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Early Childhood Education Vocab

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






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






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






4. Child birth to 12 months






5. 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






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






7. 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.






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






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






10. Topic or concept around which class activities are planned






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






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






13. A tool used to determine what the children know before instruction begins






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






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






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






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






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






19. A statement that gives the purpose of the organization.






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






21. (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;






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






23. Lack of proper diet causing improper development in children






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






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






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






27. Developing from head to toe






28. 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.






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






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






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






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






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






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






35. A natural talent or potential for learning a skill.






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






37. Nonverbal actions expressed usually unconsciously by an individual including but not limited to facial expressions or gestures.






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






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






40. Diseases that can be spread to other people






41. Observing someone in his or her job.






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






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






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






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

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






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






48. Workers who are self-employed or own their own business.






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






50. The way children move through the classroom.