KMP c3 CSD Aboutsocialdevelopment
KMP c3 CSD Aboutsocialdevelopment
KMP c3 CSD Aboutsocialdevelopment
Social development involves learning the values, knowledge and skills that enable children to relate to others effectively and to contribute in positive ways to family, school and the community. This kind of learning is passed on to children directly by those who care for and teach them, as well as indirectly through social relationships within the family or with friends, and through childrens participation in the culture around them. Through their relationships with others and their growing awareness of social values and expectations, children build a sense of who they are and of the social roles available to them. As children develop socially, they both respond to the inuences around them and play an active part in shaping their relationships.
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Family
Economic issues Extended family
Housing
Peers School
Sporting and social groups
Religious communities
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What it shows
Describes physical appearance, family context and favourite activity Has high opinion of own abilities and wants to show you Compares self with others Determines own ability level by ranking performance against that of peers Able to make a (more) realistic assessment of own abilities Able to reect on and evaluate own qualities Understands and accepts that personal characteristics can be changeable and inconsistent Is able to integrate them into a coherent sense of self
Primary school
I am pretty good at maths because I get good marks. But Im not so good at English, not like Sophie. Kids like to play with me because Im happy most of the time and Im kind.
Secondary school
Im pretty talkative and funny with my friends. Im an extrovert. At home I can be pretty moody. I get annoyed with my parents because they always seem to be on my back. But, I guess, where would I be without them?
It is very important for childrens strengths and efforts to be recognised in order to support the development of a positive self-concept and to motivate children to be positively engaged in learning and in their relationships. Poor self-concept can be a signicant contributing factor to childrens emotional and behavioural dif culties.
Example
Ella says: I dare you. Tao says: Lets go before anyone sees us. Ella says: We dont know anything about it. Harry says: Were in trouble now. Tao says: They told me to do it. Harry says: It wasnt his fault. It was that stupid game.
Children learn to make ethical judgments through having practice in putting themselves in others shoes and through being encouraged to reect on issues that involve social and moral values. Families and schools can work together to help children understand and learn to act on values like respect, responsibility, caring for others, honesty, cooperation and acceptance of peoples differences.
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