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Early Childhood Education Vocab

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






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






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

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4. A child's apprehension associated with separation from a parent or other caregiver






5. Statements of purpose reflecting the end result of curriculum.






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






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






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






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






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






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






12. The ability to use clear - distinct speech.






13. Growth that occurs over a period of time






14. How children develop skills such as concentration - and the ability to learn - understand - recognize and reason.






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






16. Listening - then repeating what was said.






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






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






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






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






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






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






23. Child birth to 12 months






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






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






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






27. Brain damage leading to periodic seizures






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






29. Garments worn by an individual.






30. 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.






31. Developing from head to toe






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






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






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






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






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






37. Common traits/skills that helps you relate to others.






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






45. Skills used to comprehend and repeat What is being said.






46. The way children move through the classroom.






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






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






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






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