HOMEMAKING EDUCATION I
 CHILD DEVELOPMENT

 OVERVIEW

 Because the field of child development is so broad in scope
and is continuously changing, and since communities vary in
viewpoint, practices and understandings in the care of children,
it is important that the teacher plan the approach and develop-
ment of this area so as to make the greatest contribution to:

 stimulating interest in improved guidance of younger
 children
 improving understandings of the role of adults and older
 children
 building up desirable habits and attitudes in young children
 with whom they come in contact
 developing insights of how behavior is frequently built up
 or reconditioned

The individual should understand the patterns of physical
growth, the social needs of the infant and small child, and that
these two processes of growth are continuous and dependent
upon environment. It is the purpose of this area to give a better
understanding of and to create greater interest in the growing
child. Major emphasis should be given to the age groups of
children with whom the pupils have contacts.

 OBJECTIVES
To develop:
 ability to guide the social activities of the child
 ability to select and improvise suitable materials for
 entertainment
 interest in and a liking for young children
 understanding of the importance of nutrition, rest, exercise
 and elimination to the fundamental growth patterns of
 infants and small children