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Early Childhood Education Vocab

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






2. Growth that occurs over a period of time






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






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






5. Listening - then repeating what was said.






6. Developing from head to toe






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






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






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






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

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






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






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






14. Developing from the center outward






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






22. To suggest - remind or assist.






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






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






25. Used by the teacher to keep track of a variety of children's behaviors also known as frequency chart.






26. Influencing children's thoughts or actions.






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






28. How information moves from one neuron to another






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






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






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






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






33. How children interact with others and the world around them.






34. Any individual - designated by the operator - who has met minimum state requirements and who has on-site responsibility for the operation of a childcare facility. This person may or may not be the operator






35. Growth of body to include height - weight -coordination and balance






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






37. Brain damage leading to periodic seizures






38. The evaluation of a program that has been evaluated by an external body to meet certain standards of quality.






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






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






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






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






43. A connection between child and caregiver/parent






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






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






46. (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;






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






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






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






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






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