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Early Childhood Education Vocab

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






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






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






4. A five star rating system developed for licensed early childhood facilities.






5. Diseases that can be spread to other people






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






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






8. Through psychosocial development personality goes through eight stages one being trust vs. mistrust






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






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






11. The ability to use clear - distinct speech.






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






13. Expression of approval.






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






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

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






17. Garments worn by an individual.






18. Lack of proper diet causing improper development in children






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






20. Workers who are self-employed or own their own business.






21. 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.






22. An experience planned by the teacher with a specific goal in mind.






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






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






25. A worker with an education beyond high school that is trained for a certain field of work.






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






27. 'Howard Gardner identifies seven different human intelligences that allow us to engage in learning and help us make sense of the world.'






28. Recording your opinions rather than facts as to why you believe a behavior is occurring.






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






30. Extreme allergic reaction






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






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






33. Observing someone in his or her job.






34. Developing from the center outward






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






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






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






38. Topic or concept around which class activities are planned






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






41. Developed to meet the developmental needs of children from low-income homes. Also dental - medical - and mental health services are provided for children






42. (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 -






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






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






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






46. Child care is provided in a private home.






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






48. 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.






49. Children learn through four stages of development one being sensorimotor.






50. Allows the child care facility to operate pending the issuance of a regular license.







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