1. GROWTH & DEVELOPMENT
J.KEMP

2. GROWTH & DEVELOPMENT
As a PSW, you will care for clients of all ages and different stages of human growth and development.
In order to provide the best quality care, you must be able to identify and understand the different stages as well as their characteristics.

3. GROWTH & DEVELOPMENT Growth- physical changes that can be measured:
Height and weight
Physical appearance
Body functions
Development – changes in psychological and social functioning
G & D
Overlap
Depend on each other
Occur at the same time
Affect the whole person

4. GROWTH & DEVELOPMENT There are 6 basic principles of G & D
G & D occur from fertilization until death
The process goes from simple to complex
G & D occur in certain directions
Head to foot
Center of the body outwards
G & D occur in a sequence, order and pattern.
Developmental tasks must be completed in each stage in order to move to the next
The rate of G & D is uneven, no set pace
Each stage has its own characteristics and tasks

5. GROWTH & DEVELOPMENT There are 9 stages of G & D
Infancy (Birth to 1 yr)
Toddlerhood (1 - 3 yrs)
Preschool (3 - 6 yrs)
Middle Childhood (6 - 8 yrs)
Late Childhood ( yrs)
Adolescence (12 – 18 yrs)
Young Adulthood (18 – 40 yrs)
Middle Adulthood ( yrs)
Late Adulthood (65 yrs and older)

6. GROWTH & DEVELOPMENT
In partners, choose a developmental stage and develop a short lesson using any resources you find necessary (videos, pictures, games etc)
Lesson must include:
The stage of G & D
Definition of the stage
Developmental tasks
Important points regarding that stage
A review handout for the class (quiz, crossword, matching etc)
This lesson will be presented to the rest of the class on Tuesday March 25/14

7. Growth & Development Poster Board
ASSIGNMENT
Growth & Development Poster Board
Choose a developmental stage and develop a poster board using any resources you find necessary
Board must include:
Title
Definition of the stage
Developmental tasks
Important points regarding that stage