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 Cultural background gives children a sense of who they are. The unique cultural influences children respond to from birth, including customs and beliefs around food, artistic expression, language, and religion, affect the way they develop emotionally, socially, physically, and linguistically. When a child’s self-identity is at odds with the social environment due to cultural differences, it can hinder learning. Fortunately, culturally competent educators help children of all cultural backgrounds learn by showing an understanding and acceptance of diverse cultures and how they make each child uniquely valuable. Because culture is such a powerful indicator of a child’s future well-being, those who work with children, including social workers, counselors, and specialists, need to understand the cultural influences on child development and how they impact the way people grow and learn.  The Importance of Childhood Development Early childhood is a key period of mental and emotional growth,

Importance of Heredity and Environment in Child Development    Various types of studies in the field of heredity and environment have helped teachers and children a lot in the modern system of education. Using the principles of heredity and environment, we have found new dimensions in the overall development of children. Importance of Heredity: - We can understand the impact and importance of Heredity in today's education system and in the lives of children with the help of the following points.   ◆ Due to the effect of heredity , there is diversity in the physical structure of all children , through which a teacher can pay attention to the development of children based on their physical structure. ◆ Heredity is also the reason for gender difference between boys and girls , due to which there can be difference in the interest and understanding abilities of boys and girls in a particular subject, on the basis of whose knowledge the teacher can help them in a better way.   ◆ Differen

  Considering the importance of heredity and environment in the development of the child and throughout life, many psychologists at different times have used many methods regarding the effect of heredity in human life. On the basis of various experiments, we can say that heredity and environment have a profound influence throughout the lifetime of a person. Effect of Heredity and Environment on Child Development  Effect of heredity in the development of the child: -   Here we will tell you about some of the major effects of heredity in the life of a child, which are as follows- effect of heredity on native powers effects of heredity on physical traits effect of heredity on superiority of species effect of heredity on professional qualification effect of heredity on social status effects of heredity on character effects of heredity on greatness effects of heredity on growth  1. Effect of heredity on the basic powers :- Thorndike has given priority to the influence of heredity in the bas

Menu 12 Principles of Growth and Development of Children  Growth and development  are inseparable but they differ from each other. Growth represents the physical changes of an individual and development represents the overall changes, structure, and shape of an individual. Knowledge of growth and development at various stages is very essential for the teacher. The teacher has to stimulate the growth and development of a child. He can do it only if he has proper knowledge of growth and development at various stages. Meaning of Growth and Development Growth terms represent a purely physical sense of a person, i.e height, weight, size and length etc.  Growth is quantitive . It starts with conception but ends at some particular age. Development implies the overall change in shape, form or structure, along with the function of the organ.  Development is both quantitative and qualitative. It is a continuous process starting from the Womb and ending  with the tomb. Principles of Growth and De