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Early Childhood Education Vocab

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






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






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






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






5. A learning experience that is spur of the moment - could be teachable moments -unplanned events.






6. A connection between child and caregiver/parent






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






8. The ability to use clear - distinct speech.






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






10. Listening - then repeating what was said.






11. A list of characteristics or skills considered normal for children in a certain age group.






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






13. Expression of approval.






14. To suggest - remind or assist.






15. Child care is provided in a private home.






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






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






18. State ones feelings about a problem or behavior without placing blame.






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






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






21. (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;






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






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






24. Diet needs for proper growth and development






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






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






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






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






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






30. A degree earned once courses of study has been earned or completed usually at the end of a two year period after high school.






31. Actions such as spoken words or gestures that influence behavior.






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






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






34. Any person designated to act as the director - having all responsibility and authority of a director - during the directors short-term absence and shall not retain sole director authority for more than 24 total hours during a calendar week.-at least






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






36. Influencing children's thoughts or actions.






37. The way children move through the classroom.






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






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






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






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






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






43. The Mississippi State Department of Health - responsible for granting licence to operate a child care center






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






45. An assessment/observation tool used to show mastery of a list of items.






46. '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.'






47. 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






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






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






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