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Early Childhood Education Vocab

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1. Full day child care facilities that provide a place for children while parents or guardians are at work or school






2. Child between the ages of 3 and 5 years old






3. Space used by the children - not to include storage - kitchen - teacher areas -






4. A person who is willing to learn new information and acquire new skills throughout his or her life.






5. Type of abuse affecting a childs self-concept through words or actions






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






7. Child care is provided in a private home.






8. Growth of body to include height - weight -coordination and balance






9. A tool used to determine mastery over a period of time.






10. Diseases that can be spread to other people






11. A child's apprehension associated with separation from a parent or other caregiver






12. Believed interaction with peers and adults help children learn through social and cultural experiences.






13. How children interact with others and the world around them.






14. Developing from the center outward






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






16. Form of child abuse in which the child may be deprived of proper diet - medical care - shelter and/or clothing






17. (Infant/Toddler Environment Rating Scale)an evaluation used for learning activities for programs working with children birth to 2 years. Things that are evaluated are: eye-hand coordination - art - blocks - active physical play - music & movement -






18. Allow children to go to their homes after school and receive calls from caregivers to be sure there are no problems






19. How children develop skills such as concentration - and the ability to learn - understand - recognize and reason.






20. Is a stage in human development from birth to 5 years of age.






21. Are located at secondary or postsecondary institutions - used to train future teachers.






22. Growth that occurs over a period of time






23. Training required for designated employees by MSDH annually to maintain licensure






24. 'The pre-operational stage occurs between ages two and six - during which language - symbolic play - and drawing skills are developed.'






25. A type of observation centering on a specific event in form of written notes






26. An assessment/observation tool used to determine a childs level of performance.






27. 'argued that when a childs actions have positive results - they will be repeated - continued negative results may end unwanted behavior'






28. (Early Childhood Environment Rating Scale) an evaluation used for learning activities for programs working with children 2 ½ years to 5 years. The subscales learning activity areas are: fine motor; art; music & movement; blocks; sand and water play;






29. Statements of purpose reflecting the end result of curriculum.






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






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






32. Observing someone in his or her job.






33. 'Permission granted by an agency of government to an individual to engage in a given profession or occupation - once an applicant has met qualifications standards.'






34. 4 stages - studied his children's mental growth - sensorimotor.






35. 'The first stage of Piaget's theory lasts from birth to age two and is centered on the infant primarily learning through the senses.'






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






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






38. A position for beginners in a field. It requires limited education and training.






39. When someone demonstrates how to appropriately complete a task - action or behavior.






40. Using sound to signal the transition from one activity to another






41. National Association for the Education of Young Children is the professional organization for early childhood education and child care in the United States.






42. A person who provides direct care - supervision - and guidance to children in a child care facility - regardless of title or occupation.






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






44. A tool used to determine what the children know before instruction begins






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






46. Actions used by an adult to help children develop self control






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






48. Garments worn by an individual.






49. Developed the psychoanalytical theory. Anecdotal records - rating scales - checklist






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