Introduction Piaget’s focus on qualitative development had an important impact on education. While Piaget did not specifically apply his theory in this way, many educational programs are now built upon the belief that children should be taught at the level for which they are developmentally prepared. In addition to this, a number of instructional strategies […]
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INTRODUCTION This article introduces you to physical and maturational changes that characterise the adolescence stage. You will also examine the effects of these changes on the adolescent’s psychological and social development as well as the social and psychological problems associated with this stage. PHYSICAL DEVELOPMENT DURING ADOLESCENCE The term adolescence is derived from a Latin
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Throughout the childhood period, human life is given a shape which in most cases will remain for the rest of life. That is the reason why this particular period draws more attention of parents and teachers who are in charge of the wellbeing of the growing children. Adolescence on the other hand, is peculiarly the
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Introduction This article explains the importance of including elements aimed at achieving national and household food security in development plans. The article explains that participatory and equitable development processes is what can lead to sustainable development which in turn can result in attainment of food security at national and house hold level. Indicators of Economic
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Introduction In the last article poverty was defined and its relation to food security explained. This article explains the role of economic growth as a pre-requisite to enhancing food security. Interventions that promote food security at different levels require financial. Human and material resources for implementation and these resources can only be generated through increased
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