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- https://socialsci.libretexts.org/Courses/Northeast_Wisconsin_Technical_College/Child_Growth_and_Development_(NWTC)/06%3A_Middle_Childhood_-_Cognitive__Development/6.07%3A_Language_Development_in_the_School-Age_ChildHuman language is the most complex behavior on the planet and, at least as far as we know, in the universe. Language involves both the ability to comprehend (receptive) spoken and written (expressive)...Human language is the most complex behavior on the planet and, at least as far as we know, in the universe. Language involves both the ability to comprehend (receptive) spoken and written (expressive) words and to create communication in real-time when we speak or write.
- https://socialsci.libretexts.org/Courses/Northeast_Wisconsin_Technical_College/Child_Growth_and_Development_(NWTC)/06%3A_Middle_Childhood_-_Cognitive__Development/6.08%3A_Introduction_to_LinguisticsLanguage is such a special topic that there is an entire field, linguistics, devoted to its study. Linguistics views language in an objective way, using the scientific method and rigorous research to ...Language is such a special topic that there is an entire field, linguistics, devoted to its study. Linguistics views language in an objective way, using the scientific method and rigorous research to form theories about how humans acquire, use, and sometimes abuse language. There are a few major branches of linguistics, which is useful to understand in order to learn about language from a psychological perspective.
- https://socialsci.libretexts.org/Courses/Rio_Hondo/CD_106%3A_Child_Growth_and_Development_(Andrade)/07%3A_Physical_Development_in_Early_Childhood/7.09%3A_Health_in_Early_ChildhoodWhile preschoolers are becoming more and more independent, they depend on their caregivers to keep protecting and promoting their health.
- https://socialsci.libretexts.org/Courses/Northeast_Wisconsin_Technical_College/Infant_and_Toddler_Development_(NWTC)/01%3A_Introduction_to_Child_DevelopmentCompare and contrast different theories of child development. Welcome to Child Growth and Development. This text is a presentation of how and why children grow, develop, and learn. We examine cognitiv...Compare and contrast different theories of child development. Welcome to Child Growth and Development. This text is a presentation of how and why children grow, develop, and learn. We examine cognitive change, or how our ability to think and remember changes over the first 20 years or so of life. And we will look at how our emotions, psychological state, and social relationships change throughout childhood and adolescence.1
- https://socialsci.libretexts.org/Courses/Northeast_Wisconsin_Technical_College/Child_Growth_and_Development_(NWTC)/02%3A_Physical_Development_in_Early_Childhood/2.05%3A_Motor_Skill_DevelopmentEarly childhood is a time when children are especially attracted to motion and song. Days are filled with jumping, running, swinging and clapping and every place becomes a playground. Even the booth a...Early childhood is a time when children are especially attracted to motion and song. Days are filled with jumping, running, swinging and clapping and every place becomes a playground. Even the booth at a restaurant affords the opportunity to slide around in the seat or disappear underneath and imagine being a sea creature in a cave! Of course, this can be frustrating to a caregiver, but it’s the business of early childhood.
- https://socialsci.libretexts.org/Courses/Northeast_Wisconsin_Technical_College/Child_Growth_and_Development_(NWTC)/03%3A_Cognitive_Development_in_Early_Childhood/3.05%3A_Milestones_of_Cognitive_DevelopmentThe many theories of cognitive development and the different research that has been done about how children understand the world, has allowed researchers to study the milestones that children who are ...The many theories of cognitive development and the different research that has been done about how children understand the world, has allowed researchers to study the milestones that children who are typically developing experience in early childhood. Here is a table that summarizes those.
- https://socialsci.libretexts.org/Courses/Northeast_Wisconsin_Technical_College/Child_Growth_and_Development_(NWTC)/06%3A_Middle_Childhood_-_Cognitive__Development/6.S%3A_SummaryIn this chapter we looked at: Piaget’s concrete operational stage of cognitive development. Theories of intelligence. How children process information. Intelligence testing. The spectrum of intellectu...In this chapter we looked at: Piaget’s concrete operational stage of cognitive development. Theories of intelligence. How children process information. Intelligence testing. The spectrum of intellectual abilities. Language and communication development. Learning difficulties. In the next chapter, we will be examining school-aged children’s developing understanding of themselves and the world around them and the widening influences on their social and emotional development.
- https://socialsci.libretexts.org/Courses/Northeast_Wisconsin_Technical_College/Child_Growth_and_Development_(NWTC)/05%3A_Middle_Childhood_-_Physical__Development/5.05%3A_Physical_HealthChildhood health issues
- https://socialsci.libretexts.org/Courses/Northeast_Wisconsin_Technical_College/Child_Growth_and_Development_(NWTC)/04%3A_Social_Emotional_Development_in_Early_Childhood/4.11%3A_Childhood_Stress_and_DevelopmentChildren experience different types of stressors. Normal, everyday stress can provide an opportunity for young children to build coping skills and poses little risk to development. Even more long-last...Children experience different types of stressors. Normal, everyday stress can provide an opportunity for young children to build coping skills and poses little risk to development. Even more long-lasting stressful events such as changing schools or losing a loved one can be managed fairly well. But children who experience toxic stress or who live in extremely stressful situations of abuse over long periods of time can suffer long-lasting effects.
- https://socialsci.libretexts.org/Courses/Northeast_Wisconsin_Technical_College/Child_Growth_and_Development_(NWTC)/05%3A_Middle_Childhood_-_Physical__Development/5.S%3A_SummaryIn this chapter we looked at: Patterns of growth in the brain and body Health and nutrition Causes and results of obesity Exercise, fitness, and organized sports Physical health concerns Mental health...In this chapter we looked at: Patterns of growth in the brain and body Health and nutrition Causes and results of obesity Exercise, fitness, and organized sports Physical health concerns Mental health disorders In the next chapter we will be examining cognitive development theories and theorists. We will learn about information processing; attention, memory, and planning in middle childhood. We will also see how school age children learn language and how intelligence is measured.
- https://socialsci.libretexts.org/Courses/Northeast_Wisconsin_Technical_College/Child_Growth_and_Development_(NWTC)/04%3A_Social_Emotional_Development_in_Early_Childhood/4.05%3A_Family_LifeRelationships between parents and children continue to play a significant role in children’s development during early childhood. We will explore two models of parenting styles. Keep in mind that most ...Relationships between parents and children continue to play a significant role in children’s development during early childhood. We will explore two models of parenting styles. Keep in mind that most parents do not follow any model completely. Real people tend to fall somewhere in between these styles. And sometimes parenting styles change from one child to the next or in times when the parent has more or less time and energy for parenting.
