Lesson1- Basic Concepts

on Growth and
Development

Prepared by:
MS. EDELYN D. SABILLA
1A. Introduction
Objectives:
1. distinguish the basic concepts of child’s
growth and development;

2. differentiate between growth and

development.

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 Growth
-pertains to the physical change
and increase in size
-can be measured quantitatively
-indicators of growth are height,
weight, bone size and dentition

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- The growth rate is rapid during the
prenatal, neonatal, infancy, and
adolescence.

- It slows during childhood.

- It is minimal during adulthood.

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 Development
-involves increases in the
complexity of function and skill
progression.
-is the capacity and skill of a
person to adapt to the
environment.

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-pertains to the behavioral aspect
of growth.

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 Maturation
- consists of changes that occur
relatively independent of the
environment.

- usually considered to be genetically-

programmed – the result of heredity.

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-pertains to the behavioral aspect
of growth.

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Activity:
Give two (2) examples each:
1. growth
2. development
3. maturation

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1B. The Rights of
Children and Young
Persons
Objectives:
1. identify the basic rights of children and
young persons;

2. examine if children enjoy their rights.

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The Rights of Children and Young Persons

1. To be born
2. To have a name and a
nationality
3. To be free

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The Rights of Children and Young
Persons
4. To have a family
5. To have a good
education
6. To have enough
food, healthy and
active body
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The Rights of Children and Young
Persons
7. To be given
opportunity for play
and leisure
8. To be given
protection against
abuse, danger
and violence
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 The Rights of Children and Young
Persons
9. To live in a
peaceful
community
10. To be assisted and
defended by the
government
11. To be able to
express his own views
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Objectives:
1. determine the aspects of human
development;
2. enumerate the importance of human
development

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1C. Aspects of Human
Development
Aspects of Human of Development

1. Physical Development
2. Cognitive Development
3. Socio-emotional Development

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1D. Importance of Human
Development
Importance of Development
1. Determine what to expect of children
and at what approximate ages certain
patterns of behavior may
appear or are expected to appear;

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Importance of Development
2. Plan for instruction which is based on
certain developmental principles and
to a great extent determine what
types of learning and amount of
learning are appropriate for different
age groups;

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Importance of Development
3. Identify learners with developmental
lags or delays so as to provide
guidance and interventions as early
as possible.

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Activity:
1. Give one (1) example showing inability
to enjoy the basic right of children and
young persons;

2. Which aspect of human development is

most essential? Why?

3. Why is human development important?

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