Characteristics of Developmental Periods Five stages of a child’s development factor in who a child is and who he or she becomes. This paper focuses on a brief discussion to identify and explain the distinguishing characteristics that make each child unique. Infancy (Birth-2 Years) Infancy is the stage from birth thru two; infants grow rapidly in this stage. They are developing gross motor skills such as rolling over‚ crawling‚ and sitting up along with gross motor infants
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In Piaget theory on child development the three stages of development that we go through that starts from infancy are Sensorimotor‚ preoperational‚ and concrete operational. Gonzalez-Mena‚ Janet (2014) states that according to Jean Piaget theory children construct knowledge and develop their reasoning abilities through interactions with people and the environment as they seek to understand the world and how it works (Gonzalez-Mena‚ Janet‚ 2014). When it comes to development Piaget “believed” these
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The cognitive process of child development and learning has influenced theorists such as Piaget‚ Vygtosky‚ Montessori‚ Bruner and Dewey to develop learning theories which highlight how the cognitive operation of learning occurs and how it is best achieved. The work of these theorists has become the foundation for much research and insight into how children develop on their journey towards learning. To understand how and when children begin to learn‚ it is important to look at why we value the
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Childhood Studies ‘All children have rights: the right to protection‚ to eduction‚ to food and medical care‚ and to much more. Every child‚ no matter where he or she lives‚ has the right to grow up feeling safe and cared for: a simple thought‚ which few would openly challenge. But‚ sadly‚ the reality is quite different’ The Holistic/Integrated Approach To The Study Of Early Childhood This holistic ideology values the whole child and endeavours to understand each young child as an individual within
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When assessing a child you must be careful to take into account confidentiality: Permission-before carrying out an observation you must have parents and the settings permission. Confidentiality- do not to leave confidential material lying around they must be secured in a locked cabinet. Line of reporting-only talk to authorized personal about confidential material. This confidentially can only be broken when a child is at real risk. Sensitivity-when carrying out observations you must take account
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Unit 1 : Contribute to the Support of Child and Young Person Development Unit code : CCLDMU 2.2 Unit reference : Y/601/3236 QCF level : 2 Credit Value : 3 Guided Learning hours : 25 1.1 Observe and record aspects of the development of a child or young person 1.2 identify different observation methods and know why they are used There are six different observations; * Narrative * Time sampling * Event sampling * Diagrammatic
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EYMP 5.1 A child’s development and their use of speech‚ language and communication are crucial in their current and future learning’s. In these early stages allot of their teaching is delivered verbally. Good communication skills enable children to make friends‚ participate in group activities and develop advanced thinking skills. Building solid foundations at this stage is key as the inability to master speech‚ language and communication often results in children developing literacy and numeracy
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[1] Explain how institutions and agencies and services can affect children and young peoples development Institutions agencies and services have a big affect on children and young people’s development. This is because they help thousands of children and young people overcome problems they have when it comes to development These problems could be: - • Hearing problems- of which could affect their learning due to the way the children are taught all together. • Speech problems –
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Unit 2- The developing child D1 The expected stages of social development in a child aged 4 years old are that they can play with other children and take turns when playing games and they can also share with the other children. A child aged 4 years can express anger and other emotions such as being happy and sad they can also feel jealous of other children when you are playing with them they sometimes think that you are just their friend and no one else’s. They also have a vivid imagination
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Running Head: CHILD DEVELOPMENT The Effects of Early Child-care on Child Development Deidre J. Ikin Student Number: 200097677 University of New England Word Count: 1296 Abstract The effects of early child care on child development are of interest to parents‚ educators‚ researchers and policy makers. Research shows that high quality care and type of care is linked to higher levels of language and cognitive development‚ and quantity of care associated with behavioural problems
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