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    This reflection paper discusses human nature and individual differences from the perspective of a teacher. It explains that human development is a complex process that involves physical, mental, and psychological growth. As teachers, understanding typical development patterns helps make appropriate educational choices, though development varies between individuals. The paper also discusses Robert Havighurst's theory of developmental tasks, which are challenges that arise at certain life stages and influence later happiness and success if achieved. It argues teachers should learn about human development, just as people learn about technology, in order to help students develop to their full potential.

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    This reflection paper discusses human nature and individual differences from the perspective of a teacher. It explains that human development is a complex process that involves physical, mental, and psychological growth. As teachers, understanding typical development patterns helps make appropriate educational choices, though development varies between individuals. The paper also discusses Robert Havighurst's theory of developmental tasks, which are challenges that arise at certain life stages and influence later happiness and success if achieved. It argues teachers should learn about human development, just as people learn about technology, in order to help students develop to their full potential.

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    This reflection paper discusses human nature and individual differences from the perspective of a teacher. It explains that human development is a complex process that involves physical, mental, and psychological growth. As teachers, understanding typical development patterns helps make appropriate educational choices, though development varies between individuals. The paper also discusses Robert Havighurst's theory of developmental tasks, which are challenges that arise at certain life stages and influence later happiness and success if achieved. It argues teachers should learn about human development, just as people learn about technology, in order to help students develop to their full potential.

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    Republic of the Philippines

    University of Southeastern Philippines


    College of Education
    B.O. Obrero, Davao City, Philippines

    Reflection Paper:
    Human Nature and Individual Difference

    Prepared by
    Divine Grace R. Merina
    Med-LT
    EDFD 231
    (10:00am-1:00pm)

    December 2021

    1
    Republic of the Philippines
    University of Southeastern Philippines
    College of Education
    B.O. Obrero, Davao City, Philippines

    Human Nature and Individual Differences


    Human development is a multifaceted process and involves different aspects (Human
    Growth and Development, n.d.) Each day, a human grows physically, mentally, and
    psychologically. And by understanding typical patterns of growth and development, teachers are
    better equipped to make appropriate educational choices (Why is it important for a teacher...,
    n.d.) This idea sounds easy, but since we are in a diverse world, we also have to keep in mind
    how different the development of our students is.
    Teachers are dubbed as the second parents of the learners. Perhaps it is because teachers
    are present during most parts of the significant development of the students. And as our students
    grow, they are to achieve this thing we call the developmental tasks.
    Havinghurst (1972) defines a developmental task as one that arises at a certain period in
    our lives. The successful achievement of which leads to happiness and success with later tasks
    while leading to unhappiness, social disapproval, and difficulty with later tasks. Havighurst uses
    lightly different age groupings, but the primary divisions are quite similar to those used in this
    book. He identifies three sources of developmental tasks (Havighurst, 1972)- Tasks that arise
    from physical maturation- for example, learning to walk, talk, and behave acceptably with the
    opposite sex during adolescence; adjusting to menopause during middle age. Tasks that from
    personal sources. For example, those that emerge from the maturing personality and take the
    form of personal values and aspirations, such as learning the necessary skills for job success. and
    Tasks that have their source in the pressures of society- for example, learning to read or learning
    the role of a responsible citizen.
    Being an auntie to my nieces and nephews, I always try to keep in mind all I learn about
    human development. The reason why is that- if I spend time reading manuals of my gadgets to
    take care of them and utilize them better, why not make an effort to learn these things for our
    children? I mean, they are the future of the world. Therefore, we should help them develop for
    the best.

    References:

    enotes.com. (n.d.). Education. enotes.com. Retrieved December 1, 2021, from


    https://www.enotes.com/homework-help/why-is-it-important-for-a-teacher-to-understand-578781.

    Havighurst, R. (n.d.). Robert Havighurst: Developmental Theorist. Learing Management System.


    Retrieved December 1, 2021, from https://vulms.vu.edu.pk/Courses/EDU302/Downloads/Developmental
    %20Task%20Theory%20by%20Robert%20Havighurst.pdf

    Human growth and development. (n.d.). Retrieved December 1, 2021, from


    http://www.wbnsou.ac.in/online_services/SLM/BED/SEM-01_A1.pdf.

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