Adolescence: Physical and Cognitive Development Adolescence is considered the developmental state between childhood and adulthood. It generally refers to the period from ages 12 through 18. (Sprinthall & Collins‚ 1987). This period of an individual’s life is often starts with puberty. It can also be characterized and associated with psychological‚ social‚ and biological changes. Psychologists focus on physiological change‚ cognitive development‚ and identity formation when dealing with adolescence
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Competency Goal #1 To establish and maintain a safe and healthy learning environment Functional Area #1: Safety One of my goals in the functional are of safety to is to provide a safe environment in order to prevent and reduce the injuries of the children in my care. This is an important goal for the age group in my care because they are still learning the consequences of hazardous choices and are not necessarily knowledgeable of the dangers in their environment. Every day I am responsible for
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The social-emotional‚ cognitive and physical benefits of physical activity During childhood our body and mind changes very fast. I believe that nowadays parents focus more on the brain developement of their children than their physical activity. When I was a little girl - over 20 years ago - we spent most of our time outside playing‚ running and enjoying fresh air and being in movement. Physical activity of children can secure them health and well being in their adulthood as well as teach
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the day. Toddlers have a very short attention span‚ so they need to have numerous activities available to them. They learn by example‚ so I talk to them using please and thank you. Playing games is crucial for the development of coordination‚ balance and gross motor skills. I do this on a daily basis. We sing songs‚ read books and talk about shapes‚ colors‚ numbers and letters. Competency Goal #2 - Physical & Intellectual Competence: Bridget - CheekyMommaof2‚ Yahoo! Contributor Network
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126= 489 Competency Goal II To Advance physical and intellectual competence 4. Physical I am competent in the area of physical activity. My goal is to get every child moving every day. To accomplish my goal I observe each child’s physical capabilities and limitations. I create a purposeful physical activity that is fun and challenging to develop fine and gross motor skills. Physical development is important to a child’s cognitive development. I put a fine and gross motor activity in every monthly
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Competency Statement #1 To establish and main a safe‚ healthy learning environment I believe it is important to establish and maintain a safe and healthy learning environment by keeping my center and play ground area clean and free of the things that are harmful to my children. I believe the first steps to encourage learning is to keep a clean and safe environment‚ that my children’s minds will be stimulated and will meet there individual learning styles. My goal is to encourage my children
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Competency Standard III: To support social and emotional development and to provide positive guidance. As a childcare provider‚ I help children gain a sense of self by labeling their cubbies with their photos‚ names‚ and birthdates. I help them recognize and pronounce their names. I include activities and books about different cultures and different home environments. I provide activities that they are capable of completing and materials that are age appropriate‚ I encourage children to share
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COMPETENCY GOAL I TO ESTABLISH AND MAINTAIN A SAFE‚ HEALTHY LEARNING ENVIRONMENT. A Safe Environment In order for children to feel safe away from home they need a safe environment where they can learn and play comfortably. I am always alert and continuously observe the children at all times. Children must never be left unsupervised. In the class‚ safety precautions such as checking all tables and chairs for damage and sharp edges is done weekly. All electrical outlets that are not being used
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COMPETENCY GOAL # 2: TO ADVANCE PHYSICAL AND INTELLECTUAL COMPETENCY GUADALUPE FLORES CDACLASS.ORG TO ADVANCE PHYSICAL AND INTELLECTUAL COMPETENCY I WILL DO MY BEST TO TEACH IN A SAFE AND FRIENDLY ENVIRONMENT. I WILL HAVE OPEN COMMUNICATION WITH THE CHILD AND THE FAMILY. ALSO WHILE CREATING MY WEEKLY PLAN I WILL INCLUDE PHYSICAL‚ COGNITIVE‚ AND CREATIVE ACTIVITIES TO IMPROVE ALL FUNCTIONAL AREAS. IN THE MORNINGS WHEN THE PARENTS ARE DROPPING-OFF THEIR CHILDREN WE USUALLY
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Quiz 4-1 Physical and cognitive development in adolescence Question 1 In the audio news story about high school drop outs (the one that focused on giving Fs)‚ the teacher reported that since she arrived at Robeson _her standards have dropped dramatically_. Question 2 According to the video that you saw on teen pregnancy‚ they suggested that a major difference between Latinas and other ethnic groups was that _Latinas were much more likely to intentionally get pregnant than
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