HED4814
ASSIGNMENT 3
2024
Unique No:745857
Due date: 23 /09/2024
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,QUESTION 1
Psychosocial Support and Emotional-Behavioural Interventions (25 marks)
a) Explain the concept of psychosocial support in an educational context.(5 marks)
Introduction to Psychosocial Support
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The concept of psychosocial support can be understood as a framework that addresses both
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the psychological and the social. Scholars use similar terminology when referring to projects
that specifically aim to address the psychological dimensions of complex emergencies and
disasters. In recent years, the concept has become particularly important in relation to both
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violence against women and children. There is a direct link between much of this practice and
psychosocial science, a link that is often unspoken. Increasingly, there also seems to be a direct
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or implied link between psychosocial work, the existing field of mental health, and wellbeing
activities for individuals and groups in distress.
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The Importance of Psychosocial Support in Education
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In educational contexts worldwide, psychosocial support plays a significant role and is
considered essential for the overall well-being of the individual. It has a direct impact on
children's lives, concept of self, and level of confidence. Psychosocial support helps young
individuals achieve socio-emotional, psychological, and behavioral strengths. Positive emotional
outcomes not only ensure strong interpersonal relationships but significantly influence academic
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achievements.
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An unpleasant learning environment inevitably results in negative emotional outcomes. Trauma
and stress accumulate when schools and educators ignore this side of emotional and social
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behavior. Everyone agrees that education is not only about cognitive development and
orientation, but it also includes all psychosocial behaviors. It helps identify individuals who feel
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that they are cared for and cherished in schools to interact positively with their families and
social circles. Academic and social outcomes follow.
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Our educational system requires the establishment of psychologically safe spaces so that
learners can express their concerns and concentrate on learning. However, without the proper
guidelines and mechanisms for assistance, children who experience these traumatic events
have very little opportunity for healing and self-improvement.
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, b) Discuss three evidence-based strategies for providing emotional support to students in a
classroom setting. (10 marks)
Understanding the Importance of Emotional Support in the Classroom
In educational settings, emotional support from an instructor can deeply influence students'
everyday well-being and academic success. When students feel supported in their emotional
health, they are likely to be absent less often, refrain from challenging behaviors, and engage
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positively with the educational experience. Additionally, warm, supportive, and emotionally
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validating teacher-student interactions bolster developmental processes such as executive
function, stress resilience, self-efficacy, and emotional regulation. Disclosure of emotional
concerns may also serve as a gateway to educators becoming aware of possible child
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maltreatment, which affects many children and is associated with academic repercussions.
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Not all students respond in the same way to chronic stress, and a positive or affirmational
environment may be especially critical to those managing adversity. Neurobiological evidence
shows that emotional stress can interfere with the brain processes needed for learning and that
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this effect can be mitigated if students feel safe and supported. Alternative frameworks describe
the importance of addressing emotional or psychological health within any human system,
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including a school. These frameworks argue that physical and emotional domains like housing,
safety, and biological functioning are necessary for pursuing higher-level processes like learning
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and self-actualization.
Research generally confirms the value of emotional support in educational settings. Studies of
children, youth, and adults provide mounting evidence for directly measuring supportive or
unsupportive teacher behavior within educational contexts and linking it to outcomes like
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academic engagement, social status, and liking. Many of these studies also show effects while
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controlling or otherwise statistically adjusting for school norms, past educational outcomes, or
other variables often linked to behavior in schools. A comprehensive focus on academic
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success that excludes caring relationships can have negative effects on students' focus,
pro-sociality, and personal growth. Attending to whole-child needs—including mental
health—within a supportive environment is essential in a well-functioning educational setting.
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Evidence-Based Strategies for Providing Emotional Support
In sum, researchers have compiled a range of evidence-based strategies that have been shown
to help make healthy emotional learning more likely to occur in classroom settings.
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