the development of children by cole, cole & lightfoot (5 th ed.)
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The Development of Children
by Cole, Cole & Lightfoot
(5th ed.)
You have lived through
EVERYTHING we talk about in this course!
Neonate
Infant
Toddler
Preschooler
Growth:Physical changes in the child over time. Growth happens no matter what.
Development:Psychological, biological and
social changes over time. Development is affected by the environment and your genetics.
What is Biology?
The study of how you grow and develop that is determined by your ancestors, GENETICS
…. but not accounted for in your environment
Hair, eye, skin color Body size, height and shape Predisposition to disease or illness
How do we know what changes will occur during a person’s life?
Many researchers have studied growth and development over the life span
Their research has lead to theories of growth and development
Research is a planned process to find out what happens
When it typically happens
how this affects that
what should or should not be done
Theories are based on research conclusions.
Theories provide interpretations of facts that guide actions and decisions
GrowthDevelopment
BiologyResearch
Theory
So, what do we do with …
We ensure optimal development!
Select effective approaches for raising and educating children
Think critically about growth and development
What do we want children to know and be able to do?
So, what approach should we take?
Parents are a child’s
first teacher
We grow up within a culture Culture is the “way” of a group
of people Their language Their dress Their symbols Their beliefs Their practices Their laws
Your culture transmits “who you are” to others
Every parent has a role to fill, based on their culture, what they value, and who they are
Parental roles often conflict with personal desires, work or other commitments What a Jewel of a Dad!
The Role of Parents
Table Talk - 5 minutes
What are some of the roles your parent(s) filled when you were a child.
Describe a time when your parents made a sacrifice for you because they cared about your growth and development.
What experiences do parents offer to teach children how to be responsible for others?
Summary: Children grow up over time
Development is affected by biology, genetics culture and environment
Family structure and parental level of responsibility affects development