MODULE-4-PROFESSIONAL-EDUCATION

Course Overview

  • Course Name: Professional Education 1 – The Child and Adolescent Learners & Learning Principles

  • Institution: Laguna State Polytechnic University

  • Prepared By: Gelzen Ramirez Jamolin, Arlene G. Advento, Estanislao Ramos, Charel C. Lota

  • Adopted By: Maria Conrada D. Corpuz

  • Duration: 11-12 Weeks

  • Date: October 28 – November 8, 2024

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Module Content

Lesson Title: Infant and Toddlerhood

Learning Outcomes

  • Reflect and internalize the Infant and Toddlerhood period.

Objectives

  1. Describe physical changes in the first two years of life.

  2. Identify common infant reflexes.

  3. Discuss sleep needs in the first two years.

Student Learning Strategies

Online Activities

  • Discussion: Attend a one-hour class discussion via Google Meet regarding Infant and Toddlerhood.

  • Access: Link provided in Google Classroom for schedule and instructions.

Offline Activities

  • Lecture Guide: Focus on physical development from birth.

  • Essential care includes responsive care from adults, nutrition, and stimulating environments.

Physical Development Overview

Infant Exploration

  • Infants explore their world, needing supportive interactions from caregivers.

  • Physical development occurs in stages:

    • Develops top-down from head to body.

    • Milestones include grasping, rolling, crawling, and walking.

Influences on Physical Development

  • Factors affect development like:

    • Unique characteristics of the child.

    • Family values and cultural context.

    • Available resources.

  • Developmental Milestones:

    • 2 Months: Holds head up with support, begins pushing up.

    • 4 Months: Rolls over, shakes toys, brings hands to mouth.

    • 6 Months: Rolls over both ways, begins to sit with support.

    • 1 Year: Walks alone while holding onto furniture.

    • 2 Years: Climbs furniture, begins to run.

Key Concepts in Development

Basic Needs for Growth

  1. Nutritious Food

  2. Safe Shelter

  3. Clean Air

  4. Regular Health Care

  5. Adequate Activity and Rest

Role of Culture

  • Understanding family practices is crucial for interpretation of behaviors in children.

  • Example: Different cultures value independence and self-sufficiency differently.

Brain Development

  • Growth: Brain grows from 25% at birth to 90% by age 5.

  • Importance of Interaction: Early interactions help build brain connections crucial for development.

Supporting Physical Development

Characteristics of Developmental Concerns

  • By 3 Months: Doesn't notice hands, cannot support head.

  • By 6 Months: Difficulty sucking, not gaining weight, not rolling over.

  • By 12 Months: Not crawling or sitting up.

  • Action: Discuss concerns with parents and healthcare providers if necessary.

Engaging Activities

Activities to Complete

  1. Finish the sentence: Development tasks are _____________________.

  2. Create a diagram showcasing development stages of infancy and toddlerhood.

Performance Task

  • Reflect on parenting methods to facilitate developmental tasks in infants and toddlers.

Rubric for Engaging Activities

Criteria Overview

  • Content & Development: Accuracy, comprehensiveness, and clarity.

  • Organization & Structure: Clarity and ease of following ideas.

  • Illustrations: Clarity in conveying understanding of development.

  • Grammar & Spelling: Accurate usage without errors.