PRINCIPLES OF DEVELOPMENT – Early foundations are critical. – Role of maturation and learning. – Follows definite and predictable pattern. – All individuals are different. – Each phase has characteristic behaviour. – Each phase of development has hazards. – Development is aided by simulation. – devt: is affected by cultural changes. – Social expectations in every stage. – Traditional beliefs about people of all ages. STAGES IN LIFE SPAN 1. PRE-NATAL PERIOD – CONCEPTION - BIRTH 2
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a small number of individuals -- mother‚ father‚ brother‚ sister‚ husband‚ wife‚ son‚ daughter‚ and a small cadre of close friends (Robertson 1). Attachment is crucial to the survival and development of the infant. Kenneth and Klaus points out that the parents bond to their child may be the strongest of all human ties. This relationship has two unique characteristics. First‚ before birth one individual infant gestates within a part of the mothers body and second‚ after birth she
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ECE Online November 11‚ 2012 Preschool/School Age Observation Paper Name: Cassey Age: 6.3 Name: Michael Age: 5.8 PHYSICAL DEVELOPMENT: Write your observations of both children’s physical development. Use complete sentences and include the names of the children you are describing. 1. Large Motor Skills: Some of Cassey’s large motor skills were moving her head‚ standing‚ walking‚ and running‚ jumping‚ skipping‚ and climbing
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Six Theoretical Models of Development and Why They are Important for Understanding the Behavior of Youth There are six major theoretical models used to explain how human development evolves. The Biological Model looks for organic causes to cognitive‚ learning‚ and behavioral disorders and uses medication for treatment. The Behavioral Model is observable and measurable. It uses positive reinforcement to obtain desired behavior. The Social Model focuses on modeling and combines behavior and cognitive
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The concept of normative development is a complex and much debated one. It is an issue that is continually researched by scientists and psychologists alike as they seek to understand the changing processes that shape development over the human lifespan. One of the fundamental questions that underlie this research is whether normative development actually exists. The volume of statistical data on normative development is constantly changing and growing adding greater complexity of the issue. Normative
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Child Case Study Montgomery College- Child Care Center Quyen Doan Professor Jeanie Ho ED 120 Spring 2014 Section I NAEYC Standard 3b: Using observation‚ Documentation‚ and Assessment Tools A Brief Introduction to the Child: This case study is on a young girl named Jacqueline. She was observed in a classroom at the Early Learning Center. She is 4 years old. She is the only child‚ and lives
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Each stage of life is filled with unique areas of growth and development. It can be seen in the prenatal stage with the transformation from egg to fetus‚ and in the adolescent stage from child to teenager. No stage sees quite as much physical and cognitive development at such a fast pace‚ however‚ as infancy. The first two years of life are a time of extensive growth for infants as they experience rapid physical growth‚ development of motors skills‚ and sensory and perception skills. There are
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In this paper I will discuss the definition of play and exploration. The caregiver roles‚ child’s development and environmental factors will also be reviewed. An infant‚ play experience is different than toddlers. Infants use sensory play to explore early learning‚ while toddlers experience play through curiosity and activities. As a caregiver our role is to observe and intervene when needed. However‚ an infant or toddler learns from exploring different environmental factors. According to Webster’s
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Unit 201: Child and Young Person Development. Outcome 1: Know the main stages of child and young person development. [1.1] Describe the expected pattern of children and young people’s development from birth to 19 years‚ to include: A) Physical development B) Communication and intellectual development C) Social‚ emotional and behavioural development New Born to three years. Physical Development New born babies need support as they have very little control over their own bodies. As they grow their
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JDEVELOPMENT Development is based on the changes in our thoughts‚ feelings and our behaviour. If the change is lasting or relatively permanent‚ it is considered to be a developmental change. The environment can also influence our behaviour‚ feelings or thoughts‚ and change our development. Genetics can also be a factor in development. Moral development involves the gradual development of an individual’s concept of right and wrong. It includes the development of conscience religious values‚ social
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