EDU 3102 CHILD DEVELOPMENT(Post No. 1)

A.Introduction

B. Proforma (refer proforma)

C. Assessment (refer proforma)

D. Why do you need to study Child Development?
      To:
          1. Understand and to be aware of the overall development of
              children and young adults
          2. Gain information and knowledge on the specific developments
              of the children and young adults  (physical, cognitive,
              emotive, traits, etc.)
          3. Be aware of children with special needs and attention
          4. Be able to prepare yourself as a teacher
          5. Grateful to GOD.

Topic 1: Nature of human beings

Topic 1a: Biological perspectives:

              - Differences between man and animals: discuss

              - “No man is an island” : Discuss

              - Basic needs of man:
                 a. Food
                 b. shelter
                 c. clothing

             - Needs of modern man:
                d. Education
                e. career
                f. power
                g. attention
                h. wealth
                i. partnership
                j. others (health, transportation, facilities, etc.)

            - Needs of modern man: j. Spiritual support: discuss

Further reading: Refer to reading material at www.adeneducation.blogspot.com