Demo
Teaching
Objectives
At the end of the lesson students should be able to:
1 Identify the stages of human
development
2 Describe the developmental tasks
associated with each stage; and
3 Create a visual timeline of
human development.
Stages of human
development and
developmental task
Activity: “Visual Timeline”
The class will be divided into 8 groups, students will create
a visual timeline about the stages of human development.
Each group will be given some photos of developmental
task of each human developmental stage. Students will be
given 60 seconds to decide what developmental stage the
photos belong to.
Analysis
What are the different stages of human
development?
What is the developmental task of is each
stages of human development?
Abstract
Stages of Human
Development
The physical, mental, and emotional stages a child goes through as
he or she grows and matures.
foetus baby childhood adolescence adulthood old age
Pre-natal Period
The prenatal period refers to the
stages of development that
occur before birth, from
conception to delivery. This is a
critical time when the foundation
for all future growth, health, and
development is established.
Pre-natal Period
Stages of Prenatal period
a.) Germinal stage – The first 2 weeks of
pregnancy, includes conception,
implantation, formation of placenta of
the baby.
b.) Embryonic stage- The 3-8 weeks of
pregnancy, the formation of vital organs
and bodily systems.
c.) Fetal stage- The 9 weeks till birth, this
stage where growth continues, movement
capability begins and brain cells multiply.
Also known to be the age of “Viability”.
Infancy (0–2
Years)
Infancy is the very first stage of a
child's life, starting from birth and
lasting until the child is about two
years old. It’s a time of rapid
growth and change in the baby's
body, brain, and abilities.
Infancy (0–2
Years)
Developmental Tasks:
Infants experience rapid growth in weight and
height. Their motor skills also develop quickly
(rolling over, sitting up, crawling, walking).
Infants learn about the world through their senses
(sight, touch, taste, sound) and their movements
Babies start to communicate by crying, cooing, and
eventually babbling. They begin to understand
simple words and may say their first words (like
"mama" or "dada").
Early Childhood (3–5
Years)
It is a period of rapid- physical,
mental, emotional, social and
language development of a child.
Childhood
Developmental Tasks:
Children continue to grow in height and weight,
and their motor skills become more refined. They
can run, jump, and play more actively, and
develop fine motor skills like drawing or using
utensils.
Vocabulary and pronunciation continue to expand
Develops fears
May begin to read
Children begin forming friendships, learning social
rules, and understanding concepts like sharing,
turn-taking, and cooperation. They also begin to
develop a sense of self and gender identity.
Middle Childhood (6–12
Years)
The child is, by nature pragmatist.
He/she is concerned with how things
work, rather than with why things work
or how will they work. It is an age at
which doing, making, and building are
all important.
Middle Childhood (6–12
Years)
Developmental Tasks:
Growth slows down compared to early childhood, but children continue
to develop stronger muscles and improve coordination. They gain greater
control over fine and gross motor skills.
They can perform operations (like addition and subtraction), understand
cause and effect, and grasp the concept of conservation (the idea that
quantities stay the same even if their appearance changes).
Children are focused on developing competence and skills, especially in
school and activities like sports.
Children begin to form a more realistic self-concept and self-esteem.
They compare themselves to peers and develop a sense of their own
abilities.
Adolescence(13-18
years old)
Adolescence is a transformative
period of development that marks
the transition from childhood to
adulthood. It is a time of rapid
physical, emotional, cognitive, and
social changes. Traumatic stage for
child and parent.
Adolescence(13-18
years old)
Developmental Tasks:
Adolescents undergo puberty, marked by rapid physical changes
such as growth spurts, the development of sexual characteristics (like
menstruation and voice changes), and changes in body composition.
They are able to solve complex problems and reflect on moral, ethical,
and philosophical issues.
Adolescents explore different roles, beliefs, and values in order to
form a stable sense of identity. This may involve experimenting with
different career goals, social groups, and personal values.
Adolescents develop deeper peer relationships and friendships.
Adolescents begin to develop a more sophisticated understanding of
morality and ethics, influenced by their peers, family, and society.
Young Adulthood
(19–29 Years)
Early adulthood is a stage of life
characterized by significant personal
growth, independence, and the
pursuit of goals. It is a time when
individuals explore their careers,
establish intimate relationships, and
begin to form a more stable sense of
identity.
Young Adulthood
(19–29 Years)
Developmental Tasks:
Physical development stabilizes, with most individuals at their peak in
terms of strength, stamina, and health.
Young adults seek to form deep, meaningful relationships, such as
romantic partnerships and close friendships.
Young adults focus on finding their career path, completing higher
education, and establishing financial independence. They may also
begin to make long-term commitments, such as marriage or
parenthood.
This stage is marked by gaining independence from parents and
building a life as an individual. Many also seek to contribute to society,
often through work, relationships, and community involvement.
Middle Adulthood
(30–60 Years)
Middle adulthood is a stage of life often defined
by reflection, change, and consolidation of
earlier experiences. During this period,
individuals typically face both physical and
psychological transitions, such as adapting to
the aging process, reflecting on life goals, and
reevaluating personal and professional
achievements.
Middle Adulthood
(30–60 Years)
Adult bodies are fully developed
and physical changes are very few
and slow, if any at all.
This is also the stage where some
may have their own babies,
starting the human life cycle again.
A lot of adults get jobs and live
independently. They are also expected to
know how to manage their emotions well.
Late Adulthood
(60+ Years)
The period of later adulthood,
defined here as ages 60 through
75 years, is characterized by
physical, psychological and
social changes, including both
gains and losses.
Old Age
As the body ages, muscle mass reduces,
bones become more brittle and skin may
begin to wrinkle.
They are not as strong as when
they were younger but can still
have fun and stay active.
Sadly, old age can bring some decline in
memory and thinking as connections in the
brain become broken or weak over time.
LEARNING CHECK:
Application (Role playing)
Divide the class into 7 groups, students
will perform a role play portraying the
stages of human development.
Group 1: Infancy
Group 2: Early Childhood
Group 3: Middle Childhood
Group 4: Adolescence
Group 5: Young Adulthood
Group 6: Middle Adulthood
Group 7: Late Adulthood
Evaluation
In a ¼ sheet of paper,
enumerate the different stages
of human development and
give at least 2 developmental
tasks of each stages.
Assignment
For 150 words in a short bond paper,
make a narrative paragraph of your
best childhood experiences and
share how those experiences shaped
you today, then share it to the class
next meeting.
Thank you
Demo Teacher: Demjorie L. Tulo
