Rhetorical Reflection

CONTENT/NARRATION

VISUALS

1

Welcome for the presentation, I will be your host for today’s event.

A “welcome” banner will pop up at the top region of the display screen. My photo on the lower left side on the display screen.

2

I will take you through a series of discussions touching on the effects of the environment on child development.

Animated section of the presentation that is synchronized to change while the narration is in progress.

3

Before I begin our core business for the presentation, allow me to take you through my experience as a teenager and how the environment affected my development. The kind of environment where a child is placed in influences the kind of behavioral traits he or she will adapt to.

Photo collage of personal memories depicting various behavioral traits in different environments.

4

The kind of environment that I was subjected to by educators and family significantly influenced my development. The character I portray today is largely a reflection of the environment I was subject to during my childhood.

Personal photo collage. A combination of childhood photos representing gradual growth and development over time.

5

The environment has a direct effect on the development of a child, (Levitt & Eagleson, 2018). The effect can either be positive or negative. As such, pre-determining the environment that children are subjected to can significantly promote the desired development.

A short-animated video of children in different types of environments.

A photo of a smiling child.

A photo of a crying child.

6

The environment can significantly affect the learning process for children. Children are more active and responsive to learning activities in friendly environments, (Farrell, 2018). An unfavorable environment, for instance, extreme cold environments can reduce a child’s concentration thus affecting his or her learning process.

Children’s collage. (Photos captured in different classroom settings)

A short video of children in different kinds of environments.

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The environment harms a child’s development when it compromises the child’s comfort. For instance, a child subject to a violent environment can grow up with fear or being very violent. The development of a child depends on the environment they grow up in. An unfit environment is one that does not promote proper child development.

More photos of scared/crying children.

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Designing or analyzing the environment created for a child can significantly promote his/her growth. Children, during their development stages of life, should be brought up in friendly environments where they can express themselves effectively. An appropriate environment is one that allows a child to express his childish nature without fear, (Pluess, 2015).

Combination of a collage and short video of children in parks and playrooms. (The photos portray a healthy environment to promote child development).

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Parents and the teaching staff should collaborate and ensure children are brought up in the most appropriate environment. The environment in which children spend most of their time influences their development, (McLaughlin, et.al., 2015) Teaching staff can promote child development by initiating appropriate activities during school hours. At home, parents can create a favorable environment by taking the time to guide children in their homework, as well as captivating good morals through family events.

Video of teacher playing with children.

Photo of a father assisting his child to complete his homework.

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Creating a conducive environment for children can significantly promote their development. Research conducted over the years supports that the environment has a significant impact on child development. Subjecting a child to a conducive environment involves providing all relevant accessories that promote growth and development, (Britto, et.al., 2017). The future of a child can be shaped based on the kind of environment created for the child during his/her development stage.

Professional careers collage, (Photos portraying children playing with toys associated with certain careers).