Thursday, June 18, 2009
Blog 11, Week 3
Page 340 discusses an important fact about attachment. Namely, is the Western focus on independence correct for early childhood development? My argument is not concerning whether Western independence is correct or not, rather, is it correct to interject independence at an early developmental stage. "Children's social and emotional development is firmly rooted in early relations with parents and other caregivers" (p. 339). As such, is having an infant sleep in its own room to instill independence correct for proper attachment. As stated in the book (p. 340), Japanese infants and mothers are rarely separated thus strong bonds form. Granted that Americans and Japanese have different societal values, it would be interesting to see a study comparing the attachment of Americans that were not separated from their mothers in the first year verses ones that were. Independents is an important part of being American; however, it may not be best to interject this value in an individuals early development. Close bonds are important at that stage of development which an independent mindset may overlook.
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On page 339 I believe and agree with how the author discusses the import ants of quality/parent-child relations. Children’s social and emotional development clearly needs the proper support and direction from the child’s parent’s/legal guardian. During the child’s infancy development period; their must be a positive attachment to the caregiver. This stage of development sets the foundation to forming an endeavor relationship which theoretically enhances the child’s social and emotional positive outcome later in life. Building upon a positive relationship that will bring happiness, love and most important trust to the child/parent relationship is a key puzzle piece to success. As discussed in the book, researcher Mary Ainsworth conducted a study to find the differences in the quality of attachments. The different classifications of attachment quality made the discovery of how important it is to build a positive relation and environment.
ReplyDeleteFrom my personal experience, I have learned that if you do not build a positive relationship with your parents/legal guardian/roommates, that life can become very stressful and cause many negative outcomes. For instance living in a stressful house hold can cause you unnecessary feelings that can lead to depression; thus leading to poor grades while attending school. Having a positive relationship with parents is a step which everyone needs to take in order to build on a successful life. Now this core relates to teaching because if your students have a poor relationship at home, they will most likely have problems at school. Either socially or emotionally, as teachers we must be able to identify the problem and try to solve it. If this cause is due to the effect of a poor relationship at home, I believe that as a teacher it is our job to try and help the parent build that connection. This will lead to a positive direction for both the parent and child.
Overall this chapters (337-350) has informed me on a few key ideas that will help my succession as a positive teacher. The most important discussion that I took in from this reading was emphasized in my response above.
Response to Chris Caseldine,
ReplyDeleteAs stated and noted in his text about bonds that from due to positive social, emotional development has been firmly studied. This study has discovered that when infants and mothers rarely separate “such as the Japanese” strong bonds form. Where American families “ Working families” have different social values that I believe sets a very different tone when it comes to building a positive relationship among children. I believe that the American culture suffers due to how we have constructed are work force and economy. Taking away valuable time from families “bonding time” has impacted this countries family root system. What I mean by this is, are country the next 20 years will be going through a significant change based on family generations. With the lack of family involvement and strong bonding relationships among families has negatively affected today’s generation. This I believe is being discovered by our teachers and future teachers. As teachers it makes are job much harder when the students do not have the proper morals, respect and attitude toward our society. This water fall effect needs to come to an end. Although it starts with the parents, I believe with an educated teacher force, we can play an significant role when helping are communities build on positive relationships.
Keith - I would also agree with how the author discusses the importance of quality parent-child relations. Children learn through observations and experience from their parents firsthand. Parents play a crucial role in their children's education and their success; they provide support and guidance for their children. Especially during a child's early infancy development period is when parents and/or guardians are considered to be most important in their child's life because they are just beginning to learn and like you mentioned, sets the foundation to forming an endeavor relationship which theoretically enhances the child’s social and emotional positive outcome later in life (Nicely stated). Mary Ainsworth made clear, through research findings, that it is importance to creating and maintaining positive relationships.
ReplyDeleteAs a future educator, it is important to create positive relationships, especially as a first year teacher because usually that is when you need to the most help. You need to ensure that you communicate effectively, thoroughly, and positive with your student's parents/guardians and your co-workers because you want to create an inviting environment. As the saying goes, "Treat people the way you want to be treated." :)
This chapter has helped future educators understand the importance of the relationship between children and their parents/guardian and how their relationship at home could affect their success at school. This chapter has provided information about being able to identify social and emotional difficulties that children may face outside of school, and ways for teachers to help their students and build a positive relationship.