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Early Childhood Education Vocab

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






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






3. Public and private elementary schools enrolled children in half day or full day programs to prepare children for elementary school






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






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






6. Developing from the center outward






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






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






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






10. Keeping sensitive personal information of others private.






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






26. Expression of approval.






27. Topic or concept around which class activities are planned






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






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






30. Observing someone in his or her job.






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






39. Listening - then repeating what was said.






40. A connection between child and caregiver/parent






41. Child birth to 12 months






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

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






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






45. (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 -






46. A detailed account of behavior over a particular period of time.






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






48. School program that offers students the opportunity for on-the-job learning.






49. Diseases that can be spread to other people






50. Growth that occurs over a period of time







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