The Developing Toddler: Theories And Concepts Of Child Development

The Developing Toddler
The purpose of this essay was to observe the everyday experiences a child has and how it is an illustration of theories and concepts of child development. To also have a better understanding of how these theories and concepts take important role in the child’s life through-out the play years. The observation took place at Ramona Elementary School in their preschool for disables students on November tenth, two thousand-eleven. The children observed were Hunter at four years old, Seannia at three and half years old, Caleb at four years old, and Curran at three years old. The preschool environment is very well set up. There are three adults to four children. The adults are clam with the children giving them time to
Each stage builds on the preceding stages, and paves the way for subsequent stages. Each stage is characterized by a psychosocial crisis, which is based on physiological development, but also on demands put on the individual by parents and/or society. Goodness of fit is a similarity of temperament and values that produces a smooth interaction between an individual and his/her social contact, including family, school, and other community. Goodness of fit is wear the teacher goes the extra mile to make sure the preschooler is comfortable in a new situation without being over protective or neglecting the child (Berger
They learn though play and interaction with one another; they learn though art and play music. Learning for child come easy for children when nature is allowed to be free. The biosocial domain affects physical growth and development of children. The family, community, and cultural factors also influence growth and development. It involves brain growth and development, motor skills, nutrition and health, sensory, and perceptual capacities including vision and hearing. Their language explodes with knowledge. Biosocial development is uneven, but occurs rather rapidly. The cognitive domain is knowledge or mind based. It has three practical instructional levels including fact, understanding, and application. The psychosocial domain involves emotions, personality characteristics, and relationships with other people, as well as cultural influences. Children begin to explore everything, exhibit a stronger sense of self, and expand their range of self-help skills. They become more independent and more individualized. They become more interested in other children and interact with other peer groups. The main point is children learn by playing and should be taught by playing educational