Education and development in early childhood in two portuguese cultural contexts: the mainland and Azores

Silva, Ana Isabel Mateus da

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Silva, Ana Isabel Mateus da

Abstract(s)

The various aspects of a child’s development (physical, psychological, emotional, relational, cognitive, linguistic, perceptive, and motor), as well as the child’s needs and attitudes, are key throughout his/her life and have been studied over the years by various researchers. We will examine the similarities and differences observed in the education and stimulation of children in two cultural contexts: on the Portuguese mainland (Lisbon, Almada, Santarém, Almeirim, and Portalegre regions) and Azorean islands (São Miguel, Pico, and Terceira). Our research focussed on children’s upbringing and development in the following areas: food and hygiene; cognitive and linguistic development; perceptual and motor development; emotional and relational development; sleep; and play and childcare practices. We identify several aspects that contribute to children’s positive physical and psychological development in the first two years of life, both on the mainland and in the Azores, examining aspects, such as sensory stimulation, sleep, types of play, and toys.

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Development Child Education Stimulation Culture

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http://hdl.handle.net/10400.2/7842

Citation

Silva, Ana Isabel Mateus da Silva - Education and development in early childhood in two portuguese cultural contexts : the Mainland and Azores. "Sino-US English Teaching" [Em linha]. ISSN 1539-8072 (Print) 1935-9675 (Online). Vol. 15, nº 9 (2018), p. 435-444