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Principles of Development. HHD Unit 2 Chapter 7 – Understanding Childhood. Understanding Childhood.
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Principles of Development HHD Unit 2 Chapter 7 – Understanding Childhood
Understanding Childhood The first 12 years of life are characterised by periods of rapid and steady growth patterns and significant development to equip individuals with many of the skills they require in life. Some examples of the developmental milestones of the first 12 years are: (copy table 7.1 on page 192)
Physical Language Aesthetic Cognitive Emotional Social Development in one domain influences and is influenced by development in other domains. Domains of children's development are closely related to each other
Principles of Development 1. Development requires change (Summary) 2. Early development is essential of later development (Summary)
3. The pattern of development is orderly and predictable Development proceeds from the head downward (cephalocaudel law) Development proceeds from the centre of the body outward (proximodistal law) General to specific Simple to complex
4. Development involves maturation and learning (Summary) 5. Growth and development are continuous (Summary) 6. Rates of development are unique (Summary)
The Science of Early Childhood Development http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tLiP4b-TPCA&playnext=1&list=PL6BE4DD60A6FD0588