child and adolescent development
CHAPTER 1: CHILD AND ADOLESCENT LEARNERS
A. CHILDHOOD
Refers to the time or state of being a child
Early stage in the existence or development or something
Connotes a time of innocence
B. ADOLESCENCE
Came from a Latin adolescentia, from adolescere, “to grow”
Period of psychological and social transition between childhood and adulthood
A stage where a person experiences dramatic changes in the body along with developments in his psychology and career
STAGES OF ADOLESCENCE
PHYSICAL DEVELOPMENT
EMOTIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Early adolescence
Approximately 11-13
Puberty
Grow body hair, increase perspiration and oil production
Feel awkward about one’s self and one’s body; worry about being normal
Mid – Adolescence
Approximately 14-18
Puberty is completed
Independence, feelings of love and passion
Late Adolescence
19-24 years old
Fully developed physically Development of more serious relationship
RIGHTS OF CHILDREN AND YOUNG PERSONS Presidential Decree No. 603 dated Dec. 10, 1974 listed down the rights of children and young persons.
1. Every child is endowed with dignity and worth of a human being from the moment of his conception, as generally accepted in medical parlance and has therefore, the right to be born well.
2. Every child has the right to a wholesome family life that will provide him with love, care and understanding, guidance and counselling, moral and material security.
3. Every child has the right to a well- rounded development of his personality to the end that he may become a happy, useful, and active member of society.
4. Every child has the right to a balanced diet, adequate clothing, sufficient shelter, proper medical attention, and all the basic physical requirements of a healthy and vigorous life.
5. Every child has the right to be brought up in an atmosphere of morality and rectitude for the enrichment and the strengthening of his character.
6. Every child has the right to an education
A. CHILDHOOD
Refers to the time or state of being a child
Early stage in the existence or development or something
Connotes a time of innocence
B. ADOLESCENCE
Came from a Latin adolescentia, from adolescere, “to grow”
Period of psychological and social transition between childhood and adulthood
A stage where a person experiences dramatic changes in the body along with developments in his psychology and career
STAGES OF ADOLESCENCE
PHYSICAL DEVELOPMENT
EMOTIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Early adolescence
Approximately 11-13
Puberty
Grow body hair, increase perspiration and oil production
Feel awkward about one’s self and one’s body; worry about being normal
Mid – Adolescence
Approximately 14-18
Puberty is completed
Independence, feelings of love and passion
Late Adolescence
19-24 years old
Fully developed physically Development of more serious relationship
RIGHTS OF CHILDREN AND YOUNG PERSONS Presidential Decree No. 603 dated Dec. 10, 1974 listed down the rights of children and young persons.
1. Every child is endowed with dignity and worth of a human being from the moment of his conception, as generally accepted in medical parlance and has therefore, the right to be born well.
2. Every child has the right to a wholesome family life that will provide him with love, care and understanding, guidance and counselling, moral and material security.
3. Every child has the right to a well- rounded development of his personality to the end that he may become a happy, useful, and active member of society.
4. Every child has the right to a balanced diet, adequate clothing, sufficient shelter, proper medical attention, and all the basic physical requirements of a healthy and vigorous life.
5. Every child has the right to be brought up in an atmosphere of morality and rectitude for the enrichment and the strengthening of his character.
6. Every child has the right to an education