After reading chapter 1 in LifeSmart, I have grasped a better understanding of the many roles of our lifespan development, especially in our formative years. Biopsychosocial interactions play essential roles, just like social and environmental aspects still play important roles in our current years.
We never stop evolving, but I do believe that there is a "crucial" time in our developmental years that, just like mentioned in the book, our paths can change. In chapter one there was an example of the books when we were younger where we, the reader, could change the ending by choosing a different chapter. In life I believe this to be true, we do have protective and negative factors that influence us. For example, I believe that maybe if I would have had a more proactive approach about going back to school sooner, I would be done already and have a job that I love, and not just be starting now. But, then I think well maybe it was good that I have those years of experience in the work force, and learned different personalities and was placed in different situations, I may not be as good as a teacher then as I could be now because I have those "biopsychosocial" interactions to take with me now.
Development works differently for everyone as well. Some are more mature earlier than others, some are more curious to see what else is out there, to make sure this is what they want for the rest of their life. I see it now as a substitute teacher, some children ask why and others don't. Does that make one child smarter than the other because one is questioning why we are doing something? I think also too it might have something to do with their home life as well. When children are set in a routine, certain lunch time, and bed time, their bodies/mind's react to even the slightest bit of change. I believe it to be crucial when I go to sub a class that the teacher leaves a detailed plan. Why? I have seen both sides. When the children have their set routines and times on the board, there is less chaos in the room; in the morning and throughout the day. When there is the slightest bit of lack of direction children sense it and will start to become distracted and now behavior will change. This is where I firmly agree with "continuity" development, when steady progression occurs, even if only as small accomplishments, it goes a very long way.
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