Hi, unit 10 is also known as SHC 33 & unit 52 if using
search to look for words from the assessment criteria.
Pages 20 - 21 of the
collins handbook link to amazon.co.uk states:
Although individuals share personality traits in common with others, the unique make-up of these and the way they operate together is individual to that person. One individual might be quiet and reserved, another enthusiastic and bubbly.
It goes on to explain how an individual's unique personality or personality make-up impacts on the way they communicate - which could be confidently and boldy or less forthcoming and cautious.
For SHC inclusion, equality and celebrating diversity, children's natural approach to participation will also differ depending on their personality and personality traits, the way an invitation for children to take part physically and visually in the setting is presented, the child's own level of interest in what's there and their ability to see value in motivation, with and without peer/adult encouragement, explanation and reassurance.
Much will influence a child's personality make-up -
**abuse, secure and insecure attatchments, the way adults interact with individuals, immediate environments and what happens in them, the way in which children and families interests and views are respected, reassured, challenged and supported.
This means planning, personal, social & emotional development, adult deployment, daily routines, the way an environment is laid out all impact on how each individual child sees and interacts with their surrondings - positively and negatively, withdrawing, rushing or adapting readily to what's going on eg. a loud, noisy boistereous musical dance session may overwhelm and deter some children from taking part, in contrast quieter activities may be less appreciated by others.
These definitions are from page 164 of Understanding child development. Linking theory to practice 2nd edition Jennie Lindon 2010
Children's behaviour
adults reactions:
What does it means
Temperament: inborn tendencies that shape how a baby or young child reacts to daily experiences.
Personality: usually the term used to describe continuities in how adults react to experiences.
Behavioural style: the individual pattern of behaviour that a child shows from a very young age, reflecting inborn temperament.
This information is available in the 3rd edition 2012 on page 194 -
Understanding child developmnt 0-8 link is to amazon.co.uk and a book preview.
The nature and nurture approach, ideas for personality before and after birth, Freud's theory of personality development, interpersonal development are good reading.
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If interested, this 2006 study available on DoH helps to highlight the role importance that early years practitioners have in supporting their partnerships with parents and famillies and the personalities of their individual children who may encounter experiences that could potentially cause disorders - Department of Health:
Links between juvenile sexually abusive behaviour and emerging severe personality disorder traits in childhood
It explains how
- early childhood abuse and neglect
- problems with expressive speech and language
- impulsivity
- inattention
- criminogenic environments
- difficulties for parents to provide consistent discipline
are empirically evidenced as influences of inappropriate behaviours, disorder traits.
http://www.personalitydisorder.org.u...t/definitions/
Ideas for including and supporting a child's unique personality make-up could include ..
- Places for rest and activity
- Thoughtful noisy and quiet areas
- Thoughful warm, cool, light, dark areas
- Interesting resources and inviting places for play and communication
- Time to listen and discuss
- Working in partnership with parents, carers and the community
- Having a multi-agency approach
- Team working within the setting
- Knowing practice is child centered
- Policies and procedures that everyone is familiar with
On NFER.ac.uk page 3
Developing young children’s creativity: what can we learn from research? lists: "
personality traits such as self-confidence, being able to tolerate ambiguity, curiosity and motivation"
Hth xx