Project - Physical Development Milestones, Interactions, Acquiring Skills

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Lorina

Hello Lorina

I am doing correccions on the workbook 3 and I have this question

Unit 11 Question 3 (b)



For each of the following pictures, describe the physical skills the children may be developing as they engage in these experiences

Frist photo is a toddler in a plastic tub

My answer

Skills being developed

Gross Motor Development



Understanding function

second image is a baby in a high chair playing with shapes of different colours



My answer

fine Motor Development

Object permanence



3er photo there are 2 toddler playing on top an uneven semi-circle wooden bridge,

My answer

Gross Motor Development

Cause and effect



is the second time the answer come back wrong, the assessor has written that I have to take a look at the glossary related to developments and include all the physical skills in the photos, The photos are very small and are very difficult to see what the children are exactly doing.

the glossary is the following and I don't really know I am doing wrong

Thank you in advance, kiss Sil

Glossary of terms related to development

It is important to have a clear understanding of the terminology that is used within the Early Childhood Education and Care industry when referring to children’s development. Below are some terms and definitions that educators should be familiar with using.

Growth

Occurs throughout a person’s life and refers to physical changes and size.

Development

Is concerned with how organisms change over time.

Stage of development

This term refers to the developmental skills/behaviour linked to what might be typically expected within a defined age range such as infants, toddlers and pre-schoolers.

Heredity

This term refers to the genetic blueprint that each person is born with that will determines many, but not all, developmental outcomes.

Quantitative change

Changes which involves an increase or decrease and can be measured by:

comparing an individual’s development at different times in their life, or

comparing an individual’s development with other children of the same age

Qualitative change

Is concerned with how organisms change over time.

Sequence of development

Refers to the predictable series of steps or stages that the majority of children progress through as part of the developmental process.

Learning

A permanent change in behaviour that occurs as a result of experience. Learning is dependent on a person’s environment.

Maturation

The changes that result from a person’s individual, biologically determined developmental pathway. It is determined by internal signals and not influenced by the environment; for example, when teeth erupt an infant is ready to eat solid food.

Individual difference

Each child develops at their own is unique pace.

Readiness

This refers to the period when a child has all the skills necessary to achieve the next step in development. Readiness is linked to maturation.

Holistic

Refers to having a broad perspective and taking into consideration all associated factors/areas e.g:

Holistic view of a child’s development would refer to the ‘whole child’, taking into account all developmental areas. Rather than focusing on one particular area of well-being (Physical, social, emotional, spiritual and psychological). Rather than taking a traditional approach, Educators would have an understanding that each area interlocks with the one another and so all areas need to be considered, holistically.

When using a holistic approach to gathering information, an educator would not only observe a child, they would also seek information from families, other educators, other services such as medical practitioners etc.

When taking a holistic approach to planning for children, an educator would consider the child’s interests and their needs in all developmental areas; gather information from a range of sources, as well as taking into account the family’s needs, community needs, environmental and cultural factors etc.

Developmental Milestones

Refers to the acquisition of significant skills typically age-related eg. crawling, taking first steps, and first words.

Fine Motor Development

Involves the small muscles such as those in the hand, fingers, lips and tongue. Includes – hand-eye co-ordination, finger and hand strength required to grasp objects etc.

Gross Motor Development

Involves the large muscles in the body such as legs, arms, and the chest. Includes – strength (whole body or partial), dynamic/static balance, visual perception, spatial awareness, reaching, eye-foot co-ordination.

Cognitive Development

Includes information processing, memory/recall, problem-solving, using logic, organisational skills, creativity as well as understanding and written using symbols for communication (reading/writing).

Social/Emotional Development

Refers to the ability to express feelings in a socially/culturally acceptable manner, the ability to form loving, meaningful and satisfying relationships and includes the development of self-concept and self-esteem.

Height and Weight Growth

Refers to changes in children’s height and weight as a result of maturation.