"Social Development"

 

Meaning of social development

Social development means investing in people. 

Social development is a social process in which the child learns to behave according to social values, norms, and traditions.

It is the process of socialism.

Through social development, we can understand others' feelings.

Social development is the process of learning to interact with and communicate with others.

According to Hurlook, “Social development means attaining maturity in social relationships".

According to H.E. Garrett, "Social development is the process by which the biological individual changes from human to human."

Role of education in social development

• Social development involves learning the knowledge and skills of social interaction values.

• Education is one of the most important means to improve personal and social skills.

• Social development allows us to form positive relationships with family, friends, teachers and other people in our life.

Social characteristics of children at various stages of development:

A young child's social life develops in relatively predictable ways.

1. Social characteristics of pre-school children:

• Egocentrism:

• Adult Influence:

• Independence:

• Social interaction: 

• Initiative:

• Gender awareness: 

• Image:

• Task persistence:

• Play Dynamics: 

2. Social characteristics of learners at late kindergarten/ primary level (seven and eight year olds):

• Gender preference: 

• Peer groups:

• Independence:

• Communication style: 

• Competitive development: 

3. Social characteristics of learners at the elementary level:

• Extended social relationships: 

• Peer importance: 

• Social identity:

• Cooperative focus:

• Building a community: 

• Admiration:

Teacher's Role in Developing Social Skills:

• Facilitator of social activities:

• Conflict Resolution Guide:

• Social Environment Creator:

• Mentor and Role Model:

• Name the Game Facilitator:

• Guide to Social Learning Tools:

• Social Skills Educators at Different Levels:

• Promoter of empathy and sharing:

• Guide to Active Listening Skills:

•  Group Inclusion Advocate:

• Observer and Feedback Provider:

Factors affecting social development:

• Socio-economic status 

• School programs.

• Home Environment

• Peer groups

• Influence of culture

• Love and affection

• Mass media

• External environments

• Friends circle

• Groups

• Classroom environment