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Early Childhood Education Essentials

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1. 18 months






2. Erikson's term for the fifth stage of development - in which the person tries to figure out 'who am I?' but is confused as to which of many possible roles to adopt






3. Most appropriate when the purpose is tto determine whether an infant has a motor delay or to determine eligibility for early intervention






4. English as a second language






5. Dialect of some African American communities characterized by certain pronunciations - idioms - and grammatical constructions different from those of Standard English.






6. Casting -Puts block in cup






7. A child who feels guilt will be fearful - not quite fit in socially - be dependent on adults and have an underdeveloped imagination.






8. Individual experiences - Individual talents - Prior learning - Language - Culture - Family - Community Values






9. (1908-1970) humanistic psychologist who proposed the hierarchy of needs - with self-actualization as the ultimate psychological need. Humans have a hierarchy of needs ranging from lower-level needs for survival and safety to higher-level needs for in






10. The practice of educating all students - including those with severe and multiple disabilities - in neighborhood schools and general education classrooms.






11. If their needs are met consistently and responsively by the parents - infants not only will develop a secure attachment with the parents - but will learn to trust their env in feneral as well.


12. Hearing -Speech and language : 6 weeks Still to sound






13. 12 months






14. *depends on the pace of the culture ex: African and west Indian cultures actively encourage early motor strength while other cultures discourage and don't' allow infants to walk until 18 months.






15. Comparison to a specific criteria rather than comparison to a 'normal' group






16. Disability characterized by significantly below-average general intelligence and deficits in practical and social skills.






17. No head lag - Sit with support - on Forearms






18. Individual experiences - talents - motivations - and prior learnings. (SCHEMA)






19. Oral Stage Freud - 1st stage birth - 1 yr. Anal Stage Freud - 2nd stage 1 - 3yr. Phallic Stage Freud - 3rd stage 3-6yr. Latency Stage Freud - 4th stage 7-11yr. Genital Stage Freud - 5th stage






20. Plan developmentally appropriate curriculum - gain insight into child's learning style and needs - interests - strengths and weaknesses - identify classroom






21. Application in the Classroom: Guided learning- making the children believe they are coming up with the ideas -Look at things through the students eyes- bring self down to child's level -Integrate a variety of ways to teach in your classroom -Consider






22. Fine and gross motor behavior






23. An educational plan designed by a child study team (including a teacher) and agreed to by the student's parents or legal guardians describing what learning targets the child should attain - the time frame for attaining them - the proposed methods for






24. Intellectual giftedness is an intellectual ability significantly higher than average.






25. Altering existing schemes or creating new ones in response to new information






26. Instructional concepts that integrate perspectives and experiences of numerous diverse groups and representing various cultures - ethnicities - ages - gender - and religions.






27. With-it-ness: means that you have eyes all over you...that you see things...you pick up on what's going on in your classroom a. Pick up on body language b. Know What is going to happen before it happens d. This can be developed with practice






28. Consistency or repeatability






29. Clinical observation - interview - history - assessment tools






30. Level 3 - Postconventional Moral Reasoning - social contract and universal ethics Moral reasoning - the thinking process involved in judgments about questions of right and wrong Level I - Preconventional Moral Reasoning - judgment is based own perso






31. Special education and related services that (a) have been provided at public expense - under public supervision and direction and without charge; (b) meet the standards of the state educational agency; (c) include an appropriate preschool - elementar






32. Individual differences in temperament - personality - and motivation






33. Form of a language that has certain unique pronunciations - idioms - and grammatical structures and is characteristic of a particular region or ethnic group.






34. _________ hypothesized about general intelligence as a single (g). ______: Theoretical general factor in intelligence that influences one's ability to learn in a wide variety of contexts.






35. Provide more in-depth information and useful in tracking child's progress and change






36. Limitations or grades in general - knowledge gained - skills attained - improved social interactions






37. View of intelligence; proponents argue that that intelligent behavior arises from a balance between analytical - creative - and practical abilities.






38. If children can discover pleasure in intellectual stimulation - being productive - seeking success - they will develop a sense of competence.


39. People -especially those who live in poverty - are at risk of academic difficulties and behavior problems. Children of Lower SES are frequently faced with: (list a few) Poor nutrition - exposure to toxins - inadequate and often unstable housing - and






40. Problem-Based Learning - Zone of Proximal Development - Scaffolding - Inquiry/Discovery Learning






41. Motivation promoted by factors external to the individual and unrelated to the task being performed; motivation created by external factors (reward or punishment)






42. The person may feel guilt - shame - or anxiety when thinking about disturbing experiences or thoughts and start avoiding thoughts about them. This ' thought avoiding' is negatively reinforced by the reduction of the anxiety and unpleasant feelings an






43. 10 months






44. Reinforcing a response every time it occurs






45. The ability that the brain can change and learn through experience






46. Learners approach a task as a single integrated project.






47. Student who is different enough from peers that he or she requires specially adapted instructional materials and practices.






48. Seperate railroad cars were constitutional






49. Genetic predisposition to respond in particular ways to one's physical and social environments.






50. Standardized - achievement - aptitude - structured observations - anecdotal notes - assess. of prior knowledge - stud. responses - portfolios - essay prompts - fournals - self-evaluations - performance assess.






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