Introduction

In this block, you will look at the meaning of psychosocial support, the psychosocial behavour of learners at different ages and their educational implications for a teacher. You also explore the emotional, social, mental and spiritual needs of children.. Children just like adults live in the society and their thoughts, emotions and behavior (Psychological aspect) towards the social aspect (family, society, culture, norms and value) or society towards us are different. This interrelation between psychological aspects and social aspects is called Psychosocial. If the society accepts their behavior, they can adjust in the society and shows good behavior. But, if they cannot balance them, it impacts on their thinking, emotions and behavior that lead to psychosocial problems (lack of concentration, fear, guilt etc) and develop bad behavior.

What is in this block?

You will find only two sections in this block

Section 1:   Psychosocial support in school

Section 2:   Social Life skills for Children

Learning objectives

After you have completed this block you should be able to:

• explain  the meaning of psychosocial support  and the psychosocial needs of children
• explain psychosocial behaviours of children at different age brackets and their educational implications for a teacher.

Estimated Study time

This block will take you a minimum of 30 minutes and a maximum of 1 hour to complete. It may take longer if you complete the activities, which have been included to help you internalise the content of the course.    

How will I assess my learning in this block?

In this block, you will find two self-marked activities. These activities are designed to help you to understand the concept psychosocial support. They will also help you to understand the psychosocial needs of children.