CHILD DEVELOPMENT Presented By Rajiv Sen Assistant Professor

CHILD DEVELOPMENT Presented By Rajiv Sen Assistant Professor UCT College Berhampore, Murshidabad (W. B) rajivsenpolsc@gmail. com

The Differences between Growth and Development Growth Development 1) Growth is used in purely physical terms; it generally refers to change in size, length, height and weight of an individual. Changes in the quantitative aspects come into the domain of growth. 1) Development implies overall changes in shape, form or structure resulting in improved working or functioning. It indicates the changes in the quality or character rather than in quantitative aspects. 2) Growth is one of the aspects of 2) Development is a wider and developmental process. comprehensive term; it refers to overall changes in the individual. Growth is one of its aspects. 3) Growth describes the changes which 3) Development describes the changes in takes place in particular aspect of the body the organism as a ' whole and does not list and behaviour of an organism. changes in parts.

Growth Development 4) Growth does not continue 4) Development is a continuous throughout life, it stops when process. maturity has been attained. 5) The changes produced by growth 5) Development implies improvement on the subject of Measurement. They in functioning and behaviour and may be quantified. hence brings qualitative changes. 6) Growth may or may not bring development. A child may grow (in terms of weight) by becoming fat but his growth may not bring any functional improvement (qualitative change) or development. 6) Development is also possible without growth as we see in the cases of some children that they do not gain in terms of height, weight or size but they do experience functional improvement or development in Physical, Social, emotional or intellectual aspects.

Stages of Development Age Groups Schooling Stage Birth to 2 Years Stages of Development Infancy 2 Years to 6 Years Early Childhood Pre-primary 6 Years to 14 Years Late Childhood Primary 14 Years to 18 Years Adolescence Secondary and Senior Secondary 18 Years to 40 Years Young Adulthood 40 Years to 65 Years Mature Adulthood Over 65 Years Aged Adulthood

Early Childhood (From 2 Years to 6 Years) Educational Implication 1. Provision of Healthy Environment 2. Rational Treatment 3. Satisfaction of Curiosity 4. Learning by Doing 5. Dynamic Methods of Teaching

Late Childhood (6 Years to 14 Years) Educational Implication 1. Child’s Individuality should be respected. 2. It should be kept in mind that each child is unique. 3. Co-curricular activities should be organised. 4. Group competition may be arranged. 5. Games should be regularly organised. 6. Creative talent should be developed.

Adolescence (14 Years to 18 Years) Educational Implication 1. Compulsory physical exercises and games 2. Monthly health check-up 3. Provision of good library 4. Organisation of clubs 5. Guidance service 6. Rational approach by the teacher 7. Meeting fears of inadequacy 8. No discrimination 9. Exercise and educational tours 10. Imparting sex education