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Early Childhood Education Vocab

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






2. School program in which students volunteer in their community.






3. Influencing children's thoughts or actions.






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






5. Using outside factors such as room arrangement to promote desirable behavior in children






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






7. Schools provide children with freedom within limits by a structured approach. Stress the theory that children learn best by being active and doing.






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






15. Developing from the center outward






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






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






18. Keeping sensitive personal information of others private.






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






20. Observing someone in his or her job.






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






22. 'Howard Gardner identifies seven different human intelligences that allow us to engage in learning and help us make sense of the world.'






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






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






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






26. An oath or set of moral principles - determined by a professional organization for its members.






27. To suggest - remind or assist.






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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

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36. A connection between child and caregiver/parent






37. 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.






38. Workers who are self-employed or own their own business.






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






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






41. Diet needs for proper growth and development






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






43. A person who provides direct care - supervision - and guidance to children in a child care facility - regardless of title or occupation.






44. A person who provides support services such as cooking - cleaning - or driving a vehicle - but is not a caregiver.






45. 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






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






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






48. Expression of approval.






49. Child care is provided in a private home.






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