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The Role of the Early Years Practitioner

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The Role of the Early Years Practitioner

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•These domains are marked by certain changes as the child develops. A developmental milestone is an ability that is achieved by most children by a certain age.

•While the exact age at which a child achieves a particular milestone can vary, if a child has not achieved a skills that most of his or her same-age peers can perform both teachers and parents become concerned.

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Child development is divided into three broad domains. these domains are not really distinct; they form an integrated whole.

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Child Development is generally segmented into five periods, each bringing new capabilities and social expectations. These periods are: 

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Child Development is generally segmented into five periods, each bringing new capabilities and social expectations. These periods are: 

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•The child develops as a whole.

•Development follows predictable patterns

•Rates of development vary
•Development is influenced by maturation and experience

•Development proceeds from Top Down and from Centre Outward

•Culture affects development

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Units 5 & 6: Child Growth and Development 

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Units 5 & 6: Child Growth and Development 

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The Role of the Early Years Practitioner
The Role of Parents/Caregivers

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Child development is a field devoted to understanding human constancy and change from conception through adolescence. It includes changes through the lifespan (Berk, 2009).