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About child development and psychology

1. Child Development

2. Child development Change is the law of nature Change is inevitable, dynamic, Process The biological, psychological, and emotional changes. Sequence of Physical, Language, Thought Processbrtu8W, and emotional changes that occur in a child from birth to the beginning of adulthood.

3. Biological Development The progressive changes in size, shape, and function during the life of an organism by which its genetic potentials (genotype) are translated into functioning mature systems (phenotype)

4. Biological Development Heredity/Genes Gender Chromosomes Hormones: Control body function Physiology The prenatal or the perinatal stage can affect linguistic development.

5. Cognitive Development The process of growing and changing mental abilities : reasoning, thinking, and understanding.  It's how children organize their thoughts, ideas, and mind to understand the world around them .

6. Stages of Cognitive Development Piaget- Cognitive Development theory Birth – 2 months : Babies have an optical focal length of about 10 inches. 2-6 Months : Babies explore their bodies through touch and sight, which helps them understand cause and effect and themselves 6-12 Months : Toddlers develop object permanence and look for objects. 12-18 Months : Motor skills improve, making it easier for children to reach, grasp, and release objects

7. 18 months to 2 years :  Children's memory and processing skills improve, and they start to imagine outcomes without physical manipulation. 2-5 Years :  Children in preschool may engage in magical and wishful thinking. 6-12 Years :  Children develop scientific reasoning and an understanding of physical laws. 12 Years and ol der:  Adolescents can think logically and systematically.

8. Socio-Emotional Development(SED) Man is a Social Animal The process by which children learn to understand and manage their emotions, and how to interact with others.  It's a gradual process that starts at birth and continues throughout life.  SED is important for a child's mental health and influences all other areas of development.

9. Factors- SED Relationships : The quality of a child's relationships with their primary caregivers has a significant impact on their SED Early experiences : Positive and nurturing early experiences help a child's brain develop and influence how they feel about themselves and others. Self-awareness : The ability to understand who you are .

10. Self-regulation : SED gives children the foundation skills they need to learn and succeed in life. Social awareness : SED includes the ability to create and maintain positive relationships with others. Empathy : SED includes the ability to demonstrate empathy for others. Responsible Decision Making : Ability to make responsible decisions.

11. Moral Development   Concept: The ways people choose between right and wrong as they mature. Influenced by social and cultural norms, as well as established laws. It is a complex process that's best taught at a young age.  Educators can help children develop moral development: Promoting empathy and compassion, Encouraging respect and inclusivity, Integrating social justice topics into the curriculum, and Teaching children to stand up against unfair practices.

12. Significance of Moral Development Character building: Moral development helps children develop a strong character and a foundation for their moral beliefs. Social engagement: Moral development helps adolescents become engaged in society Health: Sound mind in a Sound Body.

13. 4.Social change : Moral reasoning can help individuals combat prejudices and other attitudes, and protest unfair practices 5.Understanding right and wrong : Moral development helps people learn to distinguish between right and wrong. 6.Knowing when to speak : Moral development helps people learn when it's appropriate to speak.

14. Human Developmental Stages-Age Span

15. Principles of Development

16. 1. Infancy stage ( From birth to 2 years)

17. 2. Childhood (from 3 rd year to 12) years a. Early Childhood (3 rd to 6 th year )

18. b. Middle Childhood ( 7 th year to 12 years or up to puberty) 2. Childhood (from 3 rd year to 12) years

19. Prepubescent changes Further motor skill refinement . Physical Development Problem-solving Critical thinking Abstract thinking Cognitive Development Growing independence identity exploration Emotional development c . Later Childhood (9 -12 years )

20. 3. Adolescents Stage (13-18 years)

21. Piaget’s Cognitive Development theory

22. Concrete Operation Stage-7-11/12

23. Educational Implications

24. G&D: Encompass the ways and means of Physical, Cognitive, Social and Emotional development-Learning Process. Support and Assist Teacher Educator/Teachers in creating effective learning environments tailored to students' needs. To help educators and parents plan children's education and learning. Policy Making depending the Biological and Psychological Development.

25. Cognitive development Problem-solving, decision-making, thought processing.  It also affects memory, attention, and thinking. Social and emotional developmen t Children learn to manage and understand emotions and to communicate and learn effectively.

26. Socio-economic factors Socio-economic factors, such as family income, employment status, and educational level, can impact a child's education. Economic status Economic status is strongly related to educational status. People with a low economic status are more likely to have a lower educational status.

27. To  gain a better understanding  of one’s own life experiences. This can help people personally reach an understanding of what childhood events shaped their adulthood. To  gain knowledge  of how social context impacts development. This knowledge can be invaluable for professionals like teachers as they gain a deeper understanding of their students. To  help others understand and contextualize  the ups and downs of life. This helps therapists and psychologists better aid their clients in self-discovery.

28. To  understand how societal change can support growth  and development. This understanding helps decision-makers in schools change the educational culture for the better. To  become a more effective research, teacher, or leaderExternal link: open_in_new   in many different industries. Understanding human development deeply and in context has many professional benefits that can lead to greater insight. To  support the physical and mental health of individuals  throughout their life span. Professionals like doctors, nurses, and therapists must understand human growth and development to better support their clients