Key Terms ECED
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child development
how children grow and develop from prenatal to adolescence.
domains of development
physical, social-emotional, cognitive, and language
whole child
concern with the development of the whole child (physical,
cognitive, social-emotional, and language) --- not just one aspect of
development.
, children with disabilities and special needs
children who experience atypical development who need special
support and services to develop to their full potential. There are
many types of disabilities and special needs in the early years.
inclusion
involves including children with disabilities in a regular education
classroom integrating the child into all classroom activities as a full
member of the learning community. (Opposite of inclusion would be
separate classrooms for children with disabilities with little
interaction with typically developing children.)
people-first language
respectfully puts the person first before the disability; and a person
with a disability is more like people without disabilities than
different. EX. She has autisum; instead of She's autistic. (Source:
Kathie Snow, www.disabilityisnatural.com)
diversity
can refer to multiple influences on development---age, economics,
family structures, abilities, racial and ethnic backgrounds, culture,
faith, etc.
environment
refers to both physical (room arrangement, materials, furniture,
aesthetics, etc.) and human elements (interactons and
relationships) in a classroom.
family diversity
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child development
how children grow and develop from prenatal to adolescence.
domains of development
physical, social-emotional, cognitive, and language
whole child
concern with the development of the whole child (physical,
cognitive, social-emotional, and language) --- not just one aspect of
development.
, children with disabilities and special needs
children who experience atypical development who need special
support and services to develop to their full potential. There are
many types of disabilities and special needs in the early years.
inclusion
involves including children with disabilities in a regular education
classroom integrating the child into all classroom activities as a full
member of the learning community. (Opposite of inclusion would be
separate classrooms for children with disabilities with little
interaction with typically developing children.)
people-first language
respectfully puts the person first before the disability; and a person
with a disability is more like people without disabilities than
different. EX. She has autisum; instead of She's autistic. (Source:
Kathie Snow, www.disabilityisnatural.com)
diversity
can refer to multiple influences on development---age, economics,
family structures, abilities, racial and ethnic backgrounds, culture,
faith, etc.
environment
refers to both physical (room arrangement, materials, furniture,
aesthetics, etc.) and human elements (interactons and
relationships) in a classroom.
family diversity
