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Development Delay
Development delay is where a child has not learnt the skills that are expected at that time point. Development delay can occur in any of the 5 areas. For example, a child would be expected to walk between 9 and 15 months, and a child that cannot walk by 20 months would be considered to have a developmental delay.
BIOLOGICAL
NATURE/NURTURE DEBATE
Education
Education affects childrens physical, emotional intellectual and social development.
Use the PIES table on the Education worksheet to put the following sentences into the correct place
Children benefit from larger play spaces and better equipment. This improves co-ordination and gross motor skills Children learn to mix and socialise with other children Staff are trained to promote cognitive development, introducing concepts like numbers and shape Fine motor skills can be developed through playing with dough, paint and by writing Can promote self-confidence and esteem Esteem is linked to a positive education experience: where children are unhappy because they have not made friends, been bullied or are low achieving this can lead to low esteem Develop a sense of belonging Stimulating activities such as jigsaws, modelling and books can improve development
Quick questions
How can education have an effect on a persons emotional development? Explain how social development can be affected by school experiences.
Culture
A childs culture can affect their development.
Different cultures place different emphasis on different areas of development
In some cultures girls arent encouraged to take part in physical play and activities while boys are encouraged to be outside more and boisterous Family may be very important. They may spend a lot of time with family members and friends The importance of play can vary. Some families will place great interest in education and encourage children to do homework Children who have a wider supportive network can feel more secure Boys may develop more gross motor skills while girls develop more fine motor skills Education can be seen as better for boys, or as girlish. This affects attitudes to learning, concentration and activities children engage in. Children whose culture is a minority can face discrimination and isolation; this leads to lower self-esteem as they don't have friends or may get bullied Families differ in the amount of emphasis they place on physical activity and children sitting being taught
Quick questions
How does ethnicity affect a child's social development? How do you and your friends define your ethnicity? What factors play a part in this?