Sequence - how things happen in an expected order, sequence i.e. : breastfed, weaned, full meals. Lie, sit, crawl - maybe, stand, walk, run... Sequence of development is the order that a child develops but this can vary in each child. For example one child may start with rolling over then sit up, then crawl and then start walking but another child may just sit up, then crawl and then start walking. The rate of development is the speed of which a child develops but this can also vary a great deal in each child.
Unit 10 Understand child and young person development. 1:1 The sequence of development is the order in which children will develop and learn. Whether it be physical, intellectual or emotional development. usually this sequence of development appears the same or similar from one child to the next, I.e. holding their head up, sitting up, baring weight on legs, walking and then running.
CU 1559 promote young children’s physical activity and movement skills. 1.1) Explain why physical activity is important to the short and long term health and well being of children. Babies and young children need physical activities and exercise to increase their stamina and strength this will improve muscle tone and muscle usage. Leading to Better balance and flexibility in the child, Improved bone strength and heart and lung capacity, improved coordination, catching and throwing skills, enjoyment, motivation and social skills, energy boost, helps stop stress and anxiety, positive affect of self esteem. Physical activity and movement help stimulate much brain growth and facilitate key connections for learning, regular exercise and engagements in all varieties of physical activity are critical for healthy brain development in children.
It is important to know the difference between the sequence and the rate of development, as it helps to identify the child’s abilities and needs during these stages. The sequencing of development assists us to prepare and plan effectively and at the right time in anticipation for the next development stage to be reached. The sequence of development is not to be confused with the rate of development as every child will progress and grow at different speeds. The rate of development however, is when individuals reach certain milestones and at the speed of which they do so, and the rate is also about recognising and identifying and concerns in development and how we can adapt and assist learning and development. The sequence usually remains relatively the same in each child, but the rate at which many milestones are achieved can vary greatly in different children.
They always have a different perspective, see the child in a variety of different situations and they are aware of their learning and behaviour outside the setting. Professionals use various standard measurements to monitor and assess children’s physical development and to determine whether they are growing at the expected rate of their age. This kind of checks will be done by health practitioners (GP, Health visitors...). They may use different tests to see how a child is performing compared to the large group of other children in the same age group. For example they may use growth assessments to measure and assess the children’s height, weight and head circumference, auditory assessments to monitor and assess the children’s levels of response, reasoning assessments to monitor and assess children’s reasoning carried out by educational psychologists, cognitive aptitude assessments to monitor and assess children’s intelligence and they are widely carried out in schools.
Each area supports another rather than just one at a time. It is important to look at a child’s growth and development holistically as there are many factors that will affect the way the child’s brain develops from birth. This is known as brain wiring. The stages of development as a child grows are examples of the ‘normal’ milestones that children reach at a certain age. It is important to understand and remember that although children usually develop in the same sequence, the rate of their development can vary from child to child and will vary with regards to each child’s abilities, gender, race and needs.
Unit 1 – Child and Young Person Development Children typically go through certain stages of development around the same time. The time frame is quite broad as children will individually develop at different times (some may advance in particular areas or be a late developer) but on average they will experience the same milestones at around the same time. There are three main areas of development Physical – Small and large muscle control, co ordination and physical fitness ➢ Fine motor skills (writing, threading, painting and drawing) ➢ Gross motor skills (running, jumping, hopping, skipping, balance) ➢ General co-ordination ➢ Hand-eye coordination Social, emotional and behavioural – Make and keep social relationships with adults and other children. Learning to recognize and express their own feelings more effectively. Gaining experience understanding and responding to the emotions of others.
Physical development is affected by diet, exercise and opportunities for physical activity. Physical development can be monitored by Child Growth Records and Developmental checklists. Many theorists such as Jean Piaget and Mary Sheridon have set out ideas of milestones to measure normal development. A child’s physical skills are often referred to as motor skills and these are split into two, categories, fine motor and gross motor skills. * Gross motor skills, Ability to move using whole body movements utilizing large muscles.
Brain development alters over time and heredity may play a vital role in one’s mental development. For instance, a child that has a family history of learning disabilities may not have the ability to comprehend or obtain fundamental and everyday duties than a child without disabilities can. The functions of a developing brain can also be influenced by gender. In some cases, the female brain will mature at a different rate of a person that is of the male gender and therefore the capacity of the female brain quickly grasps and develops in advance. Brain development can be reliant on the mere growth of a person and is diverse among different people.
Physical Development: As the child grows change occurs in their bodies in mean of body shape, their strength to do the different task, the change in size, shape, and physical maturity of the body which includes physical abilities and coordination. Physical development mainly covers two skills: 1. Gross motor skills: It involves the whole body movement such as drawing, skipping and others. 2. Fine motor skills: It involves the small muscles, specifically hands and fingers such as use of scissors, shoe lace tying, handwriting .