CYC 101 Chapter Notes - Chapter 2: Maria Montessori, Montessori Education, Symbolic Interactionism
9 Sep 2016
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We have constructed the meaning of childhood (childhood=social construction) Understand and treat children is based on societal norms and philosophy. Sociologists and anthropologists believe culture and society determine our concept of childhood. Biologists focus on physical maturity marking adulthood and ability to reproduce. Psychological construct: childhood has a beginning and end and particular characteristics presenting the average view of childhood. Childhood is the same in all societies. Childhood is different from one culture to the next. History, cultural tradition and social/environmental pressures influenced how children were treated throughout the ages. Children in japan and china are pressured to succeed academically, mexico carried in robozos, australia children are surfing before going to school. Children are different from adults, have different needs and different roles and expectations placed on them. Modern age characterized by manufacturing and technological innovation. Technology is eliminating aspects of cultural boundaries, others remain strongly present. Birth rate increased as families stayed in one location.
