Report on Technology Effect in Child Development

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Table of Contents
Technology in Early Childhood.................................................................................................2
Culture in Early Childhood........................................................................................................2
Disability, Society and Cultural Influences...............................................................................3
Family Structures, Culture and Community..............................................................................4
References..................................................................................................................................6

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Technology in Early Childhood
Answer 1
Modern day kids are growing up in the digital era with a variety of technology around
them, in schools and homes. This is far more different from their grandparents as well as
parents. If used wisely, media and technology can assist a lot in learning and building
relationships. It helps in optimizing the potential of children’s development and learning,
which is engaging and enjoyable at the same time. Learning is more constructed in digital
learning. However, there are challenges to this; technology can even de-motivate children
through gaming technologies. Interpersonal communication reduces due to this and
hampering their writing skills as well. Even with best implementation of the digital
technologies, the learning pace and reading skills of the children may get hampered to some
extent (Brookes Publishing. 2011).
Answer 2
Usage of computers in schools can benefit the children in a huge way. It helps the
children by developing their mental representations. The application of computers helps in
engaging the students by combining the elements of multimedia such as images, texts, videos,
music and more for presenting information. Research has shown that schools which have
computers tend to have students who are more creative (Erickson TEC Centre. 2014). It can
enhance the learning outcomes among the students. It can help the students by providing
them with various engaging activities. It works as a stimulus to the group discussions. In
addition to this, students learn in a playful manner (Bergen & Fromberg, 2009).

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Culture in Early Childhood
Answer 3
Schools acknowledging diversity understands the importance of cultural awareness. It
is important that teachers promote cultural awareness among the children. Teachers must
encourage the students to share information regarding ethnic backgrounds which might help
in fostering relationships among fellow classmates. Moreover, teachers must maintain a strict
sensitivity level to the language concerns. Children at their early age must be trained and
mentored regarding diversity and culture. In addition to this, it is important to maintain a
curriculum in schools for respecting diversity and cultural differences. Students must be
allowed to interact with everyone. Parent’s support also plays a bigger role in this. They must
support and promote cultural awareness among students and educate them as well (Giles-
Sims & Lockhart, 2005).
Answer 4
Teachers can incorporate global perspectives in the classrooms by teaching them
tolerance, respect and empathy. Fairy tales can be compared with cultures by finding the
similarities as well as dissimilarities while reading the books. This will encourage the kids to
lay more attention to the details and enhance their critical thinking abilities and skills. It is
very important to expose the students to the diverse struggles and challenges. Reading such
stories can help the children know more about cultures and create awareness. In addition to
such fictional stories, the teachers can teach biographies from all across the world and discuss
the challenges faced by them. Some inspirational leader like Dalai Lama, Nelson Mandela,
Jane Goodall and others can be provided as examples to give the students inspiring lessons.
These can improve their learning in early childhood (Greenfield, 2009).

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Disability, Society and Cultural Influences
Answer 5
The development of the children is a dynamic process. At times, their development
procedure is influenced by the interactions with the external environment. Children with
disabilities refer to the children who are born with disabled health impairment or conditions.
Some may experience the disabilities due to injury, poor nutrition or illness. However,
schools must be able to treat disabled students in a fair manner. Teachers must impart
education among other children regarding disabilities and train them accordingly. For
instance; if a child is suffering from cerebral palsy and have communication and mobility
issues. He/she must be treated in a different manner. Moreover, parents can also train their
children in order to deal with impairments (Leu et al., 2004).
Answer 6
Students with disabilities must be treated and supported in a good manner. Negative
behaviors can affect their growth and progress. Trainings and mentoring programs must be
organized for them in a playful manner. Parental training is also necessary in such cases.
Moreover, in same sex parenting families, children must not be discouraged. They must
receive early trainings regarding homosexuality acceptance. Schools must conduct programs
and give the students as well as their parents the opportunity to address their issues.
Furthermore, students coming from low socio economic background must not be discouraged
ever. Children learn from their parents and teachers, therefore, proper trainings and education
must be imparted. Bullying or ragging in schools should not be tolerated and proper actions
must be taken against those who promote this (Knowledge Delivery Systems. 2012).

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Family Structures, Culture and Community
Answer 7
Children learn from the environment in which they grow up. Proper environment
benefits them in their development. Parents must train their children at an early age regarding
hygiene, discipline, punctuality and others. However, working parents can face several issues
and challenges. They might not be able to give their children sufficient time which will result
in lack of parenting strategies’ development. Educators can provide them with proper care
and trainings which will motivate and encourage them as well (Mallalieu et al., 2005).
Answer 8
Parental separations can create a greater impact on the children. It has adverse effects
on the wellbeing of the children. Moreover, the socio economic status of the families is also
impactful on their growth and progress. Remarriage and other factors also affect the children
a lot. In order to reduce these effects, children must be given with proper education. Parents
should make them understand the factors in a good manner. Imposing rules and regulations
can make them stubborn. Parental separations cause greater impact on little children.
Therefore, these factors must be handled in a sensitive way (Greenfield, 2009).
Answer 9
At times, parental behavior affects the children’s development. Parents must
encourage diversity and give proper trainings to their children. Only schools cannot train the
children, their parents also play a major role in this. Parents must teach them regarding
diversity in a playful manner. They must promote activities related to this. It is to be kept in

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mind that they not getting influenced by bad things. Parents themselves must allow them to
mix with individuals with diverse backgrounds. In this way, the diversity challenges can be
minimized (Engle et al., 2007).
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