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Early Childhood Education Vocab

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






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






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






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






5. Five levels. Assumed human nature was good not bad - and we continually need to fulfill needs. Pyramid






6. Growth that occurs over a period of time






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






8. Diseases that can be spread to other people






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






10. Child birth to 12 months






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






12. Garments worn by an individual.






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






22. An assessment/observation tool used to determine a childs level of performance.






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






24. To recommend - advise a plan or an action.






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






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






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






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






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






30. Observing someone in his or her job.






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






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






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






34. Type of abuse that may involve inappropriate or unwanted touches - or sexual contact






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






36. Projected spending plan based on expected income and expenses.






37. Expression of approval.






38. (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 -






39. Developing from the center outward






40. The ability to use clear - distinct speech.






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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