The process of prenatal development occurs in three main stages. The first two weeks after conception are known as the germinal stage; the third through the eighth week are known as the embryonic period; and the time from the ninth week until birth is known as the fetal period. The germinal stage begins with conception‚ when the sperm and egg cell unite in one of the two fallopian tubes. The fertilized egg‚ known as zygote then moves toward the uterus‚ a journey that can take up to a week to complete
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In the first stage‚ called the Emergent Stage‚ children are able to convey his/her message by scribbling‚ drawing shapes‚ writing mock letters‚ and/or random strings of letters/numbers. In some cases‚ one letter represents an entire word or the most salient sound of a word. Some Emergent children confuse letters‚ numbers‚ and letter-like forms and substitute letters and sounds that feel and look alike (e.g.‚ the sounds /v/ and /f/‚ the letters d and b) The child generally lacks knowledge of the
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There are many stages or levels of development for children. The stages start before birth and are known as prenatal stages. This allows for the mother to ensure a healthy‚ active child. The mother is responsible for following the proper nutritional guides and do’s and don’ts of parenthood. The child will be living as a part of the mother for nine months‚ so her health is very important. The goal of prenatal care is to promote the health of the mother and child through the pregnancy‚ delivery‚
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influences our psychosocial development. After you have read the reading assignment and lecture for the module‚ please respond to all parts of the discussion by Saturday‚ December 7‚ 2013: 1. Identify and describe Erikson’s stages of development as each applies to your own personality formation. How did success at one stage prepare you for meeting the next challenge? What do you anticipate for stages you have not yet reached? 2. As you progressed through each stage‚ how did the agents of socialization
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The Preschool Stage of Development ECE 332: Child Development Marilyn Gomez May 30‚ 2011 Abstract “The years from 3 through 5 are often referred to as the preschool years” (Henniger‚ pg. 107). Preschool is a place where the setting is geared towards mimicking a regular school setting but exposes the young child for the first time to a school. Preschool takes away some of the stress of strictly learning academics and focuses on developing the child’s skills in cognitive‚ motor‚ social‚ emotional
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Psychodynamic model of abnormality- the Oral‚ Anal and Phallic stages of development. Freud suggested that psychological development in childhood takes place in a series of stages that occur throughout fixed periods of time‚ his theory suggests children develop though psychosexual stages which involve conflict which must be resolved. The Oral stage: This is the first stage of development which occurs at the age of 0-1 years. In this stage the mouth is the source of pleasure for the libido‚ at this
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Second stage of Erickson’s theory will be autonomy versus shame and doubt. In this stage fall into second year‚ infant nervous system and muscle nearly develop completely‚ the endeavour of the child to gain control over the anal zone is the main issue of focus‚ it give infant develop a sense of autonomy. Infant need to learn how to take care of themselves‚ such as able control and to go toilet without assistance from adult. If parent able to guide with patience especially in toilet training and at
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Stages of Ethical Development Tiffany Bennett Argosy University Dr. Jack Isbell 04/02/2012 Abstract: In most cultures we believe that what is right for you will more than likely be wrong for me and this is how our world operates on a daily basis. This thought is based off of what philosophers would call individual moral relativism. Morality is based off of many different choices and these choices vary depending on the individuals ethics. Introduction Today we will venture into other areas
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Stages of child development contents 1. Introduction 3 2. Birth to one year 4 3. One to three years 7 4. Three to five years 9 5. Five to eight years 10 6. Eight to twelve years 12 7. Twelve to sixteen years 13 8. Sixteen to nineteen years 14 Bibliography 15 Introduction What is child development? Development is the acquiring of skills in all aspects of a child’s life‚ from birth through to adulthood. There are different areas of child development
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Religious Developmental Stages that are likely to be encountered in the Primary school (3-6 years; 6-9 years; 9-12 years). 2. Include some brief suggestions for suitable activities at each level. To be handed in at the School of Education office by 4.00 p.m. on the due date. An electronic copy should also be sent to the unit coordinator‚ Gerard.O’Shea@nd.edu.au Maria Montessori developed three developmental stages within the primary school setting. These stages serve as a guide and help
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