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Early Childhood Education Vocab

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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






13. Collection of concepts - experiences and materials designed to meet developmental needs for a group of children






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






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






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






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






18. Child care is provided in a private home.






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






20. Keeping sensitive personal information of others private.






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






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






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






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






25. How information moves from one neuron to another






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






27. Any individual - designated by the operator - who has met minimum state requirements and who has on-site responsibility for the operation of a childcare facility. This person may or may not be the operator






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






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






30. School program in which students volunteer in their community.






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






38. 4 stages - studied his children's mental growth - sensorimotor.






39. Observing someone in his or her job.






40. A position for beginners in a field. It requires limited education and training.






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






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






43. The number of adults who must be in the classroom with the children






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






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






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






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






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






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






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