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Early Childhood Education Vocab

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






2. The way children move through the classroom.






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






12. Growth that occurs over a period of time






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






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






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






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






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






18. Guarantees a child's records may only be released to parent or guardian






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






20. Lack of proper diet causing improper development in children






21. Diseases that can be spread to other people






22. Extreme allergic reaction






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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

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32. (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 -






33. 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.






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






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






36. Listening - then repeating what was said.






37. A form used to describe ones abilities and qualifications when applying for a job.






38. 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






39. A job in which a person works for little or no pay while gaining work experience and receiving supervision.






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






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






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






43. A five star rating system developed for licensed early childhood facilities.






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






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






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






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






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






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






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







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