CHILD CHILD DEVELOPMENTDEVELOPMENT

Dr. Melchora N. Viduya

Education Supervisor I- Filipino

Stages of Child Development

Ready? Let’s Get BusyReady? Let’s Get Busy

Sino ba ako?

(define the behavior and characteristics

of the child)

“Kiddie Kit”

(identify their needs)

Ang sagot ng Parents/ caregiver ko!(what are common responses of adults to these needs –)

In our culture, children are highly valued and seen as gifts from God.

However, this is coupled with the view that children are “walang-malay” and “walang alam” and therefore should be seen but not heard.

the words associated with children and childhood also illustrate an ideal –

a child who is:

Well Well

behaved behaved Kind Kind

Innocent Innocent Dependent Dependent

Notions about ChildrenNotions about Children

Notions about ChildrenNotions about Children

Children are passive and weak They are mini versions of adultsChildren are their parent’s propertyThey are born “empty “;

“tabularasa”, and therefore parents/adults can dictate what they can and cannot do.

No parent in their sane mind would want bad things to happen to their children? Of course! Why would you wish for such a thing for your children?

Sadly, there are parents in almost all of the countries in the world who do otherwise.

Would you agree with me if I say...

If parents or teachers for that matter, are with clear understanding of the characteristics of children and on the basic principles on how they develop and learn, do you think instituting age appropriate discipline and managing their behavior will be more facilitating than challenging?

Note however that there are views about our children that oftentimes affects/influence our own views.

Child Development refers to the biological,

psychological and emotional changes that occur in human beings between birth and the end of adolescence, as the individual progresses from dependency to increasing autonomy.

* It is also a process that involves learning and mastering skills such as sitting, walking, talking, skipping and tying shoes. Every child goes through.

LEARNER’S STAGES OF DEVELOPMENT

BIRTH-12 MONTHSINFANCY

BODY GROWTH is marked by the infant's switch from crawling to walking.

Changes in Body Size

First 2 years, the body grows more

Children will usually begin to learn to walk and talk during this time

The most important thing in this stage is BONDING

Helping the child to learn to TRUST is the primary goal of this stage.

The baby begin to learn the rudiments of right and wrong.

AGES 2-3 YEARS OLDTOODLERHOOD

Toddlers ( 1-2 years old )Toddlers ( 1-2 years old )

are undergoing unique changes to their way of thinking about the world and themselves.

 

Short attention span and easily distracted

Peek of separation anxiety

Frequently saying “NO”

Toodlers like routines because it gives them sense of security

They may throw temper tantrums to release tensions

Their morals are also formed during this stage

3-5 YEARS OLD (preschool)EARLY CHILDHOOD

Learning occurs through mimicking or modeling the behaviors of playmates and adults

Play can be as equally productive as adult work

They are curious about almost everything they see and do

This is the exploratory and inquisitive period.

AGES 6-12 YEARS OLD

(SCHOOL AGE)LATE CHILDHOOD

Period of great change for them

Children are active in school

Social contacts and interactions increases

Building the moral code is crucial

Parents need to support and coach their child at this stage

Allow them to experience friendship with guidance, can set the pace for future relationships for the child

AGES 13-18 YEARS OLDADOLESCENCE

Adolescence - This is the transition between childhood and adulthood leads to rapidly changing behaviors, identity disturbances and strong emotions.

Time where children are in a hurry to grow up

and parents must slow them down

A growth spurt usually occurs near the time of puberty. Girls begin to develop breasts and start their periods. Boys grow facial hair. Both boys and girls grow pubic hair. Boys may lag behind girls in height during these years, but they usually end up taller.

They tend to rebel against any actions or recommendation by adults whom they consider authoritarian

Teenagers think they know everything, but they are still learning

Pull between peer pressure & parents

Teenagers need their parents loveAccepting that they are finding their own identity as well as guiding them in the right direction is imperative

STAGES OF CHILD’S STAGES OF CHILD’S DEVELOPMENTDEVELOPMENT

COGNITIVE

EMOTIONAL

SOCIALPHYSICAL

Language

Developmental Domains

Cognitive or Intellectual Development refers to the

child’s way of learning information. The aspect of

development are on language and speech;

learning; thinking; imagining; creating; problem solving

and memory.

Developmental Domains

Physical Development –refers to this as the gross and fine motor development but just the same it refers to the body structure (bones, muscles, organ and systems); senses; motor activity (large and small muscles).

Developmental Domains

Language Language understand

words spoken to him or her

and the ability to speak words to convey his or her thoughts and feelings

Developmental Domains

SocialSocialRefers to the

child’s ability to respond in an age and culturally appropriate manner to social situations and interpersonal relationships.

Developmental Domains

Emotional Emotional Refer expressions of emotions

and self-concept. Emotions are an important force in human behavior. They form a person’s personality.

Changes in a child’s emotional development takes place with his expectations and demands and at times children find it hard to control their emotions and turns to tantrums.

Developmental Domains

Note that...Note that...

Every child is a unique person with an individual temperament, learning style, family background, and pattern and timing of growth.

As children develop, they need different types of stimulation and interaction to exercise their evolving skills and to develop new ones.

Stephen CoveyStephen Covey – The 7 Habits of Highly – The 7 Habits of Highly Effective PeopleEffective People

“When it comes to developing character strength, inner security and unique personal and interpersonal talents and skills in a child, no institution can or ever will compare with, or effectively substitute for, the home's potential for positive influence.”

Build Bridges... Build Bridges... Peter Tan Chi. CCFPeter Tan Chi. CCF

Connect Communicate Comprehend

Be Intentional!

7 K’s

KALINGA

KALUSUGANKAUSAP

KASAMAKAIBIGANG

KALARO

KAALAMAN

KOMUNIDAD

Essence of Holistic Development

Key Message Key Message

Development in children takes place in stages from simple to complex.

Each child exhibits the characteristics of a stage in his own way and at his own time such that development in one child may be a little different from another child.

In closing.... In closing....

Let us watch this short clip.

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