BASIC PRINCIPLES OF

GROWTH & DEVELOPMENT

Presented by:
Catherine L. Campos
Reynabel Enario - Laran
Emmeline Ambrad - Sable

DPE 101: Foundation of Education 1

(12-3pm) Dr. Raymond Espina
GROWTH
Growth refers to changes in human
weight, height and structure.
Disappearance of old features &
acquisition of new ones.
According to the Crow & Crow (1962)
“Growth refers to structural & physiological
changes”.
DEVELOPMENT
Development refers to a continuous process
of changes through which task managing
abilities of the individual are polished
resulting in experiences and learning.
According to the Hurlock (1959) “Progressive
series of changes that occur in an orderly,
predictable pattern as a result of maturation
& experience”.
GROWTH vs DEVELOPMENT
 GROWTH DEVELOPMENT
1. Quantitative Change 1. Qualitative Change
2. Cellular Multiplication 2. Organization of all the
parts which growth has
produced

3. Does not continue 3. Continue throughout

throughout life life-span

4. Growth is an aspect 4. Development is an

of Development integrated whole which
growth is a part
 GROWTH DEVELOPMENT
5. Observable & 5. Cannot Measured
Measureable Scientifically
6. Under Natural principles 6. Under Experiences and
observations of an individual
7. Various parts of body 7. An organization in
become larger due to functions of various parts of
growth body is observed due to
development
8. Increase in height, weight, 8. Intelligence, social
structure is regarded as understanding, expertise in
growth language and utilization of
educational opportunities
Principles of Human Growth
and Development
Principle # 1. Development is
Continuous
The process of growth and development
continues from the conception till the individual
reaches maturity. Development of both physical
and mental traits continues gradually until these
traits reach their maximum growth. It goes on
continuously throughout life. Even after maturity
has been attained, development does not end.
Principle # 2. Development is Gradual

It does not come all on a sudden. It is also

cumulative in nature.
Principle # 3. Development is
Sequential
Most psychologists agree that development is
sequential or orderly. Every species, whether
animal or human, follows a pattern of
development peculiar to it. This pattern in
general is the same for all individuals. The child
crawls before he creeps, stands before he walks
and babbles before he talks.
Principle # 4. Rate of Development
Varies Person to Person
Rate of development is not uniform. Individuals
differ in the rate of growth and development.
Boys and girls have different development rates.
Each part of the body has its own particular rate
of growth. There are periods of great intensity
and equilibrium and there are periods of
imbalance.
Principle # 5. Development Proceeds
from General to Specific
 Development proceeds from general to specific. In all
areas of development, general activity always precedes
specific activity. For example, the fetus moves its whole
body but is incapable of making specific responses. With
respect to emotional behaviour infants approach
strange and unusual objects with some sort of general
fear response.
 Later, their fears become more specific and elicit
different kinds of behaviour, such as, crying, turning
away and hiding etc.
Principle # 6. Most Traits are Correlated
in Development
Generally, it is seen that the child whose mental
development is above average, is also superior
in so many other aspects like health, sociability
and special aptitudes.
Principle # 7. Growth and Development is a
Product of Both Heredity and Environment

Development is influenced by both heredity and

environment. Both are responsible for human
growth and development.
Principle # 8. Development is
Predictable
The difference in physiological and
psychological potentialities can ‘ be predicated
by observation and psychological tests.
Principle # 9. Development

Development brings about both structural and

functional changes.
Principle # 10. There is a Constant
Interaction Between All Factors of
Development
Development in one area is highly related to
development in other areas. For example, a
child who has a good health can be active
socially and intellectually.
REFERENCES:
 Lee, M. J., & Lee, D. (1940). The Child: Growth and Development.
United States of America: Appleton-Century-Crofts, Inc.
 Potter-Perry. Fundamentals of Nursing. 5th & 6th Edition.
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