Tutor – Abi Wadsworth Session 1

In this unit, you will learn about the ways in which growth and development are interlinked. This interlinking is why we often talk about children’s ages, as well as their stages of development. You will learn about children’s development in five broad areas: physical, cognitive, language, emotional and social, and will see how these areas of development are interlinked. Session 1

A. Understand how the principles of growth and development apply to children’s developmental progress from birth up to 8 years Session 1

Aim: To understand growth and development of children Learning objectives:  Discuss the difference between growth and development  Identify the 5 main areas of children’s growth development  Reflect of your own personal growth and development Session 1

Skills that are looked for as children develop, usually linked to age Developmental milestones A life course is a map of what is expected to happen at the various stages of the human cycle Life course Development of movements that involve the use of the whole limb. Gross motor development Movements of the hands and wrists Fine motor development A rapid automatic response to a stimulus. Reflexes A general stage of lifespan development that includes puberty. Adolescence An increase in some measured quantity, such as height or growth Growth Complex changes including an increase in skills, abilities and capabilities Development Description of an average set of expectations with respect to an infant or child’s development Development Norms John Aston Key Terms 1 for Unit 4 Session 1

 Every child is a unique individual with their own characteristics and temperament.  Development is a continuous, complex interaction of environmental and genetic factors in which the body, brain and behaviour become more complex.  Babies and children mature at different rates and at different times in their lives.  Babies and children are vulnerable and become resilient and confident if they have support from others.  Early relationships strongly influence how children develop and having close relationships with carers is very important. Session 1

What is growth? What is development? Activity – 10 In groups, create a Mind Map of ideas of what growth and development could be. Growth and Development Session 1

Growth – is the increase in size of the body including height, weight and other measurable areas. Development - is the gaining of skills in all aspects of the child's life. Session 1

Growth – What does a child need in order to grow? Development - What does a child need in order to develop? On your mind map add some ideas of what a child needs in order to grow and develop. Session 1

How is growth and development linked? Activity - 15 Minutes - With the person next to you, using the images of the 4 children, discuss and note down how the child’s growth and development could be linked making sure you consider the 5 areas of development. Session 1

There are 5 main areas of development. P _ _ _ _ _ _ _ I _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ L _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ E _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ S _ _ _ _ _ What are the 5 areas of development? Session 1

There are 5 main areas of development. Session 1

Physical development – the body increasing in skill and performance including gross motor development (Using large muscles) and fine motor skills (using fine motor skills) Social and emotional development - development of a child’s identity and self – image, relationships, feelings and skills to live in society. Intellectual development - learning the skills of understanding, memory and consideration. Communication and language – learning to communicate with friends, family and all others. What milestones could be included within each area of development? Session 1

Physical Emotiona l Intellectual Language Social Doctors Teachers Parents Carers Nursery Nurses Social workers Nurses Health visitors Session 1

Child Centred Approach or The Holistic approach “Babies and children develop in individual ways and at varying rates. Every area of development – physical, cognitive, linguistic, spiritual, social and emotional, is equally important.” EYFS Session 1

Activity – 30 Minutes: You need to draw a timeline of your life from birth to present. Think back to your own growth and development and memories of your own life. Write them down or draw some pictures to illustrate your time line of your life. Session 1

 Bring in a folder for next week  Write up notes from the session  Over the Unit you will be making a revision book for you to use when you revise for the exam. Session 1

For next week: Over the next week think of any other life event or area of your growth and development that could be added to your timeline. Bring in some photos of you at different ages. Session 1