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Influence of risk factors

Risk factors can influence learning, emotional health, and relationships

Reselience

The ability to adapt positively despite challenges. Resilient children often have supportive adults, stable routines, positive self-esteem, and opportunities for success.

Protective factors

Secure attachment, safe environment, quality education, and supportive community

Developmental Risk Factors.

Conditions that may negatively affect development, including poverty, neglect, abuse, family conflict, chronic illness, and trauma

Role of early childhood educators

Educators are important in understanding children's needs, planning age-appropriate activities, supporting emotional wellbeing, and creating supportive learning environments.

Insecure-Avoidant Attachment

Child avoids caregiver

Insecure-Resistant Attachment

Child is clingy and difficult to soothe.

Disorganized Attachment

Child displays confused or fearful behaviour.

Biological Factors in Development

Genetics, brain development, nutrition, health, disabilities, and temperament influence development.

Environmental Factors in Development

Parenting style, education, peer relationships, culture, socio-economic status, and media exposure.

Individual Factors in Development

Personality, motivation, interests, and resilience influence development

Zone of Proximal Development (ZPD)

The difference between what a child can do alone and what they can do with support.

Scaffolding

Temporary support provided by adults or peers to help children learn.

Language as a Tool

Vygotsky believed that language is central to thinking and learning.

Concrete Operational Stage (7-11 years)

Children develop logical thinking and understand conservations.

Sensorimotor Stage (0-2 years)

Learning happens through senses and movement.

Erikson’s Theory

Relevant in early childhood education, emphasizing emotional security, independence, and positive relationships.

Freud's Structure of Personality

Present from birth; seeks immediate pleasure, follows the 'pleasure principle'

Importance of Observational Learning

Children learn by observing others.

Bandura's Bobo Doll Experiment

Demonstrated that children who observed aggressive adults acted more aggressively themselves.