Biological

Components of
Early Childhood
Education
A. Children
B. Families
C. The Preschool Teacher
 Biological
Components of
Early Childhood
Education in the
Children
What are the biological factors in
Childhood Development?
Biological factors include
genetic influences, brain
chemistry, hormone
levels, nutrition, and
gender.
Gross motor development is
widely considered to be the
result of innate, biological
factors with postnatal factors
contributing a lesser extent.
Two specific biological factors that affect
childrens development are nutrition and
gender.
Nutrition-proper nutrition
becomes a vital factor in a
child’s overall development.
Gender – can influence
development in the variety of
ways
Interactions
Important to remember that
biological factors do not in
isolation. Genes for
example, can interact both
with genes as well as the
environment.
 Biological
Components of
Early Childhood
Education in the
Families
Structure Definition
Family of Origin
Family of Pro-
creation
Forms of Family
NuclearFamily
Extended Family
Blended Family
Step Family
Needs of Family
For Survival
a. Health
b. Food and Nutrition
c. Clothing safe water and
sanitation
 For Security
a.Shelter
b.Peace and
order/public safety
c.Income/livelihood
For Empowerment
a. Basic Education
b. Functional Literacy
c. Community Development
d. Family and Psychosocial
care
 Biological
Components of
Early Childhood
Education in the
Preschool Teacher
The Preschool Teacher
The Early Childhood Teacher
Caregiver/Childcare Worker
Functions of Teachers of Young
Children
Qualities of Good Early Childhood
Teacher
Teacher’s Developmental Stage
Patience Openness
Warmth to new
ideas
Nurturance
Tolerance
Energy
Maturity
Teacher’s Development Stage
Stage 1: Survival
Stage 2: Consolidation
Stage 3: Renewal
Stage 4: Maturity
Mary Rose Garcia
Jenil Grepo
Meideline Calanno
Jelly Marie Cano
Remcee Patriarca