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NORTHLINK
TECHNOLOGICAL COLLEGE
LEARNING MATERIALS 1.4
Subject: PerDev- Personal Development

MESSAGE FROM TEACHER FRETZ

Good day. On this session, you will understand the human development and personal development. Specific objectives are
as follows:

Objectives:
At the end of this session, you are expected to be able to:
1. classify various developmental tasks according to the developmental stage;
2. evaluate one’s development in comparison with persons of the same age group; and
3. list ways on how to become adolescents prepared for life

Please be guided with the following:

 On the Learning Content 1 :

 First, read Information Sheet 1.4: Developmental Stages in Middle and Late Adolescence

a. Human Development
b. Progress before birth
c. Stages of Human Development

 Second, perform Course Activity 1.4

Just in case you have questions, you may send it through our GROUP CHATBOX or thru text messaging at 0910-769-8770.

Reference: Leelet1121 (2018). Personal Development.

Northlink Technological College

Learning Materials on PerDev: Personal Development
Developed by: Fretsy Glen P. Matalum
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Information Sheet 1.4:

Developmental Stages in Middle and Late Adolescence

Human Development
 It focuses on human growth and changes across the lifespan, including physical, cognitive, social, intellectual,
perceptual, personality and emotional growth.
 The study of human developmental stages is essential to understanding how humans learn, mature, and adapt.
Throughout their lives, humans go through various stages in development.
1. Pre-natal Period (conception to birth)
2. Infancy (birth to 2 years)
3. Early Childhood (2 to 6 years)
4. Late Childhood (6 to 12 years)
5. Adolescence (puberty (13) to 18 years)
6. Early Adulthood (18 to 40 years)
7. Middle Adulthood (40 years to retirement)
8. Old Age (retirement to death)
Progress before Birth
Prenatal Development
3 phases
1. germinal stage = first 2 weeks conception, implantation, formation of placenta
2. embryonic stage = 2 weeks – 2 months formation of vital organs and systems
3. fetal stage = 2 months – birth bodily growth continues, movement capability begins, brain cells multiply age
of viability
Prenatal
Overview of fetal development

It involves tremendous growth – from a

single cell to an organism complete with brain and behavioral capabilities.
Stages of Human Development
Reference: Leelet1121 (2018). Personal Development.

Northlink Technological College

Learning Materials on PerDev: Personal Development
Developed by: Fretsy Glen P. Matalum
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Pre-natal Period (Conception to Birth)

 Age when hereditary endowments and sex are fixed and all body features, both external and internal.
Infancy (birth to 2 years)
 Foundation age when basic behavior are organized and many ontogenetic maturation skills are developed.
1 Year Old
o change from plump baby to leaner more muscular toddler
o begins to walk & talk
o ability for passive language (better understanding of what’s being said)
o tentative sense of independence
2 Years Old
o begins to communicate verbally (name, etc.)
o can usually speak in 3 to 4 word sentences •
o famous for negative behavior “NO!” to everything! temper tantrums
o will play side by side other children, but does not actively play with them
o great imitators
Early Childhood (2 to 6 years)
 Pre-gang age, exploratory, and questioning. Language and Elementary reasoning are acquired and initial
socialization is experienced.
 sentences are more complex; speaks well enough for strangers to understand
 imagination is vivid; line between what is real & imaginary is often indistinct
 develops fears (common fears: fear of dark, fear of animals, & fear of death)
Late Childhood (6 to 12 years)
 Gang and creativity age when self-help skills, social skills, school skills, and play are.
 both large & small muscles well-developed
 developed complex motor skills
 from independent activities to same sex group activities
 acceptance by peers very important
 parental approval is still important
Adolescence (puberty (13) to 18 years)
 Transition age from childhood to adulthood when sex maturation and rapid physical development occur resulting to
changes in ways of feeling, thinking, and acting.
 traumatic life stage for child & parent
 puberty occurs
 extremely concerned with appearance
 trying to establish self- identity
Reference: Leelet1121 (2018). Personal Development.

Northlink Technological College

Learning Materials on PerDev: Personal Development
Developed by: Fretsy Glen P. Matalum
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 confrontations with authority

Early Adulthood (18 to 40 years)
 Age of adjustment to new patterns of life and roles such as spouse, and parent.
 physical development complete
 emotional maturation continues to develop
 usually learned to accept responsibility for actions & accept criticism
 usually knows how to profit from errors
 socially progress from age-related peer groups to people with similar
Middle Adulthood (40 years to retirement)
 Transition age when adjustments to initial physical and mental decline are experienced.
 physical changes begin to occur:
 hair begins to thin & gray
 wrinkles appear
 hearing & vision decrease
 muscles lose tone
 main concerns: children, health, job security, aging parents, & fear of aging
 love & acceptance still take a major role
Old Age (retirement to death)
 Retirement age when increasingly rapid physical and mental decline are experienced.
 fastest growing age bracket of society
 physical deterioration (brittle bones, poor coordination)
 some memory problems
 coping with retirement & forms of entertainment
 very concerned with health & finances

Reference: Leelet1121 (2018). Personal Development.

Northlink Technological College

Learning Materials on PerDev: Personal Development
Developed by: Fretsy Glen P. Matalum
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Reference: Leelet1121 (2018). Personal Development.

Northlink Technological College

Learning Materials on PerDev: Personal Development
Developed by: Fretsy Glen P. Matalum