This project aims to provide information on the
various aspects of human development and how they can be used by
educators of all disciplines and grade levels to stimulate
the minds of their students. By acknowledging the various stages of
human development and embracing new ways of thinking, educators are
able to recognize the individual learning needs, difficulties,
attitudes, and behaviours expressed by their students. This, in turn,
enables educators to facilitate learning and improve teaching
effectiveness at multiple levels.
In order to fully grasp a deeper understanding of the various pathways
humans generally follow as they grow and develop throughout their
lifespan, it is important to consider all the potential factors that
may modulate the overall developmental process. This website thoroughly
discusses and illustrates many key aspects of development that are
commonly overlooked or insufficiently emphasized in areas of classroom
learning, namely: prenatal development, physical development, brain
development, personality development, and learning styles. Understanding
the features associated in each area of development will enable teachers
to develop a greater appreciation towards human strengths and
weaknesses, and subsequently help them to be more creative, innovative,
and effective in doing their job.
As you browse through the categories, it will become apparent that the
selected topics are unranked and in no particular order. This
suggests that the topics mentioned are all equally important and
connected in some way, similar to a mixture of ingredients that make up
a recipe for a certain food dish. When ingredients are added, each one
assumes a specific purpose in the recipe, whether it is to introduce a
certain flavour or texture. Regardless, a missing ingredient yields an
unfinished end product that likely needs improvement. Similarly, if an
educator were to focus solely on the number-one ranked suggestion,
students requiring special attention in other areas will not get the
proper stimulation they need to progress academically and grow to become
well-rounded productive individuals. As a result, a student will lack
the necessary 'ingredient' that would enable him or her to grow and to
learn to their fullest potential.
