1. Perfect Pedagogy
Developmental Psychology of a Middle School student:
Physical: Executes gross motor skills of running, jumping, and throwing more quickly and with better coordination-boys improve faster than girls
Emotional: Self-esteem rises for most young people, who feel especially good about their peer relationships and athletic capabilities.
Social: Select friends based on sex, ethnicity, and SES. Similar personality and judgments.
Cognitive: Thought is more logical and organized. Mental operations work poorly with abstract ideas.
Megan Carroll University of Cincinnati,
Middle Childhood Education-Math and Science
Berk, Laura E.. Exploring Lifespan Development. 2nd ed. Boston, MA: Allyn & Bacon, Print.
How does a teachers pedagogical moves affect a students learning? T
Pedagogical Moves that HELP a students learning:
Incorporate technology into the lesson- constructivism
Student-center approach
Desks in groups
Group activities
Group discussions
BE POSITIVE! Say encouraging words to your students (Good Job! Way to Go! )
Gives candy as a reward for correcting the teachers mistake-makes them look at the details and show all their work
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