Frustration at their own inability to communicate effectively can lead to behavioural problems. •Social – Talking out loud helps children to work through ideas, feelings and frustrations. In doing this children start to empathise and see other peoples point of view, and gradually become able to think about other people’s needs and feelings. This helps children to develop socially acceptable behaviour and build their confidence. Communicating with other children or adults in social situations helps children to understand what is expected of them and to enjoy participating.
However, there is evidence to show that even at a young age, boys and girls that learn how to communicate, will learn at different speeds and will struggle with different aspects of learning how to communicate. This is generally soon after they learn how to identify different genders. From research, we are able to conclude that children are able to distinguish between differences in biological sex at around the age of 2. One study was able to prove this by showing different aged children photos of females and males, and at the age of around 2, the children were beginning to be able to identify the difference between male and female. This reveals that even little children are already aware of the idea that there are two genders.
ADHD negatively can affect a child’s social and emotional behavior and the ability to control them in a positive manner in a school environment. Children that have both ADD/ADHD are expressively immature. Some studies show children who have ADHD, especially those children that have expressive outbursts or violent tendencies; they have a hard time socializing with others. In school, if their classmates and teacher single them out, they feel self-conscious. Many children with disabilities usually need more structured and clearly amorphous surroundings, also behaviorally, than a general education classroom can offer.
Behaviour therefore whether positive or negative becomes a means of expressing either displeasure or approval from the one displaying it as a means of communicating. Examples of behaviours may include; • Hitting/Lashing out • Aggression • Polite and warm nature • Withdrawn or self-seclusion • Frustration 1.2 Children go through various stages of development and the ability to express themselves and understand others give young people the foundation to control their emotions hence behaviour as they develop self-control. Speech, Language and Communicational Needs can therefore affect a young Person in various ways namely; 1. Inability to talk; speech impairment: - children will miss out on vital play time and interact with peer. In ability to ask for things from parents, resulting in snatching, clinging to things even when there are supposed to give them back 2.
When dealing with younger children it is also important to remember that they have shorter concentration spans than of older children and become more restless. Always make sure your approachable and friendly as the child will feel comfortable around you, for instance when a child comes for help/advice on a task or problem don't stand over the child as this may intimidate them, bend down to their level and make eye contact. 1.3: Describe how to deal with disagreements between children and young people. When children are falling out its important to resolve the situation quickly either yourself or another member of staff. For example; the boys on the junior yard where i work always argue over the ball and then come to me for assisatance i first stand and listen to all of the boys involved then i give them the option to play together nicely as it is everybodys yard/ball, if they still do not want to resolve it and the situation escalates i would either confiscate the ball for a short time until they talk it through and resolve it or send them to my supervisor who would then take appropriate steps to deal with the situation.
Discuss the significance of Gender in children’s daily lives with reference to processes of gender socialisation. It is generally accepted in society today that early gender socialisation is the most relevant issue in early childhood, affecting both boys and girls. Early gender socialisation lays the foundations for stereotypes in gender roles. Gender role stereotypes are present and produce negative effects, especially for women. Gender roles are the behaviours that society teach us as appropriate for boys and girls.
Next, is stage three initiative versus guilt parallels Freud’s phallic stage, describes young children as struggling with dynamics of power and sexuality. According to Erikson’s he describes the third stage as children “on the make,” as they vigorously seek to make the world cohere to their own, sometimes egocentric, wants and viewpoints. The fourth of the eight stages industry versus inferiority signifies a child movement into a more open world of socialization, that is, in schooling. Although, developing their skills in using tools and the emergence of social roles is of significant importance during this stage. In stage five according to Erikson adolescence ushers, identity versus role confusion forms.
Children can take responsibility for their actions, to feel good about their achievements and understand that their feelings and behaviour are linked. Also pupils know that it is acceptable to have certain feelings and emotions. Managing feelings – Children can become more able to manage their feelings, using strategies to think first before using inappropriate actions. Enabling them to understand what feelings affect others and how to use them appropriately so not to hurt others. Children will learn how to calm themselves, managing anger and aggressive feelings.
Two year old children seem to turn intentionally difficult and challenge their parents constantly, letting desire take control. At this age, toddlers are focused on understanding other people, and the need to live happily with others slips away. The author's essay also explores how adults' behavior can influence a child's actions. Alison questions whether adults have a natural capability to help children learn in this essay. This is proven to be true by the simple use of a sing-song voice when speaking to a child and how it
Some girls begin to lose their "voice" or "go underground" with their gifts and abilities as they absorb messages about what it means to be "feminine" in our culture. In response, girls tend to act in, which expresses itself in eating disorders, depression, teen pregnancy, and lowered academic achievement in core academic areas such as higher level math and science. On the other hand, adolescent boys, experiencing pressure to conform to "masculine" stereotypes, often "toughen up" and act aggressively in all facets of their lives. Boys receive messages that it is not all right to be nurturing and caring, to express their feelings. In response, boys tend to act out, which can express itself in disruptive or violent behavior.