FACTORS AFFECTING SOCIAL AND EMOTIONAL DEVELOPMENTLESSON 4

GROUP REPORTERS Quaresma Regondula Sayno

After studying this lesson, learners should be able to: LEARNING OBJECTIVES Describe the factors that affect development. Discuss factors that promote children's social and emotional development. Create a personal principle list to enhance learners' social and emotional development.

INTRODUCTION SOCIAL AND EMOTIONAL DEVELOPMENTSocial and emotional development refers to how children come to understand who they are, their feelings, and the interactions they make with other people. It is relevant to: Personality development Building social relationships Social and emotional competencies

IMPORTANCE OF SOCIAL AND EMOTIONAL WELL-BEINGchildren with healthier mental and emotional states tend to: Show a positive attitude toward school Participate more actively in class Develop better social relationships When children experience social and emotional difficulties: They may have trouble participating in class They are more likely to be rejected by classmates They may develop poor self-esteem They may develop a poor self-concept

1. Environmental Risk Factors Factors found in the social environment where children are immersed. 2. Family Risk Factors Factors related to the home and family environment. 3. Within-Child Risk Factors Factors related to characteristics and conditions within the child. FACTORS AFFECTING SOCIAL AND EMOTIONAL DEVELOPMENTThree main categories:

The social environment where children are immersed plays an important role in their personality development. Environmental factors are categorized into three aspects: Physical surroundings Community resources Social relationships These environmental conditions may increase or decrease risks to a child's social and emotional competencies(Health Engine in Khan, 2021).They are manifested on the following:4.1 ENVIRONMENTAL RISK FACTORS

POOR PHYSICAL SURROUNDINGSLiving in an environment where children have limited access to safe and suitable spaces for recreation and play. Examples: Lack of playgrounds Limited recreational areas Poor living conditions Unsafe surroundings Possible effects: Poor health conditions Poor motor skills Limited opportunities for play Fewer opportunities for social interaction

LACK OF HEALTH FACILITIES AND CLEANLINESSExamples: Absence or limited access to medical facilities Lack of health practitioners Poor cleanliness and sanitation Unhealthy surroundingsA lack of adequate health services and clean surroundings can negatively affect children's overall well- being. Possible effects: Physical health problems Difficulties in development Reduced participation in school Problems in social development

LACK OF EDUCATIONAL FACILITIESLimited access to educational facilities can strongly affect children's social and mental development. Examples: Limited access to schools Inadequate educational resources Long-distance travel to school Possible effects: Delayed development of social skills Fewer opportunities for peer interaction Emotional disturbances Reduced learning opportunities

Community support provides children with opportunities to develop relationships and receive guidance. Possible situations: Lack of friends Absence of supportive teachers Limited community interaction Lack of positive community guidance Effect on development: May negatively affect the child's social development and ability to build healthy relationships. LACK OF COMMUNITY SUPPORT

Possible challenges: Difficulty adjusting to a new environment Difficulty establishing friendships Loss of existing social support Emotional stress Difficulty adapting to changes Not all children can easily cope with drastic changes in their social environment.FREQUENT CHANGE OF COMMUNITY AND SCHOOLChildren may frequently transfer schools or communities because of family or work-related circumstances.

4.2. FAMILY RISK FACTORS

WHAT IS HOME?Home is a place where children should feel safe and secured. It is more than a concrete object where the family stays. It is a place where good memories must be created and restored. However, not all homes share the same characteristics. There are home environments that could be sources of negative relations and stress that could increase the risk on the child's social and emotional competencies.

WHAT IS HOME?Home is a place where children should feel safe and secured. It is more than a concrete object where the family stays. It is a place where good memories must be created and restored. However, not all homes share the same characteristics. There are home environments that could be sources of negative relations and stress that could increase the risk on the child's social and emotional competencies.

• WORK-RELATED STRESS FOR PARENTS • POOR FAMILY RITUALS AND ROUTINES • LACK OF LOVE AND RESPECT IN THE RELATIONSHIP A HOME • ABUSE AND VIOLENCE FAMILY RISK FACTORS

4.3 WITHIN-CHILD RISK FACTORS

4.3 WITHIN-CHILD RISK FACTORSThis factor defines the inner being of a child such emotions, personality and behavior. Fussy temperament - Defined as the expression of various emotional responses to the environment and situation It is an offshoot of the interplay between biological and environmental factors.

4.3 WITHIN-CHILD RISK FACTORSQUESTION: How should a teacher respond to a child who easily becomes frustrated or upset?

Developmental disabilities and exceptionalities - It is a group of conditions because of some impairment in physical, learning, and language that affect behavior. Most developmental disabilities are caused by complex factors such as genetics, parental behavior during pregnancy, and early complications.

4.4 ESSENTIAL POINTS TO REMEMBER

4.4 ESSENTIAL POINTS TO REMEMBER•As educators, we play significant roles on our learners' emotional and social development. •The factors discussed previously can give you a glimpse on why the learners' emotions and behaviors vary. •Your learners' level of maturity depends on their mental development.

4.4 ESSENTIAL POINTS TO REMEMBER •Always establish classroom rules that mirror the society. •To build strong social and emotional competencies, make sure to create opportunities where children collaborate with other children. • Establish an environment where learners are free to express their feelings where they also feel safe.