Adolescent's Development

Table of Contents

Introduction1

Purpose of Study1

Aims and Objectives2

Hypothesis2

Problem Statement2

Literature Review2

Language Development3

Early Brain Development3

Phases of Development4

Emotional and Social Development5

Cognitive Development5

Speech and Language Development5

Fine Motor Skill Development6

Gross Motor Skill Development6

Psychological Development6

Piagetian Theory7

Early Childhood Education and Its Influence on Cognitive Development8

Promoting Positive Behaviour8

Life Span Perspective9

Erick Erickson's Developmental Stages10

Bronfenbrenner's Bioecological Model11

Impact of Hereditary and Environment on Life Span Perspective12

Bronfenbrenner's Bioecological Model12

Human Development Is To Raise14

Research Methodology15

The Research Plan15

Research Design15

Literature Search16

Research Strategy16

Time Scale18

References20

Adolescent's Development

Introduction

Adolescent development can be described as growth, physically and emotionally, and cognitive development biologically. Adolescent development plays a pivotal role in developing the personality of the child as the child grows up. To live a satisfying and momentous life, two areas are very important for individuals. Interpersonal relationships and intellectual capability development define the proper development of a child.

Adolescent development is distributed in multiple dimensions that differ according to context and impact on child behaviour. Numerous things simultaneously influence the mental, physical, and emotional development of the child. Adolescent development is determined according to these three principle dimensions which defines the behavioural consequences of a child as he grows up. All these three states are interrelated to each other; lack of concern on any of this dimension affect the other two subsequently. Behavioural responses of the child are consequences of experiences a child had in the early stages of his life. It is essential to address the key areas related to child development that may create potential problems in normal upbringing of a child.

Purpose of Study

The purpose of this thesis is to investigate the development of adolescent and the process of development in social-physical aspect, and justify that socio physical environment plays a great role in development of adolescents.

Aims and Objectives

This study addresses the following objectives:

To analyze the role of social-physical environment in adolescent development.

Hypothesis

Child development is determined according to mental, physical, and emotional, and social development of the child

Problem Statement

This papers describes the element of development of adolescents that how adolescent's social-physical environment affect their personality development.

Literature Review

A baby starts developing from the day he is born and seeing and experiencing every stage of child development is like achieving milestones for the parents (Mitchell, 2007). With child development stages, it is referred to the age sensible bodily and mental expansion of the child. Viewing babies being developed is like reliving their childhood for mothers and fathers. Each and every movement and expression of the child are precious for them (Mortimer, 2001). Hence, details about the child development phases or child development milestones are essential for mothers and fathers. Frequently it is believed that an infant only grows physically in the early months, but it is mistaken fact simply because an infant not only evolves physically but also on the psychological side, and the social front. Even the motor abilities of the infant present the indicators of development (Meggitt, 2006).

Language Development

Infants begin to grasp the language long before they can talk. At birth, they can distinguish speech from other kinds of sounds and recognize the voices of significant adults. In the second half of the first year, they are able to understand words and phrases (Manning, 2000). Caregivers and parents should talk to babies starting ...