Element 7: Child Developmeng

Question 1

What are the three primary areas of development mentioned?

Answer 1

• Communicative and language
• Physical development
• Personal, social, emotional development

These areas are considered most important.

Question 2

What does ‘specific’ refer to in the context of development?

Answer 2

Additional areas such as literacy, mathematics, understanding the world, arts, and design

These areas are more focused compared to the prime areas.

Question 3

What happens if the prime areas are less developed?

Answer 3

The specific areas may also be too

This suggests a dependency between prime and specific areas of development.

Question 4

What does ‘holistic’ refer to in the context of development?

Answer 4

Encompassing everything, not just a part

Holistic development considers all areas of a child’s growth.

Question 5

Fill in the blank: The three prime areas of development are communication and language, physical development, and _______.

Answer 5

personal, social, emotional development

This emphasizes the importance of emotional and social growth.

Question 6

True or False: Specific areas of learning are less important than prime areas.

Answer 6

False

While prime areas are foundational, specific areas are also crucial for comprehensive development.

Question 7

What is cognitive development?

Answer 7

How the brain develops e.g. the way the brain processed info

Question 8

What is individual variability in child development?

Answer 8

Children may develop at their own pace, influenced by various factors

Factors include environment, genetics, and social contexts.

Question 9

What are some areas affected by the rate of development?

Answer 9

• Born premature
• Disabilities
• Learning difficulties
• Care home upbringing
• Genetics
• Environment (lack of resources, people/interaction)
• Cultural and social contexts

Each of these factors can significantly impact a child’s developmental trajectory.

Question 10

What does the sequence of development refer to?

Answer 10

The typical order in which milestone developments occur

This sequence is generally consistent, but exact timing can vary.

Question 11

True or False: Exact timing of developmental milestones is the same for all children.

Answer 11

False

While the sequence is consistent, the timing can vary among children.

Question 12

Fill in the blank: The development of _______ is an example of a milestone that typically follows a sequence.

Answer 12

object permanence

Object permanence is a crucial cognitive milestone in early development.

Question 13

What are some examples of cognitive milestones in child development?

Answer 13

• Recognizing faces
• Object permanence
• Abstract thinking

These milestones reflect the cognitive abilities that typically develop in early childhood.

Question 14

What is self-efficacy?

Answer 14

Learning to be capable

Self-efficacy refers to an individual’s belief in their own ability to succeed in specific situations or accomplish a task.

Question 15

Provide an example of self-efficacy in young children.

Answer 15

Dressing and feeding themselves

This illustrates self-efficacy as children learn to perform tasks independently.

Question 16

What is school readiness?

Answer 16

Learning to separate from parents, play with others, adapt their behaviors

School readiness encompasses various social and emotional skills necessary for children to succeed in a school environment.

Question 17

What are the key components of cognitive development?

Answer 17

Thinking, learning, and understanding terms such as number and time

Cognitive development is crucial for children to process information and understand the world around them.

Question 18

What is a child’s sense of self?

Answer 18

Encouraged by safety. Allows children to try, become frustrated and learn to persevere.

Question 19

What is emotional regulation?

Answer 19

Use experience as a model, parent needs to acknowledge the child. Mind-mindedness= offer comfort and security