principles of development Flashcards
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What does development describe?
Development describes the acquisition of skills and abilities through the life stages.
What is intellectual/cognitive development?
Intellectual/cognitive development is the development of language, memory, and thinking skills.
What is physical development?
Physical development refers to growth and other physical changes that happen to our body throughout life.
What is emotional development?
Emotional development is the ability to cope with feelings about ourselves and towards others.
What is social development?
Social development is the ability to form friendships and relationships, and to learn to be independent.
What are development milestones?
Development milestones are stages in the rate of development that may vary between individuals but follow the same sequence.
How is development observed?
Development is observed and cannot be measured in the same way as growth.
What can a child do at 0-3 months?
At 0-3 months, a child can use gurgling and crying to communicate.
What can a child do at 18 months?
At 18 months, a child can say six to ten words.
What can a child do at 2 years?
At 2 years, a child can link words together.
What can a child do at 3 years?
At 3 years, a child can use simple sentences.
What can a child do at 8 years?
At 8 years, a child can reason and explain.
What role does observation play in understanding development?
Observation involves an assessment of children’s abilities, learning, and behaviour to ensure that children are making expected progress against milestones.
