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Early Childhood Education Vocab

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1. A degree earned after successfully completing a four year course of study at a university.

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






3. School program that offers students the opportunity for on-the-job learning.






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






5. A person that provides care in the childs home and may receive food and housing in addition to wages






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






7. Child between infancy and childhood it usually begins between the ages of 1 to 3 years old






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






9. Words arranged in an order that makes sense - and contains almost all nouns and verbs - usually two word phrases.






10. How a child understands language






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






12. The inability for the body to control the level of sugar in the blood






13. The development of a child's cognitive - social - emotional - and physical skills through the sequence of changes.






14. A license issued at the licensing agencies discretion where violations may endanger the health or safety of the children - but only when such violations may be corrected within a specified period. Period of time may be no longer than six months.






15. Brain damage leading to periodic seizures






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






17. Child care is provided in a private home.






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






19. Diseases that can be spread to other people






20. A person with a position that requires at least a degree from a four-year college or technical school in a particular area of study.






21. Nonverbal actions expressed usually unconsciously by an individual including but not limited to facial expressions or gestures.






22. '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.'






23. Summary of a persons qualification - skills - and job experiences.






24. School program in which students volunteer in their community.






25. Is the action involving the large muscles of the body - as in walking - running or swimming






26. Equipment - activities and guidance matched to the developmental characteristics and needs of each age group.






27. Expression of approval.






28. Five levels. Assumed human nature was good not bad - and we continually need to fulfill needs. Pyramid






29. (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;






30. The manner of thinking - behaving - or reacting characteristic of a specific person






31. The written plan giving an overall view - vital to planning a balanced curriculum.






32. Child care programs formed by parents - so they can have more control over the learning environment - the teacher may experience a lack of control






33. (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 -






34. A natural talent or potential for learning a skill.






35. A map that outlines major concepts and ideas related to a theme.






36. Communication of one's ideas - desires - or intentions to others - usually through speech - printed words or signing






37. Garments worn by an individual.






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






39. The ability to use clear - distinct speech.






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






41. The Child Development Associate National Credentialing Program provides performance-based training - assessment and credentialing for participants.






42. How information moves from one neuron to another






43. A evaluation process by which a person meets a potential employer face to face.






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






45. Understanding that objects continue to exist even when they cannot be seen - heard - or touched






46. Extreme allergic reaction






47. The evaluation of a program that has been evaluated by an external body to meet certain standards of quality.






48. Skills used to comprehend and repeat What is being said.






49. An observation that records the facts without using your personal opinions.






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