Thanks so much Vivian, JaKalia, and Towanda. I wish you much success in all of your endeavors. You post have been great in contributing common knowledge of Child Development. Great Job Again!
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Sunday, August 19, 2012
Child Development
Child Development is a great process that involves the growth of a child in many areas. Rather through cognitive acts, all mental processes, or physical qualities, such as grasping and obtaining fine motor skills. The amount of growth changes rapidly as a child grows.
“Live as if you were to die tomorrow. Learn as if you were to live forever.”
― Mahatma Gandhi
This quote demonstrated that learning is extremely important and can change the lives of individuals as well as children.
Colleague's
My colleagues have greatly supported me throughout this great course. This has been through the means of shared discussion along with feedback and questions that have pondered more remarkable insights into child development. I have supported them through shared means of feedback, questions, and discussions as well. As they continue their professional path, I wish them great luck and success. Along with determination as to change the field of education for the better.
Sunday, August 5, 2012
Testing for Intelligence?
The commitment to the whole child should be measured and accessed in all capabilities. Whether by physical developmental attributes to brain development and overall health. These developmental pattens Will reveal the overall growth of the child and relinquish knowledge on where this child should be in terms of development and how these rapid patterns of growth and health can be established, whether by school or home.
China Physical Development vs Academics
In terms of being physically accessed Chinese children are unique compared to those in other developing countries because they do not perform household chores. Instead, they are under pressure to achieve scholastically. Participation in physical activities outside of school is almost nonexistent. Current television watching habits are relatively low compared to developed countries and walking/biking is a common form of commuting. (Popkin, 2003) The descriptive analysis herein represents the foundation upon which future longitudinal studies of PA in this population will be based. (Popkin, 2003) A total of 72% engage in study-related activities outside of school for a median of 420 min/week. Only 8% of Chinese school children, regardless of gender, watch television > or =2 h/day; less than 1% watch > or =4 h/day. Chores related to housework are not a part of life for Chinese school children; fewer than 20% performed these tasks. (Popkin, 2003)
Chinese children also commute to school by walking more often then U.S or other countries. They are more eager to participate in "academic" sport rather then physical activity. Due to the customs and beliefs of their traditions of their culture. In terms of academics, their assessment is relatively high in Math and Science, in comparison with other countries.
Resource Application
Popkin, B.(2003) Physical activity and inactivity in Chinese school-aged youth: the China Health and Nutrition Survey. Int J Obes Relat Metab Disord.pp 1093-9
The commitment to the whole child should be measured and accessed in all capabilities. Whether by physical developmental attributes to brain development and overall health. These developmental pattens Will reveal the overall growth of the child and relinquish knowledge on where this child should be in terms of development and how these rapid patterns of growth and health can be established, whether by school or home.
China Physical Development vs Academics
In terms of being physically accessed Chinese children are unique compared to those in other developing countries because they do not perform household chores. Instead, they are under pressure to achieve scholastically. Participation in physical activities outside of school is almost nonexistent. Current television watching habits are relatively low compared to developed countries and walking/biking is a common form of commuting. (Popkin, 2003) The descriptive analysis herein represents the foundation upon which future longitudinal studies of PA in this population will be based. (Popkin, 2003) A total of 72% engage in study-related activities outside of school for a median of 420 min/week. Only 8% of Chinese school children, regardless of gender, watch television > or =2 h/day; less than 1% watch > or =4 h/day. Chores related to housework are not a part of life for Chinese school children; fewer than 20% performed these tasks. (Popkin, 2003)
Chinese children also commute to school by walking more often then U.S or other countries. They are more eager to participate in "academic" sport rather then physical activity. Due to the customs and beliefs of their traditions of their culture. In terms of academics, their assessment is relatively high in Math and Science, in comparison with other countries.
Resource Application
Popkin, B.(2003) Physical activity and inactivity in Chinese school-aged youth: the China Health and Nutrition Survey. Int J Obes Relat Metab Disord.pp 1093-9
Sunday, July 22, 2012
Child Poverty
Nearly 15 million children in the United States – 21% of all children – live in families with incomes below the federal poverty level – $22,350 a year for a family of four. Research shows that, on average, families need an income of about twice that level to cover basic expenses. Using this standard, 44% of children live in low-income families. (NCCP, 2012)
Some of these children have parents who work, but low wages and unstable employment leave their families struggling to make ends meet. Poverty can impede children’s ability to learn and contribute to social, emotional, and behavioral problems. Poor health and mental health are also contributed. Risks are greatest for children who experience poverty when they are young and/or experience deep and persistent poverty. (NCCP, 2012)
I have relatives within my family who grew up in poverty. They revealed the lack of clothing, food, and support while grwoing up. It was also implied that their only source for food was from school. The free breakfast and lunch povided substantial amount of food to get through the day and survive. Although food was provided in school, it was also hard for them to concentrate, due to hunger, appearence and bullying. Bullying is an increasing act that needs to be demolished in school.
Children are currently feeling this stressor of child poverty all over the world. Their bisocial, cognitive, and psychosocial development is lowered due to the nutritional aspects needed for their bodies. Without propr fooan clothing the affect of development is at play. Children in china also face poverty. 200 million people in China live below the international poverty line of $1.25/day.
468 million people in China live with under $2/day.55% of China’s population lives in the countryside. (UN, 2009) With these facts in mind children are suffering. They are maltreated and lack the basic essentials in order to survive.
Resource Application
NCCP (2012) Child Poverty, National Center for Children in Poverty.NY accessed July 22, 2012
http://www.nccp.org/topics/childpoverty.html
UNICEF and U.N. Human Development Report 2009, http://hdrstats.undp.org/en/indicators/103.html
Read more: http://www.allgirlsallowed.org/category/topics/poverty-china#ixzz21M14EsOo
Nearly 15 million children in the United States – 21% of all children – live in families with incomes below the federal poverty level – $22,350 a year for a family of four. Research shows that, on average, families need an income of about twice that level to cover basic expenses. Using this standard, 44% of children live in low-income families. (NCCP, 2012)
Some of these children have parents who work, but low wages and unstable employment leave their families struggling to make ends meet. Poverty can impede children’s ability to learn and contribute to social, emotional, and behavioral problems. Poor health and mental health are also contributed. Risks are greatest for children who experience poverty when they are young and/or experience deep and persistent poverty. (NCCP, 2012)
I have relatives within my family who grew up in poverty. They revealed the lack of clothing, food, and support while grwoing up. It was also implied that their only source for food was from school. The free breakfast and lunch povided substantial amount of food to get through the day and survive. Although food was provided in school, it was also hard for them to concentrate, due to hunger, appearence and bullying. Bullying is an increasing act that needs to be demolished in school.
Children are currently feeling this stressor of child poverty all over the world. Their bisocial, cognitive, and psychosocial development is lowered due to the nutritional aspects needed for their bodies. Without propr fooan clothing the affect of development is at play. Children in china also face poverty. 200 million people in China live below the international poverty line of $1.25/day.
468 million people in China live with under $2/day.55% of China’s population lives in the countryside. (UN, 2009) With these facts in mind children are suffering. They are maltreated and lack the basic essentials in order to survive.
Resource Application
NCCP (2012) Child Poverty, National Center for Children in Poverty.NY accessed July 22, 2012
http://www.nccp.org/topics/childpoverty.html
UNICEF and U.N. Human Development Report 2009, http://hdrstats.undp.org/en/indicators/103.html
Read more: http://www.allgirlsallowed.org/category/topics/poverty-china#ixzz21M14EsOo
Saturday, July 7, 2012
Malnutrition in INDIA
Malnutrition in INDIA
Nutrition is needed for infants and children in order to grow and develop properly. In view of where nutrition is diminished, malnutrition takes place where one’s body does not get enough nutrients. The child can occur certain conditions such as dizziness, faint, digestion, absorption, and other medical conditions.
India has a high malnutrition rate. Malnutrition kills 5 million children every year and by six seconds its kill’s one child. Due to India’s high malnutrition rate the need for a policy was in high demand.
National Nutrition Policy was adopted by the Government of India in 1993 under the aegis of the Department of Women and Child Development. It advocated a multi-sectoral strategy for eradicating malnutrition and achieving optimum nutrition for all. The policy advocates the monitoring the nutrition levels across the country and sensitising government machinery on the need for good nutrition and prevention of malnutrition
Reference application:
Mother and Child Nutrition (2012) Mother, Infant, and Young Child Nutrition & Malnutrition
accessed July 7, 2012 http://motherchildnutrition.org/india/index.html
Nutrition is needed for infants and children in order to grow and develop properly. In view of where nutrition is diminished, malnutrition takes place where one’s body does not get enough nutrients. The child can occur certain conditions such as dizziness, faint, digestion, absorption, and other medical conditions.
India has a high malnutrition rate. Malnutrition kills 5 million children every year and by six seconds its kill’s one child. Due to India’s high malnutrition rate the need for a policy was in high demand.
National Nutrition Policy was adopted by the Government of India in 1993 under the aegis of the Department of Women and Child Development. It advocated a multi-sectoral strategy for eradicating malnutrition and achieving optimum nutrition for all. The policy advocates the monitoring the nutrition levels across the country and sensitising government machinery on the need for good nutrition and prevention of malnutrition
Reference application:
Mother and Child Nutrition (2012) Mother, Infant, and Young Child Nutrition & Malnutrition
accessed July 7, 2012 http://motherchildnutrition.org/india/index.html
Saturday, June 30, 2012
Birth is a great thing! A story that I was told, was when I
was born. I had the umbilical cord wrapped around my neck. I had no oxygen and
my face was blue. Through miracles and doctors the amount of alleviation for my
mother was succeeded, and I became a healthy girl. I do not remember this event
however I was told that is was the start of a traumatic experience, causing
myself to be thankful for life. Birth can greatly impact one’s life, and thereby
the cause of prenatal care has to be needed
Birth in Thiland
According to the Central Thai beliefs, conception occurs when a khwan (soul) flies into the womb during an encounter. It is also said that one who starts craving sour foods is thought to be pregnant. Women in thiland have to tell thier mate first, mother, then mther in oaw if they are pregnant (In that oreer) If the women wants an aborthin then she must see a Buddhists and is often told that she is disobeying relition and causeing a life of a future child. Aborthins are illigal, however it the mothers life is in danger or if there are health risk or a young child ,teenager or younger, then it is permitted.
Friday, June 15, 2012
Examining Codes of Ethics
Ideal I-1.2 To base program practices upon current knowledge and research in the field of early childhood education, child development, and related disciplines, as well as on particular knowledge of each child.
-This ideal is vital because having current knowledge of he curriculum along with research is needed to keep childhood development afloat. Information has to be updated at least annually. In my professional life this is important because teachers have to keep up with technology and new resources and concepts, if not then students tend to become easily bored.
Ideal I-1.4 To appreciate the vulnerability of children and their dependence on adults
-This ideal is needed because children need to depend on adults as a way of development. They also need to feel save and secure in their environment. IIn my professional life this dependency is seen mostly throughout young children who are leaving "mommy and daddy" while creating and getting use to a "new school"
Ideal I - 1.11 To provide all children with experiences in a language that they know, as well as support children in maintaining the use of their home language and in learning English.
-This ideal is important because it allows children to accept their heritage as well as learn English. This in part can help teachers create a more comfortable atmosphere for all of their students, while creating a great experience. In my professional life this is necessary with conversing with ESL students or other students that speak two languages.
Ideal I-1.2 To base program practices upon current knowledge and research in the field of early childhood education, child development, and related disciplines, as well as on particular knowledge of each child.
-This ideal is vital because having current knowledge of he curriculum along with research is needed to keep childhood development afloat. Information has to be updated at least annually. In my professional life this is important because teachers have to keep up with technology and new resources and concepts, if not then students tend to become easily bored.
Ideal I-1.4 To appreciate the vulnerability of children and their dependence on adults
-This ideal is needed because children need to depend on adults as a way of development. They also need to feel save and secure in their environment. IIn my professional life this dependency is seen mostly throughout young children who are leaving "mommy and daddy" while creating and getting use to a "new school"
Ideal I - 1.11 To provide all children with experiences in a language that they know, as well as support children in maintaining the use of their home language and in learning English.
-This ideal is important because it allows children to accept their heritage as well as learn English. This in part can help teachers create a more comfortable atmosphere for all of their students, while creating a great experience. In my professional life this is necessary with conversing with ESL students or other students that speak two languages.
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