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Early Childhood Education Vocab

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






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






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






4. How a child understands language






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






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






7. An agency responsible for providing public assistance programs to the populations they serve.






8. (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;






9. School program that offers students the opportunity for on-the-job learning.






10. 4 stages - studied his children's mental growth - sensorimotor.






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






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






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






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






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






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






17. A normal - uncontrollable reaction of your body to something that you feel - see - or experience.






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






19. Full day child care facilities that provide a place for children while parents or guardians are at work or school






20. Brain damage leading to periodic seizures






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






22. Observing someone in his or her job.






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






24. Developing from head to toe






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






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






27. How children attain the ability to share and appropriately express their feelings.






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






29. Growth that occurs over a period of time






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






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






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






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






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






35. The ability to use clear - distinct speech.






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






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






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






39. Diet needs for proper growth and development






40. 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.






41. Diseases that can be spread to other people






42. The way children move through the classroom.






43. Influencing children's thoughts or actions.






44. A person who provides direct care - supervision - and guidance to children in a child care facility - regardless of title or occupation.






45. The inability for the body to control the level of sugar in the blood






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






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






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






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






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