1. Child Growth and Development
Principles of Development: Development is continuous, orderly, predictable, and individual.
Stages of Development:
Infancy (0–2 years): Rapid physical growth, basic motor skills.
Early Childhood (2–6 years): Language development, social play.
Areas of Development:
Physical
Cognitive
Emotional
Social
Moral
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2. Curriculum Development
Definition: Planned and guided learning experiences for children.
Types of Curriculum:
Formal (syllabus-based)
Informal (play and daily experiences)
Learning Areas: Language, Math, Environmental Activities, Music & Movement, Creative
Arts, Psychomotor.
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