1. MEM 505: CHILD AND ADOLESCENT DEVELOPMENT 1 COGNITIVE DEVELOPMENT OF CHILDREN AND ADOLESCENTS Theories of Cognitive Development Cognitive Development Cognitive development is gradual‚ systematic changes by which mental process become more complex and refined. Establishment of new schemes is essential in cognitive development. Piaget’s Main Tenet: The Child Actively Seeks Knowledge Jean Piaget viewed children as constructivists‚ meaning they are active seekers who respond to the environment according
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Summarise the main development of a child from age range 0-2years‚ 3-5years and 5-8 years. Physical development of children varies within very wide limits‚ depending on the weight and size at the birth‚ nutrition and health‚ but also the genetic heritage (parents or grandparents size). Physical development 0-2 years When a baby is born‚ for first three months he lie on their back‚ but is able to make basic distinction in vision‚ hearing‚ smelling‚ tasting‚ touching. Many people think babies
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Sarah Waddington Outcome 1.1 - Complete a chart showing the expected pattern of children’s development. Age | Communication | Physical Development | Moral Development | Cognitive Development | Social and Emotional Development | 0-3 Months | Babies cry to attract attention for its needs‚ e.g. when hungry or upset. Around 6-8 weeks old‚ sounds develop - coos and chuckles join crying as a way to attract attention. | Babies are born with instinctive reactions‚ for example‚ rooting‚ swallowing
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A basic introduction to child development theories Developmental perspectives The NSW Office of Child Care (Department of Community Services‚ DoCS) published a document in 2002 called the NSW Curriculum Framework for Children ’s Services: A practice of relationships (.pdf 1.4 MB). This document has some interesting perspectives of the role of child development and developmental norms. It is important to consider multiple 1/16 Contents Child development theorists ....................
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Child and Young Person Development 2.1. Describe‚ with examples‚ the kinds of influences that affect children and young peoples development including; background‚ health and environment. The kinds of influences that affect development before babies are even born could be the mother smoking‚ drinking‚ poor diet or taking drugs whilst pregnant which all harm the baby. Genetics are also a factor which could possibly affect development‚ such as; prematurity‚ autism‚ down syndrome‚ cystic fibrosis
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adaptation. Natural cognitive development and language development have a great impact on the development of the person and their identity. Inherited traits physical and psychological are also major components of the evolution of the entire person. An example of this type of interaction between inert and adaptive traits can be witnessed in the maturation and development of my cousin who was developmentally delayed due to physical frailties and delayed cognitive development. My third cousin‚ Sam‚ was
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Child development includes physical‚ intellectual‚ social‚ and emotional changes. A strong bond between mother and child is key to a healthy relationship. This occurs during the first six weeks. During this time a mother and her child get to know one another. This can be done in a number of different ways however from personal experience I feel as though the best way to accomplish this is through the skin on skin contact. When children reach 6-9 months you will notice your baby is beginning to move
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[pic] Physical Development birth-3years The physical development for this age group is described below: Baby raises head and chest when lying on stomach and supports its upper body with arms when lying on stomach they are able to stretch their legs out and kick when lying on their stomach or back. They are able to open and shut their hands‚ pushing down on their legs when their feet are placed on a firm surface. At this age sucking and grasping reflexes develop the baby is able to focus and
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Development of child and young person from birth to 19 years of age. 0-3 months Physical Ÿ Head circumference increases approximately 2cm per month‚ then will increases 1.5 cm per month until four months. Ÿ Increases are important as they indicate brain growth. Ÿ Skin remains sensitive and easily irritated. Ÿ Cries with tears. Ÿ Eyes begin moving together in unison. Ÿ Gums are red. Motor development Ÿ Swallowing reflex and tongue movements are immature‚ inability to move to the back of the mouth
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expected pattern of children and young people’s development from birth to 19 years. As a teaching assistant it is important to acknowledge different aspects of child development. Babies and children may reach significant milestones at different ages‚ for example some babies will learn to crawl earlier than others‚ which are less advanced and often require nurturing. Therefore it is important to remember that development is a holistic process and that each child is unique and will develop in their own way
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