1. Early childhood
•In psychology the term early childhood is usually defined as the time period
from the age of 2 until the age of 6 or 7 years. There are three simultaneous
development stages.
1. Physical growth and development- In this phase there is significant synaptic
growth and myelination of neural fibers in the brain, specially within the
frontal lopes. For example- between the age 2 and 6 the brain increases
from 70% of its adult weight to 90%. The growth of the brain is followed by
a surge in cognitive abilities. Around the age of 5 children start speaking
properly and master their hand to eye coordination .
2. Cognitive growth and development- this is the stage during which the child
repeatedly asks,’WHY’ and is used to build relationships with the child. The
child cannot yet perform the abstract thinking operations. The child has to
be able to see what is being talked about.
3. Socio – emotional growth and development- This includes children
understanding the sense of SELF relationships with others. The emotional
development includes expressions, attachment and personality. Children
manifest fear of dark and monsters and around the age of three notice
whether they are a boy or a girl and start acting that way.
2. • Motor development in late childhood
• After the age of 6 years old it becomes increasingly difficult to describe
changes and difference in motor skill development. The following
characteristics are evident-
1. Changes are more subtle and often to fine motor skills only.
2. By 9 years eye- hand coordination has development to being very good.
3. Growth is relatively slow.
4. This stage is terminated by the onset of puberty.
5. Motor skills are perfected and stabalized.
6. Links can be made to physical development.
7. The following are assessed during this stage-
• Running- This will become faster depending on the length of stride and
tempo.
• Jumping- The ability to jump higher will become greater due to body, size,
weight, age and strength.
• Throwing- Boys begin to throw further with a better technique and
accuracy.
3. Motor Development in Adolescence
period
Adolescence is a period from 12 to 18 years in which growing person makes transition
from childhood to maturity. Motor development overview the four phases ;
reflexive, rudimentary, fundamental and specialized factors. This period is
characterized by rapid physical growth and changes.
• Increase in height and weight- the maximum limit with regard to increase in size ,
height and weight is achieved. Between 12 and 14, it is a girl who is both taller and
heavier as she develops earlier than the male child.
• Rapid development of bones and muscles- The bones and muscles develop rapidly
and they reach the final body type by the end of adolescence.
• Changes in bodily proportions- Different parts of the body grow and reach their
final sizes at different rates.
• Change in voice- the voice of the boy deepens and becomes harsher while the
voice of girls acquire shrillness and becomes sweet.
• Increase in blood pressure and pulse rate
Adolescence period is marked by rapid physical growth and changes that is notable
motor development.
4. CONCLUSION
• The child develops from birth to adolescence in
all the aspects, that is, motor development can
be seen while the cognitive development can be
observed through behavioral changes. Hence, the
environment of the child should be healthy and
good for development of the child. It should help
him to receive education. To conclude, we can say
that adolescence is a period of stress and strain ,
strife and storm, heightened emotionality and
suggestibility and like things. Education should be
organized in such a way that it may enable the
kids to face and solve problems of life.