Lesson 1: The Child and Adolescent Learners PDF

A Students Prayer (St. Thomas Aquinas) Come, Holy Spirit, Divine Creator, true source of light and fountain of wisdom! Pour forth your brilliance upon our dense intellect, dissipate the darkness which covers us, th...

A Students Prayer (St. Thomas Aquinas) Come, Holy Spirit, Divine Creator, true source of light and fountain of wisdom! Pour forth your brilliance upon our dense intellect, dissipate the darkness which covers us, that of sin and of ignorance. Grant us a penetrating mind to understand, a retentive memory, method and ease in learning, the lucidity to comprehend, and abundant grace in expressing ourselves. Guide the beginning of our work, direct its progress, and bring it to successful completion. This we ask through Jesus Christ, true God and true man, living and reigning with You and the Father, forever and ever. Amen. https://www.lords-prayer-words.com/family/prayer_before_class.html  The Child and Adolescent Learners: An Introduction Definitions Childhood - the state or the time of being a child; especially the period from infancy to puberty. - an early stage of development. (Webster) -the period in human development that extends from birth until the onset of puberty. - the state or quality of being a child. (Mosby's Medical Dictionary, 8th edition. © 2009, Elsevier.) Legal (Phil.) definition Childhood- the period of development until the 18th birthday. (UN) Adolescence (fr. Lt. adolescentia, fr. adolescere “to grow up” - the period of psychological and social transition between childhood and adulthood. The transition involves biological, social and psychological changes. - for WHO, it is the period of life between 10-19 years of age. Human development- is the pattern of movement or change that begins at conception and continues through life span. Development includes growth and decline, thus, development can be positive and negative (cited by Corpuz, 2010.) Human growth - An increase in a person’s physical size or mass Life stages- the phases of growth and development persons pass through.  GROWTH VS DEVELOPMENT quantitative changes in size, qualitative weight number etc. changes in the quality one of the parts of development. overall changes in the individual. Growth is one of its changes that take place in parts particular aspects of the body & behaviour describes the changes in the organism as a whole. continue throughout life but stops with the attainment of continuous process- from maturity womb to tomb changes may be measured changes are qualitative in nature & cannot be quantitative & observable measured- can be assessed may or may not bring about possible without growth development. NATURE VS NURTURE  Periods of Development Human development is often divided into distinct periods: Prenatal Period: From conception to birth. Infancy and Toddlerhood: Birth to 2 years. Early Childhood: 2 to 6 years. Middle Childhood: 6 to 12 years. Adolescence: 12 to 18 years. Early Adulthood, Middle Adulthood, and Late Adulthood: Beyond 18 years, with various sub-stages.  Developmental Task A developmental task is a task that arises at or about a certain period in life, unsuccessful achievement of which leads to inability to perform tasks associated with the next period or stage in life. https://www.wvdhhr.org/bph/modules/man/man- res3.htm#:~:text=A%20developmental%20task%20is%20a,1. Domains of Development: Human development encompasses multiple domains: Physical Development: Changes in the body, including motor skills. Cognitive Development: Intellectual growth, including thinking and problem- solving. Social Development: Formation of relationships and understanding of social norms. Emotional Development: Recognition and regulation of emotions. Context and Development: Researches Revisiting Nature vs. Nurture: Implications for the Teaching/Learning Process. French, Fred. Education Canada, v43 n2 p20-23 Spr 2003 Child development theories conclude that nature and nurture interactively shape individual development. Implications for education are that children learn better when they feel wanted and are in a supportive environment. Teaching needs to go beyond pure content and focus on learning how to learn. Assessment should focus on the use of knowledge rather than recall of lower-level information. (TD) https://eric.ed.gov/?q=nature+AND+vs+AND+nurture&ff1=subEnvironmental+Influences#:~:text=Child%20development% 20theories%20conclude%20that,on%20learning%20how%20to%20learn. Sample Quiz 1. In the context of human development, what characterizes growth? a. The progression of emotional intelligence. b. The acquisition of language skills. c. The increase in size and physical maturation. d. The establishment of moral values and ethical principles. 2. Which of the following best represents a development? a. Physical growth during puberty. b. Acquiring language skills in early childhood. c. Experiencing a growth spurt during adolescence. d. Developing fine and gross motor skills in preschool years. 3. According to Havighurst's theory of developmental tasks, which of the following is a typical task during adolescence? a. Forming intimate relationships. b. Acquiring language skills. c. Establishing a personal value system. d. Developing basic motor skills. 4. In Havighurst's framework, what is a primary developmental task during middle adulthood? a. Exploring and forming a clear gender identity. b. Achieving financial independence. c. Developing a sense of initiative in career choices. d. Adjusting to retirement and aging. 5. According to Havighurst, which is a developmental task commonly associated with late adulthood? a. Mastering academic skills. b. Establishing a stable career. c. Adjusting to decreasing physical abilities. d. Developing a sense of identity. 6. What does the nature vs. nurture debate primarily focus on in the context of human development? a. The influence of genetics versus environmental factors. b. The impact of socioeconomic status on behavior. c. The role of education in shaping personality. d. The importance of cultural influences in cognitive development. 7. In the debate between nature and nurture, which example best represents a "nature" perspective? a. The impact of parenting styles on a child’s behavior. b. The role of genetics in determining intelligence. c. The influence of peer pressure on adolescent decision-making. d. The significance of early childhood education in shaping personality. 8. Which of the following represents a dimension of human development in the cognitive domain? a. Physical growth and maturation. b. Emotional regulation and expression. c. Acquisition of language skills and problem- solving abilities. d. Formation of social relationships and friendships. 9. In the context of human growth and development, which domain is concerned with the development of skills related to movement, coordination, and physical health? a. Cognitive domain. b. Emotional domain. c. Physical domain. d. Social domain. 10. How might cultural context positively influence the social development of an individual? a. By shaping norms, values, and expectations that enhance social interactions. b. Through the exclusive impact of cultural context on cognitive development. c. Cultural context plays no role in social development. d. By determining social development solely based on genetic factors.  ASSIGNMENT II. Biological Development 1. Biological Beginnings 2. Physical and Motor Development 3. Neuroscience and Brain Development 4. Factors Affecting Biological/ Physical Development 5. Theories: Gesell and Bronfenbrenner 6. Current Research and Pedagogical Applications