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Early Childhood Education Vocab

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






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






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






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






5. Listening - then repeating what was said.






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






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






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






9. 4 stages - studied his children's mental growth - sensorimotor.






10. Used by the teacher to keep track of a variety of children's behaviors also known as frequency chart.






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






12. Observing someone in his or her job.






13. Diet needs for proper growth and development






14. A person from another country who lives with a family and provides child care






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






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






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






18. A statement that gives the purpose of the organization.






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






33. Growth that occurs over a period of time






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






41. How children attain the ability to share and appropriately express their feelings.






42. Topic or concept around which class activities are planned






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






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






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






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






47. Written plan showing specific actions and activities used to meet planned goals






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






49. Any person designated to act as the director - having all responsibility and authority of a director - during the directors short-term absence and shall not retain sole director authority for more than 24 total hours during a calendar week.-at least






50. Communication of one's ideas - desires - or intentions to others - usually through speech - printed words or signing







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