Chapter 1 Flashcards
Early childhood
Covers the period from birth to 9years of age.
Prekindergarten (perk )
Refers to the full range of early childhood programs
Ex. -school based programs for 3-4 year olds
-preschool -child care -head start -home based child care
Au pair
Is a person from a foreign country who lives with a family and performs tasks similar to those of a nanny
Nanny
Provides care in the child’s home
Entrepreneur
This is a person who creates and runs his or her own business
Ex. -Family child care home
Licensing Specialist
+Employed by the state
The role of this person is to protect and promote the health, safety, and welfare of the children attending centers
Child Development Associate (CDA)
A national credential that requires post secondary courses in child care education and a minimum number of hours of child care experience
Note-you must be 18 and have a high school diploma
Credential
Some states are requiring that the head teacher has there CDA
Developmentally Appropriate Practice (DAP)
Is the set of guidelines that focus on the outcomes of learning activities
Ethics
A guiding set of moral principles either those held personally or those determined by a professional organization for its members
What are the 3 questions when thinking about going into early childhood?
- Is there a need for people trained in this area?
- What are the job responsibilities?
- What are some personal characteristics of people in the field?
Who are the people that talk for young children?
Early childhood advocates
What percent of child participate in an early childhood program?
67% (2/3)
What are the 5 things that activities should be based off of?
- Age
- Abilities
- Strengths and weaknesses
- Cultural and social background
- Personal interests
Characteristics of a successful teacher
Fondness of children, patience, compassion, confidence, sense of humor, commitment, personal desire, physical and mental health
