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Growth
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Growth is associated with the physical changes of the learner such as height, weight and mass.
Development
Development is associated with the physical, mental, social, cognitive and psychological aspects of the learner which is not measured.
Types of Development
Difference between Growth and Development
- Growth is quantitative whereas development is qualitative.
- Growth is related to physical aspects whereas development is related to all aspects.
- Growth is not continuous whereas development is continuous.
- Growth can be measured but development cannot be measured.
- Development goes from womb to tomb.
Stages of Development
- Pre-natal Age (40 weeks)
- Infancy (0-2 years)
- Childhood (2- 12 years): 1. Early Childhood (2-6 years) 2. Later Childhood (7-11 years)
- Adolescence (2-6 years)
Factors of Growth and Development
- Hereditary Factor
- Social Factor
- Emotional Factor
- Biological Factor
- Intelligence
Principles of Development
- Principle of Continuity
- Principle of General to Specific
- Principle of Predictability
- Principle of Individual Difference
- Principle of Direction
- Principle of Uniform Pattern
- Principle of Integration
- Principle of Maturation and Learning
- Principle of Joint Product of Heredity and Environment
