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Early Childhood Education Vocab

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1. Child birth to 12 months






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






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






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






5. How information moves from one neuron to another






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






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

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






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






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






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






12. Brain damage leading to periodic seizures






13. Through psychosocial development personality goes through eight stages one being trust vs. mistrust






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






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






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






17. (Early Childhood Environment Rating Scale) an evaluation used for learning activities for programs working with children 2 ½ years to 5 years. The subscales learning activity areas are: fine motor; art; music & movement; blocks; sand and water play;






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






19. Child care is provided in a private home.






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






27. To suggest - remind or assist.






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






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






30. A connection between child and caregiver/parent






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






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






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






34. Developing from the center outward






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






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






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






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






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






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






41. Extreme allergic reaction






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






43. The Mississippi State Department of Health - responsible for granting licence to operate a child care center






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






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






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






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






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






49. A letter of when introducing yourself when sending a resume.






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







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