Unit Standard number 244484
Demonstrate Knowledge and Understanding of the Development Of Babies, Toddlers and Young Children.
Activity 1
Do a Research project on 3 different individuals from the ECD Environment’s own views about the meaning and
use of key terms and compare to the views of others, showing how such views influence our ways of seeing and
working with children.
Research below and complete:
Different ways of seeing the development of young children are compared to highlight key similarities and
Differences in the theories. Comparison should include at least two theories and your own observations.
Below is a list of questions I asked 3 different individuals From E.C.D environments own views about the meaning
and the use of key terms:
Individual 1:
What is your understanding /meaning of childhood and human development?
Answer was:
Children develop through these stages:
Prenatal Development : From conception to birth
Infancy Development : Birth to 2 years
Early Childhood Development : 2 – 6 years
Middle Childhood Development : 6 – 12 years
Adolescence : 12 – 19 years
What are the use of these key terms?
Answer was:
Childhood and human development covers the scope of skills that a child masters over their life span including
development in:
Cognitive Development - The ability to learn and problem solve.
Social Interaction and Emotional Regulation - Interacting with others and mastering self-control.
Speech and language – Understanding and using language, Reading and Communicating.
Physical Skills – Fine motor, finger skills and gross motor skills.
Sensory awareness – The registration of sensory information for use.
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Demonstrate Knowledge and Understanding of the Development Of Babies, Toddlers and Young Children.
Activity 1
Do a Research project on 3 different individuals from the ECD Environment’s own views about the meaning and
use of key terms and compare to the views of others, showing how such views influence our ways of seeing and
working with children.
Research below and complete:
Different ways of seeing the development of young children are compared to highlight key similarities and
Differences in the theories. Comparison should include at least two theories and your own observations.
Below is a list of questions I asked 3 different individuals From E.C.D environments own views about the meaning
and the use of key terms:
Individual 1:
What is your understanding /meaning of childhood and human development?
Answer was:
Children develop through these stages:
Prenatal Development : From conception to birth
Infancy Development : Birth to 2 years
Early Childhood Development : 2 – 6 years
Middle Childhood Development : 6 – 12 years
Adolescence : 12 – 19 years
What are the use of these key terms?
Answer was:
Childhood and human development covers the scope of skills that a child masters over their life span including
development in:
Cognitive Development - The ability to learn and problem solve.
Social Interaction and Emotional Regulation - Interacting with others and mastering self-control.
Speech and language – Understanding and using language, Reading and Communicating.
Physical Skills – Fine motor, finger skills and gross motor skills.
Sensory awareness – The registration of sensory information for use.
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