Essays on Early Childhood

Previous studies reveal that mental health conditions affect a significant percentage of the population. For example, statistics of mental health in England in 2014 showed that approximately one in three men was suffering from mental health with women reporting higher incidences than men (Rise in Mental Healthcare, 2016). The figures are too large to ignore. Studies of populations at risk of mental health have taken different dimensions. While some studies have focused on the prevalence, other studies have attempted to investigate the risk factors associated mental health disorders. According to Bitsko et al. (2016), a combination of sociodemographic, community, ...

Human nutrition is associated with good health and well-being. Humans derive nutrients from food products such as fruits, vegetables, milk, and animal-based products. Nutrients should be taken in adequate quantities for proper functioning of the body. Diet provides vitamins, minerals, and all other vital components required for healthy living. Diet is one part of a healthy body while physical activity enhances growth, development, and stability to the body. People who have low nutrient intake are vulnerable to diseases and illnesses. Poor nutrition has also been associated with impaired physical and mental development (Kau, et al. 2011). Nutrition is the ...

Introduction

Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is among the most common mental disorders developing at rather early stages of the individual’s life and entailing a wide range of implications for physical and mental health, social interaction, behavior and further life. As findings of some epidemiological studies demonstrate, this disorder is characterized by rather significant prevalence among children of school age – from 3 to 5% (Dryer et al. 79). The effect of ADHD might create numerous difficulties for children in various environmental contexts, from classroom to home setting. However, disruptive nature of this health condition is even more outstanding as ADHD ...

Affiliated Institution

Introduction Pedagogical documentation refers to the processes of keeping a record of the child’s thinking and learning development and using the information gathered to make the development process visible to the child and the family. The process enables the teacher to keep a record and improve the importance of the child’s development. The information can be collected using samples the child’s work such as images of different stages of their work in a bulletin board, and class books, among other methods. The documentation should include artifacts and evidence of progress in fields such as expected behavior, ...

Capstone Project Milestone 2

Asthma is the most common cause of in-patient admissions in acute care hospitals. Poor education and training of patients with respect to self-care and symptom management has led to an increase in the number of asthmatic patients reporting to the emergency department (ED) or acute care hospitals. It is empirical to understand the cause or trigger factors that relate to acute exacerbations of asthma. Some of the common triggers that causes asthma include exercise, infections, allergens, smoking, infection, gastric problems, hear burns, and indigestion. Based on current evidence, food allergens are considered as the most common form of allergens ...

Influence of Nurture on the Process of Becoming a

Abstract This is a research paper that presents connections between family’s part in the process of becoming a successful adult. It concentrates on answering specific questions: “How do families with all their complexity influence their children’s psychological development since the early childhood? In what way are the family background and students’ academic achievements (successful/unsuccessful life) related?” These questions are answered through analysis of a group of 15 people from different familial backgrounds, each of whom had a simple task of telling about their childhood experience. Information obtained is later compared and contrasted with various scholarly studies of ...

Introduction

In practice, Early Childhood Education is considered as one of the best environments for preschool age children based on a multitude of learning opportunities that it provides (Clark & Moss, 2005). This kind of early childhood education helps the children to foster in their language development, physical development and social ability in every dimension (Fasold, 1990). It is important that childhood teachers examine the trends in the today's society that influence the way the children play. Children's play behaviours will always be different depending on various contextual facts. For example, changes in the way technology get driven including children playing ...

Introduction

Development is a word that describes the process of growth, adaptation, and changes that people undergo during their lifetime characterized by personality, physical, cognitive, socioemotional, and language developments. The work of developmental psychologists helps the society to understand different developmental theories and how they influence life in various stages of life through various development theories. Development theories describe various factors that influence the development pattern of an individual that include hereditary and environmental factors. On the other hand, other psychological experts argue that development is controlled by nature and nurture that combine to influence biological factors. However, psychological developments ...

Introduction

Attention deficit and hyperactivity disorder is one of the most common disorders emerging at early stages of the child’s development. ADHD might have both short-term negative effects on the child’s development and long-term implications for functioning in adolescence and adulthood. The symptoms of the disorder might develop already in early childhood and persist throughout childhood, adolescence and adulthood; the impact of these symptoms might impair the person’s abilities in social, educational and vocational domains (Redmond 133).

Overview of the disorder

Differences between ADD and ADHD There are many misconceptions about symptoms and categorization of ADHD with many people being confused ...

What are the differences in language development between early and late normal development children?

What are the differences in language development in early childhood between children with typical development patterns and children with attention deficit disorder? What are the differences in language development in late childhood between children with typical development patterns and children with attention deficit disorder?

What are the developmental difference in language acquisition between early and late childhood stages for children with attention deficit disorder?

Introduction Language development has been a principal issue of interest in developmental psychology, especially with consideration of multiple external and internal factors that can affect this aspect of learning – both in early childhood and at later stages. Pungello and colleagues (2009) summarize the existing research stating that early language development in children is principal for ...

Embracing risk in the Canadian woodlands: Four children’s risky play and risk-taking experiences in a Canadian Forest Kindergarten

In this journal article, Coe employs qualitative research using the experiences of four Canadian children as representative samples. The main subject of this research presents a specific focus on the nature of experiences of children with regard to risk-taking as well as risky play. This research uses qualitative analysis in the attempt to validate the existing evidence on nature-based learning in the early levels of child development and the evidence surrounding their experiences with risk. The research findings can be regarded as being qualitative in nature as they present a perspective of this phenomenon that is specific to the ...

In her research on Forest school, Coe, (2016) embraces the qualitative approach to establish the risk taking experiences of the children in the study. The used method which included carrying out observations, taking photographs, conducting semi-structured interviews and drawing photos of the students was an effectual method for this study. The study at Forest school being a novel study (first of its kind) at a natural school setup, having alternative methods of qualitative data collection was effectual in getting insights of the study’s objective which were to learn more about the risk taking experiences of the students at ...

Parent’s Influences and Responses to Children’s Risk-taking in Outdoor Play

Introduction Parents play an integral role in guiding their children in making crucial decisions in life, especially when it comes to risk taking. Although in most instances children depend on their direct experiences to react appropriately to risky situations it is apparent that parents also influence their ability to make sound decisions in such situations. When children are young most of these decisions are influenced by their parents since they control most of the activities they engage in. As children grow older, they start gaining independence in handling several tasks thus they take a greater responsibility for their decisions. ...

For a child to thrive, they must experience consistent care and love from nurturing caregivers. The support and security provided by the caregivers give the child self-confidence and resilience to effectively cope with everyday stress. For children to develop physical, emotionally and socially they need to interact with other people, therefore, learning how to cope with minor stresses prepares them on how to handle significant stressors from external factors. However, certain factors may challenge a child's normal ability to cope with stress: disability is one of those factors. Children with special needs refer to those with different disabilities harboring ...

Markers and standards of a high quality early childhood classroom

High-quality programs are defined by a sense of purpose, which means that high-quality childhood institutions know exactly the required standards for their institutions. High-quality early childhood classrooms are marked by various elements which enable them to stand above others. They have well-trained teachers who have received special training to provide professional childhood development and education that reflect quality to the children. Preschool children require a supportive environment for effective learning. Thus, a supportive learning environment is another marker of high-quality childhood classrooms. Additionally, a high-quality classroom should have relevant instructional materials and there should be collaborations between families and ...

EDU 100: Issues in Education

Choosing a major is very difficult. In many cases, it determines the activity that a person will do for the rest of his or her life. Students have to consider some important aspects when deciding what the emphasis of their college studies and further career will be. This is problematic in many respects. In this sense, Koeppel (2004) affirms that the main factor that influences the decision-making on a college major is the age of students. He states that, since young adults are in the midst of self-discovery, making such an important decision puts an incredibly heavy pressure on ...

A. Summarize the physical changes that occur in children during this age and the factors that influence these changes. Include a comparison of male and female. The growth of children during early to middle childhood has slowed a bit compared to the growth rate during infancy. However, this is still a period of tremendous growth and development, as remarkable changes occur in the body proportions. As children lose their baby fats, their arms and legs start to stretch and come in proportion to the head and other parts of the body. Studies showed that on average, children add 2 ...

Juvenile Delinquency Reduction Efforts

Two of the most renowned juvenile delinquency reduction programs in the writer’s society include Adolescent Diversion Project and Aggression Replacement Training (ART). Adolescent Diversion Project aims to motivate criminals belonging to minor age category to adopt civilized and gentle behaviors. Such criminals are given special training in jails after they have committed a crime in which they are taught and made aware of the value of being socially responsible (National Institute of Justice, 2016). On the other hand, ART is mainly directed to prevent minors from aggressions through psychological training into different dimensions. They build social skills through ...

Globalization and changing environment lead to improvement of cultural interactions between people and, thus, require new approaches to education. The diversity in schools and universities and different cultural and family background of students result in the new role of a teacher as a "guide" who is able to perceive each of his students as an individual with a personal set of skills and is able to find to each of them personal educational approach. It is especially challenging for early education when children just learn to interact with each other and to be tolerant. The terms "diversity" and "cultural ...

Literature Review

In education communication is essential. The school, the teachers, and the parents must communicate with one another to educate their students. When there is a lack of communication the students suffer. The modes of communication are evolving every day, because of the advances made in technology. School systems needs to transition into using some of these modern forms of communications to better reach the diverse population of parents present within a school. Connecting with parents using multiple methods could increase parent involvement as well as student achievement. Different styles of communication could be used for different reasons. It must ...

Implication of Introducing Dual Language at an Early Age

Implication of Introducing Dual Language at an Early Age The acquisition of languages other than a native language has become a matter of great advantage throughout past several decades as the world continues to change. Whether it is the interest in other cultures or the academic and professional advantages it can afford an individual, the need to learn additional languages can provide several benefits. It is common for language practice to begin at earlier ages, but without reinforcement and continual practice it becomes less of a necessity and more of basic beginner’s course that may or may not ...

Introduction

The negative or positive experiences of early childhood play a very significant role in the development of the social and emotional behavior of an individual. According to Fagundes, Bennett, Derry, and Kiecolt-Glaser (2011), the ability to understand the social and emotional behavior of an adult is complex because it requires one to have a comprehensive understanding of their entire lifespan (p. 40). This is because the social and emotional development of an individual are influenced by several factors that they encounter during their major stages of growth in their lifespan (McClelland, Ponitz, Messersmith, & Tominey, 2010, p. 35). Some of ...

I have chosen to pursue a career as a preschool teacher in a public school setting. A public school setting offers many resources and trainings that might not otherwise be present at private institutions. I feel like preschool teaching is a good fit for me due to my prior experience working with children as a substitute teacher. I witnessed firsthand excellent classroom techniques and strategies that I would be excited to implement in my classroom. The foundation to a successful academic career begins in preschool. I personally feel I have the experience to help equip students with the necessary ...

“Food Advertising and Marketing Directed at Children and Adolescents in the US”

Mary Story & Simone French Mary Story and Simone French raised certain important issues in the study devoted to the analysis of food advertising and marketing aimed to govern the opinions of children located in the United States. The authors stand to the position that the companies treat adolescents and children as the major partners in the promotion of the food or relevant goods in this industry. From this perspective, children become the primary objective for the managers of the companies that concentrate on understanding of the needs of these children and this interest. Meanwhile, children are believed to have ...

Genetic and Environmental Research

Genetic research involves a critical analysis of medical and scientific causes, amelioration, enhancement, transmission, and elimination of inherited traits and disorders (McGuire et al., 2014). The role of genetic research is paramount particularly in a dynamic fields of diagnosis and treatment of genetic related disorders. The core areas of genetic research include genetic testing, reproductive genomics, gene therapy, genetic databanks, and pharmacogenomics. In social sciences, genetic research entails the study of the manner in which the genetic traits contributes to human behavior. Research on genetics has significant impacts not only on the health care sector but also to the ...

How does cultural intelligence differ in India and the United States?

Cognitive Skills and abilities: The paper “Social Skills Intervention for Students with Emotional/Behavioral Disorders: A Literature Review from the American Perspective” by Kaili Chen assesses the relationship between social skills and behavioral difficulties for students in special educational programs. The author contends that social skills are a necessary element in the learning environment due to the capabilities that they provide to learners in interacting and communicating in order to help determine their difficulties and to help them function more successfully. Difficulties with these faculties is often discovered to be a primary factor in the inability for an individual to ...

Part A

As America continues to be more ethnically and culturally diverse so are the learning institutions. According to Hall, Quinn, and Gollnick (2014), teachers may now find themselves educating learners who are different from them in terms of race, socioeconomic background, culture, religion, physical abilities, and sexuality. The educators will find that the classrooms are filled with culturally diverse, disabled, gifted, and English learning students. Being part of one group may affect the way the teacher thinks about another group. For example, the way that the teacher will deal with someone from a different racial group is not the same ...

Crime rates have increased drastically among the children and adults in the society over the recent years. Poor parenting, altruism, and prosocial learning has been associated with violence among the children. Therefore, the paper will focus on the role that poor parenting, altruism and prosocial education play in the development of violent behavior in individuals. The knowledge shared by authors of various articles supports these ideas. It will discuss the relationship that exists between aggression and self-esteem. The paper will summarize the complete knowledge covered as well.

The relationship between aggression and self-esteem

A debate on the relationship that exists between self-esteem and aggression has ...

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Abstract Obesity is a condition of having more than average fatness, and it is defined by the Body Mass Index (BMI) of 95th percentile or more. Obesity epidemic is not only affecting the people from underdeveloped and developing countries but also affecting the people of developed countries. Particularly, minorities in developed countries are facing the problem more commonly as compared to the other population. During the last few decades, it has not only affected the adults but also children even at very young ages. Therefore, for the betterment of future generations, it is important to work ...

The purpose of this paper is to facilitate the recognition of gender differences in our life in different contexts. There are many types of close relationship in which a person get involve throughout his life, and all types of relationship are different but one thing between them is common, and that is communication. It is a compulsory part of a relationship. There are different kinds of relationships in which gender plays its part through communication. For example, male/female relation, male/male relation, and female/female relation, etc. The relationship I am engaged in and will discuss in this paper is with ...

Avoidant personality disorder (APD) is a long standing maladaptive behavior that is characterized by certain key behavioral characters. Individuals with APD have severe inferiority complex, feel extremely shy and have a constant feeling of inadequacy in a social situation. They have a constant fear of facing rejection and are hypersensitive to embarrassment. The two core feature of this disorder is negative emotions and detachment. Like the pathology of most personality disorders, certain inner experiences direct the outward behavior of patients with APD. Certain personality traits, helps people to adapt to changes in the environment. However, certain aspect of a ...

Classroom Observation Tool

CHS111 Foundations in Early Childhood Education PRINT THIS FORM to use for your classroom observation. Once completed, print this form again and type the information you recorded into the form. The completed, typed form will be submitted in Unit 4.

Observer’s Name: _____Insert your name________________________________________

Time(s): Start: ___9:00am___________ End: _____11:30am___________ CENTER/SCHOOL INFORMATION Program Type (Place “X” for all that apply): public __ private _×_ non-profit __faith-based __ corporate __ other: _____________________

Observed Classroom

Teaching Staff Total: ___21___Teachers __10___ Assistant Teachers ____9__Other: _____2___________ Observed: ___16___Teachers __8___ Assistant Teachers __7____Other: ______1__________ Child Enrollment Total Enrolled: ___141_ Infants _18_____ Toddlers __24___ Preschoolers __45___ Kindergartners __54___ ...

Cognitive development in children parallels with brain development. By early childhood (2 to 4 years of age), children begin to recognize, recall and use information in a context. The child’s experience with the immediate environment will continue to prune his/her cognitive process. Playing with peers, interacting with adults and certain inherent qualities of the child, will determine the rate of cognitive development. As cognition develops, the child is able to understand stories that are told and will begin to understand certain complex explanation. They also begin to learn languages and try applying it in different situations. (Keels 381-397) ...

Leadership has numerous definitions and dimensions, but I largely view it as the ability of someone to influence other people to willfully and passionately to follow a certain course and achieve some specific objectives. There are several lessons in leadership that can influence me to become a better leader in my professional life. I learned that leaders are not born, but we do make them. To become a good leader, people need to improve themselves and become the best by increasing their ability to be the “best self” (George and Sims, 2010). In this regard, I looked at myself ...

High scope education approach was developed based on the Piaget intellectual development theory. Therefore, the approach to education focuses on the individuality of the student as opposed to the collective approach. The students are supposed to learn realistically through experience as opposed to the impartation of knowledge through repeated reciting. The experiences in the classroom focusing on the approach are based on the stages of development in which the children are (Chambers, Cheung, & Slavin, 2015). The approach to learning places more emphasis on the constructive process of learning needed to increase the intellectual imagination as well as the social ...

During my early childhood education, I loved my Arts and Craft teacher because she allowed as to explore our creativity limits. She would offer one on one assistance to every child in the classroom. We had the free reign to draw or paint anything that came to mind. The professional engagement and understanding that the Arts and Craft teacher provided the learners enabled them to enjoy the lessons. The characteristic stands out for me as an essential way of developing better relationships with the children to enhance their academic outcomes (Castle, 2009). Professional understanding and engagement with the pupils ...

Literature

In this essay, we will analyze the life and views of two prominent American figures Jonathan Edwards and Benjamin Franklin. Despite the fact that they live in the same time period they have completely different lifestyles and views. They both tried to come up to perfection and did it in their own particular way. This is the main question of the essay. The comparison of two views will be presented with the help of the analysis of Jonathan Edwards’ works ‘Resolutions’, ‘Personal Narrative’ and Benjamin Franklin’s ‘Poor Richard’s Almanacks’. In the analysis, the comparison of their views ...

Even as celebrations and festivals differ from community to community, they have a common purpose as far as children are concerned: they foster a feeling of security and togetherness. Celebrations along with learning help children to stretch out and grow. The very fact that all societies do not value celebrations the same way significantly affects the development of children. The author emphasizes the need for conducting meaningful celebrations in early childhood programs and schools. As schools have a powerful influence in shaping the future of children, common celebrations that teach them the value of relationships and highlight the dazzling ...

Analysis and Comparison of Montessori and Project Approaches to Education

Literature Review . Conclusion References .. Analysis and Comparison of Montessori and Project Approaches to Education The purpose of this paper is to look at two distinct approaches to early childhood education, Montessori and Project Approach’s view. While the Montessori approach is primarily used to promote child development in a natural environment, the Project Approach is focused on individuals in their early stages of development by an in-depth introduction to reality. As the public becomes more aware of the importance of early childhood development, it is important to recognize the similarities and differences in the two methods so parents ...

ITERS Observation and Reflection

ITERS Observation and Reflection The objective of the activity is to observe a toddler in a classroom for a maximum of 10 hours in order to complete the Infant/Toddler Environment Rating Scale or ITERS. In this activity a male toddler with permission from the parent was asked to stay in a classroom for a minimum of 1 hour with 15 minutes interval giving a total of 10 hours as needed for the observation period. The standard element observed in the learning environment encompasses a goal of ensuring that the toddler can move freely in the classroom area in order ...

Play is an essential part of children’s life and curriculum and being able to play is considered as a symbol of children’s sound health and development. It is also known that playing enhances children’s creativity, social and emotional growth and keep them physically fit. If we look upon closely, playing is the fundamental means by which children explore and build their own understanding of the world (Hirsh-Pasek, K., Golinkoff, R. M., Berk, L. E., & Singer, D. G., 2009). They start with a small game and when they start achieving success, they are excited to let the ...

Being raised in poverty can have a long-lasting impact on a youngster. Few studies understand how the deprivation influences the early relationships that shape the kid’s emotional and social development. According to Paul Wise, child poverty has been associated with adult challenges such as aging patterns and health outcomes. Wise’s article focuses on evidence that relates child poverty as a primary contributor of adult mortality and morbidity in the United States. This essay takes a critical look at the various implications of child poverty and deprivation. Poverty entails deprivation or an economic state that interferes with the ...

Early childhood development is important through the understanding of the three components in a child’s brain. The use of technology affects the brain development, both health-wise and in the creative thinking aspect. The integration of technology in the schools appears to have more physical benefits while degrading the brain development of the children. The children enjoy the technology for entertainment and in school, they consider it more interesting than when the teachers speak. The dependence and preference of technology have made the children lack the ability to creative and critical thinking. The over-indulgence in technology is harmful in ...

UniversityPrenatal Development and Mental Disorders

Environmental factors including socioeconomic status, trauma and parenting practices play a crucial role in early childhood development. Even though they are important, the prenatal environment has become regarded as one of most crucial periods that can be influenced by these environmental factors. This is because during the prenatal period, environmental factors can significantly affect the development of the child, which will later have a significant impact on behavioral development later in life, implying a significant link between prenatal environment and a child’s mental health, which can specifically be impacted by various teratogens, or “any environmental agent that causes ...

The Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) process is a three-tiered strategy that aims to give quality education to all students through giving quality instruction that meets the needs of the students (Gamm, 2012). The three-tiered system aims at combining a standard system of evaluation with exceptional instructions to ensure that the needs of all students have been addressed. The system also understands that students are not the same and the level of understanding is also not the same. Therefore, they come up with implementations of different levels of intervention as well as services to the struggling students. In other ...

Montessori Vs. Project Approach

The purpose of this work is to look at two distinct approaches to early childhood education, Montessori, and Project view. While the Montessori approach is mostly utilized to grow and nurture the child development in a natural environment, Project approach is focused on the development of individuals in their early stage of development through an in-depth introduction to real things in the world. The first approach is grounded on five pillars: respect to children, the absorbent mind, sensitive periods and the prepared environment (Morrison, 2015). Project approach, on the other hand, is a result of the idea to help ...

Life is full of experiences for people, and those experiences come in different forms – god and bad. Besides, each of experiences has its positive and negative effects. However, the common big issues in the world that make people worry about themselves are the bad experiences, attitudes, or shocks. Since these attributes constitute the main problem of psychological trauma, people who have suffered from them since childhood may as well continue with them during adulthood. Psychological trauma can happen from a number of events, such as a rough or negligent childhood, a divorce, and even the death of someone close ...

Introduction

The movement from a certain state to another is known as a transition. The informal transitions are part of an individual’s daily life. An example of an informal transition is a movement from home to school or to work. In addition, the formal transitions are part of the individuals’ experiences. For example, a formal transition between institutions, a movement from home to a certain health institution. Another formal transition is the movement from early childhood education to school. Particularly, one of the major transitions is the transition from home to work or to school. The main reason of ...

ADHD is an abbreviation for attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder. This disorder occurs in the human brain and usually caused by a series of inattention or hyperactivity during the developmental stages of an individual. The symptoms of ADHD usually manifest in childhood especially between 3 years and 6 years. These symptoms can be observed during adolescent and adulthood stages (Kail & John 17). Having the symptoms of ADHD during childhood can translate into positive functioning during adulthood when the victim of the disorder undergoes medication. This process increases individual focus and reduces hyperactivity thus resulting into positive functioning during adulthood. Infancy describes ...

Infants and children are often said to be the hope for tomorrow’s society. Their growth and development for full world occupancy is highly dependent on how the society essentially prepares them from an early stage. Parents have a great responsibility in understanding children, preparing them and also equipping them with the relevant skills they need to navigate life. Families affect the development of infants and young children through built relationships over time. Couples that respect each other and solve their issues amicably provide a good environment for the growth of infants and children. Young children are very observant ...

Introduction

When we hear the name “Anna Wintour,” images of flashy models and trendy designer clothes definitely flash across our mind. This is a lady who has achieved a lot in matters pertaining to fashion and journalism. Her achievements in this million-dollar industry of fashion that cannot be overestimated as she is one if the few the most popular outstanding designers who became an inspiration for various books and movies, got plenty of world renown awards and handles both American and British divisions of Vogue magazine. Not only has she molded and brought up stars but she has also stirred ...

Human development patterns allow us in making generalizations concerning various stages as the infancy phase, childhood phase, adolescence, and finally the adulthood stage. For the first year following the birth, a baby is referred to as an infant. The childhood stage begins in the second year after birth and stretches until adolescence. Childhood stage is often divided into early childhood and middle childhood. Early childhood includes the pre-school years whereas middle childhood stage includes elementary school years, through the fifth or sixth grade. The adolescence stage is the second last stage of human development before adulthood. This stage is ...

Abstract

Everyone has their own individual character. People’s characters may be similar but definitely are not the same. Most people do not have issues with it and have no problems with their interactions in society and compliance with its laws and regulations. However, some personal features are very different from the expected norms and from generally accepted rules of behavior that cause irritation, discomfort and lack of understanding of others. Such features of temper can cause problems, which affect not only patients but also their close and distant surroundings. Such condition is called personality disorder. Worth noting, that patients ...

The ultimate goal of a good discipline and guidance approach is to enable a child develop self-regulation. Such a child will be able to control and direct his/her own behavior in a manner that is prosocial. The adult helps the child to learn and internalize socially appropriate rules and behaviors, an approach that is not achieved over a short time. The conflicts between the expectations of the adult and what the child desires to do are best addressed by an effective discipline/guidance approach. The child progresses from immature impulsive behavior to a behavior that is self-regulated (Browne et al., ...

Introduction

Studies on psychology and cognition have shown that a child’s language has a great impact on his/her ability to regulate his emotions and behavior. In order for two people to understand and share meaning with one another, a clear ground should first be laid out to avoid misunderstandings. A study involving 120 children aged 18 months to 4 years old showed that participants who had superior language skills expressed less anger upon reaching 4 years old (Roben, Cole, & Armstrong, 2012). Most children in their early stages learn to use language as a means of self-expression and self-regulation, because ...

BIOGRAPHY

Amer Hasan studied Economics with the Education Global Practice of the World Bank. He has been a Task Team Leader for a project that had the goal of extending the number of people who access education among children in the rural areas. He now focuses majorly on Indonesia and China in evaluating the long-term effects of expanding Early Childhood Education. Amer Hassan holds a Ph.D. and Masters in Public Policy from the University of Chicago as well as a Bachelor of Arts in History from Yale University. He has done a lot with his experience in making sure that ...

Bullying, while physical in nature, can have lasting social and psychological consequences that can profoundly effect the emotional and cognitive development of young people. Aggressive behaviors, both in traditional settings and in the virtual realm, have been shown to have deep and lasting challenges to their capacity for personal relationships, emotional stability, and overall success. This is true for both the victims of bullying and the bullies themselves. In assessing the research that has been done in the field of bullying it will be possible to establish a general criteria to determine the overall consensus in regards to the ...

Upbringing of children is the issue of scientific concern all over the world. No wonder, as proper approach in education is the prerequisite of bright future of next generations. That is why millions of educational approaches are discussed, reconsidered and applied every single day. Frankly speaking, each perspective has both strong sides and weaknesses, which means there is no universal direction, equally applicable under every condition and workable like panacea. Actually, each perspective should be modified in accordance with environment – natural, social, cultural – in order to provide as favorable conditions as possible. In other words, each perspective has its ...

Reflection Paper

Reflection Paper

The Marshmallow test that was first administered by Mischel in the 1960s and it focused on testing delayed gratification among children (Ebbesen 1972). The children were taken to a room without any form of distractions except a table with marshmallows. The researcher presented the children with a choice of eating the marshmallows whenever they felt the urge to eat or wait (delay gratification) until the adult instructing them returns to the room to reward them with two marshmallows. The researcher was keen on creating an intense psychological conflict in the children. The children spent fifteen minutes in ...

Section 1 (a): Introduction

Learning environment must be conducive and organized in order for effective learning to take place. The Australian Government has established a legal framework anchored on Child Protection Guidelines of United Nations General Resolution Assembly Number 44/25 of 20 November 1989. Australia ratified the Convention on the Rights of Children in December 1990, thereby joining the world in committing to child rights protection. CRC integrates holistic aspects of human rights focusing on civil, political, economic, social and cultural aspects. The convention spells out particular rights that protect children and young people. In addition, the National Government of Australia formed the ...