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Principles of Child Development

The document outlines 12 principles of child development, including that development occurs through the interaction of biology and environment, proceeds at varying rates between and within children, and is influenced by social and cultural contexts. It also discusses domains of children's well-being like family, education, and health, and notes that understanding principles, theories, and indicators of child development can help interpret experiences and milestones.

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Principles of Child Development

The document outlines 12 principles of child development, including that development occurs through the interaction of biology and environment, proceeds at varying rates between and within children, and is influenced by social and cultural contexts. It also discusses domains of children's well-being like family, education, and health, and notes that understanding principles, theories, and indicators of child development can help interpret experiences and milestones.

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Principles of Child

Development
12 Principles of Child
Development
Development and learning are complex
and no one theory is sufficient.
Principles should be considered when
making decisions about children
General principles taken from a review
of the early childhood literature
Principle 1:
Interrelatedness

Development in one domain influences


and is influenced by development in
other domains
Principle 2: Orderly
Sequence

Development occurs in a relatively


orderly sequence, with later abilities,
skills, and knowledge building on those
already acquired
Principle 3: Varying Rates

Development proceeds at varying rates


from child to child as well as unevenly
within different areas of each childs
functioning
Principle 4:
Biological and Environmental

Development and learning result from


interaction of biological maturation and
the environment
Principle 5: Long Term
Effects
Early experiences have both cumulative
and delayed effects on individual
childrens development; optimal periods
exist for certain types of development
and learning
Principle 6: Increasing
Complexity
Development proceeds in predictable
directions toward greater complexity,
organization, and internalization
Principle 7: Needs Met

Childrendevelop and learn best in the


context of a community where they are
safe and valued, their physical needs
are met, and they feel psychologically
secure.
Principle 8:
Social and Cultural Influence
Development and learning occur in and are
influenced by multiple social and cultural
contexts
Principle 9: Active
Learners

Childrenlearn in variety of ways and


with a wide range of teaching strategies
and interactions.
Principle 10: Play

Play is an important vehicle for


childrens development, as well as a
reflection of their development
Principle 11:
Practice and Challenge

Development advances when children


have opportunities to practice newly
acquired skills as well as when they
experience a challenge just beyond the
level of their present mastery
Principle 12: Experiences
Affect Learning and
Development
Childrendemonstrate different modes
of knowing and learning and different
ways of representing what they know
National Indicators of
Childrens Well-Being
Many interconnected aspects of
childrens well-being.
Indicators of influence resulting in a
child being well-adjusted, economically
secure, productive, educated and
healthy.
Domains of Well-Being

Family and social environment

Economic circumstances

Health care
Domains of Well-Being
Physical environment and safety

Behavior

Education

General Health
Child Development:
Principles, Theories, &
Indicators
Basic child development information is
fundamental to everyones well-being.
Helps professionals make sound
decisions about care and education.
Understanding P, T, and I assist in
interpreting experiences and
milestones.
Child Development
Questions

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