Ece/205 Introduction To Child Development Paper

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REFLECTIVE JOURNAL ECE 205 Introduction to Child Development a. What has impacted your learning the most throughout this course? This course has impacted my knowledge of how important changes are that occur when a child grows and develops. This includes being physically healthy, mentally alert, emotionally sound, socially competent and ready to learn. As per research the first three years are critical in the shaping of a child’s brain construction and early experiences is the base of the brain’s organizational development leading throughout life. It also directly impacts how a child develops their learning skills, social and emotional abilities. b. What was your favorite discussion, and favorite assignment, and why? My favorite discussion was Week 2 Discussion 1. In this discussion we explained the specific impacts of parenting styles related to child development. This discussion opened up numerous issues concerning parenting styles and the outcomes into adulthood. This discussion helped me see more clearer that sometimes it is not the parenting styles that make a big difference in a child. Sometimes a child can have the best up-bringing and still be influenced by bad peers. This is evidence of more than one child in a home that receives the same…show more content…
Now I know that understanding the stages of child development helps parents and teachers know what to expect and how to support the child during growth and development. I am inspired by so many different programs offered to support children and their families by accessing them to quality health care, good nutrition, and education. Also the availability of programs to protect children and their families from harm, abuse and discrimination and to help them reach their full potential. It is especially comforting to know that educators are stepping up to the plate to ensure that this
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