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Early Childhood Education Vocab

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






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






3. Child birth to 12 months






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






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






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






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






8. 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.






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






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






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






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






13. A natural talent or potential for learning a skill.






14. Moving from one activity to another






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






16. (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 -






17. 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.






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






19. Diseases that can be spread to other people






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






30. Differences among others.






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






32. Expression of approval.






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






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






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






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






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






38. Child care is provided in a private home.






39. Children learn through four stages of development one being sensorimotor.






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






41. The way children move through the classroom.






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






43. Type of abuse affecting a childs self-concept through words or actions






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






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






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






47. How information moves from one neuron to another






48. Public and private elementary schools enrolled children in half day or full day programs to prepare children for elementary school






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






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