Name Katie ball Centre number
Course Early years Learner number 30039266
Unit EYP1
EYP1: Roles and responsibilities of the Early Years Practitioner.
Assessment Criteria: 3.1,4.1–4.2
Why and how people communicate
People communicate to express their needs, to share their ideas and information, to
reassure people around them, express their feelings, socialise, ask questions, share
experiences and opinions, to give instructions and encouragement.1
There are two main communication methods which are Verbal and Non-verbal.
Verbal communication can be split into two subcategories; oral communication which
includes speaking and listening, and written communication which includes reading
and writing.
Non-verbal communication includes facial expressions, body language, touch and
personal presentation.2
Begin by explaining the different ways that individuals may communicate to children
depending on their age and stage of development. You should include a minimum of
three examples.
The children from birth to 12 months communication is generally non-verbal and
centres on touch such as holding and soothing. These actions communicate physical
safety along with love and emotional support.
In the group from 12 to 24 months, communication moves to more verbal as children
are actively listening to language around them. Reading simple books and learning
nursery rhymes and songs helps children to increase their vocabulary while having
fun.
From 2 to 3 years the child's vocabulary is increasing very quickly - speaking with them
and encouraging them to explain what they are doing, and why, will assist their
development.
1
"(DOC) Identify different reasons why people communicate ...."
https://www.academia.edu/7904663/Identify_different_reasons_why_people_communicate.
Accessed 23 Sep. 2019.
2
"Types of media communication - The Business Communication."
https://thebusinesscommunication.com/types-of-media-communication/.
Accessed 23 Sep. 2019.
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Course Early years Learner number 30039266
Unit EYP1
EYP1: Roles and responsibilities of the Early Years Practitioner.
Assessment Criteria: 3.1,4.1–4.2
Why and how people communicate
People communicate to express their needs, to share their ideas and information, to
reassure people around them, express their feelings, socialise, ask questions, share
experiences and opinions, to give instructions and encouragement.1
There are two main communication methods which are Verbal and Non-verbal.
Verbal communication can be split into two subcategories; oral communication which
includes speaking and listening, and written communication which includes reading
and writing.
Non-verbal communication includes facial expressions, body language, touch and
personal presentation.2
Begin by explaining the different ways that individuals may communicate to children
depending on their age and stage of development. You should include a minimum of
three examples.
The children from birth to 12 months communication is generally non-verbal and
centres on touch such as holding and soothing. These actions communicate physical
safety along with love and emotional support.
In the group from 12 to 24 months, communication moves to more verbal as children
are actively listening to language around them. Reading simple books and learning
nursery rhymes and songs helps children to increase their vocabulary while having
fun.
From 2 to 3 years the child's vocabulary is increasing very quickly - speaking with them
and encouraging them to explain what they are doing, and why, will assist their
development.
1
"(DOC) Identify different reasons why people communicate ...."
https://www.academia.edu/7904663/Identify_different_reasons_why_people_communicate.
Accessed 23 Sep. 2019.
2
"Types of media communication - The Business Communication."
https://thebusinesscommunication.com/types-of-media-communication/.
Accessed 23 Sep. 2019.
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