daily

Prekindergarten (Pre-K)

The full range of early childhood programs including school-based programs for three- to five-year-olds; sometimes referred to as preschool or junior kindergarten. The goal is to enable every child with skills needed to succeed in school.

professional development

support activities that help educators develop and improve professional knowledge and skills

What educational level does a child care director generally need?

A bachelor's degree and experience in early childhood education are typically required to become a preschool and childcare center director. However, the educational requirements can vary by state. Some states or employer's require them to have a nationally recognized credential, such as the Child Development Associate(CDA).

Early Childhood

the period from birth to 9 years of age

Cultural Diversity

-the US census has shown a dramatic growth in this

-the populations of some ethnic groups are growing more quickly than others

Head Teacher

-person responsible for aspects of class functioning

-plan curriculum, maintain safe and stimulating environment, teach children

Director

person who endures that the required local, state, and federal requirements are met

Family Child Care Homes

-provide child care for children ranging in age from 6 weeks to 12 years

-allows caregiver to work from home

Licensing Specialist

-usually employed by the state

-role of this person is to protect and promote the health, safety, and welfare of children attending centers

-make on-site visits to assigned centers

Entrepreneur

a person who creates and runs his or her own business

Child Development Associate Credential

-obtained through the Child Development Associate National Credentialing Program which is administered by the Council for Professional Recognition

-demonstrates ability to work with young children

-valid for 3 years

Continuing Education Units

additional course credit hours to renew a CDA

Challenging and Rewarding

two words that can best describe the responsibilities of an early childhood teacher

Developmentally Appropriate Practice

a framework or approach to working with young children that is based on the instructor's knowledge of how children learn and develop at different ages and stages

Ethical

conforming to accepted standards of conduct

Professional Development

an ongoing process through which people update their knowledge and skills related to their professional life

Assessment

the process of observing, recording, and documenting children's growth and behavior