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Early Childhood Education Vocab

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1. A person from another country who lives with a family and provides child care






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






3. 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






4. Actions such as spoken words or gestures that influence behavior.






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






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






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






8. '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.'






9. A person with a position that requires at least a degree from a four-year college or technical school in a particular area of study.






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






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






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






15. (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 -






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






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






18. Lack of proper diet causing improper development in children






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






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






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






22. Child birth to 12 months






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






24. Observing someone in his or her job.






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






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






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






28. Growth that occurs over a period of time






29. Topic or concept around which class activities are planned






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






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






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






33. Expression of approval.






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






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






36. Listening - then repeating what was said.






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






38. An injection of antigens given to a person to provide immunity from a certain disease






39. The ability to use clear - distinct speech.






40. Growth of body to include height - weight -coordination and balance






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






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






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






44. Diseases that can be spread to other people






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






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






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






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






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






50. How information moves from one neuron to another