Socialisation is a lifelong process where children and adults acquire the knowledge and social expectations of how to interact with others in diverse situations and environments (Berns, 2013). Although socialisation is an ongoing process the most significant foundations of socialisation occur in childhood where children learn and develop their knowledge, language, form relationships and continually enhance their social skills to be assimilated into the society in which they reside (Berns, 2013; Grusec, 2011). Therefore, socialisation plays a vital role in children’s learning and development as the socialisation process aims to establish a self-concept, self-regulation, empower achievements, teach appropriate social roles and implement developmental
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A self-concept provides individuals with the awareness that they are separate from others transpiring through social interactions. Thus, allowing children to distinguish themselves as they develop their unique identity and foster their self-esteem with the knowledge that they have an impact on others and the environment (Berns, 2013). In addition to developing a self-concept, it is essential that children are able to self-regulate their behaviour and emotions to appropriately respond to adverse situations in a socially acceptable manner (Florez, 2011). Florez (2011) and Kearns (2010) agree that self-regulation is a complex process that is heavily reliant on social interactions and the ability to self-regulate will support children in all aspects of learning and development throughout their lives. Socialisation is also a key factor in empowering individual’s achievements by bestowing meaning and purpose to the process of childhood (Berns, 2013). For example, when children collaborate with others, it helps empower achievement as …show more content…
The school environment assists in the socialisation process by employing a sociocultural approach to socialisation by providing children with the opportunity to interact and learn alongside peers from a variety of backgrounds and cultures, which enhances their developmental skills while implementing the values and attitudes of contemporary society (Liebenerg et al., 2015). In addition, schooling has become an effective social agent by teaching students the curriculum content using a range of multi-literacies when addressing the curriculum to ensure that all students’ learning preferences are catered for (Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority [ACARA], 2016). By catering for a range of students and acknowledging that not all children are the same, teachers are positively influencing children’s learning and development in a sociocultural manner. This is supported by Vygotsky’s sociocultural theory, as teachers acknowledge children’s prior knowledge to scaffolding learning using a constructivism approach to ensure each student has the chance to conquer social, emotional and cognitive tasks independently, based on their developmental capabilities, motivating children to achieve their goals (ACARA, 2016; Bergin & Bergin, 1999; Berns,
A self-concept provides individuals with the awareness that they are separate from others transpiring through social interactions. Thus, allowing children to distinguish themselves as they develop their unique identity and foster their self-esteem with the knowledge that they have an impact on others and the environment (Berns, 2013). In addition to developing a self-concept, it is essential that children are able to self-regulate their behaviour and emotions to appropriately respond to adverse situations in a socially acceptable manner (Florez, 2011). Florez (2011) and Kearns (2010) agree that self-regulation is a complex process that is heavily reliant on social interactions and the ability to self-regulate will support children in all aspects of learning and development throughout their lives. Socialisation is also a key factor in empowering individual’s achievements by bestowing meaning and purpose to the process of childhood (Berns, 2013). For example, when children collaborate with others, it helps empower achievement as …show more content…
The school environment assists in the socialisation process by employing a sociocultural approach to socialisation by providing children with the opportunity to interact and learn alongside peers from a variety of backgrounds and cultures, which enhances their developmental skills while implementing the values and attitudes of contemporary society (Liebenerg et al., 2015). In addition, schooling has become an effective social agent by teaching students the curriculum content using a range of multi-literacies when addressing the curriculum to ensure that all students’ learning preferences are catered for (Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority [ACARA], 2016). By catering for a range of students and acknowledging that not all children are the same, teachers are positively influencing children’s learning and development in a sociocultural manner. This is supported by Vygotsky’s sociocultural theory, as teachers acknowledge children’s prior knowledge to scaffolding learning using a constructivism approach to ensure each student has the chance to conquer social, emotional and cognitive tasks independently, based on their developmental capabilities, motivating children to achieve their goals (ACARA, 2016; Bergin & Bergin, 1999; Berns,