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TIMELINE OF HUMAN DEVELOPMENT: From Infancy To Adolescence

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TIMELINE OF HUMAN DEVELOPMENT: From Infancy To Adolescence

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Andie Juliane T. Toledo

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Welcome to my timeline of human development! This project explores how I've grown and changed from infancy to adolescence. You’ll learn about physical, cognitive, and socioemotional growth, and discover how different theories explain these stages. Understanding these processes actually helps teachers, parents, and caregivers support children effectively in their learning and emotional growth.

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1. Infancy (0-2 Years Old)

Physical Development: When I was a baby, I was naturally curious about everything. I loved touching things, recognizing some people's face and reacting to sounds. My parents said I was always smiling and trying to stand even before I could wak.

Cognitive Development: According to Jean Piaget, this stage is called the sensorimotor stage, where babies learn through their senses and actions. That really fits me cause I learned by exploring and observing my surroundings.

Socioemotional Development: Meanwhile for Erik Erikson, this is the stage of Trust vs. Mistrust. Because my family always take care of me and always there when I cry, I learned how to feel safe and trust people early on. I think that's why I'm still very close to my family today.

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2. Early Childhood (2-6 Years Old)

Physical Development: During this stage I am always so noisy and playful, I loved pretending to be a teacher, drawing random things and asking so many questions. I am also a hard headed like I wanted to do everything on my own, even when I clearly needed a help.

Cognitive Development: Piaget called this the preoperational stage, where kids start to think symbolically and use imagination. I can really relate because I was always in my own little world of pretend play.

Socioemotional Development: According to Erikson, this is the Initiative vs. Guilt stage. Kids want to explore and take the lead. When adults support them, they build confidence. I was very lucky because my parents encouraged me to express myself, so I grew up feeling brave about trying new things and that makes me a risk-taker.

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3. Middle Childhood (6-12 Years Old)

Physical Development: In this stage, I grew stronger and became more active. I joined many activities, learned to write neatly, and even got into sports. I had more control over my body, and I started to enjoy physical challenges like playing games with friends.

Cognitive Development: Piaget described this as the concrete operational stage. When other kids start thinking logically. I could finally understand why things happen instead of just memorizing stuff.

Socioemotional Development: Erikson called this Industry vs. Inferiority. I totally understand that because I also feel proud when I did well in school, but also a bit sad when I fail. It taught me that hard work really pays off and that mistakes are part of learning.

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4. Adolescence (12-18 Years Old)

Physical Development: This is where I am at now, and wow im surprised it's been a lot. Physically, puberty changed so many things. Emotionally, I've become more aware of myself and how others see me. It's sometimes confusing, but I've learned to just accept that change is normal.

Cognitive Development: Piaget said this is the formal operational stage. I can relate because I've started thinking deeper like questioning things or making my own opinions.

Socioemotional Development: For erikson, this is Identity vs. Role Confusion and to be honest, it kinda hits hard. I am still figuring out who I am, what I want to do, and where I fit in. But I think that's what being a teenager is all about like learning to understand yourself and grow from it.

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When I look back at how I grew up, I can actually see how Piaget's and Erikson's theories fit into my own life. They explain how I changed physically, mentally, and emotionally from being a baby to a teenager.

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''How can understanding child and adolescent development guide me as a future teacher?''

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Looking back at my own development from infancy to adolescence, I realized how much I’ve changed not just physically, but also in how I think, feel, and see the world. Every stage really shaped who I am right now.

When I was a baby, I depended on others for everything. But as I grew older, I started exploring, learning, and becoming more independent. I began to understand myself better my strengths, weaknesses, and the kind of person I want to be. Learning about Piaget’s and Erikson’s theories made me understand that everything we go through has a purpose. Piaget helped me see how my way of thinking evolved from learning through senses to now thinking about future goals. Erikson showed me how my emotions and confidence grew through every stage from learning to trust others to finding my own identity. These stages also made me realize how important it is to have support from people around you family, friends, and teachers because they all play a big role in how we develop. If I ever become a teacher in the future, I’ll use what I’ve learned about human development to understand my students better. I’ll remember that everyone grows and learns differently, and that patience, encouragement, and kindness can make a huge difference. Growing up isn’t always easy, but understanding these stages helps me appreciate how far I’ve come and how much more I can still grow.