Essay structure:
Remember, this is an academic essay, therefore sub-headings should not be used; the information below is to help you to structure and organise your arguments.
Introduction:
Provide an overview of your chosen topic (indicating which topic you have selected to discuss with links to SEL).
You could discuss some background information to frame your argument.
You could state the structure/format the essay will follow to guide the reader.
Essay development (main body of the essay):
You are required to provide an overview of social and emotional development, and your chosen topic should be the main thread running through your essay – some questions for you to consider when planning:
What is social development? What is emotional development? What are the internal/external factors that influence how children respond to each other/their own thoughts/feelings?
Which theories support this? Is there agreement, or are there differences in opinion?
Conclusion:
Summarise the key-findings (based on evidence – refer to academic sources).
