‘Examine the ways in which childhood can be said to be socially constructed’ A social construct is an idea or concept that has been created and defined within society. Many sociologists argue that childhood is a social construct‚ as it isn’t a fixed‚ universal idea‚ and differs in different areas and time periods- they believe that childhood as we know it is a recent phenomenon. Aries argues that in the Middle Ages ‘the idea of childhood did not exist’. Within modern Western society children are seen
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to it at some time or other. With regards to children‚ they are among the heaviest users of television. Television is most often exposed to a child who instantly becomes accustomed to its presence. Young children spend between three and four hours watching television each day. It has played an important role in their lives and its viewing has been a favorite activity for many of them. “TV viewing among kids is at an eight-year high. On average‚ children ages 2-5 spend 32 hours a week in front of a
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Unit title: Communication and professional relationships With children‚ young people and adults TDA 3.1 1.1 Explain why effective communication is important in developing positive relationships with children‚ young people and adults. Communication plays a large role in developing positive relationships with others. It is important that care is taken into how we react to certain situations and how we approach others. If there is effective communication between the teacher and parents we are
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Explain each of the terms: • Speech - it is a meaningful vocalised form of language and involves the physical motor ability to make sounds‚ i.e. pronouncing articulate sounds and words accurately‚ and speaking fluently in the correct tone‚ volume and intonation. It is used to express wants and needs‚ feelings and emotions‚ thoughts and ideas. Correct speech is delivered without stuttering and in a suitable vocal condition. • Language – it is a way of communicating in a pre-structured‚ systematic
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Statutory Framework which can also be called the Early Years Foundation. The Statutory Framework mainly consists of the standards and procedures that are put in place to ensure that all children can develop in a safe and healthy environment which will then prepare them for school and further learning. At the age of 4/ 5‚ the child would then attend Reception class. If they are 4 then they are still classed as being under the Early Years Foundation Stage Framework. When the child turns 5 years old it means
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Understand Child and young person development 1. Understand the expected pattern of development for children and young people from birth-19 years As a nursery practitioner I should know the sequence and rate of each development from birth-19 years of age. I have discovered that the sequence of development: broadly the same sequence and normal ranges of development. Something I studied‚ that I thought was very interesting‚ was the Kohlberg’s stages of moral development. He says that he agreed with
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Unit 010: Support children and young people’s positive behaviour Outcome 1.1‚ 1.2‚ outcome2 2.1‚ 2.2‚ 2.3‚ 2.4 0utcome 3 3.1‚ 3.2 Describe the policies and procedures of the setting to promoting children and young people’s positive behaviour. There are different ways in which we can manage children’s behaviour and guide them to show positive behaviour in our work settings. A behaviour policy is a document that is legally required at Henry Moore Primary school. A behaviour policy sets out how the
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Understand the principals of developing positive relationships with children‚ young people and adults. 1.1‚ Explain why effective communication is important in developing positive relationships with children‚ young people and adults. Effective communication is the most important part in developing positive relationships with children‚ young people and adults. Some pupils that struggle with their learning and/or have confidence issues may find that
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Task 11. Explain how multi agency teams work together to support speech‚ language and communication. Communication is a vital skill in child development. Every individual in a child’s life contributes towards building this skill. It is critical to identify if a child needs support in speech‚ language and communication. Children with speech problems may show some of the following signs • They may not make clear sounds‚ struggle to say words with S‚ Z‚ B‚ G‚ K‚ D‚ R‚ etc. or pronounce incorrectly
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EYMP3-1.1 Explain the welfare requirements and guidance of the relevant early years framework. The general welfare requirements are: • Documentation • Safeguarding and promoting children’s welfare • Suitable people • Organisation • Suitable premises‚ environment and equipment The general legal requirements and areas to which specific legal requirement and statutory guidance apply: • Documentation “Providers must maintain records‚ policies‚ and procedures
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