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Human Development

This project focuses on understanding the different developmental stages of human growth and the impact of cultural diversity on individuals. Students will create paper dolls, representing themselves at a specific stage, and explore various aspects of their own culture and family background.

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Human Development

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  1. Human Development

  2. Growth:generally refers to changes in size

  3. Development:occurs through maturation of physical & mental capacities & learning

  4. Health care workers need to be familiar with each developmental stage in order to recognize abnormal Physical and behavioral changes and provide quality healthcare.

  5. Life Stages

  6. Infancy

  7. languageof newborn is the cry • usuallyeatsevery 2 to 3 hours • uncoordinatedmovements • toothless • poorvision(focusing range 8 to 12 inches) • usually doubles weightby 9 months • respondsto human voice & touch

  8. Early Childhood

  9. One-Year Old

  10. change from plump baby to leaner more muscular toddler • begins to walk & talk • ability for passive language (better understanding of what’s being said) • tentative sense of independence • determined explorer

  11. Two-Year Old

  12. begins to communicateverbally(name, etc.) • can usually speak in 3 to 4 word sentences • famous for negative behavior • “NO!” to everything! • temper tantrums • will play side by side other children, but does not actively play with them • great imitators

  13. Three-Year Old

  14. wants to be just like parents • vocabulary & pronunciation continueto expand • climbs stairs with alternating feet • can briefly stand on one foot

  15. Four-Year Old

  16. sentencesare more complex; speaks well enough for strangers to understand • imagination is vivid; line between what is real & imaginary is often indistinct • develops fears(common fears: fear of dark, fear of animals, & fear of death)

  17. Five-Year Old

  18. -can hop on one foot& skip-can accurately copy figures-may begin to read-social with other children their age

  19. Late Childhood: Preadolescence6-12

  20. both large & small muscleswell-developed • developed complex motor skills • from independent activities to same sex group activities • acceptance by peers very important • parental approval still important

  21. Adolescence 13-20 • traumatic life stage for child & parent • puberty occurs • extremely concerned with appearance • trying to establish self-identity • confrontations with authority

  22. Young Adult20-40

  23. physical development complete • emotional maturation continues to develop • usually learned to acceptresponsibilityfor actions & accept criticism • usually knows how to profit from errors • socially progress from age-related peer groups to people with similarinterests

  24. Middle Adulthood40-55

  25. physical changes begin to occur: • hair begins to thin & gray • wrinkles appear • hearing & vision decrease • muscles lose tone • main concerns: children, health, job security, aging parents, & fear of aging • love & acceptance still take a major role

  26. Late Adulthood55- older

  27. fastest growing age bracket of society • physical deterioration (brittle bones, poor coordination) • some memory problems • coping with retirement & forms of entertainment • very concerned with health & finances • significant number become depressed; suicide rate is high

  28. Individual Differences To Take Into Consideration • Cultural & Sub cultural differences • value systems, rites of passage, rituals • Ethnic differences • skin tones, facial features, language • Religious differences • Physical differences • large/small, thin/fat, anomalies, disabilities • Personalities • predisposition to be outgoing, shy, creative, etc.

  29. Project Each student will be assigned a developmental stage. You are to make a paper doll to resemble yourself at the developmental stage you are assigned. You need to identify several characteristics of that developmental stage and emphasize the physical, mental, social, and emotional categories. Students will also emphasize their own cultural back ground with the following information: Ethnicity (race or nationality) Country of Origin grandparents were born) Student's birth place (where you were born) Family structure – nuclear family or extended family Authoritative figure in the home – matriarchal or patriarchal Spiritual background and special religious practices Health beliefs of your grandparents. Which of those health beliefs you still use and practice Family Significant beliefs related to death and burial Where your

  30. Project (continued) The project needs to be in the shape of a paper doll, approximately 8½ x11 or 11x17, and dressed for that age group. You will use pictures of yourself as examples in creating the paper doll. Use creativity and imagination to make your doll realistic. These will be displayed in the classroom. Research and ask questions about your family. Assessment: You will need to hand in a typed report including the above information. One student will be chosen from each developmental stage listed below to present the written report and tell about their families' history. You will be given 3-5 minutes. Development stages for Presentation: Infancy Childhood Adolescence Young Adulthood Middle Adulthood Late Adulthood

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