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Early Childhood Education Vocab

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1. A connection between child and caregiver/parent






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






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






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






5. 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






6. Common traits/skills that helps you relate to others.






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






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






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






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






11. An injection of antigens given to a person to provide immunity from a certain disease






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






13. 4 stages - studied his children's mental growth - sensorimotor.






14. Order of new movements - which depends on brain and nerve development.






15. Are located at secondary or postsecondary institutions - used to train future teachers.






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






17. The number of adults who must be in the classroom with the children






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






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






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






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






22. '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.'






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






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






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






26. (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 -






27. 'theory of Multiple Intelligence emphasizes that there are different kinds of intelligence used by the human brain - one being Bodily/Kinesthetic intellegence.'






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






29. Extreme allergic reaction






30. Child care is provided in a private home.






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






41. Collection of concepts - experiences and materials designed to meet developmental needs for a group of children






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






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






44. Moving from one activity to another






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






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






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






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






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






50. Garments worn by an individual.







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