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Early Childhood Education Vocab

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






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






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






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






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






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






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






8. A connection between child and caregiver/parent






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






10. Process of gradually learning to base one's behavior on personal beliefs of right or wrong






11. Diseases that can be spread to other people






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






13. 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.






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






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






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






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






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






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






20. Projected spending plan based on expected income and expenses.






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






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






23. A degree earned after successfully completing a four year course of study at a university.

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






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






26. Diet needs for proper growth and development






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






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






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






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






31. Growth that occurs over a period of time






32. Child care is provided in a private home.






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






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






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






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






37. Moving from one activity to another






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






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






40. Summary of a persons qualification - skills - and job experiences.






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






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






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






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






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






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






47. Before or after school care for children ages five-to-ten-year-old children






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






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






50. Child birth to 12 months