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Early Childhood Education Vocab

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






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






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






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






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






6. Topic or concept around which class activities are planned






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






8. Sharing resources with others in the same field of study.






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






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






11. Used by the teacher to keep track of a variety of children's behavior also known as participation chart.






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






13. Extreme allergic reaction






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






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






16. Keeping sensitive personal information of others private.






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






18. Differences among others.






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






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






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






22. How children develop skills such as concentration - and the ability to learn - understand - recognize and reason.






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






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






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






26. '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.'






27. Influencing children's thoughts or actions.






28. Theorist believed that experiences in childhood influence your entire life.






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






30. (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;






31. Growth that occurs over a period of time






32. Developed the psychoanalytical theory. Anecdotal records - rating scales - checklist






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






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






35. Special room or space to seperate children who become sick or show signs of a communicable disease






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






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






38. An agency responsible for providing public assistance programs to the populations they serve.






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






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






41. To suggest - remind or assist.






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






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






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






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






46. Diet needs for proper growth and development






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






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






49. A type of observation centering on a specific event in form of written notes






50. 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.