In this essay I will attempt to discuss the concept of ‘sensitive mothering’ as being vital to the social and emotional development of a child. In doing so I will discuss various developmental theories to a child’s development and discuss the concepts of ’attachment theory’ encompassing ’internal working model’ and ’quality attachment’ of John Bowlby. I shall also discuss the eight stages contemplated in Erikson’s psychosocial development and the impact attachment has on the social and emotional
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Early Learning Standards The cognitive domain addresses a child’s ability to problem solve and express themselves. Children first develop cognitively by seeing and tasting things. Talking to them is also essential to their cognitive development. Later on‚ children add to their cognition when they begin to count and learn colors . Furthermore‚ young children often learn through cause and effect. For example‚ if a child throws a bouncy ball it will bounce. Activities in this domain include pushing
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E1. Provide an explanation of three different international approaches to learning. One international approach to learning is Forest Schools. A Forest School is an outdoor education in which the children who attend get the opportunity to visit forest and woodland areas and develop different skills such as‚ personal‚ social and technical skills. Forest Schools offer children and young people the opportunity to develop their confidence through hands-on learning in a woodland environment. Forest Schools
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Support Teaching and Learning 2.1‚ 2.2‚ 2.3‚ 2.4‚ 2.5‚ 2.6‚ 2.7‚ 2.8‚ 2.9‚ 2.10‚ 2.11‚ 2.12‚ 2.13‚ 2.14‚ 2.15‚ 2.16‚ 2.17‚ 2.18‚ 2.19‚ 2.20‚ 2.21‚ 2.22 Planning‚ implementing and evaluating activities are a good way to help structured learning‚ to see pupils progress and for improvements where necessary and if targets are achieved to go beyond and help pupils think for themselves encouraging independence. These 3 things regarding the activity help to choose the right and appropriate resources
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‘‘Sensitive parenting is the most important factor in a child’s psychological development.’ Discuss. The role of a parent as discussed by Oates‚ Lewis & Lamb is seen to be the primary source providing children with structure and experience. Behaviourists see the reward system laid down by parents as ‘shaping’ their children’s behaviour whilst social behaviourists see the imitation of behaviours by children as the basis of new behaviours being learned. Social constructivists see parents as
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Sensitive Periods Introduction Sensitive periods are a termed coined by a Dutch biologist Hugo de Vries and later adopted by Dr. Montessori to refer to the important period of development in childhood. Montessori was not very specific in her published works about the precise number‚ description‚ or timing of these sensitive periods. These periods are critical to the child’s self-development. She set out several periods with the approximate ages to which they applied. Dr. Montessori believed‚ adults
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The Influence of Educational Philosophy on a Proposed Early Learning Environment Annlatish Jones ECE311 Barbara Seagal March 25‚2013 Abstract While developing a classroom with the parameters of utilizing the knowledge of educational philosophers it has been found that in order to do so effectively‚ it is best accomplished using an emergent curriculum and consideration for the individual child. Determining the best approach for implementing the proposed curriculum
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There are different ways to address poverty and one of them is charity which means simple response to immediate need and specific situations. No one can actually eliminate poverty‚ but we each can do our part to reduce it around us just by starting in our community‚ or by starting in a local food bank that provides a necessary service for persons‚ who for whatever reason cannot afford a meal for themselves and their loved ones. Home for the Homeless were we can provide meals‚ clothing‚ laundry
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Sensitive Periods Define the term sensitive periods Sensitive periods are a period in a child’s life where they are obsessed with certain aspects of learning without any particular reason. This period is an optimum time for development and children can really develop specific abilities and skills. When children are in their sensitive periods and working with any activity‚ they will not show any signs of fatigue and will repeat the activity a number of times. These periods last for a certain
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Provide support to manage pain and discomfort 1.1 Explain the importance of a holistic approach to managing pain and discomfort. it is important to have a holistic approach to managing pain and discomfort as this is looking the situation as a whole‚ and how the ways of managing pain and discomfort could have an impact on the person’s life altogether. When you try to find out where the pain originates from this can help you to decide the best way to treat it. When you know the cause‚ you can resolve
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