Shadowing Practice: GROWTH, DEVELOPMENT AND MATURATION - Learn English Speaking with Video
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Growth, Development, and Maturation 1 Meaning of Growth Introduction Every human being changes from birth to old age.
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A small baby gradually becomes a child, then an adolescent, an adult, and finally an old person.
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During this process, many changes take place in the body and personality of an individual.
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Some changes can be seen clearly, such as an increase in height and weight.
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These physical changes are known as growth .
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Growth is one of the important aspects of human life.
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It mainly refers to an increase in the physical size of the body and its organs.
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Growth can be measured with the help of different units such as centimeters, kilograms, etc. Meaning of growth.
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The word growth means an increase in the size, height, weight, and physical structure of an individual.
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For example, when a child's height increases from 100 centimeters to 120 centimeters, it is called growth.
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Similarly, an increase in body weight, size of the brain, muscles and other body organs also comes under growth.
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Growth mainly brings quantitative changes.
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Quantitative changes are those changes that can be counted or measured.
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Examples of growth.
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Increase in height, increase in weight, increase in the size of body organs, growth of bones and muscles, increase in the size of the brain, increase in physical strength.
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Thus, growth is mainly related to the physical changes
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that take place in an individual in simple words growth means becoming bigger in size
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and body structure for example a newborn baby is very small
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but after a few years the child becomes taller
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and heavier this increase in physical size is called growth characteristics
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of growth one growth is quantitative growth mainly involves changes
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that can be measured for example height can be measured in
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centimeters weight can be measured in kilograms size of different body
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parts can also be measured therefore growth is called a quantitative
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change two growth is physical in nature growth mainly relates to
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the physical body of an individual it includes changes in height
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weight bones muscles internal organs therefore growth is mainly concerned with the physical aspect of a person 3.
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Growth can be measured.
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One important characteristic of growth is that it can be measured easily.
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For example, physical change, measurement, height, centimeters, weight, kilograms, head circumference,
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centimeters, body size, different measurements, thus, teachers, parents, and doctors can observe the physical growth of a child through measurement.
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4. Growth is a continuous process.
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Growth begins from birth and continues for a long period of life.
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However, the speed of growth is not the same at every stage.
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For example, growth is very fast during infancy.
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It becomes slower during childhood.
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It becomes rapid again during adolescence.
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Therefore, growth takes place continuously, but its rate may differ at different stages of life.
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5. Growth has a definite pattern.
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Growth generally follows a particular pattern.
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For example, a child first gains control over the head and neck and later learns to control other parts of the body.
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Similarly, physical development generally moves from simple to complex patterns.
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Thus, growth does not happen randomly, but follows a particular sequence.
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6. Growth is influenced by many factors.
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The growth of a child is affected by different factors such as heredity,
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nutrition, environment, health, exercise, family conditions, hormones.
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A healthy and nutritious environment helps a child to grow properly.
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Examples of growth in daily life.
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Some simple examples of growth are a child's height increases every year.
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The body weight of a child increases.
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Bones become longer and stronger.
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Muscles develop with age.
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The size of body organs increases.
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These examples show that growth mainly refers to physical increase.
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Elizabeth B.
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Herlock.
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Growth is defined as a change in size, in proportion, disappearance of old features, and acquisition of new ones.
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Conclusion.
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In conclusion, growth means an increase in the physical size and structure of an individual.
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It is mainly quantitative and can be measured.
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Growth is an important part of human life
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and takes place according to a particular pattern proper nutrition health
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and environment play an important role in the healthy growth of
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a child easy line to remember growth means increase in the physical size height
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and weight of an individual to meaning of development the gask
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art introduction human life is not limited only to physical growth along with the increase in height
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and weight many other changes also take place in a person
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a child learns to speak think understand solve problems control emotions and interact with others.
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These overall changes are known as development, VIGAS.
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Development is a broader concept than growth.
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Growth mainly refers to physical changes, while development includes changes in the physical, mental, emotional, social, and moral aspects of an individual.
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Meaning of Development Development means the progressive and continuous changes that take place in an individual throughout life.
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These changes help the individual to become more capable, skilled, and mature.
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Development includes changes in physical abilities, mental abilities, intellectual abilities, emotional behavior,
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social behavior, moral values, language abilities.
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Therefore, development refers to the overall growth and progress of an individual.
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Development in simple words.
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In simple language, development means the gradual improvement and overall change in an individual's personality and abilities.
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For example, when a child learns to walk, speak, read, think logically, control emotions.
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Make friends.
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Take decisions.
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These changes are part of development.
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Definitions of development.
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Development can be understood as, development is a continuous process of changes through which an individual becomes more capable and mature.
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Another simple meaning is, development is the overall progress of an individual from birth to old age.
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Areas of development.
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Development takes place in different areas of life.
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One, physical development.
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Physical development refers to changes in the body and physical abilities.
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Examples.
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Increase in height and weight.
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Development of muscles.
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Improvement in motor skills.
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Development of physical strength.
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Two.
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Mental or intellectual development.
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Mental development refers to the development of thinking and understanding abilities.
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Examples.
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Learning new things.
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Improving memory.
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Solving problems.
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Thinking logically.
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Making decisions.
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As a child grows, their ability to understand complex things gradually improves.
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Three, emotional development.
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Emotional development refers to the ability of a person to understand and control emotions.
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Examples, controlling anger, understanding feelings, expressing emotions properly, developing confidence, learning patience.
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A mature person is generally able to manage emotions better than a young child.
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Four, social development.
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Social development refers to the ability to interact
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and adjust with other people examples making friends working in groups
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cooperating with others respecting others following social rules social development helps
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an individual become an active member of society five moral development moral development refers to the development of values
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and understanding of right and wrong Examples.
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Honesty.
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Responsibility.
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Respect.
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Truthfulness.
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Justice.
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Moral development helps an individual develop good character.
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Six.
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Language development.
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Language development refers to the ability to understand and use language.
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Examples.
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Learning to speak.
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Learning new words.
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Reading.
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Writing.
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Expressing thoughts.
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Language development is very important for communication
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and learning characteristics of development one development is a continuous process development begins from birth
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and continues throughout life a person continuously learns
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and develops new abilities for example a baby learns to sit
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then learns to stand then learns to walk later the child learns to speak read
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and write therefore development is a continuous process 2.
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Development is both quantitative and qualitative.
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Development includes both measurable and non -measurable changes.
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Quantitative changes include increase in height, increase in weight.
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Qualitative changes include improvement in thinking, better emotional control, development of social skills.
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Therefore, development is broader than growth.
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3. Development takes place in different areas.
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Development does not occur in only one area.
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It includes physical development, mental development, emotional development, social development, moral development.
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All these aspects together contribute to the overall development of an individual.
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Four, development follows a pattern.
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Development generally follows a particular sequence.
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For example, a child usually learns, sit right pointing arrow, stand right pointing arrow, walk right pointing arrow, run.
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Similarly, language development also follows a sequence.
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Thus, development takes place in an organized pattern.
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5. Development is influenced by heredity and environment.
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Both heredity and environment influence development.
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Heredity includes physical characteristics received from parents, natural abilities, biological factors.
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Environment includes family, school, society, education, nutrition.
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Therefore, both heredity and environment play an important role in development.
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6. Development is individual.
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Every child develops at a different speed.
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For example, some children learn to speak earlier, some children learn to walk earlier, some students learn quickly, while others need more time.
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Therefore, development differs from person to person.
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Importance of development.
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Development is important because it helps an individual.
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Become physically capable.
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Improve thinking ability.
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Control emotions.
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Develop social relationships.
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Become responsible.
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Adjust to society.
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Develop a complete personality.
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For teachers, understanding child development is very important because every child learns and develops differently.
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Conclusion Development is the overall and continuous process of change in an individual.
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It includes physical, mental, emotional, social, and moral changes.
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Development begins from birth and continues throughout life.
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It helps an individual become more capable, skilled, and mature.
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Easy line to remember Development means overall progressive changes in the physical, mental, emotional, and social life of an individual.
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3. Meaning of maturation Introduction Some abilities develop naturally as a child grows.
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For example, a newborn baby cannot walk or run immediately.
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Even if we try to teach the baby, the baby will not be able to walk until the muscles, bones, and nervous system are sufficiently developed.
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When the body and mind become naturally ready to perform a particular function, this process is known as maturation, paripakvata.
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Maturation mainly depends on biological growth and heredity.
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Meaning of maturation.
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Maturation means the natural process through which an individual becomes physically and mentally ready to perform certain activities.
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It is mainly related to biological readiness, natural growth, heredity, development of body systems, in simple words.
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Maturation means becoming naturally ready to perform a particular activity.
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Examples of maturation.
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Some common examples are, 1.
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Learning to walk.
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A baby cannot walk immediately after birth.
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The baby's bones, muscles, and nervous system need time to develop.
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When the body becomes ready, the child gradually starts walking.
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This natural readiness is called maturation.
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2. Puberty.
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During adolescence, various physical and psychological changes take place naturally.
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These changes occur because the body reaches a particular stage of biological maturity.
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This is also an example of maturation.
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Three, learning certain skills.
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Some activities require a certain level of physical and mental readiness.
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For example, a very young child may not be ready to perform complex tasks because the necessary abilities have not yet matured.
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Therefore, learning becomes more effective
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when the child has achieved the required level of maturation definitions
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of maturation maturation can be understood as maturation is the natural process of growth through
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which an individual becomes ready to perform certain functions in simple
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words maturation is natural biological readiness characteristics of maturation one maturation
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is a natural process maturation takes place naturally according to the biological growth of an individual.
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It does not completely depend on teaching or training.
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For example, a child naturally develops the ability to walk when the body becomes ready.
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2. Maturation is mainly controlled by heredity.
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Heredity plays an important role in maturation.
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The natural pattern and timing of many biological changes are influenced by genetic factors.
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Therefore, maturation is closely connected with heredity.
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3. Maturation brings readiness.
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The main purpose of maturation is to make an individual ready
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for certain activities for example readiness to walk readiness to speak physical maturity emotional maturity thus maturation creates the capacity
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or readiness for development and learning for maturation follows a natural sequence maturation generally follows a natural
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and biological sequence for example a child usually develops control over
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basic movements before performing complex physical activities therefore maturation takes place
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according to a natural order five maturation is related to biological
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development maturation mainly depends on the development of brain nervous system muscles bones hormones other body systems
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when these systems become sufficiently developed the individual becomes ready to
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perform new functions six training cannot completely replace maturation teaching
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and practice are important
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but they cannot completely replace biological readiness for example trying to
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teach a baby to run before the body is ready will not be successful therefore learning is most effective
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when maturation and readiness are present.
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Importance of maturation in education.
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Maturation is very important for teachers and education.
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A teacher should understand that every child may not be ready to learn the same thing at the same age.
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For example, some children may need more time to develop certain skills.
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Learning should be according to the child's age and readiness.
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Teachers should not put unnecessary pressure on children.
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Educational activities should be suitable for the developmental level of students.
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Understanding maturation helps teachers provide age -appropriate education.
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Relationship between maturation and learning Maturation and learning are closely connected.
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Maturation provides readiness, while learning provides experience and practice.
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For example, a child's body may become mature enough to hold a pencil, but the child still needs practice to learn writing.
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Therefore, maturation makes learning possible, and learning improves skills through practice.
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Conclusion Maturation is the natural process through which an individual becomes physically and mentally ready to perform certain activities.
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It mainly depends on biological growth and heredity.
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Maturation provides the necessary readiness for learning and development.
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Easy line to remember.
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Maturation means the natural biological process through which an individual becomes ready to perform certain activities.
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Quick revision.
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Growth, development, and maturation.
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Growth, vridhi.
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Right arrow increase in physical size example increase in height and
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Vocabulary and speaking notes for this lesson
This video has 243 sentences and 2262 words to shadow. The speech runs for 16:31. The speaker talks at a steady 137 words per minute, a comfortable pace for shadowing. 83% of the words are among the 3,000 most common in English; the rest is worth studying before you start.
Key vocabulary in this video
15 less common words from the video, with pronunciation and meaning:
- readiness /ˈɹɛdinəs/ (noun) — The state or degree of being ready; preparedness.
- biological /ˌbaɪ.əˈlɑ.d͡ʒɪ.kəl/ (adjective) — Of or relating to biology.
- refer /ɹɪˈfɜː/ (verb) — To direct the attention of (someone toward something).
- muscle /ˈmʌs.əl/ (noun) — A contractile form of tissue which animals use to effect movement.
- moral /ˈmoɹəl/ (adjective) — Of or relating to principles of right and wrong in behaviour, especially conforming to principles of rectitude.
- skill /skɪl/ (noun) — A capacity to do something well; a technique, an ability, usually acquired or learned, as opposed to abilities that are regarded as innate.
- quantitative /ˈkwɑn.təˌteɪ.tɪv/ (adjective) — Of a measurements and data types: based on some quantity or number rather than on some quality.
- naturally /ˈnæt͡ʃ.(ə.)ɹə.li/ (adverb) — In a natural manner.
- bone /boʊn/ (noun) — A composite material consisting largely of calcium phosphate and collagen and making up the skeleton of most vertebrates.
- mature /məˈt͡ʃʊ(ə)ɹ/ (adjective) — Fully developed; grown up in terms of physical appearance, behaviour or thinking; ripe.
- continuous /kənˈtɪn.juː.əs/ (adjective) — Without stopping; without a break, cessation, or interruption.
- emotion /ɪˈməʊ.ʃən/ (noun) — A person's internal state of being and involuntary physiological response to an object or a situation, based on or tied to physical state and sensory data.
- sequence /ˈsiː.kwəns/ (noun) — A set of things next to each other in a set order; a series.
- organ /ˈɔːɡən/ (noun) — The larger part of an organism, composed of tissues that perform similar functions.
- characteristic /ˌkæɹ(ə)ktəˈɹɪstɪk/ (noun) — A distinguishing feature of a person or thing, a part of mental or physical behavior.
Phrasal verbs you will hear
- come under (verb) — To come underneath (something).
- work in (verb) — To find time or space for, amid other things.
Pronunciation to watch
- The “sh” and “zh” sounds: emotion /ɪˈməʊ.ʃən/, conclusion /kənˈkluːʒən/, nutrition /njuːˈtɹɪʃ.ən/, measurement /ˈmɛʒ.ə.mənt/, sufficiently /səˈfɪʃəntli/
- Long words — get the stress right: biological /ˌbaɪ.əˈlɑ.d͡ʒɪ.kəl/, quantitative /ˈkwɑn.təˌteɪ.tɪv/, naturally /ˈnæt͡ʃ.(ə.)ɹə.li/, continuous /kənˈtɪn.juː.əs/, characteristic /ˌkæɹ(ə)ktəˈɹɪstɪk/
How to practise with this video
- Listen to the whole video once without speaking and note the words you do not know.
- Shadow it sentence by sentence at normal speed, repeating each one until your rhythm matches the speaker.
- Record yourself and compare with the original, paying attention to words like readiness, biological, refer.
Grammar in this video
The structures the speaker uses most, with the exact words from the video:
| Structure | In the video |
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| Passive voice be + past participle — the focus is on what happens, not who does it | can be seen · are known · can be measured |
| Possibility with “might / may” might/may + verb — something that is possible but not certain | may differ · may not be · may need |
| Advice with “should” should + verb — saying what is a good idea | should understand · should be · should not put |
| Comparatives -er than / more … than — comparing two things | better than · broader than |
What is the Shadowing Technique?
Shadowing is a science-backed language learning technique originally developed for professional interpreter training and popularized by polyglot Dr. Alexander Arguelles. The method is simple but powerful: you listen to native English audio and immediately repeat it out loud — like a shadow following the speaker with just a 1–2 second delay. Unlike passive listening or grammar drills, shadowing forces your brain and mouth muscles to simultaneously process and reproduce real speech patterns. Research shows it significantly improves pronunciation accuracy, intonation, rhythm, connected speech, listening comprehension, and speaking fluency — making it one of the most effective methods for IELTS Speaking preparation and real-world English communication.