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Early Childhood Education Vocab

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






2. Schools provide children with freedom within limits by a structured approach. Stress the theory that children learn best by being active and doing.






3. To recommend - advise a plan or an action.






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






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






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






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






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






9. A normal - uncontrollable reaction of your body to something that you feel - see - or experience.






10. 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.






11. To suggest - remind or assist.






12. (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;






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






14. (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 -






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






16. Child care is provided in a private home.






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






27. Extreme allergic reaction






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






29. 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.






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






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






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






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






34. The ability to use clear - distinct speech.






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






36. An oath or set of moral principles - determined by a professional organization for its members.






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






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






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






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






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






42. 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






43. Is the action involving the small muscles of the hands - as in handwriting - stringing beads - cutting or Legos.






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






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






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






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






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






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






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