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Early Childhood Education Vocab

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1. The inability for the body to control the level of sugar in the blood






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






11. Developing from head to toe






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






13. The way children move through the classroom.






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






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






16. The ability to use clear - distinct speech.






17. Lack of proper diet causing improper development in children






18. A collection that has examples of your best work.






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






20. Brain damage leading to periodic seizures






21. 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.






22. 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.






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






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






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






26. An experience planned by the teacher with a specific goal in mind.






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






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






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






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






31. Differences among others.






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






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






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






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






36. Growth of body to include height - weight -coordination and balance






37. Diseases that can be spread to other people






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






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






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






41. The Child Development Associate National Credentialing Program provides performance-based training - assessment and credentialing for participants.






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






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






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






45. '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.'






46. An agency responsible for providing public assistance programs to the populations they serve.






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






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






49. Behaviors in which one can care for themselves in the areas of feeding - dressing - bathing - and toileting






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







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