1. Berhampore, Murshidabad (W.B)
Child Development
Presented By
Rajiv Sen
Assistant Professor
UCT College
Berhampore, Murshidabad (W.B)

2. The Differences between Growth and Development
1) Growth is used in purely physical terms; it generally refers to change in size, length, height and weight of an individual. Changes in the quantitative aspects come into the domain of growth.
1) Development implies overall changes in shape, form or structure resulting in improved working or functioning. It indicates the changes in the quality or character rather than in quantitative aspects.
2) Growth is one of the aspects of developmental process.
2) Development is a wider and comprehensive term; it refers to overall changes in the individual. Growth is one of its aspects.
3) Growth describes the changes which takes place in particular aspect of the body and behaviour of an organism.
3) Development describes the changes in the organism as a ' whole and does not list changes in parts.

3. Growth
Development
4) Growth does not continue throughout life, it stops when maturity has been attained.
4) Development is a continuous process.
5) The changes produced by growth on the subject of Measurement. They may be quantified.
5) Development implies improvement in functioning and behaviour and hence brings qualitative changes.
6) Growth may or may not bring development. A child may grow (in terms of weight) by becoming fat but his growth may not bring any functional improvement (qualitative change) or development.
6) Development is also possible without growth as we see in the cases of some children that they do not gain in terms of height, weight or size but they do experience functional improvement or development in Physical, Social, emotional or intellectual aspects.

4. Stages of Development Age Groups Stages of Development Schooling Stage
Birth to 2 Years
Infancy
2Years to 6 Years
Early Childhood
Pre-primary
6Years to 14 Years
Late Childhood
Primary
14 Years to 18 Years
Adolescence
Secondary and Senior
Secondary
18 Years to 40 Years
Young Adulthood
40 Years to 65 Years
Mature Adulthood
Over 65 Years
Aged Adulthood

5. Early Childhood (From 2Years to 6 Years)
Educational Implication
Provision of Healthy Environment
Rational Treatment
Satisfaction of Curiosity
Learning by Doing
Dynamic Methods of Teaching

6. Late Childhood (6Years to 14 Years)
Educational Implication
Child’s Individuality should be respected.
It should be kept in mind that each child is unique.
Co-curricular activities should be organised.
Group competition may be arranged.
Games should be regularly organised.
Creative talent should be developed.

7. Adolescence (14 Years to 18 Years)
Educational Implication
Compulsory physical exercises and games
Monthly health check-up
Provision of good library
Organisation of clubs
Guidance service
Rational approach by the teacher
Meeting fears of inadequacy
No discrimination
Exercise and educational tours
Imparting sex education

8. Thanks