Learners Stages

of Growth and
Development
Pre-natal Period
This is from conception to birth.
The inherited characteristics from
the parents are also imparted
during this period.

The Period of Infancy or Babyhood
From birth to two years
Basic physical and physiological
behavior patterns begin to develop
such as rolling, crawling, sitting,
walking, laughing, taking solid food,
controlling the elimination of
wastes, learning sex differences. Etc.

The baby begin to learn the
rudiments of right and wrong.
Early Childhood
From birth to six years.
This is the pre-school age although some
parents are already taking their children
to kindergarten.
This is the exploratory and inquisitive
period.
Late Childhood
Six or seven years to eleven years
(6-11 years old)
This is the elementary school period.
The child learn some manual skills at
home and in school,
(reading, writing, arithmetic, language,
etc,)
Puberty Sta
Puberty Stage
12 to 15 years old
Early high school period
This is the stage when the urge of sex
begins itself very rapidly. In fact,
man at this stage is already capable
of procreation.

Early Adolescence
Puberty to 17 years.
Late high school period.
Some young people get married
with this stage. Rapid sex
maturation occurs.
Late Adolescence
18 to 21 years old.
The process of development
continues.
Early Adulthood
From 21 to 40 years.
New life adjustments occurs such as
courtship, marriage, parenthood,
employment, recreational hobby,
religious affiliation etc. This is the start
of productive years.
Middle Age
40 to 65 years.
This year is part of adulthood.
At this stage, man or woman must
achieved most of their life aspirations in
life such as well established home and
family, stable or lucrative employment or
business, creative achievement, even
political achievement.
Old Age
This period starts at 65 years old.
Period of retirement.
Some claim that old age start at 65 years
old but at this stage men and women are
generally strong energetic and mentally
alert.
Eighty to ninety years old
Some ailments that are characteristics of old age
occurs such as
Deafness
Failing eye sight
Forgetfulness
Baldness
Arthritis
Senility
Loss of Cognitive Ability