Development Task of Infant
Development Task of Infant
Development Task of Infant
BSN2-B CAMCA
As children move into the school-age years, typically between 6 and 12 years old, their development
continues across various domains. Here are developmental tasks that children in this age group often
engage in:
Cognitive Development:
1. Academic Learning: Increasingly mastering reading, writing, math, and other subjects in a
structured school environment.
2. Critical Thinking: Developing more advanced problem-solving skills and critical thinking abilities.
3. Logical Reasoning: Applying logic and reasoning to understand cause-and-effect relationships
more deeply.
4. Abstract Thinking: Starting to understand more abstract concepts and ideas.
Physical Development:
1. Refinement of Motor Skills: Continued improvement in both gross and fine motor skills.
2. Increased Physical Coordination: Improved coordination in sports, games, and physical
activities.
Social and Emotional Development:
1. Peer Relationships: Forming and maintaining friendships, navigating social dynamics, and
learning about cooperation and conflict resolution.
2. Empathy and Understanding Others: Deepening understanding of others’ perspectives and
feelings.
3. Self-Identity: Developing a clearer sense of self, including personal strengths and weaknesses.
4. Independence: Increasing independence in decision-making and problem-solving.
Language Development:
1. Advanced Communication: Expanding vocabulary and developing more sophisticated language
skills for better expression and comprehension.
2. Reading Comprehension: Enhancing reading comprehension and the ability to understand and
interpret texts.
3. Writing Skills: Improving writing abilities, including organizing ideas and using more complex
sentence structures.
Moral and Ethical Development:
1. Understanding Right and Wrong: Exploring moral concepts and developing a deeper sense of
ethics and values.
2. Decision-Making: Beginning to make more independent and responsible choices.
School-age children continue to grow and develop their skills, adapting to the challenges they encounter
both at school and in their social environments. The timing and mastery of these tasks can vary widely
among individuals, influenced by various factors such as environment, support systems, and personal
experiences. Understanding these developmental tasks can help parents and educators provide the
necessary support and guidance to aid children's growth.
During adolescence, which typically spans from ages 10 to 19, young individuals undergo significant
physical, cognitive, social, emotional, and psychological changes. Developmental tasks during this period
include:
Physical Development:
1. Puberty and Physical Changes: Adolescents experience significant physical changes such as
rapid growth spurts, sexual maturation, and changes in body shape.
2. Fine-Tuning Motor Skills: Continued refinement of motor skills, coordination, and athletic
abilities.
Cognitive Development:
1. Abstract Thinking: Advancement in the ability to think abstractly, reason, and understand
complex concepts.
2. Critical Thinking: Increased capacity for critical thinking, problem-solving, and planning for the
future.
3. Identity Formation: Exploring personal values, beliefs, and forming a more coherent sense of
self.
Social and Emotional Development:
1. Peer Relationships: Strengthening peer relationships and forming deeper, more intimate
friendships.
2. Family Relationships: Reconfiguring relationships with family members and seeking more
independence.
3. Identity and Self-Expression: Exploring and solidifying personal identity, including gender
identity and self-expression.
4. Managing Emotions: Learning to cope with a wide range of emotions, including stress, anxiety,
and peer pressure.
Moral and Ethical Development:
1. Developing Morality: Exploring moral values and ethics, and understanding societal rules and
norms.
2. Decision-Making: Beginning to make more significant decisions with long-term consequences.
3. Risk-Taking Behavior: Engaging in some risk-taking behaviors to test limits and explore their
own boundaries.
Independence and Autonomy:
1. Seeking Independence: Striving for increased autonomy from parents and caregivers.
2. Responsibility and Accountability: Learning to take on more responsibilities and be accountable
for their actions.
Understanding these developmental tasks can assist parents, educators, and caregivers in supporting
adolescents as they navigate this transformative period in their lives. It's crucial to recognize the
individual differences and diverse experiences that adolescents have while progressing through these
tasks. Guidance and support play a pivotal role in facilitating healthy development during this phase of
life.
CALDONA, JOLIBEE D.
BSN2-B CAMCA
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