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Early Childhood Education Vocab

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






2. 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.






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






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






5. Topic or concept around which class activities are planned






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

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






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






9. The ability to use clear - distinct speech.






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






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






12. Listening - then repeating what was said.






13. (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;






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






15. Activities done on a daily basis such tolieting - eating - and dressing.






16. Using outside factors such as room arrangement to promote desirable behavior in children






17. 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






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






19. Developing from the center outward






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






21. A connection between child and caregiver/parent






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






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






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






25. Growth that occurs over a period of time






26. Lack of proper diet causing improper development in children






27. Most visible type of abuse such as bites - burns - bruises - broken bones or other unexplainable non-accidental injuries






28. Garments worn by an individual.






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






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






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






32. How a child understands language






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






34. Cravings for nonfood items such as paper - soap - rags and toys






35. Diet needs for proper growth and development






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






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






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






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






40. Issued when all conditions and requirements for licensure have been met. The licensure period may not last more than a year.






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






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






43. A letter of when introducing yourself when sending a resume.






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






45. Guarantees a child's records may only be released to parent or guardian






46. Expression of approval.






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






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






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






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







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