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Early Childhood Education Vocab

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1. 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.






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






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






4. Growth that occurs over a period of time






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






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






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






8. A detailed account of behavior over a particular period of time.






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






10. (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 -






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






12. Brain damage leading to periodic seizures






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






14. Breathing disorder that may cause labored breathing - coughing and wheezing






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






16. Child care programs formed by parents - so they can have more control over the learning environment - the teacher may experience a lack of control






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






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






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






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






21. A collection that has examples of your best work.






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






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






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






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






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






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






28. Allow children to go to their homes after school and receive calls from caregivers to be sure there are no problems






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






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






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






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






33. Developing from the center outward






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






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






36. Actions used by an adult to help children develop self control






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






44. Developed to meet the developmental needs of children from low-income homes. Also dental - medical - and mental health services are provided for children






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






46. Lack of proper diet causing improper development in children






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






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






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






50. Child care is provided in a private home.