Early childhood, from birth to eight years, is the most critical phase of human development. The experiences children have during this time have the power to shape their health and well-being, both positively and negatively, for years to come.
Early childhood, from birth to eight years, is the most critical phase of human development. The experiences children have during this time have the power to shape their health and well-being, both positively and negatively, for years to come.
In your initial post, use the “No Small Matter” documentary to explain why it is important to invest in young children from birth to five years.
Share an example of a partnership that you, as a current or aspiring early education professional, would develop with families and the community.
How does this partnership support children?
What steps would you take to get started?
How do these steps connect to the essential components of family-school-community partnerships?
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If human development is the study of how people change throughout their lives, how and when does this development happen? Many scientists and psychologists have studied various aspects of human development, including ego psychologist Erik Erikson. He examined the impact of social experiences throughout an individual’s life and theorized that psychosocial development happens in eight sequential parts. What are the eight stages of human development?
In the first stage of human development, infants learn to trust based on how well their caregivers meet their basic needs and respond when they cry. When their needs are met, infants learn that relying on others is safe; when their needs go unmet, infants grow up to be less trusting.
In addition to autonomy versus shame and doubt, another way to think of the second stage is independence versus dependence. Like in the first stage, toddlers go through this stage responding to their caregivers. If caregivers encourage them to be independent and explore the world on their own, toddlers will grow up with a sense of self-efficacy. If the caregivers hover excessively or encourage dependence, these toddlers grow up with less confidence in their abilities.
For example, if a toddler wants to walk without assistance in a safe area, the caregiver should encourage this autonomy by allowing the independent behavior. If the caregiver insists on holding the toddler’s hand even when it’s not necessary, this attention can lead to doubt later in life.
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