Transcript A child care professional who is knowledgeable of the typical

Developmental
Domains
A child care professional who is
knowledgeable of the typical
behaviors and abilities of
children can support new
learning and detect problems.
A child care professional must
be knowledgeable of the typical
behaviors and abilities in six
areas or domains.
An easy way to remember the
six domains is by using the
acronym:
“McPiles”
“M” reminds us of a child’s
Motor Development
“C” represents Creative
“P” stands for their
Physical Health
“I” reminds us
of a child’s
Intellectual
or Cognitive skills;
what they know.
“L” is for Language and
Communication
“E/S” represents their
Emotional/Social Development
Each domain is equally
important to the growth and
development of a child.
Knowing the typical growth,
behavior or skill expectancies
prepares you to set up the
environment, design curriculum
and assist parents in evaluating
their child’s progress.
You are expected to be able to
name the six domains as well as
give an example that describes
each area.
Motor Development
Motor Development
refers to a child’s ability to
move and control various
body parts.
Motor Development
only occurs
after the
appropriate
physical
development
has occurred.
Motor Development
Gross motor
refers to
movement of the
large muscles in
the arms, legs
and trunk.
Motor Development
Fine motor
refers to
movement of the
small muscles in
the fingers and
hands.
Creative
AKA Approaches to Learning
refers to
how a
child
learns.
Approaches to Learning
It involves curiosity, a child’s
eagerness to
learn, and
persistence.
Approaches to Learning
As well as creative
problem solving
and the ability to
create and complete
long-term projects.
Physical Health
Physical Health
refers to typical growth
patterns, changes in weight,
general health and safety,
visual perception, hearing,
and understanding the roles
of health care providers.
Physical Health
Includes teaching
Self-Help skills
like bathing and
toileting.
Physical Health
and encouraging good sleeping
and eating habits
Intellectual, or Cognitive and
General Knowledge
refers to
what a child
learns and
knows.
Cognitive and General Knowledge
It involves exploration,
discovery, concept and
memory formation,
problem solving and
creative expression.
Cognitive and General Knowledge
It includes
knowledge of
mathematics,
scientific thinking,
awareness of social
studies and the arts.
Language and Communication
refers to a
child’s ability
to
communicate
with others.
Language and Communication
It involves a
child’s ability to
see, hear, speak,
read, write
and construct an understanding
of the world around them.
Language and Communication
Language Comprehension is
understanding what is said to
them—both verbally and nonverbally.
Language and Communication
Expressive Language is the
ability to produce language
and is used to express a
person’s thoughts to others.
Language and Communication
Daily Reading is essential!
Social/Emotional Development
focuses on how children feel about
themselves
and their
relationships
with others.
Social/Emotional Development
It refers to children’s individual
behaviors and responses to
•play and work activities,
•pro-social behaviors
Social/Emotional Development
•attachments to parents and
caregivers
Social/Emotional Development
•relationships with siblings and
friends.
It is essential that the
environment sustain a child’s
curiosity and creativity,
evolving language and
communication skills, and
growing knowledge about the
world.