Socialisation is a very important part of childhood, as it benefits us throughout life. There will be an in-depth look at socialisation and can gain an understanding of how students learn, children’s physical, social and intellectual development, and how culture and other factors impact on teaching strategies. An in-depth look into socialisation and its aims, the key agents of socialisation, methods which are based on theoretical understandings which support socialisation and how socialisation impacts on child development and learning. Until recently, socialisation research was primarily fixated on the result of influences which were outside of the child or influences on the inside of the child. These could have included the influence of a prominent adult figure or unconscious motives.
[1] Society is made up of social institutions that together form the building blocks needed to create a culture, a belief system, a religious belief, a set of values, rules, laws, regulations, and how we're expected to behave and conduct ourselves. When we are born we are surrounded by social institutions that will impact our personality and lifestyle. These are: • the family • the education system • the income available • the environment • the political system • the culture or sub-culture • the religious beliefs • our peers These factors have a major influence on us as we grow and develop. This is also known as 'stratification'. Social class is the system of status layers.
Change and continuity is essential for cultural landscapes. From one generation to another, there is much change in how people act, look, and think. At times the change is minor and is not entirely recognized or the change can be drastic. Every few years, the image of what is “new” and “modern” alters. Therefore, it is important to slightly modify cultural landscapes to what is perceived as “modernized” at the time.
Acknowledging one's heritage is a prerequisite fund of knowledge that is needed in order to take actions to sustain our way of life. In order to preserve our heritage, it is our duty to educate others who do not know better and to remind ourselves of the sacrifices that have been made that developed our nation’s heritage into what it is today. The children that live in today’s world are bombarded by the information of our nation’s past, present, and future; they are in dire need to be enlightened
Then there is the socialisation process. This is the process whereby individuals learn the norms and values of the groups they belong, so that they are ready for social interaction. (www.socialsciencedictionary.com). In other words, it means the process whereby culture is passed from one generation to another. Socialisation starts at birth and ends at death and is very powerful in shaping individuals.
Our perceptions of reality are influenced not only by the stage of life but what we are continually reminded is and isn’t acceptable in the world in which we live, according to our caregivers and those of influence around us. It is here that our viewpoints and reality of the world are shaped. As a child we are ruled by our senses and our emotional experiences connected to these events. Everything is a new and exciting experience, in most cases. Childhood will provide a variety of experiences,
Primary socialisation is during the early years of our life and is the most important developmental stage a human being can go through. Secondary agents of socialisation such as the school we attend, peer groups and the work place are more formal and less intimate; however it enables us to learn more in wider society. Socialisation runs continuously through a person’s life, as we are always learning new skills, values and norms. Our personal values may evolve and develop through the experiences we have, and the knowledge we gain during our life course. Our values are very deep rooted and a very important part of ourselves, they make us who we are.
This is all based on how and who raised us. What type of parenting did we have? How we were viewed by our peers in childhood, adolescence and adulthood, the life experiences we have as we age, and of course our environment. Cultural competence is the understanding of specific cultural, language, social and economic problems of particular people and families. Culturally competent services are needed beyond race and ethnicity.
How People Learn and Change 1 Running head: HOW PEOPLE LEARN AND CHANGE How People Learn and Change and Grow Introduction: Learning is a lifelong process and for any species to survive in this world it needs to learn and change and grow. If you stop learning or you lack the ability to learn and change then your survival is a big doubt. The only thing that is constant in this world is change and with every change you also need to learn and adapt and grow. Human being as a species is still evolving. Our origins itself is a history of learning, changing and evolving.
Social experience is a must in every child to be able to develop their personality. However, for children to operate successfully in society, they must learn to interact with others in a healthy, positive, and productive manner. In order to prepare children to be successful in adults, it is essential that we as adults encourage social interaction, monitor social skills, and teach healthy ways to interact with other children and with adults. Socialization skills are important not only in school but in all of adult life as well. As I think about the process in which has molded me into the person that I am today, I realize that most of my beliefs were instilled in me at a young age.