2. Human Development
the pattern of movement or change
that begins at conception and
continues through the life span
includes growth and decline
can be positive or negative
7. 2. While the pattern of
development is likely to be
similar, the outcomes of
developmental processes and
rate of development are likely to
vary among individuals.
11. Traditional Perspective
• Believes that individuals will show
extensive change from birth to
adolescence, little or no change in
adulthood and decline in late old age
18. Development involves
GROWTH, MAINTENANCE and
REGULATION.
Growth, maintenance and regulation
are 3 goals of human development. The
goals of individuals vary among
developmental stages.
20. All areas of development and
learning are important.
Learning and development follow
sequences.
21. Development and learning
proceed at varying rates.
Development and learning
result from an interaction
of maturation and
experience.
22. Early experiences have profound
effects on development and
learning.
Development proceeds toward
greater complexity, self-
regulation, and symbolic or
representational capacities.
23. Children develop best when they
have secure relationships.
Development and learning occur in
and are influenced by multiple
social and cultural contexts.
24. Children learn in a variety of ways.
Play is an important vehicle for
developing self-regulation and
promoting language, cognition, and
social competence.
25. Development and learning advance
when children are challenged.
Children’s experiences shape their
motivation and approaches to
learning.