The sequence of development that children go through consists of five aspects: 1. Physical
2. Social, behavioural and moral
3. Cognitive
4. Communication and language
5. Emotional
It is important to look at child development from a holistic perspective, as each aspect of development is inherently interlinked with each of the other aspects. While every child will follow the same developmental sequence, they will not necessarily do so at the same rate.
Physical Development:
Babies to toddlers - 0-3 years:
Babies and toddlers develop very rapidly moving from relying on reflex actions, such as latching on and grasping things, to having greater control over their movements very quickly.
By the age of one most babies are beginning to crawl and roll …show more content…
As they become older they begin to become more confident and self-aware. They develop their own identities and send of self through socialising, and imaginative play allows them to develop and express the way they view others.
In spite of an increasing desire for independence and responsibility, children of this age still need and crave adult approval and positive reinforcement. They are increasingly aware of what others think of them and while this can be positive when the child wants to please others and make them happy, it can sometimes mean that they copy undesirable behaviour such as swearing in order to fit in with their friendship group.
Adolescence:
Adolescence can be a challenging time for some young people as they donâ€TMt always know how to behave or what is expected of them. They crave greater independence and want to be †̃treated like a grown-upâ€TM yet may sometimes still behave childishly. Teenagers vary greatly in terms of self-esteem and emotional maturity, and are often very vulnerable. They still need (although may not want)
2. Social, behavioural and moral
3. Cognitive
4. Communication and language
5. Emotional
It is important to look at child development from a holistic perspective, as each aspect of development is inherently interlinked with each of the other aspects. While every child will follow the same developmental sequence, they will not necessarily do so at the same rate.
Physical Development:
Babies to toddlers - 0-3 years:
Babies and toddlers develop very rapidly moving from relying on reflex actions, such as latching on and grasping things, to having greater control over their movements very quickly.
By the age of one most babies are beginning to crawl and roll …show more content…
As they become older they begin to become more confident and self-aware. They develop their own identities and send of self through socialising, and imaginative play allows them to develop and express the way they view others.
In spite of an increasing desire for independence and responsibility, children of this age still need and crave adult approval and positive reinforcement. They are increasingly aware of what others think of them and while this can be positive when the child wants to please others and make them happy, it can sometimes mean that they copy undesirable behaviour such as swearing in order to fit in with their friendship group.
Adolescence:
Adolescence can be a challenging time for some young people as they donâ€TMt always know how to behave or what is expected of them. They crave greater independence and want to be †̃treated like a grown-upâ€TM yet may sometimes still behave childishly. Teenagers vary greatly in terms of self-esteem and emotional maturity, and are often very vulnerable. They still need (although may not want)