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Early Childhood Education Vocab

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






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






3. Summary of a persons qualification - skills - and job experiences.






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






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






6. Process of gradually learning to base one's behavior on personal beliefs of right or wrong






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






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






9. Is the action involving the small muscles of the hands - as in handwriting - stringing beads - cutting or Legos.






10. '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.'






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






12. Through psychosocial development personality goes through eight stages one being trust vs. mistrust






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






14. Child care is provided in a private home.






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






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






17. Developing from the center outward






18. Listening - then repeating what was said.






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






20. Allow children to go to their homes after school and receive calls from caregivers to be sure there are no problems






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






28. Issued when all conditions and requirements for licensure have been met. The licensure period may not last more than a year.






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






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






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






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






33. 'The first stage of Piaget's theory lasts from birth to age two and is centered on the infant primarily learning through the senses.'






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






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






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






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






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






39. (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;






40. Children learn through four stages of development one being sensorimotor.






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






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






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






44. Keeping sensitive personal information of others private.






45. A tool used to determine what the children know before instruction begins






46. Diseases that can be spread to other people






47. Moving from one activity to another






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






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






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






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