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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 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.






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






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






5. (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;






6. A child's apprehension associated with separation from a parent or other caregiver






7. 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.






8. Diet needs for proper growth and development






9. '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.'






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






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






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






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






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






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






16. Growth that occurs over a period of time






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






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






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






20. Child care programs formed by parents - so they can have more control over the learning environment - the teacher may experience a lack of control






21. Brain damage leading to periodic seizures






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






23. A collection that has examples of your best work.






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






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






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






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






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






29. Observing someone in his or her job.






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






37. Developing from head to toe






38. Understanding that objects continue to exist even when they cannot be seen - heard - or touched






39. Wasting time or moving slowly for example a child eating very slowly.






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






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






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






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






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






45. Moving from one activity to another






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






47. Keeping sensitive personal information of others private.






48. 4 stages - studied his children's mental growth - sensorimotor.






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






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