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Discuss any four factors that constitute development illustrating each with examples from the SA context.

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Cognitive development; The way children think, explore, and figure things out is referred to as cognitive development. It is the growth of information, skills, problem-solving abilities, and attitudes that enable children to think about and comprehend the world around them. Cognitive development includes brain development.

Physical development and health; Apart from birth to two years of age, the body undergoes more developmental change in early adolescence than at any other time. The rate of growth is rapid and uneven, with each individual experiencing a varied pace and rate of change. Increases in height, weight, and internal organ size, as well as alterations in the skeletal and muscular systems, are all examples of physical changes. 

Physical changes are visible to everybody, emphasizing the scope and speed of change. As a result, certain teens may feel more or less mature than others. Girls have physical development growth spurts two years earlier than boys.

Socioemotional development; The process of forming a sense of identity, as well as a role and purpose, is often described as adolescent social development. It is a sense of self that is expressed externally. Body image is a significant aspect in creating a sense of self and identity, particularly for females, and family and friends increasingly play a role in assisting and supporting the teenager in achieving adult duties.

Risk-taking is a normal aspect of adolescent development. As young individuals looking for a sense of self and personal identity, social and emotional development are inextricably linked.

General learning competencies; 

Communication Capabilities

Adapt written, oral, and visual communication to the purpose, structure, audience, and medium in order to develop, understand and express ideas and information.

Critical thinking skills.

Gather, analyze, synthesize, evaluate, and apply knowledge for the objectives of innovation, inquiry, and creative thinking with critical thinking skills.

Empirical and Quantitative Skills.
Mathematical, logical, and scientific ideas and methodologies are used through the manipulation and analysis of numerical data or observable facts, resulting in well-informed judgments.

Personal responsibility.
Connect choices, actions, and outcomes to identify and apply ethical concepts and practices to decision-making.

Social responsibility.
Examine the distinctions and similarities among peoples, ideas, aesthetic traditions, and cultural practices in order to develop intercultural competency, civic awareness, and the ability to effectively interact in regional, national, and global communities.

Teamwork.

Consider multiple points of view in order to work collaboratively and effectively toward a common goal or purpose.