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Early Childhood Education Vocab

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






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






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






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






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






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






7. How a child understands language






8. Activities done on a daily basis such tolieting - eating - and dressing.






9. Lack of proper diet causing improper development in children






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






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






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






13. Mississippi Early Childhood Association: is the largest state organization for early childhood professionals.






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






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






16. An observation that records the facts without using your personal opinions.






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






27. How information moves from one neuron to another






28. '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.'






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






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






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






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






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






35. Child care is provided in a private home.






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






37. A five star rating system developed for licensed early childhood facilities.






38. (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 -






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






40. Developing from the center outward






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






42. Written plan showing specific actions and activities used to meet planned goals






43. A connection between child and caregiver/parent






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






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






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






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






48. Are located at secondary or postsecondary institutions - used to train future teachers.






49. 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






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