Before I started this research task, I believed that the nature vs Nurture debate has a 50:50 influence on the development, where as now, I think its more 25:75. It has changed, as this task has made me realise that there are far more nurture factors which can affect a child's development. This is due to nurture being a continual occurrence through out everyone's life, whether its from parents, teachers or even in a work force. Where as, the nature can only go so far, and even then certain genetic conditions might need to be activated before it takes affect. By researching into the Nature Vs Nurture debate, I have found that some theorists are still valid, even after decades after their time. For example, I believe that Bronfenbrenner …show more content…
For example, the child's culture could have a great affect on their social development, as in some religions and cultures, women are not allowed to speak to males who are not a part of their families, which can change the way they would interact with them. It has also helped me understand that, within practice, sensitivity and consideration needs to take place when a child might be different, such as them being in a wheel chair. But also to be accommodative, so that their needs are going to be met, such as bringing in a ramp so that wheel chair users can gain accessed to the setting. I have also learnt that the style of parenting can greatly affect a child's development, as they are a child's first educators, whether that’s learning to walk, talk or write. So, it is important that, as a practitioner, I build strong positive relationships with the parents or carers of children, as we can then work together to get optimum care for the child to be able to reach their full …show more content…
It is important that as practitioners, we are reflective in our practice, especially when children are developing, as we also need to develop too. By having a reflective practice, we are able to look back and see what we would do differently and why, maybe look if any theorists could be referred to within our practice. By being reflective, we are able to ensure that we are developing our provision, which will then result in the children in our care having the best opportunities, as we will look back to make sure that everyone's needs are being met, and if not, research into how we can do so next time. It's also important that as practitioners, we are reflective with our own practice, and our settings practice. By reflecting, we can see both the strengths and weaknesses of my self, and other practitioners within the setting, and also the policies and procedures we follow. We can then either adapt our weaknesses, such as changing policies, to fit the needs and expectations. Or, using our strengths, we can use them and then share them with their colleagues to improve their performance too. Also, by reflecting on our practice, we can then see if any theorists
4. Acknowledge children as competent learners and build active communities of engagement and inquiry. – the carer is not acknowledging that the child is a competent learner and building an active environment, 5. Sensitive to the vulnerabilities of children and families and respond in
One of the longest and oldest debate in science and psychology is the debate of nature versus nurture. Simply, it is trying to answer the question of where one gets their traits. Some think that it is mostly from their DNA, having predisposed traits. This is the ‘nature side of the argument’. Although others, on the nurture side, believe our traits are based on our experiences, our childhood, and external forces.
A major debate in the field of child cognitive development is whether certain aspects of development are learned or innate. It is a continuation of the classic dispute between the nature vs nurture elements of development. The chapter and articles delve into this debate with visual and auditory perception in children and provides empirical evidence towards whether or not infants are born with the ability to detect and distinguish these perceptions. There is a large consensus that perceptual functioning in children reaches adult like levels fairly quickly during the first year of development Siegler (2005).
Analysis of and reflection on my learning from the experiences of observing a child under the age of 5 in their day care environment, making use of literature on observation in social work and the development of reflective practice This reflection is based on Gibbs’ (1998) reflective cycle. Refection is an important process in social work as it provides a foundation for future accomplishment. The work of Donald Schon explains reflection in action, reflecting on the behaviors as it happens and reflection on action, making reflection after an event as explained by Goud and Taylor (1996). This was developed in social work due to ongoing enquires into child abuse.
In this booklet we want to challenge you to think about reflective practice and how you might use reflective practice in your workplace to improve the way you practice, your working relationships and ultimately achieve better outcomes for you and the young children you work with. We all reflect but in different ways and about different things. Often the reflection provides the “story of the day” that we may muse overby ourselves or tell a sympathetic ear, but ultimately the “story of the day” we want others
CDL Assignment Q3. How do nature and nurture interact with one another to determine the development of an individual? Discuss with specific reference to physical and motor development. The interaction between nature and nurture play an important role in determining the development of an individual as they are interrelated and it is a dynamic interplay between the genes and the external environment which begins at conception and continuous throughout one’s life due to the nature of adaptability and plasticity we as humans possess.
The nature vs. nurture debate centers on whether human behaviour and personality are inherited (nature) or acquired (nurture); in other words, whether a person’s environment or a person’s genetic inheritance determines their behaviour and personality. Goldsmith and Harman (1994) adopt a neutral position, in which both nature and nurture influence people, stating that they “believe that the fundamental issue concerns the interplay between characteristics of the individual and of the relationship” (54). Goldsmith and Harman discuss temperament and attachment for infant, with temperament being linked to the nature side of the debate and attachment being linked with the nurture side; as a result, the infant’s temperament influences the attachment bond between the infant and the mother, but the attachment bond influences the temperament of the child as well. Therefore, both nature and nurture interact with each other to produce people’s behaviour (Harman et al. 54). Andersen and Berk (1998) take on the nurture perspective, while Leary (1999) claims that nature is the determining factor of a person’s personality.
The various development theories could greatly help us in guiding and caring for children. As every child is unique and does have different experiences, there is no single theory that can effectively explain
Do you ever wonder how you act the way you do? Nature vs. nurture is a discussion about whether genetics or parenting have a bigger impact on your personality. Both nature and nurture are important in how you act. Identical twins have many differences. There are many ways nurture can affect a kid 's personality.
One of the “three most important issues” in psychological development is nature and nurture. This issue involves the extent to which development is influenced by nature and by nurture. Nature refers to biology, where as nurture refers to environmental experiences. I grew up with my dad being in the military, which meant that respect and order were a constant in our house. I attended one of
Nurture is the Key to Human Developments Nurture is the entirety of environment influenced aspects which impact the growth and actions of an individual. Socrates believed that nurture plays a large role in the development of the individual because it can help gain self understanding, decide the way people view the world, and affect people’s nature. By learning knowledge from the world, people are able to identify themselves by understanding things like thoughts, actions, and emotions. For instance: through interactions with others, people can learn what a positive person is like. They have smiles on their faces all the time and won’t easily be affected by bad news.
Having the right knowledge, skills and experience in understanding how children or young people develop are very important tools for early years practitioners. We must put to mind that each child born to this world is unique; they are born with different characters and their personalities and behaviours are formed and influenced by variety of factors. These factors may affect their ways of interacting to the environment and community or setting in which they live in. In my experience as a child care practitioner most of the time, adults mainly focus on the physical development of a child and so quick to base their conclusion or judgement on the physical aspect.
He further discussed that these reflections also effectively alter our response to similar situations in the future – then we are prepared and more composed. He further stated that all learning should be reflected on and tested in new situations. We need to make the association between theory and experience by planning for the action, experiencing it and lastly reflecting upon it; and ultimately relating what happens back to the theory. I do engage in reflective practice frequently and my workplace allows for this to take
Use at least two scholarly articles as well as the textbook to support your position. There are facts to prove that both nature and nurture take a huge role in how children develop and why they become what they are as adults. Based on the research it is known that there is no clear answer as to what is more influential than the other when it comes to nature versus nurture. This topic is still in debate due to the fact that there are so many supporting details to prove that both play a huge role in a child’s life. REFERENCES: : Nature versus nurture debate.
Thesis: Human development has been regarded as one of the most highly controversial topics in the world. This debate is labeled nature versus nurture. The controversy centers on the premise that our personality, behavior, intelligence, and feelings are either genetically inherited, or environmentally earned; that we are innate creatures born with our personalities, or that they are learned by experiences and time. We are born with our personalities, but our behaviors are learned through experience and shaped thru time. Barbara Latten: "I think that inherently we are who we are.