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Early Childhood Education Vocab

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






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






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






4. (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;






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






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






7. A person who provides support services such as cooking - cleaning - or driving a vehicle - but is not a caregiver.






8. Diet needs for proper growth and development






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






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






11. (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 -






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






13. 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






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






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






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






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






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






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






20. Child between the ages of 3 and 5 years old






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






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






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






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






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






26. The ability to use clear - distinct speech.






27. Type of guidance technique that can be used when a child's misbehavior is not harmful.






28. Expression of approval.






29. A letter of when introducing yourself when sending a resume.






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






31. Special room or space to seperate children who become sick or show signs of a communicable disease






32. To suggest - remind or assist.






33. '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.'






34. A connection between child and caregiver/parent






35. 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.






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

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37. Keeping sensitive personal information of others private.






38. Moving from one activity to another






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






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






41. Is the action involving the small muscles of the hands - as in handwriting - stringing beads - cutting or Legos.






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






43. 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.






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






45. Extreme allergic reaction






46. How information moves from one neuron to another






47. Developing from the center outward






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






49. Diseases that can be spread to other people






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