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Early Childhood Education Vocab

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1. 'The first stage of Piaget's theory lasts from birth to age two and is centered on the infant primarily learning through the senses.'






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






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






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






5. How information moves from one neuron to another






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






7. Lack of proper diet causing improper development in children






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






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






10. Moving from one activity to another






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






12. The ability to use clear - distinct speech.






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






20. Influencing children's thoughts or actions.






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






22. An assessment/observation tool used to show mastery of a list of items.






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






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






25. The development of a child's cognitive - social - emotional - and physical skills through the sequence of changes.






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






27. Order of new movements - which depends on brain and nerve development.






28. Child birth to 12 months






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






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






31. The written plan giving an overall view - vital to planning a balanced curriculum.






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






33. 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






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






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






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






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






38. Growth that occurs over a period of time






39. Child care is provided in a private home.






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






47. '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.'






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






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






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