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Early Childhood Education Vocab

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






2. The ability to use clear - distinct speech.






3. A degree earned upon completing at least thirty hours beyond a Bachelor's degree.






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






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






6. Developing from the center outward






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






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






9. 'The pre-operational stage occurs between ages two and six - during which language - symbolic play - and drawing skills are developed.'






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






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






12. Diseases that can be spread to other people






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






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






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






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






17. Brain damage leading to periodic seizures






18. Listening - then repeating what was said.






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






28. Type of guidance technique that can be used when a child's misbehavior is not harmful.






29. Moving from one activity to another






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






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






32. Is the action involving the large muscles of the body - as in walking - running or swimming






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






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






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






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






37. How children attain the ability to share and appropriately express their feelings.






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






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






40. Influencing children's thoughts or actions.






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






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






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






44. Developing from head to toe






45. 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.






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






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






48. A child's apprehension associated with separation from a parent or other caregiver






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






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