2. The Social Sciences Lesson 0 - introductions

3. Social Sciences The “term” Social Sciences: the study of human society, human thought, human culture and human behaviour.

4. Three main Social Science disciplines: 1.Psychology: the scientific study of behaviour and the human mind; 2.Sociology: the systematic study of human relationships within social organizations; 3.Anthropology: the study of the lives and cultures of human beings…

5. Social Scientist By taking a course in parenting, child-care or human development, you become a… …social scientist

6. Family Studies stream Family studies is the interdisciplinary study of individuals and their families using psychology, sociology and anthropology, along with the social science study(s) of economics and political science. Family studies might also include some aspects of the humanities disciplines such as religion, philosophy, law and education…

7. Why Study Children? The study of children makes it possible to learn how humans acquire language, form relationships, use their mind, develop and master skills and cope with a complex world.

8. Reasons for Studying Children 1.To learn more about the child you were; 2.To find out how children think & behave; 3.To understand growth & development; 4.To strengthen the relationship with the children already in your life; 5.To prepare you for future community, social and work situations that involve children;

9. Reasons for Studying Children 6.To give you confidence when children are placed in your care; 7.To be able to identify and take action against child abuse; 8.To see the world through the eyes of a child; 9.To be the best parent you can be someday; 10.To understand the contributions of your own parents to your growth & development…

10. Reasons for Parenting Education Increase Knowledge & Resources Extended family is not always Available these days Recognizing reliable sources of Info to find answers to questions. To Cope in a Changing World More options available now to Children (technology, toys, activities) More influences now (gangs, violence, Drug use, latch-key kids, predators) To Build a Strong Society Families are the building blocks of Strong societies; Family related laws, programs, etc. When parents form healthy families, Their children will form well-adjusted Families too. To Gain the Rewards of Parenting To maintain a youthful Perspective on life Emotional fulfillment Family continuation Personal growth Sense of Pride To Meet Parenting Responsibilities Children have the right to be nurtured, protected, taught & guided

12. Welcome To Living and Working with Children (HPW 3C)

13. Key Question 1.What do you hope to learn from the study of children? 2.Do you have any experience working with children outside of your own home and with children other than your own? 3.Would you like to work with children or have your own children someday? 4.The study of children allows us to understand the lives and situations of children much more fully. Conversely, what can we learn from children? Explain.