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Early Childhood Education Vocab

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1. Child birth to 12 months






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






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






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






5. Differences among others.






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






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






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






9. 'theory of Multiple Intelligence emphasizes that there are different kinds of intelligence used by the human brain - one being Bodily/Kinesthetic intellegence.'






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






11. Public and private elementary schools enrolled children in half day or full day programs to prepare children for elementary school






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






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






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

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






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






17. The written plan giving an overall view - vital to planning a balanced curriculum.






18. Form of child abuse in which the child may be deprived of proper diet - medical care - shelter and/or clothing






19. Theorist believed that experiences in childhood influence your entire life.






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






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






22. Listening - then repeating what was said.






23. Expression of approval.






24. Are located at secondary or postsecondary institutions - used to train future teachers.






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






26. Any person designated to act as the director - having all responsibility and authority of a director - during the directors short-term absence and shall not retain sole director authority for more than 24 total hours during a calendar week.-at least






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






28. Moving from one activity to another






29. Observing someone in his or her job.






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






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






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






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






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






35. 4 stages - studied his children's mental growth - sensorimotor.






36. Developing from the center outward






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






38. Diet needs for proper growth and development






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






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






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






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






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






44. Sharing resources with others in the same field of study.






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






46. 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.






47. A statement that gives the purpose of the organization.






48. 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






49. The ability to use clear - distinct speech.






50. Growth that occurs over a period of time