FRHD 2260 Chapter 1: Ch 1

• School: University of Guelph
• Department: Family Relations and Human Development
• Course: FRHD 2260
• Professor: Susan Chuang

Document Summary

There are a variety of philosophical approaches to care and education. Our own childhood provides us with a framework for thinking about the values that underpin these approaches. Values: beliefs of person/social group in which we have an emotional investment (for or against) Overall approach is to respect children and families. Philosophy: investigation of knowledge and being; perspectives and values that underpin practice. Examining your beliefs and values: parents and families. How you perceive parental role and choices. The respect you have for young children and their families. Ho(cid:449) (cid:455)ou per(cid:272)ei(cid:448)e the adult"s roles i(cid:374) pare(cid:374)ti(cid:374)g, (cid:272)aregi(cid:448)i(cid:374)g a(cid:374)d edu(cid:272)ati(cid:374)g infants and toddlers: societal expectations. How society values life and rights of the child. How society accommodates the diverse abilities of children. What environments society considers appropriate for young children: personal knowledge/beliefs. What you believe about the child as a separate person (or part of a larger unit) How you view power and control or empowerment and freedom.