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Early Childhood Education Vocab

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






2. An agency responsible for providing public assistance programs to the populations they serve.






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






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






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






6. Lack of proper diet causing improper development in children






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






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






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






10. (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;






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






12. 'The first stage of Piaget's theory lasts from birth to age two and is centered on the infant primarily learning through the senses.'






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






14. Before or after school care for children ages five-to-ten-year-old children






15. Topic or concept around which class activities are planned






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






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






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






19. Skills used to comprehend and repeat What is being said.






20. The way children move through the classroom.






21. A connection between child and caregiver/parent






22. Developing from the center outward






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






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






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






26. How a child understands language






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






35. Through psychosocial development personality goes through eight stages one being trust vs. mistrust






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






37. Diet needs for proper growth and development






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






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

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






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






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






43. The ability to use clear - distinct speech.






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






45. Process of gradually learning to base one's behavior on personal beliefs of right or wrong






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






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






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






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






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