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Early Childhood Education Vocab

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






2. An assessment/observation tool used to show mastery of a list of items.






3. 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.






4. Developed to meet the developmental needs of children from low-income homes. Also dental - medical - and mental health services are provided for children






5. How a child understands language






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






14. Topic or concept around which class activities are planned






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






16. Child birth to 12 months






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






18. Listening - then repeating what was said.






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






20. Moving from one activity to another






21. 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






22. The ability to use clear - distinct speech.






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






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






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






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






27. An experience planned by the teacher with a specific goal in mind.






28. A connection between child and caregiver/parent






29. A position for beginners in a field. It requires limited education and training.






30. Differences among others.






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






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






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






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






35. Growth that occurs over a period of time






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






37. Order of new movements - which depends on brain and nerve development.






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






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






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






41. 'the process of memorizing using routine or repetition - often without full attention or comprehension.'






42. A tool used to determine mastery over a period of time.






43. Lack of proper diet causing improper development in children






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






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






46. To suggest - remind or assist.






47. '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.'






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






49. The way children move through the classroom.






50. Type of guidance technique that can be used when a child's misbehavior is not harmful.







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