CHILD DEVELOPMENT PEDAGOGY

Detailed explanation-1: -According to the cephalocaudal principle of development, the direction of growth occurs from the top (head) to the bottom (feet). However, according to the proximodistal principle, the direction of growth starts from the center of the body (torso, spine) and goes outward (to the arms and legs).

Detailed explanation-2: -Definition. The cephalocaudal principle refers to the general pattern of physical and motoric development followed from infancy into toddlerhood and even early childhood whereby development follows a head-to-toe progression.

Detailed explanation-3: -Cephalocaudal development refers to a similar progression of growth that occurs from head to toe. For example, neck and should muscles will develop before the lower limbs. This allows the infant to turn and lift their head, as is required for seeking nourishment from the mother.

Detailed explanation-4: -Cephalocaudal development (8.1) Progression of development beginning with. the head and moving down to feet; also called head-to-foot development.

Detailed explanation-5: -The cephalocaudal trend acknowledges a top-down growth trend. For example, infants may use their upper limbs before their lower limbs. The proximodistal trend, on the other hand, acknowledges growth from the center of the body outwards. For example, infants use their arms before they can use their fingers effectively.