Family, Community and Citizenship in Early Childhood
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Running head: FAMILY, COMMUNITY AND CITIZENSHIP IN EARLY CHILDHOODFamily, Community and Citizenship in Early Childhood(Case Study)Name of the StudentName of the UniversityAuthor note
1FAMILY, COMMUNITY AND CITIZENSHIP IN EARLY CHILDHOODSocial and Cultural Perspective In early childhood, I believe there is a reflection of social and cultural effect on thefamily, community and citizenship (Dyment et al., 2014). Certain approaches are to beadopted for the developmental structure and policies of a child since the early childhood. Inmy opinion, western culture should not be adapted while upbringing a child insteadtraditional culture and values must be inhibited within them. For instance, making childrensolve puzzles, read books and maintain a healthy environment at home. There are differentstages of development of a child. Parents and families must be aware of what their childrenare going through while growing up (Elliot, 2014). In my belief, cultural resources should beavailable to parents and communities of the young children. Cross-cultural research in theearly development practices of children has been a chief source of theoretical and research. Ibelieve development is recognized as a socio cultural process that plays a major role in theearly childhood of a child. Developing social skills of children at an early stage will bebeneficial for them later in life. Patterns of communication skills of children must be taught atthe early age. In context of Australia, I feel that early childhood educators need to develop aphilosophy to guide their practice. Australian early childhood education focused on takingcare of the children but they must also invent and develop new strategies for educating thechildren (MacQuarrie, 2015). A philosophy underpins everything we do as early childhoodeducators. From an established Daycare centre of Australia, a review was taken and Iobserved that it was a happy place where children laughed and had fun. The daycare centreacted as the guide where children can feel valued and develop self-confidence. Thephilosophy is regarded as principles which help the children to grow and develop their skills.The educators should be responsible enough to find out that the children are acquiring newskills. In my belief, the early childhood educators should create a sense of self-confidenceand they must feel valued. In the given scenario, I noticed that Bessie St Children’s Centre
2FAMILY, COMMUNITY AND CITIZENSHIP IN EARLY CHILDHOODfailed to meet the standards for the Quality Area 6. It included Collaborative partnershipswith families and communities. Inviting parents over on Mother’s and Father’s Day and suchactivities takes place in the children centers. As mentioned, fire fighters from local fire stationvisit the daycare center every year. However, early childcare centre’s quality improvementplans involve check up of children’s health needs and requirements (Taylor et al., 2013).Health management plans must be kept ready and updated with the educator. Childcarecenters should collaborate partnership with families and communities to develop plans. Thecentre should establish programs and fun activities where the families of the children need tobe present and participate (Heikka, Waniganayake, & Hujala, 2013). This will help tostrengthen the bond between the children and their families. The five phrases which I wouldlike to state as guiding principles that underpin practice are child development plans buildrelationships and knowledge, Parent and educator relationship embraces the children,children learn while playing, environment shapes learning and positive suggestions alwaysguide children correctly.Critical Review and Self-AssessmentThere are various theoretical perspectives regarding the early childhood development.Developmental, political and economic, social and cultural and human rights perspectivecovers the scenario of the development of children (Lewis & Mitchell, (2014).Adevelopmental perspective focuses on the physical growth of children during early childhood.It highlights the various phases of their lives. On the other hand, the political and economicperspective is informed by developmental policies and principles that are translated intoeducational and social interventions by preparing economic models. Social and Culturalperspective aims on how the communication and social skills of the children. It teaches theyoung children how the models and standards are explained (Wells, 2015). A human rightsperspective draws attention to conventional approaches to theories and research policies. It
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