FACTORS AFFECTING THE LEARNING PROCESS
Biological development and health
How health affects a child and an adolescent´s school performance.
School performance and various health concerns includes
Chronic health problems
Obesity
Importance of breakfast
Exercise
Poor sleep
Factors for having good health.
genetics, the environment, relationships, level of education and income.
Adolescence
The brain development the frontal lobe is responsible for judgment, impulse, and control and planning are still maturing.
is the period of transition between childhood and adulthood.
Sexual maturation or puberty begins at different ages depending on genetic and environmental factors.
The boys become heavier and taller than girls.
There is a growth spurt during adolescence.
Growth and development stages in infants and children.
First stage: development for motor, language, social, sensory and thinking skills.
Child development covers the following skills: Cognition, Social interaction, Speech and Language, Physical skills etc.
Brain development before birth
There are two processes that contribute to the brain development: the molecular events (gene expression) and the impact of the environment.
Gender equity
Equity
Is necessary that authorities, teachers and parents are involved to select, organize and share knowledge.
People get access to the same opportunities.
Equality
Equality in the learning process is when:
girls and boys receive the same treatment and attention and have equal opportunities.
All people, without distinction, have the same rights and duties towards the State.
Parity
The same proportion of girls and boys enter and complete schooling.
