Stages of Child Development

Stages of Child Development (Aspects of Cognitive and Psycho-social)1. Cognitive Development of ChildrenAccording to Piaget this development is divided into 4 stages:1. Sensory Motor (ages 0-2 years)In this stage of development of the senses is very influential in the child. Greatest desire is the desire to touch / hold, driven by a desire to know the reaction of his deeds. In this age they do not understand the motivation and the biggest weapon is the 'cry'.2. Pre-operational (ages 2-7 years)At this age children become 'egocentric', so impressive 'stingy', because he could not see from the viewpoint of others. The child also has a tendency to imitate those around them. Although at the age of 6-7 years they have started to understand the motivation, but they do not understand in a systematic way of thinking - complicated.3. Concrete operations (ages 7-11 years)When these children begin to leave the 'egosentris' it and can play in the group with the rules of the group (in collaboration). Child can be motivated and understand the things systematically.But in presenting the Gospel should be the use of language.4. Formal Operations (age 11 years and over)Teaching in pre-adolescent children is becoming a little easier, because they already understand the concept and can think, both concrete and abstract, so no need to use props.But new difficulties that teachers face is having to make time to be able to understand the struggles that they face when entering the age of puberty.2. Development of Psycho-SocialAccording to Erick Erickson Psycho-social development or the development of the human soul is influenced by the society is divided into 8 stages:1. Trust> <Mistrust (ages 0-1 years)The first phase is the stage of development of self-confidence. The focus lies on the five senses, so that they are in need of touch and hug.2. Autonomy / Self> <Shy / Hesitate (ages 2-3 years)This stage can be regarded as the rebellion of children or the 'nakal' her. as a direct example of that look was that they would often run around in Sunday School.But the mischief that can not be prevented just like that, because this is the stage where children are developing motor skills (physical) and mental (cognitive), so it is necessary precisely to encourage and provide a place to develop motor and mental.At this time children are very influenced by the important people around him (Parent - Teacher Sunday School)3. Initiatives> <Guilt (ages 4-5 years)In this stage the child will be asked a lot in everything, so impressive chatty. At this age they also experienced the development of initiatives / ideas, to the things that smelled of fantasy.They were more calm in listening to the Word of God in Sunday School.4. Industrial / Diligent> <Inferioriti (ages 6-11 years)Children this age are already working on school assignments - are motivated to learn. But still have a tendency to be less cautious and demanding of attention.