Camila Cooper
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UKDLP3134
Assignment 1
Complete Child Care Course Level 3
Camila Cooper
UKDLP3134
Complete Child Care Course Level 3
Assignment 1
1 Summarise the main aspects of development of a child from the age range 0-2 years, 3-5 years and 5-8 years.
"The study of child development begins with observing children" (Steinberg, Vandell & Bornstein, 2011, p. 3) recognising that "all children including tiny babies are complex human beings and their development should be viewed holistically as a whole" (Lee, 2012, 15) In general, teachers, parents, carers and other people who is involve with children have to understand that every child is a complete set composed of physical, intellectual, language, emotional and social development. We have a great responsibility in our hands that with proper training and system we can help and improve the development of any child at any age it is important to recognize and know what they should be doing at each stage of development in order to act properly.
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Child development baby sleeping
Child development play. Child with toy.The changes in the age range of 0 to 2 years are quite remarkable. At the beginning of the child's development they start exploring their envioronment because everything is new and they need to look into their surroundings to discover through their own experiences.
When children begin to become familiar with their surroundings verbal and nonverbal communication instinctively arises to make their needs and tastes known.
At this early stage their primitive reflexes are the startle reflexes, rooting, grasping and sucking. By the age of one dramatic change have occurred for example, mastered sitting, standing, crawling, walking and climbing. These physical developments will allow them to experience the new world in which they have arrived. At the end of this period they will be able to negotiate stairs, balance on one foot, walk backwards and sideways,