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Name: Matthew Hunt Date: 03/06/12
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Define the term sensitive periods and link them appropriately to the child’s first stage of development. Explain how you would support these sensitive periods during this first crucial stage.- Briefly outline the stages of growth (planes of development). -Define the term sensitive periods and give full details of the six main periods, together with examples to show your understanding. -Explain why it is important to support and facilitate these periods during the child’s first stage of development (birth – 6). - Outline any adverse consequences of not recognising and supporting the child’s sensitivities. - Give details of how the adult might support these sensitive periods to facilitate the child’s optimum development. |
Most modern education focuses on the theory that growth development and learning occurs on a steady linear continuum from birth to early adulthood. Montessori philosophy on how humans learn differs, she believed learning for
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