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Early Childhood Education Vocab

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






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






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






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






5. 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.






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






7. Brain damage leading to periodic seizures






8. A person who is willing to learn new information and acquire new skills throughout his or her life.






9. Lack of proper diet causing improper development in children






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






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






12. Observing someone in his or her job.






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






20. Guarantees a child's records may only be released to parent or guardian






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






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






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






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






25. The ability to use clear - distinct speech.






26. (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;






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






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






29. A degree earned once courses of study has been earned or completed usually at the end of a two year period after high school.






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






31. Diseases that can be spread to other people






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






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






34. 4 stages - studied his children's mental growth - sensorimotor.






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






36. Before or after school care for children ages five-to-ten-year-old children






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






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






39. Extreme allergic reaction






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






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






42. Any individual - designated by the operator - who has met minimum state requirements and who has on-site responsibility for the operation of a childcare facility. This person may or may not be the operator






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






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






45. Type of guidance technique used to change child's behavior by offering another choice of an activity.






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






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






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






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






50. Influencing children's thoughts or actions.