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GRADUATE SCHOOL OF EDUCATION

Course Title : Innovative Educational Strategies and Techniques

3rd Trimester, SY 2023 – 2024

Name: Maila L. Paguyan Course: MMEM Professor: Doc Rafael Balignasay

Date: MAY 27, 2023 TOPIC: CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT

Childhood development refers to the physical, cognitive, emotional, and social changes that
occur in children from birth through adolescence. It is a period of rapid growth and significant
milestones that shape a person's overall development. Development is a systematic changes and
continuities in an individual that occur between conception and death or from womb to womb. Five
stages of Development are prenatal, infancy, childhood, adolescence, and adulthood but I just focused
on prenatal to adolescence since I am teaching Junior High School. The first stage is Pre-Natal (8 to 40
weeks). Pre means before and while natal means birth. The stage starts at the fusion of ovum and
sperm. This fusion of two cells creates a human being further. The second stage is Infancy (birth to 2
years old). It is the best feeding age. A child is completely dependent on its mother or caregiver. Trust
and mistrust is developed. Physical, cognitive, and social developments are at the height. The third
stage is Childhood Period (3-12 years old). It is the whole period before puberty that is termed as
childhood period. It is the best age in the life of a child where a child forms personality, behavior, and
attitude. This age leads to an immense effect on the upcoming ages. The age is divided into three
substages: Early Childhood, Middle Childhood, and Late Childhood). Early Childhood (3-6 years old)
It is a pre-school age, with rapid growth. Interaction with friends is increased. A child gives more
importance to play at this stage to explore and seek new internal skills and abilities. A good
environment and boosting enhances confidence of a child and lack of appreciation and demotivation
leads towards guilt and shame. Middle Childhood (7- 10 years old). At this stage, more hard work and
diligence is done by the child. A sense of pride and success is developed within a child. A child wants
to compete with others and win success. Late Childhood (8-12 years old). At this stage intellectual
capability is high. Most of the time is spent out of the home in friends’ circle. The fourth stage is
Adolescence period (13 to 19 years old). The age is termed as the Teen age. This stage are self-identity
makers. The age is called the devil and emotional age. Children seem more powerful and energetic.
The quality of curiosity, eagerness, and raising questions is developed. Lastly is Adulthood Period (20-
40 years old). An individual is more mature. Closeness is transferred from friends to belongings and
family members at the home. An individual is more responsible, and duty bound becomes a person. All
ages are interrelated and dependent on each other. If earlier periods of a child’s life are spent in good
manner, then ultimately affects positively on the latter ages. Each age of a child ought to be given
importance and value by parents so that a good human being can be produced.

It is important for the guardian or caregiver about the child’s development. I witnessed the
developmental milestone of my nephew, Gabo, his nickname from infancy stage to toddler. He is a
pandemic baby. He is my first ever nephew to the Paguyan Family. I could identify his potential and
interest. Since infancy, we have had that automatic strong connection. My first hug to him made him
comfortable. During his infancy stage, I loved to sing a lullaby for him while dancing which made him
sleep faster. He knows whenever I lay down him in bed. He prepares to sleep in my lap. I also love
peek-a-bo style or saying “eat bulaga” to get his attention. He loves that attention; he could cry while
laughing. Until he became toddler, meeting his cousins excites him. He loves the company of his
cousins. He started feeding himself, upset when separated from me especially when I got back to
school since face-to-face class is started to set up last 2021. He is more upset when I am not home than
when he is at his mom’s absence. He loves my unique company because I pay attention to him dearly.
He loves to walk, run and dance. I also provided appropriate activities, toys, and learning opportunities
that align with his abilities and interests. He always likes to slide and room around. During the
pandemic lockdown, I bought a playhouse that has a basketball court, and he loves to dive with balls. I
also bought toys that are educational like xylophones, shapes, numbers, colors, and fruits made from
wood. He loves to go outside asking me to go with him to the playground near municipality of Pasig,
walking distance from their house. He loves to spread his toys when his alone playing. He became
active when moving and got bored and cried when not. He is not a typical child who makes tantrums.
He just cries whenever I say NO to his wants. Explaining to him the reason why I said No to him calm
him and thinking alternative ways to ease his boredom. This strong bond and connection between us
built his trust, safety, and emotional well-being, that is why I saw him always greeting strangers. He
loves to smile at people, a charming one. Everybody loves him so much, especially his grandfather and
grandmother. Though he is clingy to me, I am careful about parenting him. If his mother or father
scolded him, I would not comfort him, instead I asked him why he is being scolded, what his fault, let
him reflect in silence, and just reminded him to say sorry for what he did. Seeing him being obedient
melts my heart. I would imagine what I would be if I became a mother. I also love teaching him about
the importance of praying why we pray and how Jesus got into the cross and who’s the mother and
father of Jesus. Whenever we go to church, he would always search the images of Mama Mary, Papa
Joseph, and Jesus. He would be sad if they were not complete. Her mother always told me that
whenever she forgot to pray, Gabo was always there to remind her. I can imagine that he would grow
as a God-fearing man. Now that we are part ways, I still bond with him whenever her parents and him
visit me. Since I’m aware about child development, I could provide effective parenting. I am not a
perfect guardian, but I could respond to my nephew’s needs, set appropriate boundaries for him not to
be spoiled, and provide a nurturing environment that supports healthy growth and development that is
why sometimes whenever there’s a chance for family bonding at the mall or anywhere, we brought him
to playhouse with his ate Talya, let him run until he’s tired. Paying attention to his development, I can
monitor his well-being. This includes physical, cognitive, social, and emotional aspects of
development. Any concerns can be addressed promptly, ensuring the child's overall health is supported.
A strong understanding of child development helps me navigate the various challenges that arise during
different developmental stages from infancy to toddler. This promotes positive and effective
communication, problem-solving, and conflict resolution within the parent-child relationship. Staying
informed about a child's development allows me to provide appropriate support, monitor well-being,
foster a strong bond, advocate for the child, and enhance parenting skills. Ultimately, this leads to the
child's overall well-being and sets him up for success in life. I am claiming that he will grow jolly,
charming, positive, and friendly because I am confident that I taught him the basic manners like saying
“Thank You” when someone gave him a gift or food; say ‘Sorry” if he’s at fault; say “please” when he
is asking favor. I think I am ready to be a mother. My parenting skills are good and improving. I claim
that I will soon be a mother. I and my fiancé plan to get married next year so I am hoping that I am
fully ready with parenting skills. Aside from being a guardian to my nephew, I am also a teacher
who always cares for my students’ development, especially their emotional, social, physical,
and mental abilities. I think the best strategy I used to develop all of this is setting the right
classroom management first. I am happy to share that this school year 2022-2023, I have the
best section who made me relax and inspired. My 8- Brilliance babies are obedient and all my handled
section. The batch this year is quite shy and timid, but they are obedient. I provide innovative strategies
to develop their emotional, social, physical, and mental development. Adolescence is a critical period
of growth and development in a person's life. By addressing various aspects of development, including
emotional, social, physical, and mental well-being, I help my students develop into well-rounded
individuals. They have unique strengths, weaknesses, and interests. By offering innovative strategies, I
can cater to the diverse needs of my students, ensuring that they receive targeted support and
opportunities for growth in different areas. Integrating technology in education can enhance adolescent
learning experiences. I used Interactive online platforms like kahoot, educational apps like classpoint,
to motivate my students. Technology can support personalized learning, collaboration, creativity, and
digital literacy. I have my own account of classpoint amounting to 120 pesos for a month. Every
Classroom observation, I used this to be more engaging and create lively discussion. I also let them use
canva apps to create their projects and reports so they could be digitally literate. They are so lucky
because every classroom in Sagad Hgigh School has smart Television. They could visualize and
present the lessons well. Lucky are they; I don’t experience this kind of education. As Araling
Panlipunan teacher, I always expose them to global issues through news reporting, diverse cultures
through teaching the different cultures existing in the world and expose them to different perspectives.
It promotes global citizenship, empathy, and understanding. Virtual exchanges, online collaborations,
and multicultural projects can help broaden adolescents' horizons and develop their intercultural
competencies, so I let them research all the time, seeking answers to any problems, let them ask
questions, and solve their own problems cause nowadays youth are so impatient. Our youth today are
so sensitive and fragile. Simple problems they can’t think of solutions. Integrating SEL like our lesson
in Homeroom Guidance into the curriculum helps adolescents develop self-awareness, emotional
regulation, empathy, and interpersonal skills. SEL programs provide opportunities to address mental
health, stress management, conflict resolution, and positive relationship building. I let them share their
emotions and experiences so they could understand each other, treat each other well, and understand
their differences. I think this is my purpose. I also teach them the 21st century skills that would help
them achieve their dream career. Providing adolescents with opportunities for career exploration,
internships, job shadowing, and mentorship programs helps them develop a clearer understanding of
career pathways, acquire practical skills, and make informed decisions about their future. Implementing
these innovative educational strategies requires a student-centered and supportive learning
environment. It is essential to consider adolescents' interests, strengths, and aspirations, and provide
them with opportunities for active engagement, collaboration, and self-expression. Collaborative efforts
among educators, parents, community organizations, and policymakers are key to creating an
ecosystem that supports innovative educational practices for adolescent development.