UGC NET, MA EDUCATION

1. FACTORS AFFECTINGGROWTH & DEVELOPMENTOF CHILDREN
JITENDRANATH GORAI
B.ED & M.ED (NET)
Research Scholar
Central university of
Gujarat

2. GROWTH is defined as an irreversible constant increase in the size of an organ or
even an individual cell. growth refers to the increase in mass and size of a body.
Development is the process where a particular organism, not only grows
physically but acquires mental and physiological growth as well.

3. E
GROWTH DEVELOPMENT
1 Can be measured Quantitative e.g.
change in Height, Weight
Multiple change in behavior, efficacy and
capabilities
2 Limited to definite age Life long process
3 Part of development Includes Physical, mental, social and
emotional growth
4 Linked to food and age Linked to physical activities, education,
social interaction
5 Related to one aspect of personality Related to all aspect of personality.

4. GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT DEPENDS ON NOT ONLY ONE BUT A
COMBINATION OF MANY FACTORS

5. • Characteristics Of Parents
• Race
• Sex
• Genetic Disorders
• Heredity, Etc.
Internal
•Nutrition
•socio - economic level
•Climate
•Cultural factors
•Ordinal position in the family
•Etc.
External

6. SEX
Boys are heavier & taller than girls at birth and this is
maintained till 11 yrs. Of age.
Characteristics Of Parents
parents of high IQ having children of the same and vice versa.
(further enhanced by environmental stimulation)
Race
Growth potential; of children of different racial groups is
different E.g. African ,American ,Asian