Sociology - Introduction to Child Development
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Introduction to Child Development
Definition of a Child
Biologically, one who undergoes development from infancy to puberty
Definition of Development
The pattern of change that begins at conception and continues through the life span of an individual
Definition of Child Development
Understanding the processes of the growth of children's physical structures, psychological traits, behaviour
patterns and the demands of life.
Purpose of Child Development
• Help parents and teachers meet the challenges of rearing an educating children
- How to manage child negative emotions
• Gain insight into human nature
• Gain insight into the origins of adult behaviour
• Help children with special needs
• Know the appropriate time to encourage development
- Different children need different help in learning
Origin Sin View Tabula Rasa View Innate Goodness View
Children are born into the world as • Children are born with a blank • Characteristics are developed
evil beings and are basically bad slate through experiences
• Can be mould into whatever • Nutrients and protection are the
society wants them to be only thing children needs
• Good or bad, determines by • Children are born being naturally
external environmental factors good
Physical Cognitive Development Socioemotional Development
Development
Changes in an Changes in an individual's Changes in individual's relationship with
individual's body thought, intelligence and other people, emotions and personality
language
• Body function • Intellect • Self-understanding
• Appearance • Language • Interpersonal skills
• Physical health • Imagination and creativity • Emotional communication
• Motor capacity • Problem solving • Understanding others
• Perceptual • Attention • Friendship
capacity • Memory
• Size
Periods of Development
1. Prenatal period (conception to birth)
2. Infancy (birth to 2 years)
• Motor development
• Beginning of language
• Taking first steps
3. Early childhood (2 to 6 years)
• Refine motor skills
• Sense of morality
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Friday, 5 May, 2017 8:51 AM
Introduction to Child Development
Definition of a Child
Biologically, one who undergoes development from infancy to puberty
Definition of Development
The pattern of change that begins at conception and continues through the life span of an individual
Definition of Child Development
Understanding the processes of the growth of children's physical structures, psychological traits, behaviour
patterns and the demands of life.
Purpose of Child Development
• Help parents and teachers meet the challenges of rearing an educating children
- How to manage child negative emotions
• Gain insight into human nature
• Gain insight into the origins of adult behaviour
• Help children with special needs
• Know the appropriate time to encourage development
- Different children need different help in learning
Origin Sin View Tabula Rasa View Innate Goodness View
Children are born into the world as • Children are born with a blank • Characteristics are developed
evil beings and are basically bad slate through experiences
• Can be mould into whatever • Nutrients and protection are the
society wants them to be only thing children needs
• Good or bad, determines by • Children are born being naturally
external environmental factors good
Physical Cognitive Development Socioemotional Development
Development
Changes in an Changes in an individual's Changes in individual's relationship with
individual's body thought, intelligence and other people, emotions and personality
language
• Body function • Intellect • Self-understanding
• Appearance • Language • Interpersonal skills
• Physical health • Imagination and creativity • Emotional communication
• Motor capacity • Problem solving • Understanding others
• Perceptual • Attention • Friendship
capacity • Memory
• Size
Periods of Development
1. Prenatal period (conception to birth)
2. Infancy (birth to 2 years)
• Motor development
• Beginning of language
• Taking first steps
3. Early childhood (2 to 6 years)
• Refine motor skills
• Sense of morality
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