Growth and Development

GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT
PHYSICAL GROWTH
Growth and Development ● is accompanied by sexual
● One of the foundations for effective maturation, often leading to intimate
teaching understands the nature of relationships.
the learners. ADOLESCENCE
● It offers foundational knowledge on ● is a period of transition between
the concepts, factors and principles childhood and adulthood, from
as well as their impact on behaviors. immaturity to maturity.
● This first learning experience ● It is the period in life when an
examines the basic concepts, individual is no longer a child, but
dimensions in the context of family not yet a young adult.
and community. ● It is a period in which the individual
● The physiological and undertakes enormous physical and
developmental changes and tasks in psychological deviations.
adolescence are then linked to
realizations necessary for healthy Knowing the basic concepts, these
development and the transition to implied to education that learning can be
healthy adulthood. either a great help or hinder the maturation
process, depending on what is learned.
GROWTH versus DEVELOPMENT Thus, the great role of the teacher, as
Increase in size Improvement in facilitator of the learning process is vibrant
number circumstances in each developmental stage. Growth and
Quantitative Qualitative development become increasingly different.
measure measure
Involves the Encompasses
increase in number overall changes
and size including growth
and other
progressive
changes
The difference between growth and

development as presented in the schematic STAGES IN THE LIFE SPAN
diagram revolves the rise of conditions, What should adults and children expect
measures and relevant advanced changes during the transition from childhood to
of the individual. Facilitators of learning adolescence?
need to distinguish such progression
starting from the personal appearance of Many of us look back on our childhood and
secondary sex attributes (puberty) to sexual have good memories of it in part due to its
and productive development, the expansion simplicity. Our days were filled with playing
of mental processes and adult identity, and with friends and an expectation of growing
the transitions of the over-all socio- up. We had very few concerns and the only
economic dependence to comparative trouble that we had was when we hurt
independence.
ourselves or a bully picked on us. That
simple life slowly goes away as we get older
and face new challenges. We go through
physical, emotional, cognitive, and social
changes during this process. This is a
period in which it is easy to get lost in some
form of addiction if we do not have the
support from parents and peers. By INFANCY (AGES 0-3)
understanding some of the changes that are The infant is a vibrant and seemingly
going on, they are easier to deal with unlimited source of energy. Babies thus
represent the inner dynamo of humanity,
THE TWELVE STAGES OF THE HUMAN ever fueling the fires of the human life cycle
LIFE CYCLE with new channels of psychic power.
PRE-BIRTH:
The child who has not been born could
become anything like Lea Salonga, a
singer; Dr. Jose P. Rizal, a hero and
influencer; Rodrigo R. Duterte, as President
of the Philippines thus holds for all of
humanity the principle of what we all may
yet become in our lives. EARLY CHILDHOOD (AGES 3-6):
an author once said that “play is the
children’s work and work is their play.”
Young children recreate the world when
they play. Their creative minds allow them
to combine what is at hand and come with
something novel. Thus, they exemplify the
principle of innovation and transformation
which has been the catalyst for
advancement and development of
BIRTH
civilizations
When a child is born, it instills in their
MIDDLE CHILDHOOD (AGES 6-8):
parents and other caregivers a sense of
optimism; a sense that this new life may
bring something new and special in this
world. Hence, the newborn baby represents
the sense of hope that we all nourish inside
of ourselves to make the world a better
place.
In middle childhood, a deep inner self

develops that springs from the impressions
and images taken in from the outer world. reconnect with their deepest inner zeal for
Later in life, artists, writers, scientists, and life.”
the like draw inspiration from this inner
subjective self.
EARLY ADULTHOOD (AGES 20-35):

Readiness for young adults to take new
ventures in life is necessary. Enterprise
allows them to cope with the many
responsibilities, including choosing a life
mate, building a home or friendship and
getting a good job.
MIDLIFE (AGES 35-50):

The years of experience allows the
LATE CHILDHOOD (AGES 9-11):

Having acquired a wide range of social and
technical skills, older children are able to
come up with innovative strategies to deal
with the rising demands that society places
on them. This notion of ingenuity lies deep
within and drives us to seek new ways , individual to stop and reflect upon the
solve practical problems and cope with day deeper meaning of life. This principle of
to day responsibilities. contemplation is a vital resource for us to
draw upon as we go on with this thing called
life.
Signs of MIDLIFE CRISIS
 Drop in life satisfaction
 Increased sadness
 Increased mood changes
 Spontaneous decision making
 A focus on change
ADOLESCENCE (AGES 12-20):  Ending plans or giving up
The significant biological changes that take  Frustration and irritability with work,
place during puberty reflect themselves in a family or self
teenager’s sexual, emotional, cultural,  Becoming withdrawn
and/or spiritual passion. This passion is
crucial for anyone who is seeking to MATURE ADULTHOOD
Being able to raise families, establish
work life, and contribute something to
society reflect the principle of benevolence.
BENEVOLENCE benefits all of humanity
and is a very important ingredient for society
to progress.
LATE ADULTHOOD (AGE 80+):

“Experience is the best teacher” and
“wisdom comes with experience”. People
who have enjoyed long lives have the
opportunity to acquire a reservoir of
experiences which are helpful as they teach
and guide others especially the younger
ones.
DEATH&DYING:
Death makes us think of the real and
deeper meaning of life. It reminds us to live
each day to the fullest and not to take each
moment for granted.
Armstrong believes that stage life has its
own unique gift to give to humanity. He
believes that we need to do whatever we
can to support each stage and to protect
each stage from attempts to suppress its
individual contribution to the human life
cycle.

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GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT

The difference between growth and

In middle childhood, a deep inner self

EARLY ADULTHOOD (AGES 20-35):

MIDLIFE (AGES 35-50):

LATE CHILDHOOD (AGES 9-11):

LATE ADULTHOOD (AGE 80+):

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