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Early Childhood Education Vocab

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






2. Garments worn by an individual.






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






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






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






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






7. The way children move through the classroom.






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






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






10. Influencing children's thoughts or actions.






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






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

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13. A degree earned once courses of study has been earned or completed usually at the end of a two year period after high school.






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






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






16. The number of adults who must be in the classroom with the children






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






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






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






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






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






22. 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






23. The ability to use clear - distinct speech.






24. 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.






25. A form used to describe ones abilities and qualifications when applying for a job.






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






27. A job in which a person works for little or no pay while gaining work experience and receiving supervision.






28. Brain damage leading to periodic seizures






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






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






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






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






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






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






35. Training required for designated employees by MSDH annually to maintain licensure






36. A degree earned upon completing at least thirty hours beyond a Bachelor's degree.






37. Actions used by an adult to help children develop self control






38. Developing from the center outward






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






40. Growth that occurs over a period of time






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






42. Listening - then repeating what was said.






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






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






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






46. Observing someone in his or her job.






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






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






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






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