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Early Childhood Education Vocab

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






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






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






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






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






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






7. An experience planned by the teacher with a specific goal in mind.






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






16. Growth that occurs over a period of time






17. Moving from one activity to another






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






29. A connection between child and caregiver/parent






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






31. Listening - then repeating what was said.






32. '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.'






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






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






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






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






37. How information moves from one neuron to another






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






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






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






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






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






43. 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.






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






45. The way children move through the classroom.






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






47. (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 -






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






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






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