How Better Understanding can help in Child Development?
The mediating role of the adult in the learning process The role of the adult is to facilitate the child's understanding of his surroundings - to act as a link. There is growing evidence that positive and responsive interactions with adults impact child development. For example, it has been shown that children improve their behavior in the classroom and also perform better in school when teachers deal with behavior problems in a deliberate manner, care about the child's interests and direct their attention accordingly. Toys, siblings, other children in daycare or school are necessary and contribute to the learning process. But they are not enough. Child development is nurtured through interaction with the adult caregiver—at home or in foster care, where many children spend a significant portion of their time. In addition, consistency—the presence of a primary caregiver in every setting—secures the child and builds self-esteem increases success rate. Also read : The Impo...