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UNIT:UNDERSTANDING GROWTH & DEVELOPMENT

UNIT OVERVIEW: Students will develop an understanding of growth and development

in early childhood and analyse and evaluate the developmental

process through early childhood.

ASSESSMENT:Observation Booklet and Exam

UNIT DETAILS:

No / Learning Goal / Success Criteria
(I Know I’ve got it when I can …)
1 / Analyse growth and development in early childhood
  • Classify the stages of development from birth to 8 years
  • Describe the characteristics belonging to the stages of development
  • Discuss the influences on development
  • Compare the variations in development
/ View DVD’s of children in various stages of Development
Identify the stages and aspects of development.
Table the individual ages and developmental characteristics of growth and development
Observe and record children in their environment as they develop and how they progress through early childhood
Discuss and debate the effect of different influences in a child’s early development
2 / Define and describe the areas of development
  • Identify and investigate the developmental areas of early childhood (social/emotional, intellectual, language, physical, aesthetic and creative development).
  • Summarise the factors that influence and foster development.
  • Analyse the interrelatedness of the developmental stages.
  • Investigatechildren’s behaviour and development through observation.
/ Identify the differences in growth patterns.
Investigate the cultural differences that may affect development.
Plan and conduct a learning activity that focuses on cognitive development (thinking skills, puzzles, problem solving)
Implement a learning activity that focuses on children’s physical development e.g. fine and gross motor development in toddlers, early childhood and middle childhood.
3 / Describe and evaluate the uniqueness of the individual.
  • Classify the genetic factors that contribute to the uniqueness of the individual.
  • Compare and contrast the gender differences and expectations
  • Describe the influence of race and culture on the individual.
  • Discuss the age differences and similarities
  • Describe temperament interests and preferences in the early development of the child.
  • Apply multiple intelligences to the developing mind.
  • Describe communication styles both verbal and non-verbal.
  • Investigate skills, abilities and learning styles of children
  • Discuss the role of family and the environment in raising children.
/ Conduct a survey of the class members own individuality and uniqueness.
Use case studies, journals, text research to investigate the influence of selected on the development of individuality.
View children from various institutions to compare their development.
View DVD’s of children at varying stages of development and record the differences and similarities.
Applyknowledge of uniqueness, individuality and the developmental aspects to scenarios real and created.
Observe the methods of communication used by children during the socialisation process.
Observe children in a number of different environments as they learn, play and interact with other children and adults.
Identify the skills, abilities and learning styles evident in children of differing ages during early childhood.
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