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Early Childhood Education Vocab

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






2. The way children move through the classroom.






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






4. A connection between child and caregiver/parent






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






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






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






8. A normal - uncontrollable reaction of your body to something that you feel - see - or experience.






9. Brain damage leading to periodic seizures






10. Schools provide children with freedom within limits by a structured approach. Stress the theory that children learn best by being active and doing.






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






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






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






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






15. A tool used to determine what the children know before instruction begins






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






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






18. Most visible type of abuse such as bites - burns - bruises - broken bones or other unexplainable non-accidental injuries






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






20. Lack of proper diet causing improper development in children






21. Actions used by an adult to help children develop self control






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






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






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






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






26. Observing someone in his or her job.






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






41. Allows the child care facility to operate pending the issuance of a regular license.






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






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






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






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






46. A degree earned upon completing at least thirty hours beyond a Bachelor's degree.






47. Recording your opinions rather than facts as to why you believe a behavior is occurring.






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






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






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







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