Lesson 08: Socio – emotional skills during ECH period
In Relation to Self
During early childhood, children's social and emotional lives become increasingly complex as they encounter a broader array of people, situations and environments than they did when they were younger. This rich variety of interactive partners and contexts provides young children with many opportunities to learn about social interactions, their own and others' emotions and their capabilities and characteristics.
Self-Awareness
During early childhood dramatic changes occur in children's awareness and image of them selves and in their feelings of self-worth. For some children, these changes lead to a positive view of self: they see themselves as active, independent, and persistent. For other children, these changes lead to a negative view of self, filled with uncertainty, helplessness and failure.
Erikson's third stage of psychosocial development initiative (a willingness to take on responsibilities and learn new skills) versus guilt (feelings of failure and becoming anxious when trying new things) is applicable. During this period, children begin to interact with environment in a more adult like manner as their motor and language skills develop. They learn to maintain an eagerness for adventure and play while controlling impulsive behavior. If the child's social world is encouraging, but consistent in discipline, children will learn to accept this control without guilt. If not, children may develop a sense of guilt.
Adjustment to the ECE Centre/nursery school
Should be able to separate from parents/guardians without undue anxiety.
Should be able to develop familiarity with the preschool environment and its routine.
Should be able to develop interest in group activities.
Development of sense of enjoyment in participating in the ECE programme
Should be able to develop awareness of themselves and feel good about who they are and what they are, i.e. have feelings of self-worth.
Should be able to experience success more often than failure.
Should be able to feel competent in being able to do things independently and adequately
Development of a positive self concept
Development of good personal habits. should be able to develop habit of
Washing hands before and after meal
Maintaining personal cleanliness
Eating in proper ways
Using the toilet properly
Putting garbage into dust bins
Coming to the preschool regularly
Development of qualities of initiative, independence and self confidence
Should be able to take initiative and make decisions
Should be able to develop a sense of independence
Should be able to develop qualities of leadership
Development of ability to identify and control emotions and to express these in a socially acceptable manner
Should be able to recognize common emotional states, for example, happy, sad, fear etc.
Should be able to express emotions in socially approved ways.
Should be able to find positive outlets for their emotions.
Participants