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-Children being able to understand others need and their own develops over time. Children are usually self-focused and they tend to think everyone sees things the same way they do. Telling a child to put themselves in some else's shoes helps them relate better to other people; it creates caring, respect and fairness. People who learn to value others are more likely to include others that are different then them.

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-Thinking is focused on impact on self.
-Decisions about right and wrong based on avoiding punishment or personal gain.
-Emphasizes responsibility and what others think.
-Decisions are based on gaining approval from others and  on meeting laws and social obligations.
-Emphasizes understanding the particular circumstances and coming to fair outcome.
-Decisions are based on principles of justice and compassion.

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-Having a strong cultural identity enhances a child's self-concept and promotes a sense of connectedness and belonging.
-When differences between the rules and expectations at school and at home are different and not acknowledges it can negatively affect the child's cultural identity and sense of belonging.
-Being bulled because of race, gender, religion, appearence or sexuality can have serious effects on a child's wellbeing and social development.

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Typical Developmental Changes - Nicolette

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Typical Developmental Changes - Nicolette

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Preschool
- A chind can describe their physical appearance, family context and favorite activity
-They have a high opinion of their own abilities and wants to show you
Primary School
-They start to compare themselves with others
-Determines their own ability level by ranking performance against a peer
-They are able to make a (more) realistic reflection of their own abilities
Secondary School
- They are able to reflect and evaluate their own qualities
- They understand the personal characteristics can be changeable and inconsistent

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What influences social development? -Margret

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What influences social development? -Margret

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Parents and care givers the first and most important influences on children's social development. It is also influenced by wider networks of social support such including extended family, friends and any community cultural or religious groups a child maybe part of.

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- Self-concept is the ideas, beliefs and knowledge that children have about who they are, what they can do and where they fit in society help to shape their understanding of themselves. Children base self-concept on the feedback they receive from others and their own judgement. Poor self-concept is a big factor to a child's emotional and behavioral difficulties.

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How can we encourage social development? - Natalie 

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How can we encourage social development? - Natalie 

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-We can encourage social development by providing care and support to children's needs, provide coaching and teaching them to think through and solve day-to-day social difficulties, but do not take over. We can also ask questions that encourage children to put themselves in someone else's shoes, and encourage them to state their opinions and reasons.

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What activities foster social development? - Natalie 

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What activities foster social development? - Natalie 

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- By actively participating in relationships such as with parents, carers, family members, school staff, peers, cultural relationships.
-Encourage and support children to take positive action against discrimination and bullying by speaking up and reporting incidents.

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Why is social development important? - Margret

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Why is social development important? - Margret

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Through their relationships with others and their growing awareness of social values and expectations, children build a sense of who they are and of the social roles available to them. Social development enables children to relate to others effectively and contribute in positive ways to family,school and community.

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-Social development is learning the values, knowledge and skills that enable children to relate to others effectively and to contribute in positive ways to family, school and the community.