ECD 102: Growth and Development I Developmental Domain by Age Age Group: Birth to 6 months Developmental Domain: Cognitive and Language Developmental Milestones: Listens attentively to sounds and voices (c) Recognizes and responds to name (c) by 6 months, they babble (l)
ECD 102: Growth and Development I Developmental Domain by Age Age Group: Birth to 6 months Developmental Domain: Cognitive and Language Developmental Milestones: Listens attentively to sounds and voices (c) Recognizes and responds to name (c) by 6 months, they babble (l)
ECD 102: Growth and Development I Developmental Domain by Age Age Group: Birth to 6 months Developmental Domain: Cognitive and Language Developmental Milestones: Listens attentively to sounds and voices (c) Recognizes and responds to name (c) by 6 months, they babble (l)
Age Group: Birth to 6 months Developmental Domain: Cognitive and Language Developmental Milestones: Listens attentively to sounds and voices (c) Cries for assistance (c) Recognizes and responds to name (c) Coo (l) By 6 months, they babble (l) Developmental Characteristics and Needs: Doesnt have object permanence (c) Object hunger (c) Cries to communicate (c) Sing/Read to them (n) Talk to them (n) Developmental Influences: Health/Nutrition- a childs brain cant develop right if they dont have the proper nutrition Environment- if the child doesnt have toys or opportunities to learn in their environment they wont develop as fast Caregiver- if the caregiver provides the proper environment, equipment, and opportunities for children, the child will prosper Poverty- if the child doesnt have the appropriate toys and books to manipulate then they wont develop quickly Exceptionality- if the child has an exceptionality that affects their brain, they wont develop quickly either Characteristics of Learning Environment: Lots of books Many manipulative and cause and effect toys Open Space Supportive Caregivers Safe and Developmentally Appropriate Adult Roles: Encourage children Observe children Dont interrupt something they are interested in unless necessary Set up a safe but developmentally appropriate classroom Have the appropriate knowledge Research and Theory: Jean Piaget Childrens cognitive development passes through stages He believed that childrens intellectual growth is based partly on physical development Children build their own understanding of the world Keep babies safe but interested Professional References: Miller, Karen. (2001). Ages and Stages. Telshare Publishing Co. Inc.