Development: An experience-driven process

  • Development refers to the change in observed behaviours of a child over time. These changes are not prescriptive in nature; that is, they do not simply emerge as a function of brain maturation. Rather, changes in behaviour emerge from the interaction between the child's developing central and peripheral systems and the child's environment. Global child development is, therefore, a process that is driven by experience.
THE 'CANADIAN' EXAMPLE OF THE DYNAMIC INTERACTION
BETWEEN INTERNAL POTENTIAL AND EXPERIENCE

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  • Considering that development is driven by experience, can you explain the importance of early childhood programs, such as Better Beginnings?
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