SOCIOLOGY

Child Development or Learning in a Contemporary Society

Child Development or Learning in a Contemporary Society

Answer No. 1- Parents/carers in activities

Little babies and children learn, grow and develop at a rapid speed when they are, provided with affection, attention, love, encouragement, mental stimulation and proper nutrition along with health care. To be able to support the child's growth and help develop, it is important for parents to understand all stages of child development so they know what is expected and are prepared. Every child has the right to be, brought up in a family and have access to nutrition, education, and healthcare, and play, protection from harm, discrimination and abuse. They have the right to grow up in a positive environment that enables them to reach their full potential. It is the job of their parents, family members, caregivers, civic society, community and the government to make sure that the rights are being, fulfilled and respected (Azuma, 1994).

When the child turns three years old, parents have a common question as to what they should now teach their child. Most parents are primarily interested in the intellectual development of the child. Moreover, language development, attention, memory, and ability of kid to read, count, write, speak in English. Parents make every effort to make their child a rising star, and therefore lead him to his three years in English-speaking kindergarten or music school. 

In the attempt at aggressively trying to reach their goal, parents sometimes forget about the child. How all the pressure physically and mentally affects the child?

Answer No.2 Teachers' involvement in activities

Children always like activities that make them enjoy. It is the responsibility of the teachers to make them learn things in a way that cannot make them bore. Teachers must make sure that all the children are showing their involvement in class discussion. Cognitive development is fostered by the schools. Teachers are not only responsible to teach the lessons but they are also responsible to teach them to think and to act. The discussions that are held in a class room work like the raw material for the children in the development stages of a child. There are a number of aspects in child's development that are highly influenced with his education. Well-designed class room environments encourage exploration in children, and provide them a sense of awareness and help them to get involve in self-directed activities. It affects the ability of children in promoting best practices (Dalli, 2002).

Answer No.3 - Critically analyse contemporary ideas eg. Reggio

Many influential educational ideas has represented by Europe as an intense source throughout history. Reggio Emilia is considered as one of the best-known approaches with European origin is in early childhood education. It can be observed as a source of inspiration or progressive educational reform and a strong educational alternative to traditional education. It is shown by research that there are many elements and themes related to children and their development, which are common to both educational systems including British and ...