November 14, 2011
It is best to act with confidence, no matter how little right you have to it.
-Lillian Hellman
"Cognitive, emotional,
and social capabilities are inextricably intertwined throughout the
life course." This is one of six core concepts of development outlined
in the Center on the Developing Child's excellent publication, The Science of Early Childhood Development: Closing the Gap Between What We Know and What We Do. In describing this concept, the publication continues...-Lillian Hellman
"The brain is a highly integrated organ and its multiple functions operate in a richly coordinated fashion. Emotional well being and social competence provide a strong foundation for emerging cognitive abilities, and together they are the bricks and mortar that comprise the foundation of human development. Thus, oral language acquisition depends not only on adequate hearing, the ability to differentiate sounds, and the capacity to li nk meaning to specific words, but also on the ability to concentrate, pay attention, and engage in meaningful social interaction. Furthermore, the emotional health, social skills, and cognitive-linguistic capacities that emerge in the early years are all important prerequisites for success in school and later in the workplace and community. Brain architecture and the immune system also interact as they mature, which influences the domains of development and health."
Reposted from Exchange Everyday
