Pre-ETS Glossary
This is the primary glossary for the site. It contains more than 1100 terms related to learning, secondary education, post-secondary education, employment, disability, and various aspects of pre-employment transition.
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Early AdolescentsAge group between, and overlapping with, "Preadolescents" and "Adolescents" -- approximately 11-15 years of age. Definition provided by ERIC: Institution of Education Sciences | ||
Early Childhood EducationActivities and/or experiences that are intended to effect developmental changes in children, from birth through the primary units of elementary school (grades k-3). Definition provided by ERIC: Institution of Education Sciences | ||
Early Childhood TeachersEducators working in a variety of settings to provide activities or experiences meant to effect developmental changes in children, from birth through the primary units of elementary school (grades K-3). Definition provided by ERIC: Institution of Education Sciences | ||
Early ExperienceExperiences in infancy or early childhood that influence subsequent development. Definition provided by ERIC: Institution of Education Sciences | ||
Early InterventionIntervention with individuals at risk for, or in the early stages of mental, physical, learning, or other disorders -- usually refers to efforts targeted at young children (infancy through primary grades), sometimes including prenatal care. Definition provided by ERIC: Institution of Education Sciences | ||
Early ParenthoodParenthood assumed before age 20. Definition provided by ERIC: Institution of Education Sciences | ||
Early ReadingReading by children before they reach school age. Definition provided by ERIC: Institution of Education Sciences | ||
Eating DisordersGross disturbances in eating patterns. Definition provided by ERIC: Institution of Education Sciences | ||
EcologyStudy of the interrelationships between organisms and their environment. Definition provided by ERIC: Institution of Education Sciences | ||
Economic ImpactEffect of an action, event, or other circumstance (e.g., legislation, migration, commercial development, literacy, existence of a school or college) on the economic well-being of an individual, enterprise, community, region, etc. Definition provided by ERIC: Institution of Education Sciences | ||