EDU 3093TEACHER AND

CURRENT CHALLENGES
TOPIC 3- EMOTIONAL STRESS AMONG
CHILDREN
PISMP 8.10(TESL)
MYRA, LIYANA & ARIFF

EMOTIONAL DISTURBANCE AMONG

CHILDREN

Emotional disturbances can be

experienced by anyone, including
children, especially students.
The impact of emotional stress
on children is greater as children
have less experience and ability
to cope with emotional stress.

SIGNS OF EMOTIONAL
DISTURBANCES AMONG CHILDREN

Lack of appetite
Isolate themselves
Acting aggressive
Excessive fear and anxiety
Lethargic / tired and always sleepy
Frequent outbreaks of disease
Strange behaviour
Lack of confidence
Frequent crying for no reason
Bedwetting
Like biting nails

CAUSES OF EMOTIONAL
DISTURBANCES AMONG CHILDREN
Family
Quarrels and divorce of parents
Financial problems
Abused by parents or guardian
Parental favouritism
Less attention, appreciation and affection from their parents
Peers
Fighting
Humiliation
Peers who like to show off
Threatened and bullied by peers

CAUSES OF EMOTIONAL
DISTURBANCES AMONG CHILDREN
Teachers
Teacher who practices favouritism
Teaching methods that are less appropriate
Teachers communication skills
Teachers behaviour is harsh and aggressive
School
Lack of school facilities
Culture of the school that emphasize academic excellence
School discipline and rules are too strict
Environmental Factors
Members of the society are materialistic
Jealousy and prejudice
Discrimination

H0W TO OVERCOME EMOTIONAL

DISTURBANCES AMONG CHILDREN ?

Discuss individually with the student to identify the

cause of his emotional disturbances
Provide appropriate attention and appreciation to
students
Provide motivation, encouragement and positive
support to enhance self-confidence
Refer students to school counsellor
Talk to the students, parents or guardians
Vary teaching methods and strategies to meet the
needs and requirements of students
Create a conducive learning environment

CHILDRENS RIGHTS IN MALAYSIA

Malaysia has shown a strong commitment to the Convention on

Rights of the Child,(1989) by providing environment, opportunities
and platform for the rights of the child to be implemented.
Among Malaysia's commitment to the recognition of children's
rights, the Malaysian Government has confirmed and signed the
following conventions:
Convention on Rights of Children: March 19, 1995
Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women:
August 4, 1995

International Labour Organisation Convention 138 (minimum age for

employment): 1997
International Labour Organisation Convention 182 (forms of child labour the
most severe) on 10 November 2000

MALAYSIAN CHILDRENS RIGHTS:

Parents or guardians of children in Malaysia must
provide for the basic needs of children within their
The Right means. Children need a shelter which is nice and
To Life
conducive, balanced diet and clean water. It can
assure the survival of a positive and cheerful life.
Children in Malaysia are valuable asset for the
future of this country. Therefore, children in
Malaysia are protected from any types of negative
The Right acts such as abuse, neglect , exploitation and
slavery .
To
Protection Protection will be given to children who have been
abused either physically, emotionally or sexually.
Those who commit abuse, neglect and
exploitation of children will be severely punished .

MALAYSIAN CHILDRENS RIGHTS:

Parents must provide children with formal
education by sending children to school and
The Right To informal education such as religious knowledge
Development and moral value. Childrens interest and love for
knowledge must be nurtured since childhood to
ensure childrens development in various aspects.
Children in Malaysia are given the right to
associate and play with their peers freely without
restrictions. Through play they can interact with
The Right To their peers, thus enhance their social skills. They
Participation can associate freely regardless of race, ethnicity,
color of the skin, religion and others . Children in
Malaysia are not prohibited to join and become
members of associations and clubs.

LEGISLATIVE ACTS IN PROTECTING

CHILDREN
This Act is related to the conservation and protection of
children who needed protection from abuse, neglect,
exploitation and slavery.
Section 2 in relation to a child in need of protection if:
Children are most likely being assaulted or abused
Protection from the aspects of physical, emotional and sexual.
Caregivers of children are not eligible or have no
of
Children ability to care for and protect the child adequately.
Act 1991 There are no guardians willing to take care of the
(Act abandoned children
Neglect performed on children in need of inspection,
468)
investigation or treatment.
There is conflict between children and guardian or
between guardians. The dispute resulted in the affected
family relationships and caused emotional disorders in
children.

LEGISLATIVE ACTS IN PROTECTING

CHILDREN
The Act is related to the registration, regulation and
inspection of child care or nursery. The Act provides
protection to children under the age of 4 years.
The Park
Childcare 1984
[Act 308]

This Act is to assure health, safety and education of

children under 4 years.
Control, supervision and inspection can be carried out by
enforcement gardens registration for childcare
Related parties have the authority to enter and examine
the childcare parks for the health, safety and education of
children.

To protect children from being abused, neglected and

exploited.
The Act is designed to regulate the procedures of
Adoption Act 1952
adoption and ensure the welfare of children.
(Act 257)
Legal provisions of this act is as enacted in Ordinance to
adopt a child in 1960.

A combination of three previous law of the Child Protection Act

1991, the Women and Girls Protection Act 1973 and the
Juvenile Court Act.
It is the law relating to the preservation, protection and
rehabilitation of children in order to protect the welfare and
interests of children.
Children Act
The term children pursuant to this act are those aged less
2001
than 18 years.
(amended in
The parent or guardian of the child is considered to neglect
2002)
the child if he does not provide the children food, clothing,
medical or dental treatment, accommodation or care. Parent or
guardian can be sentenced or fined not more than RM
10,000.00 or imprisonment not exceeding ten years or to both.
In addition, the court also may order the person to execute a
bond of good behavior.