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Early Childhood Education Vocab

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






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






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






4. Diet needs for proper growth and development






5. (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;






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






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






8. Expression of approval.






9. The ability to use clear - distinct speech.






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






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






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






13. Breathing disorder that may cause labored breathing - coughing and wheezing






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

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15. Influencing children's thoughts or actions.






16. A job in which a person works for little or no pay while gaining work experience and receiving supervision.






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






18. Growth that occurs over a period of time






19. Type of abuse that may involve inappropriate or unwanted touches - or sexual contact






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






21. Differences among others.






22. Brain damage leading to periodic seizures






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






24. Projected spending plan based on expected income and expenses.






25. Observing someone in his or her job.






26. Type of guidance technique used to change child's behavior by offering another choice of an activity.






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






28. Process of gradually learning to base one's behavior on personal beliefs of right or wrong






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






30. Topic or concept around which class activities are planned






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






32. Wasting time or moving slowly for example a child eating very slowly.






33. Before or after school care for children ages five-to-ten-year-old children






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






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






36. Listening - then repeating what was said.






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






38. '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.'






39. Any individual - designated by the operator - who has met minimum state requirements and who has on-site responsibility for the operation of a childcare facility. This person may or may not be the operator






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






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






42. Public and private elementary schools enrolled children in half day or full day programs to prepare children for elementary school






43. Extreme allergic reaction






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






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






46. Child birth to 12 months






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






48. Child care is provided in a private home.






49. Keeping sensitive personal information of others private.






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