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Early Childhood Education Vocab

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1. Diseases that can be spread to other people






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






3. A type of observation centering on a specific event in form of written notes






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






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






6. A connection between child and caregiver/parent






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






8. 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.






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

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






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






12. (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 -






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






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






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






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






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






18. Recording your opinions rather than facts as to why you believe a behavior is occurring.






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






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






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






22. Actions such as spoken words or gestures that influence behavior.






23. Breathing disorder that may cause labored breathing - coughing and wheezing






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






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






26. How information moves from one neuron to another






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






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






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






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






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






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






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. Extreme allergic reaction






35. '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.'






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






37. To suggest - remind or assist.






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






45. How a child understands language






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. A statement that gives the purpose of the organization.






48. Expression of approval.






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






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