Recall the fundamental concepts, principles, stages, and theoretical perspectives of child and adolescent development, including prenatal development and factors influencing growth.
Explain the physical, cognitive, emotional, and psychosocial developmental processes occurring from infancy through adolescence using major developmental theories.
Apply developmental theories and principles to interpret children’s and adolescents’ behaviour, developmental milestones, and age-appropriate characteristics in real-life situations.
Analyze the influence of biological, environmental, cognitive, emotional, and social factors on physical growth, cognitive development, attachment, self-concept, and identity formation.
Evaluate major developmental theories, particularly Piaget’s cognitive-developmental theory, and assess their strengths, limitations, and applicability in understanding child and adolescent development.
Design developmentally appropriate strategies, activities, or interventions to promote healthy physical, cognitive, emotional, and psychosocial development in children and adolescents across educational, family, and community settings.
