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CHCFC301A- final assessment part b question 1

Posted: Sun Oct 14, 2012 2:52 pm
by summerangel
1. You have been asked by your supervisor to create an information sheet to help new childcare workers understand the importance of supporting the development of children.

Ensure you cover the following information:
How a child's brain development is influenced by the quality of the care environment.
Why providing a child with quality care in their early years is so important for their educational success.
why it is important for educators to understand child development and how it can help them in their work.
How aspects such as the following can influence early childhood development:
poor diet
lack of play
limited stimulation of brain development
lack of materials and resources
inconsistent or nonexistent emotional support or comfort
trauma
other life experience that interrupt appropriate childhood activities
the potential long-term impacts of poor early childhood development
the indicators that a child may display of social, emotional and psychological difficulties
examples of how educators can:
provide encouragement for each child's own level of performance
use appropriate language when communicating with children
initiate communication with children according to their interests and abilities
use behaviour management strategies appropriate to a child's level of understanding
provide assistance to children according to their developmental capabilities
help children develop independence

so far i have this

Information Sheet for Support the development of children.

A child’s brain development is influenced by the quality of care environment is that early childhood is the most intensive period of brain development during the lifespan. It is during these years that a child's brain is most sensitive to the influences of the external environment. This is important for educators to understand child development as it can help you provide better understanding to the individual needs and enables you to understand basic care and also routine needs.

Some aspects can influence a child’s early childhood development such as having a poor diet can lead to obesity, malnutrition, lower intelligence and also bad behaviour. Having a lack of play could result in development being slow and develop less quickly and can also limit the stimulation of brain development as the child may become bored and lazy. Lack of materials and resources may hinder a child’s development to become motivated. Inconsistent or non-existent emotional support or comfort can lead to the child becoming withdrawn and acting out as the child would not know how to control their own emotions. Trauma can also affect the child’s development by leading to separation anxiety and also being unstable. Some other life experiences that can interrupt appropriate childhood activities could be when parents’ divorce, or when a family pet dies this can also hinder a child’s development as it can affect their behaviour. Long-term impacts of poor early childhood development could also lead to destructive behaviour and also behind their peers.

Some of the indicators that a child may display of social, emotional and psychological difficulties can be that the child is withdrawn and not wanting to participate in activities or games and would prefer to be alone.

Educators can provide encouragement to each child’s own level of performance by having one on one time with the child and also adapting to the child’s needs and provide for their interests and needs. Educators need to use age-appropriate language when interacting with children and also get down on their level. By initiating communication with children according to their interests and abilities,


i just want to know if i am on the right track as i have to have this all done by tomorrow Thanks