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Questions:
1.) What is "development?"
2.) Discuss the role of culture in the child development process.
3.) Discuss the role of the environment in the development of children's attitudes and behaviors.
Question: Do you think the majority of parents will continue to influence their children's perception of gender rolls by: protecting girls more than boys (riding a bike on a ramp etc), comforting girls more than boys (when they fall and tell boys shake it off), rewarding girls more than boys (thinking some things are harder for girls or the "daddy's little girl" quote)and choosing toys such as dolls saying they are only for girls?
ReplyDeleteQuote: Everytime a child is born it brings with it hope that God is not yet disappointed with man (humankind). Rabindranath Tagore (1861-1941) p. 121
Fact: One teacher encouraged Kathryn Noori regardless of her race. She impacted her to become a teacher who treats everyone equally. There were other teachers who were sometimes cruel, negative and prejudice towards her.
1. Development begins the 9 months prior to birth. Even then the habits mnd emotions of parents affect the child in the womb. After birth the development of a child entails basic and similar milestones yet a uniqueness. The culture, morals, values, experiences, environment, role models, lifestyles and the neighborhood a child grows up in all affect the development of a child.
2. The role of culture in the child development process are the patterns for every group in society that allows for the functioning and socialization of the child to be successful. Customs that the culture has shapes society. The child develops language through the culture they are a part of and it's concepts. The adults the child has in their life whether it is family, teachers or parents they bring their culture into the mix. Children are being nurtured by their culture influences and becoming a unique individual.
3. The role of the environment is how a child's attitude and behavior are developed. Whether it is the media, family and day to day functions, society, a teacher storytelling, church and various other environmental influences this is the environment affecting the child. Whatever the child's life involves day to day as their environment brings about their morals, values, and diverse beliefs. The environment is the setting a child will call home. If that is a violent setting then this will develop the child's attitude and behavior as well. The environment also includes dress, music and language also shaping the child as they develop.
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ReplyDeleteQuestion: Which has the most impact on a child’s development cultural or environmental?
ReplyDeleteQuote: Home experiences and interactions with the family are starting places (135).
Fact: Studies show that during the preschool years, children are able to identify themselves as members of an ethnic group.
1). Development is the process of continuous change observed over time and experienced by all human beings.
2). Culture plays a leading role in the way the child will learn to view the world. Developmental psychologists recognize that the influence of culture is such that it even controls the developmental milestones of children. Teachers of young children are discovering daily that culture is a major contributor to the identity and individuality of each in the classroom. As we get to know more about the children’s cultures, we get to learn more about how to better address and respond to their needs (127). The family plays the leading role in transmitting to the child the views, beliefs, ideas, and behaviors held and accepted by their culture (131).
3). Children reflect the many influences present in their environments. The environment includes the family, relatives, school, and peers and the physical attributes of the home, community and neighborhood, all of which impact the child’s interpretation and views of life. Even within the same family, each child is impacted differently by the environment (129). From the simplest manners to attitudes about others, all derived through the socialization process that lasts as long as we are in the world. Environments provide settings for the lifelong socialization process experienced by all of us. Environments that children are exposed to early in life help them learn to do the following: (130)
• Interact with adults and peers
• Distinguish what is good or acceptable from what is not
• Behave in daily life situations
• Express feelings, such as happiness and sadness
• Perform basic activities, such as eating
• Respond when faced with the unknown
• Demonstrate affection, including knowing to whom to show affection
• Show interest in something
• Differentiate between likes and dislikes
• Think about and regard others
Theresa Anderson said...
ReplyDeleteQuestion: Do you think the majority of parents will continue to influence their children's perception of gender rolls by: protecting girls more than boys (riding a bike on a ramp etc), comforting girls more than boys (when they fall and tell boys shake it off), rewarding girls more than boys (thinking some things are harder for girls or the "daddy's little girl" quote)and choosing toys such as dolls saying they are only for girls?
I really like this question, and I think that parents will never change protecting girls more than boys. I have a little boy, I comfort him when he needs comforting and let him play with dolls, I ask him if he is ok when he gets hurt and if he says no I cuddle him until he says he is better. I get on my husband and family about calling him or other boys sissys or princesses. I ramped bikes when i was a kid, played football with the neighborhood boys and only played with barbies on rainy days if i wasnt reading. I really hope parents will stop doing all the gender association activities and treat them all the same. I know if i ever have a girl she will go play in the dirt!!!
Question: What do you think is the biggest environmental influence on a child’s development?
ReplyDeleteQuote: The early childhood years are an important phase for creating awareness of gender equality.
Fact: Developmental psychologists Super and Harkness proposed the idea of a developmental niche, or milieu, where children are socialized into the cultural ways of their society.
1). Development is the process of continuous change observed over time and experienced by all human beings.
2). Culture plays a leading role in the way the child will learn to view the world. Developmental psychologists recognize that the influence of culture is such that it even controls the developmental milestones of children. The family plays the leading role in transmitting to the child the views, beliefs, ideas, and behaviors held and accepted by their culture.
3). Children reflect the many influences present in their environments. From the simplest manners to attitudes about others, all derived through the socialization process that lasts as long as we are in the world. Environments provide settings for the lifelong socialization process experienced by all of us. The socialization forces that impact a child’s development is; Language, Behaviors, Institutions, and media
Trista Gambill said...
ReplyDeleteQuote: The early childhood years are an important phase for creating awareness of gender equality.
I really like this quote, The early childhood years is where the most impact happens throughout every aspect of their lifes. Their brains are like little sponges just soaking everything up.
Theressa,
ReplyDeleteParents will continue to influence their children’s perception of gender roles—it’s just going to happen. Typically, mothers assume the role as nurturer (among many other great roles)—that’s how they are made. Fathers have their own unique qualities that allow them to respond differently to their children—boys vs. girls. Parents want to train up their children to assume certain roles. I want my daughter to be strong, confident, educated and sensitive, caring, loving, serving, etc. Consequently, I want the same for my boys. I also want my boys to be leaders – they need to be that in the business world and as head of the household. Having said that, I totally agree with Chandra B.--belittling boys by calling them names is inappropriate and abusive. Boys can be taught to be loving and nurturing without compensating their roles as they develop into a man. I do not treat my children the same-- I give them each what they need according to how God made them. Boys and girls are different. (By the way, I never discouraged my boys from playing with dolls or showing my daughter how to use a drill.)
Trista,
ReplyDeleteYou responded to #3 with, “Children reflect the many influences present in their environments. From the simplest manners to attitudes about others, all derived through the socialization process that lasts as long as we are in the world…” I find it quite amazing that you can tell a lot about another family by the way a child acts. If a child is acting out (and there is no disability), that’s an indicator that something is going on inside of that child. Maybe his/her needs are not being met or what that child is being exposed to in their environment. If a child is respectful, mannerly, and helpful (well-adjusted), you can bet their parents instilled that in them—we are not born with those qualities. We are quite selfish as children and they don’t come with an instruction manual when they are born. The parents write their own manual each day they interact with their child. As Charles Swindoll stated, “Each day we make deposits in the memory banks of our children.”
Question: Does the process of immigrating to a new country alter a family’s culture and therefore the way that culture affects the development of the children in that family?
ReplyDeleteQuote: “Developmental theory provides the best basis for arguing that early intervention is needed if children are to accept persons different from themselves. According to the theory of differentiation postulated by Eleanor Gibson, the process of discriminating the details that establish the differences in objects and in people begins in infancy.”(p. 138-139)
Fact: “Acceptance and integration of people with disabilities was mandated with the approval of Public Law 94-142 in 1975. The Individuals with Disabilities Act of 1990 reaffirmed the rights of the exceptional.” (p. 152)
1.)Our text defines development as: “An integrated and coherent process experienced by all individuals. “ Development is the constantly changing nature of our growth process as human beings. We grow on physical, emotional and intellectual levels throughout all stages of our lives. As children our development is shaped by our surroundings, relationships, and culture.
2.) The specific culture to which a child is primarily exposed weighs heavily in their development. Developmental milestones, such as sleeping through the night, are an example of the influence of culture. The social and economic status in the home will affect aspects such as behavior expectations and educational expectations.
3.) Vygotsky cites culture and environment as central to the development of a child’s social schema. He asserts that the skills learned in the home are central to navigating daily life. The child’s interactions with his or her family members, along with the exposure to the daily conversations in and around the home, provide the child with a valuable social learning experience. For example, how are conflicts handled? How are stressful situations approached? Is praise given freely? Are there gender differences among the conversations?
Millie:
ReplyDeleteI agree with your comments about looking at the child's behavior and thinking about what might be going on inside. Sometimes as teachers it's so easy to lose patience due to having so many children to be responsible for. However, if a child is acting out, often times they are demonstrating that they are sad, mad, hurt inside or need attention because some need is not being met. Students that come from homes where social interactions are modeled in a negative fashion, will certainly come to school with that schema for socializing in class. Difficult as it is sometimes, we will be there to model positive ways to act. It's hard sometimes not to be frustrated with the child when you know their need are not being met at home.
Theresa:
ReplyDeleteYou asked the question about parents influencing gender roles. I think it is only natural for parents to pass that influence along in one way or another. Some pass the stereotypical or traditional roles on while others go overboard in the other direction. I think I was protected as a child because I was a girl. I also think I was not expected to excel in academics like my brother. Now that I have my own children (one of each gender) I try to let them decide on their roles and activities. My daughter is a real outdoors person who loves to camp and hunt. My son likes to do that too but also loves to cook. They explored these things on their own.
Question: When I was reading the section that was talking about children forming their identity and how they percieve themselves; it said that teachers must provide opportunities to exercise equality and reduce prejudism with cooperative not competitive opportunities. After reading this immediatley the games that teachers create ecspecially in PE where two teams randomly pick who they want on their team came to mind. I have always felt this was damaging because the children picked are not based on their performance but on other factors such as social popularity, their race, social status, etc..Does anyone else feel this is just as damaging?
ReplyDeleteFact: Developmental theory affirms that early intervention is needed if children are to accept people that are different from themselves.
Quote: "Denying children their culture is denying their identities." p. 126
I find this quote to be very powerful.
1. Development is the process where people grow through similar patterns and milestones while also developing their own individualand unique characterisitcs and personality.
2. Culture plays a very important role in childrens developmental process. It determines the way in which children learn to view the world. It influences and shapes their identity.
3. Environment is very influential in the development of childrens attitudes and behaviors. Children form their attitudes, gestures, opinions, beliefs, ideas, and relationships based on what they have obseved or interacted with in their daily environment. People within their environment dramatically impact how they interpret and view life.
QUESTION: If a child brings in a cultural difference to my classroom that defies the school rules, how do I handle that situation?
ReplyDeleteQUOTE: "Every time a child is born it brings with it the hope that God is not yet disappointed with man." Rabindranath Tagore pp121
FACT: Prejudice- a social perspection and an attitude of negative nature not supported by facts or evidence and based on ideas and sterotypes about individuals and/or groups.
1)Development is an integrated and coherent process experienced by all individuals.
2) There are four key factors that influence development: culture, genetic traits, context of development, and home enviroment. The ways and behaviors of people influence the parenting roles and child-rearing practices is the culture factors.
3) At an early age, children role-play family and copy what they know from their home experience. Adults play a learning role in the socialization of children.
Question: Again, I would like to know what others think about having a Christmas tree in your classroom? Some teachers love to have this to make the room feel like home. However, does that seem very exceptable when there may or maynot be other things in the room to represent others beliefs?
ReplyDeleteQuote: "The experiences we had and the friends neighbors with whom we shared our time formed the network of influences that make us who we are." page 127
Fact: "As they grow- whether in Oceania, Africa, or United States- children of the same ages share similar physical, socioemotional, and cognitive milestones." page 122
1.) A process that happen over time that everyone and thing can experience.
2.) For some culture's there is a specific way genders dress. This may be the first way a child's development will be focused. Culture can lead and influence a child's development. Some child's culture may encourage them to spend time with other things, than homework. In other words, some cultures may not have education as an important, valuable neccessity. Some culture may say that its not okay for a child to part take in some activities. Culture can be a reference or a guide for child rearing.
3.) Children learn from their envirnonment on how to approach and handle tasks. Children learn what are exceptable ways of interacting with people. Children view parents, friends, neighors and nay other care giver behavior toward things they like and things they don't like. Children use this as a reference to how they should behave toward something they like or dislike.
Theresa Anderson,
ReplyDeleteI think that there will still be parents that will encourage their child's way of thinking. I have meet some fathers that have "allowed" their son to play with dolls. This word "allow" has been said by those fathers. It makes some parents uneasy to let their child play with different toys that are considered gender specific. I believe that their will still be that fine line and parents will still fall back onto what they were taught.
Trista Gambill,
ReplyDeleteI think it is that behaviors that they see their care givers use toward people or the situations that they are in. Some adults have inappropriate ways of expressing them selves with in a situation or toward others.
Ashley Sluder,
ReplyDeleteQUESTION: If a child brings in a cultural difference to my classroom that defies the school rules, how do I handle that situation?
Excellent question! I taught for two years in a public school system and I never ran into this. I would hope that your building principle would be involved in helping you figure out solutions to this issue. I would assume that if it is stated specifically in the handbook that it is unacceptable, then the school would not allow it. And you as the teacher would have to explain to the parent that their are rules and that we are unable to do or have this in the classroom.
Theresa,
ReplyDeleteNice Tagore quote here! He has a lot of good poems too.
I think parents will continue to influence gender roles!
Keep up the good work!
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ReplyDeleteChandra,
ReplyDeleteGood job here!
This reminds me of the nature versus nurture debate. Which has more influence on a child nature or nurture? This has been debated a lot!
I think it is both! Both (nature and nurture) have an affect on the child. Both the culture and the environment shape the child as well as numerous other factors!
Keep up the good work!
Trista,
ReplyDeleteGreat question here! If you read Kozol's work about "savage inequalities," some environmental problems (and class problems) lie in the fact that the cheaper housing is near trash dumps and companies that exhaust bad pollutants in the air. Children who are in these areas have more health problems like asthma. Kozol documents that in his books, and children miss a lot of school then due to health issues and illnesses. There are many environmental problems though. These are some, and they affect development!
Keep up the good work!
Lori,
ReplyDeleteIf the family assimilates, then yes, but what if they do not assimilate? Remember what happened to Native Americans with forced assimilation? It depends on the family, and it depends on the culture the family already has. Some religions/cultures accept diversity more than others.
Remember the movie Seven Years in Tibet? Foreigners were forbidden there at that time. It has changed now, but some families will not assimilate.
Keep up the good work!
Tara,
ReplyDeleteGreat point here about how competition can be divisive!
Keep up the good work!
Ashley,
ReplyDeleteGreat question! A lot of this boils down to respect and the school rules and the school policies! I would pull out the student handbook or student rules, and then that would help! Also, you can talk to your counselor about the issue too.
For instance if you have a child who is trying to promote hate because his family is teaching him to hate at home (and they belong to a hate group), you will need to bring in the school counselor and the principal(s). Also, you will need to make sure you are using your school's policies. All schools have something about offensive clothing and behavior in their rules and/or student handbook. Check out that part! If your school does not, bring it up because the school should! Follow the policies. If the child wears a Nazi or KKK symbol, then that violates one of the rules. Follow the rules! The rules and policies will help you here!
I hope that helps!
Keep up the good work!
Cheryl,
ReplyDeleteIf you celebrate one, celebrate them all. Think about the diversity of the students in your class first. If you do the Christmas tree, do you celebrate Hannukah, Ramadan, and others? What about your students who are atheists or Buddhists? Just food for thought here! You can always do a winter festival of some sort and pull in a lot of diversity then.
Keep up the good work!
Class,
ReplyDeleteGood job so far! Keep up the good work!
question: What is a good way to celebrate diffrent cultures holidays with out upsetting the majority of the people or parents in the community?
ReplyDeletequote:"Supporting development and addressing the needs of each child in the classroom are in herent goals of early childhood education.
Fact: Nurturing interactions by parents, family members, and adults help children to build ideas about the reality in which they live
Questions:
1.) Development is the process of continuous change observed over time and experienced by all human beings.
2.) Culture is a very important part of a childs development. I t helps a child understand who they are and who their family is through the development of their culture. Cuture is also something that can be learned, learning about your own culture as well as others can help a child understand how they fit into the world. Understanding other cultures also allows a child to see things from a different perspective and allow them to see how others are affected by other cultures
3.) The environment is just as important as culture and my intertwine at times. The environment can help to shape the people we are from our attiudes and beliefs to the way we interact with others and how we see ourselfs in the world
Ashley Sluder,
ReplyDeleteQUESTION: If a child brings in a cultural difference to my classroom that defies the school rules, how do I handle that situation?
I cant imagine a cultural difference that is so different it defies school rules, but if that were to come up i would probably go to the principal first before I made any regretful descisions. I Hope that it never comes up, most school rules are pretty basic rules that i believe most cutlure value also.
Question: Gender roles and expectations begin to be defined in infancy (i.e. blue for boys, pink for girls, toy cars for boys, dolls for girls, etc.). A lot of this continues on throughout the school years. Do you think there is too much of that or does it serve some kind of instinctual or biological purpose? What would happen if everything were gender natural; would that be a good or bad thing?
ReplyDeleteQuote: “At the moment of conception, all human beings enter into a continuous dance of change, and development, which is completed at the end of our existence.” (pg 121)
Fact: Race is a very misleading concept. (I totally agree!)
1) What is "development?"
ReplyDeleteThe text defines development as, “an integrated and coherent process experienced by all individuals.” To me that means development is forward progress and change. It could be anything. Good… Bad… And sometimes, we replace something with something else. In children this is especially important because they are like sponges. As teachers, we would want to make sure that we feed their development with good and useful experiences so they can blossom into knowledgeable and productive people. We also want to take care that we don’t create an army of brainwashed robots who can’t think for themselves. Individuality is important. Also, we can’t ignore our own development and be open to change.
2) Discuss the role of culture in the child development process.
In chapter 2 we discussed how culture affects the ways people see, perceive, interpret, and assign value or meaning to our reality. Obviously these things are critical in the child development process. Culture has an impact on how a students identify with themselves and those around them. Sometimes, culture can have a negative impact when children are surrounded by bigots and/or sexists. As teachers we have the opportunity to break down any of those negative stereotypes children might pick up.
3) Discuss the role of the environment in the development of children's attitudes and behaviors.
Culture and the environment go hand and hand. They are both all around us. I think the only difference might be that “environment” is a broader term and can mean anything. The environment can include “family, relatives, school, and peers and the physical attributes of the home, community, and neighborhood.” (pg 129) Like with culture, students will absorb their surroundings which, in turn, will shape their attitudes and behaviors.
Chandra asked... Which has the most impact on a child’s development cultural or environmental?
ReplyDeleteI think to a certain extent the are one in the same. You cant separate one's culture from their environment. I would say that environment, in some cases, could modify one's culture. For example, someone who is brought up in a very traditional way might change their beliefs based on what they see around them. However, on a personal level I could see where someone would feel that their culture is more important because it gives them a sense of belonging to a certain group or family.
Tera,
ReplyDeleteHaving children pick their own teams is damaging to some, and a confidence builder in others. I agree that it isn't the best way to do things. Groups/teams should be assigned by the teacher according to ability (or randomly) to make things fair. I've seen how "popularity contests" can damage someone's self confidence even through adulthood.
Theresa Anderson quote: I found that quote to me as well very interesting so I picked it for my own quote.
ReplyDelete"Every time a child is born it brings with it the hope that God is not yet disappointed with man." Rabindranath Tagore pp121
Mankind is doing something right or God would be disappointed with all of us.
Thank you Cheryl, Eric Sharp, and Dr. Hendrix for all your advice on my question If a child brings in a cultural difference to my classroom that defies the school rules, how do I handle that situation?
ReplyDeleteI just remember when I was in middle school and a student in one of my classes was wearing what looked like a dew-rag and dew-rags were not promitted at school so the teacher made him take it off even though the student did not want to. Well the dew-rag was part of his culture I guess kind of like a turban and it was very disrespectful for him to take it off in his culture. I just don't want that to some day be me not knowing other's cultural beliefs but thanks to all that commented for me, I know to ask the student and also talk to the principal about the situation.
Ashley
Question: Since the influence of culture is very important for the process of a child's development, then why do we as a society, allow the programs that are played on television in our homes? What happened to the time when sex, violence, and foul language wasn't allowed to be shown on TV?
ReplyDeleteQuote: "All children are born capable of learning." Jean-Jacques Rousseau I love this statement! My nephew was born 28 years ago with Downs Syndrome and when I spend time with him, I have learned even at my age that life is ours to enjoy and live for!
Fact: The Individuals with Disabilities Act of 1990 reaffirmed the rights of the exceptional. As a result, children are more frequently exposed to people with different kinds of disabilities.
1. Development is the process of continuous change observed over time and experienced by all human beings.
2. The role of culture in the child develpoment process influences how they talk, interact with others, and or the way they express themselves. It shapes their behavior and creates their identity. Families play an important role in developing a child's development by teaching their beliefs, language skills, the way they dress, music they listened to, or social skills that they have acquired to their children. The parent is the child first teacher and must be a positive role model, especially when children mimic what they see and hear.
3. The role of the environment in the development of children's attitudes and behaviors sets the stage for the child as they become an adult. Everything that they learn as a child from the simplest manners to attitudes about others helps them to acquire socialization skills. The environment provides the setting that molds and shapes a child's developmental process.
Tara-
ReplyDeleteI feel that when peers chose sides for a team that it can be damaging to a child. There is always that one child that is left out because no one picks them. That can be devastation to a child's self esteem. I think a teacher should decide the teams and then use team building skills to create unity and build self esteem within the team.
Chandra asked... Which has the most impact on a child’s development cultural or environmental?
I feel the impact of cultural or environment on a child's development go hand in hand. I have my culture that has been handed down from my peers in which family traditions and values are important. But my culture molds the environment that I live in and raise my children in.
Theresa
ReplyDeleteMy question was similar to yours and it related to an incident in my classroom. A little boy liked to dress in the cheer leader outfits we had in the dramatic play area. His mom was concerned that he was girly and wanted me to tell him that boys do not dress up in girls clothes for cheer leading. I explained to her that he dressed like this because he liked the way the skirt spun out when I explained to her that he said it looked like an umbrella and that he was an umbrella she was ok with it. Sometimes it is not at all what you think when children do something out of the "norm" that you see.
Trista
ReplyDeleteIn response to your question, I believe television is a very big influence to what and how children are effected. They are bombarded with so much information at such an early age and most of it is through the TV. I have seen where parents use this as a form of babysitter. I had a 3 year old in a prior class that only wanted to sleep when he came to school. I found out that he not only had a TV in his room but a VCR, Play Station, and more games than I could count. Mom would send him to bed at 9 and when she went to bed at 11 he was still awake playing on or watching his TV.
Class,
ReplyDeleteGreat job here! In the later chapters of your textbook, the authors show you how to put together a multicultural curriculum, and I think that will answer some of these good questions here! I am so glad to see your work here! You are becoming more aware of these issues and the injustices still out there.
A lot of media people would say that these inappropriate shows are after certain hours when children should be asleep. A lot of others would say that it is the parent or guardian's responsibility to block these shows/channels for the children. These are good points to think about! Some children see TV shows and movies that they should not because they are not age appropriate. I saw Jaws way too early! I had nightmares, and my father had to convince me that the great white shark would not come through the pipes into my bathtub! LOL! As teachers, we are faced with these issues though.
Keep up the good work!!!
Question: Can we, as teachers, address race/culture in the classroom to avoid prejudice?
ReplyDeleteQuote: “Research does indicate that awareness of differences as representative of race or ethnicity is developed through the influence of the family and the social environment. The ideas and attitudes of the child’s culture shape the notions that the child will express” (143-145).
Fact: Home & environment in which the child grows and develops, provides the information and skills vital to successfully meeting the challenges of daily life.
1.) What is "development?"
Development is an integrated and coherent process experienced by all individuals.
2.) Discuss the role of culture in the child development process.
Culture is who the students are. Culture makes them individuals. If we were all taught & learned in the same manner, dressed the same, spoke the same, etc, there would be no variety, no room for growth, nothing really to look forward to in our lives.
Children develop differently very much so depending on their culture. Some cultures physically develop faster than others. Even some household’s children are “forced” to grow up and mature due to extenuating circumstances. And some children even have troubles with things due to disabilities or just other problems that we can encounter in life (in school and in our home lives). We as educators just need to be open to all cultures and be open to children. We must also be there for children…sometimes all a little one needs is a hug (no matter the age). Caring is a MUST to be a good teacher!
3.) Discuss the role of the environment in the development of children's attitudes and behaviors.
Environment plays a huge role in a child’s development. Growth relies on a stable and nurturing environment, and for some children, a school is the only place they get these things. If things are unstable or harmful, in any way, it can affect the way a child learns. This encompasses everything from prejudices (racial, ethnical, gender, etc) to teamwork to caring/connection to & among the teacher and other students. Students not only need to feel like they are safe, but need to be aware that they are safe- meaning teachers need to assume the role of the provider/protector and make the environment as safe/nurturing as possible!
Question: Does the media have more of an impact on young children than it did fifty years ago?
ReplyDeleteQuote: "Regardless of language, the same stages in learning language are experienced."
Fact: Adults socialize children.
1. Development is a process of changes that we experience in our lives. These changes can be basic milestones, like walking or rolling over, or personality development.
2. Culture plays a leading role in the development of children. It is thought to even control developmental milestones. We learn culture mostly from our parents, but we also learn it through a variety of different mediums, such as television. What one culture deems socially appropriate, may be seen as weird in the eyes of another culture. We are all different.
3. The environment we grow up in molds our unique identities. We develop skills and information vital to success in everyday life situations. We copy the actions, behaviors, and languages of those we are surrounded with. A stable nurturing environment is best for all children, but is sometimes not available. So we as teachers need to create one for them at school.
Lori,
ReplyDeleteI think that immigrating to a new country is going to be hard on the student. I believe that they will most likely learn the new culture, but maintain what they already know as well. They don't have to give up the old to gain the new. I think that we need to show children that it is okay to be part of many different cultures. Depending on the parents of the child, they may practice the culture of their homeland at home and encourage the child to learn the ways of the new culture as well.
Kelli,
ReplyDeleteYou asked, "Can we, as teachers, address race/culture in the classroom to avoid prejudice?"
I think we HAVE to. The more exposure that the students have to various cultures and/or races, the more they will know about them. I think giving student knowledge about other cultures will clear up most prejudices and lead to thought filled discussions about them.
I would have to agree with Thomas that cultural and environmental go hand in hand in regards to it's effect on children's development.I would like to add that parenting styles (authoriative, authoritarian, or permissive) also have a dramatic influence on children's cognitive development.
ReplyDeleteChristina,
ReplyDeleteI am glad to see you posted a question about media because it was on my mind while reading the chapter. I believe media today has had a major imapact compared to 50 years ago. Tv and video games children are watching have alot more sexual activity and violence. This is causing an increase in children and teens becoming more aggressive. Many parents are failing not only to set time limits but are failing to censor what children are watching.I don't think some parents are even aware of how violent some of these games are. Thankfully video stores are now getting more selective in selling games only to certain age limits and/or with parental purchase only but there is still much more we need to do.
Theresa
ReplyDeleteThats a interesting Question. I personally treat my son like your average dad, I have told to get up after he falls, and have told him that big boys dont cry. I dont have a girl so who knows how that would be, but I m sure I would treat her differently. I know it seems unfair but I think that maybe it comes from our childhood and our culture!! I was very close with my grandfather and he was a old school WWII VET and a sailor in the war also! So he always taught me to treat females with a different respect. He would always say that "If you disrespect your Mother or Grandmother, and I find out, you might not walk the same!" and he meant it, He was very hard on his grandsons and expected them to act and treat women a certain way. So maybe some of the gender roles are just parts of our culture? As well as another part of our culture we should take another look at. Myself included, Another great quote from him was, " Men have to earn respect! Women get it because they are Women!"
Question: As a teacher, how would you help nurture a child with a different cultures’ development?
ReplyDeleteQuote: “ Nurturing interactions provided by parents, family members, and adults help children to build ideas about the reality in which they live.”
Fact: Hispanics use hand gestures to emphasize what is being said; that behavior is part of their culture.
1.) What is "development?" - Development is defined by the book as being an integrated and coherent process experienced by all individuals. The book also calls development the constancy of change.
2.) Discuss the role of culture in the child development process. - As a child grows up in a particular culture their development process will be reflected by such culture. Each child is a unique individual, that has distinct and particular traits that give them their particular character. Culture in turn helps determine what kinds of trait’s the child will have. Cultural ideas and values of the child’s family will help determine their development process. One such example that was stated in the book was that in some cultures sleeping arrangements of young infants are much different from the sleeping arrangements of infants in the U. S. Culture is also been said to be the leading thing that controls developmental milestones.
3.) Discuss the role of the environment in the development of children's attitudes and behaviors. - Where a child may live is a factor in how that child grows up with their attitudes and behaviors. The experiences a child has with friends and neighbors from that culture, help define who that child is. One example from the book stated that a 5 year old child growing up in a 3rd world country may have the responsibility of shepherding sheep, while a 5 year old child in the U. S. may only have the responsibility of having a fun. The environment in which a child is raised in also helps define their language, behaviors, and institutions.
-Ashley Payton
Cathy- I think that as a society it is socially acceptable for programs to show more than they did 10 years ago because children are growing up in a more “adult-like” era. With kids growing up watching more adult programs, they begin to want to do more adult things, like have a cell phone at the age of 7 or have a Facebook by the age of 10. I think parents have a lot to do with how much “adult-like” material kids view on the internet or t.v.
ReplyDeleteAshley S. - I think if a child brings in a cultural attribute that defies a classroom rule you need to handle that situation with caution. You need to first make sure why the defiant behavior is happening, and if it really is because of that child’s cultural background. Next I would calmly and nicely explain to the child why that behavior is not accepted in the classroom, and if need be to have a conference with the child’s parents in order to make sure the behavior does not continue inside of the classroom.
-Ashley Payton
Question: How important is the media and adults in the development of children and their attitudes and behaviors?
ReplyDeleteQuote: "....very young children can notice differences and decode the existence of diffferences in their social context." p 137
Fact: "By the age of 3 or 4, children already have a sense of racial attributes."
1) Development is an integrated and coherent process experienced by all individuals.
2) The influence of culuture can even control the developmental milestones of children. Culture is a major contributer to the identity and individiduality of each child in the classroom.
3) Where we grow up and where we were born shapes our unique identities. Our home life, our parents, and the environment in where we grew up provides information and skils that we use play a role in our attitudes and behaviors. If we see our family being happy and spending time together, generally we are happy people. However, borthers and sisters are inpacted differently by the environment. The media plays a significant role in children's behavoirs and attitudes. By what we watch on t.v., to what we listen to on the radio, and the types of video games we play can have an impact on children's attitudest and beahviors in life.
Class,
ReplyDeleteNice job here! Keep up the good work!
1.) What is "development?"
ReplyDeleteAccording to the test development is an integrated and coherent process expereinced by all individual.
2.) Discuss the role of culture in the child development process.
Cultureis huge in a childs development it affects many aspects of how they dress, speak and respond the the world around them. Culture also teaching children the fundamentals of how to act to certain people around them including adults, parents, caregivers and even other children
3.) Discuss the role of the environment in the development of children's attitudes and behaviors.
Environments and attitudes change the development of childrens attitudes and behaviors in a big way. Not all children are as fortunate to have the easy going "fun" childhood that most of us have. Several children's lives are filled with work and little fun. This would deffinetly change a childs attitudes and behaviors.
Question: If a child wanted to be more accultural in the class room from what is expected of them by parents or guardians should the teacher allow the student to do this or should they respect the parents wishes? For example if an indian girl would prefer to wear jeans instead of her sari.
ReplyDeleteQuote: Acculturation happens more frequently among the members of the second generation and in cross-cultural marraiges.
Fact: While it is common for babies to sleep in cribs in the united sleep in most places in the world it is common for the child to sleep with the mother for the first few years of its life.
Before I post my question and answer the questions I would like to share a quote I came across: "We can all take a lesson from crayons: some are sharp, some are beautiful, some have weird names, and all are different colors, but they still learn to live in the same box."
ReplyDeleteQuestion: How do we as teachers help children at the elementary level define themselves as individuals? I know with girls at this level they all want to be alike because otherwise one might get made fun of. How do we prevent this from happening?
Quote: Teachers of young children are discovering daily that culture is a major contributor to the identity and individuality of each child in the classroom.
Fact: Infant sleeping arrangements are also influenced by culture.
1. What is development?
Development is an integrated and coherent process experienced by all individuals.
2. Discuss the role of culture in the child development process.
According to Vygotsky culture has an important role on how we think, where we get our ideas, and becoming who we are. Parents help provide information and skills that a child will need to be successful in his or her daily routines."Talking about experiences with family members and peers and listening to conversations provides the child with a valuable avenue for learning about the things important in the culture." p. 128
3. Discuss the role of the environment in the development of children's attitudes and behaviors.
We are who we are because of the environment we grew up in. When we travel we can see that people in other states talk and dress differently then where we are from. We learn different things where we live. A child that lives in an unsafe home is going to view and learn differently than a child that is in a safe home. We all have different life experiences that when we get older we can value the good and bad experiences. Children need to know that when they go to school they are in a safe environment. Teachers have to make it comforting.
I agree with Tara's answer to Christina's question about media having more impact on young children than it did 50 yrs ago. T.V. shows, movies, and video games in today's society I think plays a major role in the increase of children and teens becoming more aggressive. Parents should pay attention to what their children are watching and the games they are playing because it seems nothing is good in today's society. Even Dreamwork movies that are supposed to be targeted for children has context in them that children don't understand nor need to be exposed to it. It is so easy for parents to let their kids play video games because parents don't have to take time to entertain them. In our busy lifestyles today it happens do I think it is a good thing no not at all.
ReplyDeleteEric asked....What is a good way to celebrate different cultures holidays with out upsetting the majority of the people or parents in the community?
ReplyDeleteI would use celebrating different holidays as a teaching tool. For example, for the month of December we have different holidays involved in that month. We have Hanukkah, Kwanza, Diwali, and Christmas. We can use these holidays for a multicultural unit. We can read to our students stories that involve these different celebrations. Invite parents in to discuss their traditions and what they celebrate during this time of month. This way student are able to learn about the different holidays that surround them and get to experience it. There are many ways a teacher can include the different holidays in his or her class. This is just an idea.
Question:What are some activities that we can do with children to help them realize their identity and make them feel good about themselves?
ReplyDeleteQuote:"One of the principle goals of education for diversity is to implement practices in the classroom that contributes to the students' realization of their identities." (pg.134)
Fact:"Social development is one of the most important developmental tasks of early childhood." (pg.134)
1.) What is "development?"
Development is a process that all individuals experience. Development is not only the process that establishes milestones but our unique personalities as well.
2.) Discuss the role of culture in the child development process.
The role that culture takes in the child development process can be seen in many ways. Like their language, how they dress, what they eat, the activities they are involved in and how they interact with others.
3.) Discuss the role of the environment in the development of children's attitudes and behaviors.
The environment that children grow up in plays a major role in the development of their attitudes and behaviors. If children grow up in a home and school that supports positive thinking and appropriate behaviors then these children will most likely have a good outlook on life. For example if a child sees an adult say thank you after someone has given them something then the child will be more likely to use thank you. Seeing adults use their manners will help children adopt good manners as well.
QUESTION: Can you pull out one event in your life that you think shaped your cultural values? Explain.
ReplyDeleteQUOTE: "At the moment of conception, all human beings enter into a continuous dance of change and development, which is completed at the end of existence." Wilma Robles de Melendez & Vesna Beck (pg.121)
FACT: Home experiences and interactions with the family are starting places. They are, in fact, among one of the most significant forces contributing to a person's self-identification as part of a cultural group.(pg.135-6)
Dr. Hendrix Questions Answered:
ReplyDelete1.Define Development: Development is an integrated and coherent process experienced by all individuals. All human beings change and develop from conception to the time of their death. The fact that we continue to change and develop beyond childhood I think is sometimes forgotten.
2. The role of culture in the child development process: Culture plays a leading role in the way the child will learn to view the world. The influence of culture is such that it even controls the developmental milestones of children (Berk 2006;Charlesworth, 2008). Culture effects the way they dress, their language skills, the way they way the view their world and react to it, etc.
3. The role of the environment in the the development of attitudes and behaviors of children: The environment play a major role in the development of attitudes and behaviors of children. The environment is their family, relatives, school family, and peers. These environment help shape who they are and who they will become.
Lori said:
ReplyDeleteQuestion: Does the process of immigrating to a new country alter a family’s culture and therefore the way that culture affects the development of the children in that family?
The process of immigrating could definitely alter the family's culture but only if they desire it to. Culture is a huge factor in a child's development so it would totally depend on how much the family decided to assimilate.
Amberly asked:
ReplyDeleteQuestion: How important is the media and adults in the development of children and their attitudes and behaviors?
As many of you probably know, children are like little sponges, the absorb every bit of knowledge and information that comes past them. So in that sense, media and adults can influence children's attitudes and behaviors tremendously. You have to watch the input so you don't have to worry too much about the output!
Christina:
ReplyDeleteI really loved your question about the media's impact on children in the past 50 years. I really do think t.v. has changed through out 50 years. I remember being younger and there were a lot more cartoons on tv and now there are more real actor and actresses on tv. I think tv plays a big role in their development because you see these kid actors and of course children want to be just like them and so they are going to act like them and agree with everything they do.
Chandra:
ReplyDeleteQuote: Home experiences and interactions with the family are starting places
I believe this is true because the starting point for development starts at home and the family interactions with others. As children thats how we learn and see what is acceptable and not acceptable.
Question: Which has a greater influence on a child’s development, nature or nurture?
ReplyDeleteQuote: “Where we are born and where we spend our lives growing up molds our unique identities.”
Fact: In Cambodia and among Central American Guatemalan Mayans, co-sleeping is a common practice believed to help in building a strong parent-child bond.
1.Development is an integrated and coherent process experienced by all individuals.
2.Culture takes a major part in the development of children’s attitudes and behaviors. From the day we are born, culture begins to shape our lives. We are surrounded by pieces of our culture in everything we say and do. As we grow, we mirror those around us when they speak and act. We begin to follow the norms of our culture.
3.Environment also takes a major part in the development of children’ attitudes and behaviors. A child’s environment includes the family, relatives, school, and peers. It also includes home life, community and neighborhood. Each of these impacts a child every-day in their own ways. From the simples manner to attitudes about others, all derived through the socialization process that lasts as long as we are in the world. Environments provide settings for the lifelong socialization process experienced by all of us. (130)
Theresa Anderson said...
ReplyDeleteQuestion: Do you think the majority of parents will continue to influence their children's perception of gender rolls by: protecting girls more than boys (riding a bike on a ramp etc), comforting girls more than boys (when they fall and tell boys shake it off), rewarding girls more than boys (thinking some things are harder for girls or the "daddy's little girl" quote)and choosing toys such as dolls saying they are only for girls?
I really like this question. I work in a daycare and see this daily. Little boys constantly want to play house and with dolls, but sometimes when a parent comes to pick up and they are doing so, they repremand them for playing like girls. This is not also the case. it is becomming more and more socially acceptable for boys to play "girl things" and girls to play "boy things." I hope this continues because I have seen many childrens' imaginations crushed.
Cheryl said...
ReplyDeleteQuestion: Again, I would like to know what others think about having a Christmas tree in your classroom? Some teachers love to have this to make the room feel like home. However, does that seem very exceptable when there may or maynot be other things in the room to represent others beliefs?
I believe if you celebrate one, you should celebrate them all. If a teacher decides to have a christmas tree in the classroom, then maybe she/he should bring in the ways each culture celebrates that time of year.
Tara,
ReplyDeleteI was the child that was picked last when teams were picked at recess. At that time it was damaging. It ruined my self esteem not only when it came to playing games but in almost every area of my life. I didn't feel like I was good enough and I lost my sense of trust. Thankful I had good teachers and family that knew something was wrong and they reached out to me. They help me gain back my self esteem. So yes when students pick teams it can be damaging. Yes the teacher should pick teams and emphasis the importance of working together.
Kelli,
Great question. The answer to this question has been answered in every chapter we have read so far. Yes as teachers must teach race and cultural to avoid prejudice in our classroom. To ignore it would be ignore our students. They should learn about the cultures and races of their peers and beyond
HELP!!!! I work at a early childhood center and I have a knew student starting. She is from Lebanon. Her and her mother have been visiting my class this week. Her mother said she will probably not understand what you are saying to her because we do not speak english when we are at home. I told her if she wanted to write down some common phrases that we say a lot in our classroom in the language they use at home that I would use them with her daughter. She looked at me with a funny face and said, "you would do that". I said yes then she said, thats ok. Should I not have asked her this? If so what should I have said instead when she made that comment about her daughter not understanding me. I would love some feedback. The little girl will have her first full day without mom this coming monday.
ReplyDeleteQuestion: How would one handle discriminatory actions in their classroom? If students were acting mean spirited towards a student of a different ethnic decent or disability?
ReplyDeleteQuote: "When Children cone to school, they bring an array of strategies to deal with and get along with others." (pg141)
Fact: Development starts at the moment of conception.
1) Development is defined in many different ways. One is how we are developed in the womb. Another is how we are raised and what we are taught to put value in or on. We are “stamped” at conception as to what we are going to be developed into. Development is something that is nurtured as soon as we are born.
2) Culture is instilled in us as soon as we are born. The way newborns are treated and cared for is in direct result to our culture. It shows us how we are to view the world. Culture tells us how to treat family members. The environment is which we are born into is in direct result from our culture.
3) When we are born the way that we are coddled and cared for, and what environment we are born into shapes our behaviors. The way we establish relationships is something that is learned very early on. We gravitate to those who take care of us. We become socialized into what type of environment we want to be associated with. We develop attitudes based on those who teach us. We learn how to assimilate into society.
Megan: I think some good activities we can bring into a classroom to help students recognize diversity is talk about different celebrations we do as families. Talk about what we celebrate and that can even be done through creative writings. After a holiday or celebration have the students write about what they did.
Melissa: I think we can teach children, girls, to celebrate diversity and celebrate our differences by making it a point to tell girls if we all looked the same the world would be a boring place. Focus on what we all have that is different and unique. Have the girls talk about what makes them beautiful.
Shelly H.,
ReplyDeleteRegarding your question, I think the teacher should have a group activity demonstrating how it feels when you are different from the majority of the people. Maybe start with reading a book relevant to the topic, then have the children discuss the issues. Also have the children write down similarities and differences the see among themselves and their classmates and discuss. Stress that we need to respect our differences and embrace them.
Cheryl,
ReplyDeleteYour question about the Christmas tree is a good one. I am the room parent for my child's 2nd grade class. There is a student in the class that does not recognize or celebrate Halloween or Christmas the way the rest of the class does. I discussed with the teacher about incorporating the student's culture and celebrations into the Fall and Winter class celebrations and her response was to just keep the celebrations generic. I think this is probably the best approach for a room parent. However, as a teacher, I think it is good to incorporate different culture celebrations throughout the classroom and throughout the year, regardless if there is a student in your class from a different culture.
Melissa asked...
ReplyDeleteQuestion: How do we as teachers help children at the elementary level define themselves as individuals? I know with girls at this level they all want to be alike because otherwise one might get made fun of. How do we prevent this from happening?
I think what we can do as teachers is promote that being different is okay. Some ways we can do this is read books about the topic, talk about and do a class demonstration. One activity that could be done is to partner the kids up and have them fill out a venn digram about how each other are alike and different. You want to make sure that the kids partnered with others they don't know well.
Cheryl asked...
ReplyDeleteQuestion: Again, I would like to know what others think about having a Christmas tree in your classroom? Some teachers love to have this to make the room feel like home. However, does that seem very exceptable when there may or maynot be other things in the room to represent others beliefs?
I think that it would only be okay to have a Christmas tree in a classroom if other holidays that are around the the Month of December are represented as well. We have to show kids to respect others cultures and beliefs. While they may only have a Christmas tree at home they need to know that is not the only holiday celebrated during this time of year.
Fact: The Public Law 94-142 was approved in 1975. It mandated that individuals with disabilities be accepted and integrated.
ReplyDeleteQuestion: How do teachers emotionally handle children that display extreme negative behaviors that simply reflect the environment in which they are submersed in? For example, kids acting out drinking, drugs or even acting out sexually.
Quote: “Children learn and reflect the attitudes, behaviors, and gestures of people they interact with” (p. 129).
1.) Development—process of continuous change observed over time and experienced by all human beings.
2.) The culture in which a child grows up in will give a sense of how the world works. Culture shapes some developmental expectations such as when a baby should be expected to sleep through the night or whether or not children sleep with their parents. The culture sets forth a certain foundation of values and beliefs that each child builds their sense of self on.
3.) The environment in which a child grows up in sets expectations for them. If a young child is given certain responsibilities, expectations have been set in place for that child. This expectation helps to mold and shape what a child believes and becomes. This can be seen through their behavior. If you observe children during play and social interacting, you can learn a lot and get some sense of the environment in which they live. The language used by the child will clue a teacher in on their environment. Childcare facilities also play an important role in the development of a child’s attitude and behavior, as well as the powerful influence of the media.
Tara, I agree with you. I also feel that often it is based on physical ability, and I also feel that some children may not be physically able to do the games as well or as fast as others this in turn can also be damaging to them.
ReplyDeleteMillie, I think that how you handle some situations is to make sure you have empathy for them and always remember that they have problems that are not under their control and often we as teachers need help from professionals in dealing with children who seem beyond our repair. studying and exploring different interests and possibilities to help them using any means necessary.
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Question: If the act of 1975 and the reaffirmed act again in 1990 would we accept children with disabilities so widely? Some children are still shunned how do you as an educator help them when you see this happening? All children deserve to learn and it should be equal learning.
Quote: " while children learn and acquire proficiency in the English language, they can also be made aware of the advantages of having or preserving the language of their own culture".
Fact: Evidence from research and from daily life strongly confirms that contrary to what some adults still want to believe, children do see color and racial differences. ( Kendall, 1995 p. 146)
1.) What is development? Development "is a integrated and coherent process experienced by all individuals" P. 21
2.) Discuss the role of culture in the child development process? The role of culture is vital to the child's developmental process. Vygotsky's studies have found that the role of culture encourage Nurturing interactions between children and helps build ideas about the reality in which they live and grow in. It provides vital skills for their daily lives. The interactions and concepts learned from the family home become part of the individual body, brought forth through the behaviors and ways of the group. " This knowledge or funds of knowledge" is " the historically accumulated and culturally developed bodies of knowledge and skills essential for household or individual functioning and wellbeing". " The concept of the "funds of knowledge". That each child possesses helps explain the influence of the environment and culture of the process of development." p. 128 Culture is valuable to developing DCAP practices and learning experiences in the classroom.
3.) People in which the child spends the most time shape the behaviors and learning in the cultural environments. Children acquire characteristics from parents, teachers and relatives.
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ReplyDelete“Teachers and parents should encourage children to believe everything is possible” (Robles de Melendez, 2010)
ReplyDelete1.) What is "development?"
2.) Discuss the role of culture in the child development process.
3.) Discuss the role of the environment in the development of children's attitudes and behaviors.
According to the text “ Development is an integrated and coherent process experienced by all individuals” (Robles de Melendez,2010). Development is used in many facits to describe the manner in which we evolve. To does not just include our evolution, but the steps the process takes.
The specific types of development are described in the “Key elements of the principle of developmentally and culturally appropriate practices.”
Universal developmental patterns
Individual development
Social & cultural experiences.
The DCAP uses the aforementioned patterns and experiences to explains the way which children develop.
There are many factors that contribute in how a child develops some of these are; family interactions, locations, language, and economics status. In particular the four major universal factors that influence development are; culture, genetic traits, home environment, and context of the actual developmental process. Cultural highlights the wanted pieces that will eventually being passed down to further generations.
Within the text environment consists of; language, behavior, institutiions, (i.e. Schools, colleges, churches), and media. Another word for enviroment could be called cultural socialization. Cultural socialization identifies in part why a group or a society develops in a certain manner. Cultural socialization determines where an individual fits in and where they come from. Children use and develop through this process without knowing it. Its subtle and complex taking in stimuli in various forms such as teacher response to actions good or bad. Educators in particular have the influence to provide constructive or harmful change.
Quotation: “The problem o the twentieeth century is the problem o the color-line” (W.E.B. Du Bois (1868-1963).
Fact: “ Self-perception of ones own race develops with the onset of the awareness of other racial groups.”
Question: What implications could be said with this in mind when thinking about the civil right movement?
in response to Ashley Mehrer
ReplyDelete2.Culture takes a major part in the development of children’s attitudes and behaviors. From the day we are born, culture begins to shape our lives.
In what way can you say culture takes a major part in the development of child from the time of birth? I would say there is time where as human we are especially plastic, are we not a blank slate?
Angela
ReplyDelete3.) People in which the child spends the most time shape the behaviors and learning in the cultural environments. Children acquire characteristics from parents, teachers and relatives.
Is there other characteristics that may influence a child outside of the realm of three described?
Question: If a young girl is raised by her father, how would she figure out her gender awareness at a young age like three?
ReplyDeleteQuote: " the powerful stereotypes that guided them dont just disapear. images of the aggressive male and the maturing female are with us for the rest of our lives."
Fact: During childhood, classroom interactions contribute to helping children develope a concept of gender-based behaviors.
1. Development is an integrated and coherent process experienced by all individuals. A process of dual character: although one function is to establish basic and similar milestones, it also determines the way individuals acquire their unique personalities.
ReplyDelete2. Culture helps a child develope by parents, family, community, friends, media, teachers, etc. The people whom the child spends time with such as parents and teachers together constitute an influential element in shaping behaviors and in learning culture. In this way children acquire the behaviors characteristic of those in their group.
3. Environment develops a childs attitudes and behaviors by the way they talk, interact with other, dress, the music they listen too and etc.
Chapter 4
ReplyDeleteQuestion: If all children develop biologically in a universal progression, are all interactions with the world beyond the crib truly learned?
Quote: “Developing activities that respond to the common characteristics of all children is the basic principle of multicultural education.”
Fact: The variables of environment and culture on a child’s development are so great that on a planet of 6 billion people no two are the same. (This is a fact by extrapolation from the text.)
The text begins defining development in this way. “At the moment of conception all human beings enter into a continuous dance of change and development, which is completed at the end of our existence.” So romantic a view of humanity! And yet I concur. As a person entering senior status, I know my development is not done.
Universal developmental patterns appear to be entirely biological. These are milestones which are the same for all human beings, crawling, walking, running a marathon, saying momma, speaking in sentences, writing a paper on nuclear physics.
Individual development based on a person’s biological make up explains unique variations in development – such as diverse abilities and cultural characteristics? Certainly individual biological variations would explain why some people are destined to play baseball for the New York Yankees and others are not. But how do biological variations interact with cultural characteristics? Oh, now you are talking “fat and ugly versus thin and beautiful.”
Social (or cultural) experience is the third and last leg of this of what seems to me to be a four-legged stool. Social and Cultural experiences are the same thing. Here all of the stimuli of the outside world come at the infant unfiltered and undifferentiated.
In reality these things are never separated into categories of three, four or five stages. Learning is the act of differentiating stimuli which has an apparent pattern from the barrage of sounds, sights, tastes, touches, and smells which do not. Children are extremely judgmental in this. If children taste something green they do not like they will not willingly eat anything that is green. Conversely if their first exposure to green food is pleasant they will try other green food, discovering that green is not an important factor in determining what they like to eat. As a result first impressions are extremely important. Every child has a unique identity based on the genetic traits he or she has inherited and the environment and culture of the family and community in which they live. This unique identity is based primarily on learning whether something is good or bad for every bit of input the child receives. The text states that successful multicultural teaching can only happen when teachers take into consideration the developmental characteristics of young learners and follow the principles of culturally appropriate practices (DCAP). The practices referred to comes down to making sure that exposure to the accepted norms of our American culture which diverge from the cultural and social norms of each child are not presented in a manner which tells the child what they already know is right, is wrong. Discrimination is the human being’s basic tool of learning. Discerning differences in others, whether they are overt such as gender or race or subtle such as being clever or artistic, is biological. How we humans respond to these discernable differences is learned.
Lori asked...
ReplyDeleteDoes the process of immigrating to a new country alter a family’s culture and therefore the way that culture affects the development of the children in that family?
How could it not? The average person, regardless of age is exposed to thousands of cultural messages each day that are in fact openly attempting to change his or her behavior.
Look at television for an hour. It's called pop culture, and everyone wants to fit in.
shelley h asked...
ReplyDeleteHow would one handle discriminatory actions in their classroom? If students were acting mean spirited towards a student of a different ethnic decent or disability?
My policy is zero tolerance. On the occassions when this has happened in my classes, I immediately removed the offending child from the classroom and sent them to the principal's office. I then told my students there was no acceptable reason for such behavior. Then I would have a conference with the child and parents and tell them the same thing.