Middle Development Chapter 4 Education and Training Ms. Faust
Monday, November 30, 2015 1. Learning Target- I can identify developmental delays. 2. Bell Ringer- 1. Grab a blue book. 2. Open to page 82 and read the opener. 3. What is a developmental delay?
Tuesday, December 1, 2015 1. Learning Target- I can describe visual-motor coordination. 2. Bell Ringer- 1. Grab a blue book. 2. Open to page 86 and read “Gross Motor Skills.” 3. What is visual-motor coordination?
Children 5-7
Physical Growth & Development On average, children grow 2 to 3 inches per year and gain 4 to 5 pounds per year Boys and girls are similar in size Baby teeth are falling out and being replaced by permanent teeth
Gross-Motor Skills More developed than fine motor skills at this age Can play at recess by: swinging on the monkey bars throwing a ball running Jumping Skipping Swinging Dodge objects **Visual-motor coordination improves!
Fine-Motor Skills Hand-eye coordination and dexterity improves Writing is a new task that they are now able to do! Writing includes cognitive and physical development. Drawing become more detailed Cutting with scissors and coloring Dress independently
Cognitive Development- Thinking Skills Can only focus on how things appear Can start to follow directions in greater detail Begin to show a sense of humor with jokes Imagination is vivid!
Cognitive Skills- Language and Reading Begin by recognizing alphabet letters Followed by letter combinations Then whole words! Eventually, they will start reading short and simple sentences. Most students begin reading in Kindergarten or 1 st grade
Social Emotional Development- Peer Relationships Their choice of friends change often Share secrets Change partners Stick up for one another Usually play with friends of the same gender
Social-Emotional Development- Family Relationships Children want to please others, especially their parents They respond well to established expectations and family rules Form relationships with siblings, whether positive or negative
Social-Emotional Development- Self-Concept Begin to assess themselves Based on comments from others, abilities, successes and failures
Moral Development Can tell the difference between right and wrong Able to wait their turn while playing a game Know how to share toys Do best when activities are for cooperation, rather than competition
Wednesday, December 2, 2015 1. Learning Target- I can identify fine motor skills. 2. Bell Ringer- 1. Grab a blue book. 2. Open to page 87 and read “Fine Motor Skills.” 3. What is hand eye coordination? What is dexterity?
Children 8&9
Physical Growth and Development More individual variation Steady growth Girls starting to become taller than boys Some kids starting to reach puberty
Motor Skills Better body control More graceful Good age for sports, dance, gymnastics, etc Hand-eye coordination improves
Cognitive Development- Thinking Skills Can focus for longer periods of time Memory improves Still learn best through experience with actual objects Now can solve problems mentally Seriation Classification Conservation Transitivity
Cognitive Development- Language and Reading Reading and writing abilities have increased Reading comprehension becomes important Identify main points and summarize
Social-Emotional Development- Peer Relationships Like to be part of a group Want to have friends Developing social skills
Social-Emotional Development- Family Relationships Still look up to parents, but now may ignore what they are told or argue Sensitive to criticism Often at odds with siblings
Social-Emotional Development- Self-Concept Want to feel a sense of belonging Want to be accepted by others Want to dress like everyone else
Moral Development Follow rules selectively Like to make deals Concerned about fairness
Thursday, December 3, 2015 1. Learning Target- I can summarize the concept of thinking skills. 2. Bell Ringer- 1. Grab a blue book. 2. Open to page 93 and read “Thinking Skills.” 3. What is classification?
Friday, November 4, 2015 1. Learning Target- I can define transitivity. 2. Bell Ringer- 1. Grab a blue book. 2. Open to page 94 and read “Transitivity.” 3. What is transitivity?
Monday, December 7, 2015 1. Learning Target- I can identify self-concept. 2. Bell Ringer- 1. Grab a blue book. 2. Open to page 91 and read “Self Concept.” 3. What is self-concept?
Children Ages 10 to 12
Physical Growth and Development Size and variation now determined by DNA (easier to see) Some children have major growth spurts Some still look like children Some showing signs of puberty
Motor Skills Muscle strength and reaction continues to improve Enjoy active play and organized sports Can write and draw with more skill Can complete complicated projects
Cognitive Development- Thinking Skills Capable of more complex thoughts Master sequencing and ordering Short-term memory grows Executive strategies
Cognitive Development- Social Skills Use more complex sentences in speech and writing Can understand grammar Often proficient readers
Social-Emotional Development- Peer Relationships Need to be accepted by others Group activities give a sense of belonging Most 10 year olds don’t interact much with the opposite gender; Changes by 12. Could have classroom crushes Value the opinions of peers
Social-Emotional Development- Family Relationships Respect parents but relationship is changing Sometimes defy authority by talking back, doing things they know they shouldn’t, or ignoring what their parents say Preteens tend to be bossy towards younger siblings and annoying to older siblings
Social-Emotional Development- Self-Concept See themselves as functioning capably on their own Define themselves in terms of their appearance, possessions, and involvement in activities Fear of rejection Deal with worry
Moral Development Some still base decisions on rewards and punishments Some pre-teens begin to question their parents’ morals. This combined with negative peer pressure can lead to bad decisions
Tuesday, December 8, 2015 1. Learning Target- I can identify growth and development in middle childhood. 2. Bell Ringer- 1. Grab a blue book. 2. Open to page 98 and read “Thinking Skills.” What are executive strategies?
Wednesday, December 9, 2015 1. Learning Target- I can show my mastery of middle childhood through the Chapter 3 quiz. 2. Bell Ringer- 1. Grab a blue book. 2. Open to page 101 and read “Summary.” 3. In your own words, summarize child development in children 5-12.
Thursday, December 10, 2015 1. Learning Target- I can summarize developmental stages in middle childhood. 2. Bell Ringer- 1. Grab a blue book. 2. Open to page 88 and read “Thinking Skills.” 3. What is conservation?
Friday, December 11, 2015 1. Learning Target- I can explain why teachers need to understand child development. 2. Bell Ringer- As a future teacher, why is it important for you to understand child development?
Monday, December 14, 2015 1. Learning Target- I can make a Christmas card. 2. Bell Ringer- 1. Pick a colored piece of paper. 2. Get the supplies you need: markers, scissors, etc. 3. Make a Christmas card for our soldier friend, Jess.