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LEARN ABOUT CHILDREN

Essential QuestionsWhat are the best ways to learn about children?

What are 3 areas of childhood that researchers have studied?

In what ways do children learn and develop important skills?

Why is observation important in the study of child development?

How can the different methods of observation be used and interpreted?

Chapter VocabularyCaregiver

Impact

Moral

Stimulation

Developmental Task

SelfEsteem

Subjective

Objective

Baseline

Interpretation

Confidentiality

Think about this poemChildren Learn What They Live

If children live with criticism, they learn to condemn.If children live with hostility, they learn to fight.

If children live with ridicule, they learn to be shy.If children live with shame, they learn to feel guilty.

If children life with encouragement, they learn to be confident.If children live with tolerance, they learn to be patient.

If children live with praise, they learn appreciation. If children live with acceptance, they learn to love.

If children live with approval, they learn to like themselves.If children live with honesty, they learn truthfulness.If children live with security, they learn to have faith.

If children live with friendliness, they learn the world is a nice place to live.

• Do you believe everything this poem says? Explain

• Explain how this poem is relevant to a parent or caregiver.

Assessment Prompt

Benefits of Studying Children

understanding children and yourself

learn why children feel, think and act

impact you have on a child

typical behavior for children

enjoy children more

learn about career opportunities

Assessment Prompt:

Describe someone who has had an impact on you

Share

Understand themWhy they do thingsStages of development and behaviorImportance of caregiversGain skillsBasic carePersonal skills (responsibility, patience…)Understand yourselfChildhood shapes you and helps you matureBuild for the futureCareers Better skills

Why do we study children?

Comparing Childhood Past and Present

Past Present

Health

Education

Love

Work

Play

Dress

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Small Group Activity

Teacher will assign you to groups.Each group will have one of the areas---Past and PresentDiscuss among group members, what things surprised you and how you would feel living like that.You will have a few minutes and then be asked to share what you discussed with the group.

Explain who has the “better” life—now or then

So what exactly is stimulation?

Any activity that arouses the babies sense ofsightsoundtouchtastesmell

The more stimulation they have the more secure their self-image.By 3-4 months, babies are starting to make connections___________________ is the key to reinforcing brain pathways and learning faster!

Stimulation is very important for development!

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Why is childhood so important?Brain Development

http://www.zerotothree.org/child-development/brain-development/baby-brain-map.html

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Red is good

This brain is missing a

lot!

Characteristics of Development

• Development is similar for each individual.

• Development builds on earlier learning.

• Development proceeds at an individual rate.

• The different areas of development are interrelated.

• Development is continuous throughout life.

Explain that to

me!

Ways Children Develop

PhysicalSocialEmotionalIntellectualMoral

Explain how parents help with each of

these

Small Group Activity---childhood game

Why Research Child Development?

Many people spend their whole lives researching child development and still don’t have all the answers. Why?

There is a lot of information about children that is unknown but what we do know has changed the way:

parents raise their childreneducators teach childrentoy makers produce toyshow we help child grow and develop

Leading Childhood Theorists

Jean Piaget

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1986--1980

• 1st to study scientifically• Interacted with children• Intellectual learning• Stages• Teacher—appropriate

activities

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yxo8zkgd07E

Leading Childhood Theorists

Erik Erikson

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1902-1994

• Stages of development• Psychological crisis• Positive outcome• Personality • Teacher---aware and help

through

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MPabPSBLkys

Leading Childhood Theorists

Lev Vygotsky

1896-1934

• Culture/surrounds important• Influence on development• Social contact=intellectual dvmt• Zone of Proximal Development• Teacher—need a lot of social

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Leading Childhood Theorists

Maria Montessori

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1870--1952

• Worked with developmentally disabled children

• Learning can occur for all• Learn when you like• Hands on• Teacher---provide

activities

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S2ffOXlR5ZA

Leading Childhood Theorists

Howard Gardner

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1943--present

• Solve problems differently• Strengths and weakness• Need variety in group• Teacher---know and use to

best advantage

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cf6lqfNTmaM

What do you think?

Think about all the theories we just talked about. Which one do you agree with the most. Share

Childhood is an important time of physical, social, emotion, and

intellectual development. A child’s heredity and environment affect

development. Development continues throughout the life cycle.

If this statement is true, why do most researchers just look at childhood as a time of change and development?What have you found recently that has changed your

attitude/thoughts/actions?

Heredity or Environment

You will be divided into 3 groups. You will need to defend your

assigned point of view.

Heredity (Nurture)Environment (Nature)

Combination

Development of Self-Esteem

• How you feel about yourself• Overcome challenges of

developmental tasks• Helps deal with frustration and

success

05Help with Self Esteem

Parents/Caregiver should”• Give praise• Don’t be too critical• Realistic goals• Encourage new experiences• Model self esteem• Honest about mistakes

Human Life CycleDevelopmental Task

Adolescence• Identity• Independence• Education/careerYoung Adulthood• Finish education• Work• Marriage

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