My
knowledge and background on child and adolescent development probably differs
from most of my peers in class. With my
background being nutrition, my development classes were based on just that – nutrition. However, when studying for the WEST-E I
learned about Piaget’s theory of cognitive development and the four stages,
sensorimotor, preoperational, concrete operational and formal operational. I am also familiar with the stages of motor
learning such as cognitive, associative and autonomous. Although I may not have traditional education
on the topic of development I know the importance of exposure and experiences
on the development of a child. My
philosophy of instruction is to provide the best possible environment for
learning and inspire students to change the trajectory of our countries health
by igniting a passion for health and fitness within them.
After
reading ahead in the text, I have learned that many theories suggest that early
life experiences lead to long lasting effects, even into adulthood. It will be so important that children are exposed
to positive health and fitness experiences during the elementary years to create
life long effects. This chapter showed
me the complexity of child/adolescent development and I am looking forward to
learning more about development during this course and how I can apply this
knowledge in the classroom.
Pressley,
Michael, and Christine B. McCormick. Child and Adolescent Development for
Educators. New York: Guilford, 2007. Print.
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