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Early Childhood Education Vocab

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1. Expression of approval.






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






9. The Mississippi State Department of Health - responsible for granting licence to operate a child care center






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






11. Children learn through four stages of development one being sensorimotor.






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






13. '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.'






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






21. 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.






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






23. How children interact with others and the world around them.






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






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






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






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






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






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






30. The way children move through the classroom.






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






32. A natural talent or potential for learning a skill.






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






34. Child birth to 12 months






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






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






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






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






39. (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;






40. A person who is willing to learn new information and acquire new skills throughout his or her life.






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






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






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






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






45. Extreme allergic reaction






46. The development of a child's cognitive - social - emotional - and physical skills through the sequence of changes.






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






48. How information moves from one neuron to another






49. Type of abuse that may involve inappropriate or unwanted touches - or sexual contact






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






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