The document outlines the different stages of human growth and development from pre-natal period to old age. It discusses the key characteristics and age ranges for each stage including pre-natal, infancy, early childhood, late childhood, puberty, early adolescence, late adolescence, early adulthood, middle age, and old age. The stages cover physical, physiological, behavioral, cognitive, emotional, and social development from birth through the lifespan.

1. Learner’s Stages
of Growth and
Development

2. Pre-natal Period
• This is from conception to birth.
• The inherited characteristics from
the parents are also imparted
during this period.

4. The Period of Infancy or Babyhood
• From birth to two years
• Basic physical and physiological
behavior patterns begin to develop
such as rolling, crawling, sitting,
walking, laughing, taking solid food,
controlling the elimination of
wastes, learning sex differences. Etc.

5. • The baby begin to learn the
rudiments of right and wrong.

7. Early Childhood
• From birth to six years.
• This is the pre-school age although some
parents are already taking their children
to kindergarten.
• This is the exploratory and inquisitive
period.

9. Late Childhood
• Six or seven years to eleven years
(6-11 years old)
• This is the elementary school period.
• The child learn some manual skills at
home and in school,
• (reading, writing, arithmetic, language,
etc,)

10. Puberty Sta

11. Puberty Stage
• 12 to 15 years old
• Early high school period
• This is the stage when the urge of sex
begins itself very rapidly. In fact,
man at this stage is already capable
of procreation.

12. Early Adolescence
• Puberty to 17 years.
• Late high school period.
• Some young people get married
with this stage. Rapid sex
maturation occurs.

13. Late Adolescence
• 18 to 21 years old.
• The process of development
continues.

15. Early Adulthood
• From 21 to 40 years.
• New life adjustments occurs such as
courtship, marriage, parenthood,
employment, recreational hobby,
religious affiliation etc. This is the start
of productive years.

17. Middle Age
• 40 to 65 years.
• This year is part of adulthood.
• At this stage, man or woman must
achieved most of their life aspirations in
life such as well established home and
family, stable or lucrative employment or
business, creative achievement, even
political achievement.

18. Old Age
• This period starts at 65 years old.
• Period of retirement.
• Some claim that old age start at 65 years
old but at this stage men and women are
generally strong energetic and mentally
alert.

19. • Eighty to ninety years old
– Some ailments that are characteristics of old age
occurs such as
» Deafness
» Failing eye sight
» Forgetfulness
» Baldness
» Arthritis
» Senility
» Loss of Cognitive Ability