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Introduction
Have you ever wondered how children develop? Maybe at one time you have
compared your development with that of a sibling or cousin of yours. If this is the case,
you are interested in child development which is pattern of growth, change and stability
that occurs from conception up until adolescence. Children do not grow at the same rate
at the same time. This also goes for the student in an inclusive classroom. Knowing
their capabilities can help better as their teacher. Find out more about their
development as this chapter focuses in the typically and development among children
from infancy to adolescence.
Objectives:
At the end of the chapter you will be able to:
Identify typically and atypical milestone in the various stages of child
development: and
Differentiate typical and atypical development of children in various stages of
their development.
Adolescence (12 to 18 years) is the period where puberty begins. By the end of
this stage, most will have completed puberty. The child is now called a teen during this
stage. The teen is becoming more vocal about his/her opinions due to the development
of a unique personality. Peer pressure, however, will be present, which is why guidance
from parents and guardians is very much needed.
Behaviors that are atypical should be observed keenly and recorded carefully. At
times, the recorded observations might just be isolated events with no significant impact
on later development. However, they might also be early warning signs of needs. The
observed patterns will be useful to confirm if there is such a need.
Review
1. State the various child development theories and discuss each one with a
partner.
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2. What are the various child development theories in relation to the different
milestones of each stage?
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4. Using the Venn diagram below, compare and contrast the different stages in
child development
Reflect
1. Look for photos that will represent various milestones for every stage. Roam
around the room to share the photos with classmates. As a variation, students
may just show the photo first and then ask the students to name the specific
milestone, stage, and domain. Jot down answers on the table provided below.
2. By, pairs create a chart or web on various developmental stages that shows how
the milestones build on each other. Once done, present the output to the class or
other pairs.
3. Choose a child as your case for observation. Use the tables included in this
chapter to note the child’s development and come up with a summary after the
observation. If observation is not possible, you may interview a primary caregiver
to know about child’s developmental.
Practice
1. This domain refers to the process of acquiring language in a consistent order
without the need for explicit teaching from the environment.
a. Physical
b. Language
c. Socio-emotional
d. Cognitive
2. The stage in child development where puberty begins.
a. Infancy
b. Early childhood
c. Middle childhood
d. Adolescence
3. Which of the following is a typical milestone in early childhood development and
is under the social domain? A child__.
a. Begins to smile at people
b. Reaches for a toy with one hand
c. Turns head toward sounds
d. Walks up and down stairs holding on
4. All are commonly accepted principles of child development EXCEPT for
a. The rate of development differs among children
b. Development occurs in a relatively among children
c. Child development does not follow a predictable pattern
d. Development takes place gradually
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