Lesson 6: Early Physical and Motor Development
Attention
It seems miraculous at times that little children develop such complex motor..and later, cognitive...skills
Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this lesson's material, students will be able to:
- Identify the major neurological growth processes
- Relate the development of myelin to the development of fine and gross motor coordination
- Identify ways in which parenting interacts with physical development
Teaching
Neurological and Physical/Motor development happen hand in hand...as bones and muscles in the body develop so does the nervous system designed to control them.
Neurological Development
A number of processes occur that signify neurological development from infancy through adolescence (and beyond)
- Neuron Proliferation and Differentiation
- Neuron Dentritification
- Neuron Migration
- Neuron Specialization
- Synaptogenesis
- Synaptic Pruning
- Myelination
Physical and Motor Development
Click HERE to download the document "Understanding Physical Development in Young Children"
Assessment
Lesson 6 Quiz
- Look up information related to Myelination on the web and explain how myelination contributes to the development of coordinated movement. Be sure that you explain the relationship between the myelination of the nervous system and increased coordination.