Arco - Unit 4
Arco - Unit 4
Arco - Unit 4
ACTIVITY
Look for pictures of children in their late childhood ages 6 – 11 (from the net or
magazines available). On a bond paper, make a collage of these pictures and discuss
below the common characteristics that you have seen or observed in those pictures.
My Observations
APPLICATION& ASSESSMENT
1. Peter complained to his mother one evening that it wasn’t fair that his younger sister
Pearl was almost as tall as he was. He worried that he wasn’t growing fast enough. If
you are Peter’s mother, how should you respond to Peter’s concern?
If I am Peter’s mother, I will gladly explain why such phenomena happen. And I
will tell him that it was all normal.
2. Carla, a very overweight child in the class, often stood on the sidelines and watched
during recess. When she did join in the children’s games, she was slow and clumsy.
On a daily basis, Carla was the target of unkind comments: “Move it, Tubs!” “No
fatsoes allowed”. She walked home from school by herself while other children
gathered in groups, talking, laughing, and chasing. Being the class adviser, how are
you going to help Carla?
Being the class adviser, I will talk to Carla’s parents first. I will tell them what
Carla is going through and tell them to encourage their daughter to mingle with
others more. Then after I talked to her parents I will talk to the whole class and
tell them not to tease Carla because of how she looks like. And that I will not
tolerate bullying inside and outside the classroom. Lastly, I will talk to Carla and
tell her how beautiful she is and that she needs to be more confident of herself.
3. On weekends, 8-year-old Jose gathers with his friends at the school playground to
practice soccer. Besides improved ball skills, what is he learning?
It will help them to develop physically and improve their social skills.
4. As a teacher, what ideas can you give in order to help school-age children develop
physically?
As a teacher, I will encourage school-age children to engage in sports.
5. Describe the effects of malnutrition and identify the factors that may influence its
long-term outcomes.
Malnutrition can lead to the development of diseases and chronic health
conditions. Long-term effects of undernutrition include a higher risk of obesity,
heart disease and diabetes.
ACTIVITY
Experiencing First-hand
Beads, Beings, and Basketballs
Take a moment to solve the following three problems and explain your answer.
1. If there are 12 wooden beads, 10 brown ones and 2 white ones. Are there more
brown beads or more wooden beads?
There are more wooden beads for all the 10 brown beads and 2 white ones are
also wooden beads.
2. If all children are human beings, and if all human beings are mammals, then
must all children be mammals?
Yes, they must be all mammals because they are human beings.
3. If all children are basketballs, and if basketballs are jellybeans, then must all
children be jellybeans?
No, because children are human beings and only love basketball but they’re not
basketball.
ANALYSIS
1. What did you notice of the answers? In number 1, in number 2 and in number 3?
The answers in number 1, in number 2 and in number 3 are in the questions.
2. What question contradicts what is true in reality? Why?
The question in number 3.
APPLICATION& ASSESSMENT
Write the definition of the following words based on how you understood them.
a. Decentering- the ability of a child to be more open for different views becoming
open-minded.
b. Reversible transformation- the child learns that some things that have been changed
d. Sense of self-efficacy- they have the skills to help them steer through life and reach
their goals. It’s all about learning how to persevere during a challenge or setback.
Reflection
Describe an example of a schema in your daily life – a mental framework for acting
upon or understanding your physical and social environment. Examples include parallel
parking, reading a book from left right and knowing how to act in a restaurant or in a
classroom. Briefly describe the schema and how you use it in your daily life.
Before going to a party, say a birthday party, we have a preconceived idea about
what is going to happen at that party which includes cake, food, and dance. We don’t
know what exactly is going to happen. But we form preconceived schemas about the
party that we had gained through past experiences.
ACTIVITY
1. Missing breakfast
2. Sleeping late
I will stop missing breakfast, sleeping late, high sugar consumption, more sleeping
especially in morning, eating meal while watching television or computer, wearing
cap/scarf/socks while sleeping, habit of blocking/stopping urine.
I will continue to stop missing breakfast, sleeping late, high sugar consumption, more
sleeping especially in morning, eating meal while watching television or computer,
wearing cap/scarf/socks while sleeping, habit of blocking/stopping urine.
ANALYSIS
APPLICATION& ASSESSMENT
Complete the blanks in the chart.
THINKING involves…….
ACTIVITY
Write your own understanding of the following statements:
ANALYSIS
The factors that affect language development are exposure to the new
language, the age of the learner, the learner's native language, and the
learner's motivation.
2. Who are the significant others in the child’s life during this stage?
Parents are the most important person in a child's life. We all recognize
that parents have a noble role to play in the life of their children.
3. How do proper nutrition and stimulation affect language development?
Children who eat nutritiously in early childhood are more likely to do
better in school, more likely to score higher on tests, and less likely to
have speech and language delays.
APPLICATION& ASESSMENT
Children in middle elementary grades have only limited ability to make sense of
figurative language. Reflect on this statement.
Reflection
It is an expression used when somebody wants more food than he or she can eat, or
when someone takes more food than he or she could possibly finish. In my experience
the expression is used in cases where someone initially expected to be able to eat all
the food that they took but then came to realize it was too much after they started
eating.
Lesson 3- The Child in School
ACTIVITY
Recall your elementary grades. How would you describe those years? Write an essay
describing your experiences during your elementary days. Make sure you include
significant persons behind your success. Mention their contributions to your life. Recall
also those who hindered your tendency to achieve and describe their negative effects
on your academic struggle.
APPLICATION& ASSESSMENT
Script:
Teacher: So, good morning parents! Today we gather here as we talk about how you
(parents) can help your children be more active in school and your participation in
school activities of your children.
Message:
Parents are responsible for every detail of their young children’s lives, from potty
training to eating fruits and veggies. When kids finally board the school bus for the first
time, most moms and dads breathe a sigh of relief. Finally, you can hand off some of
that pressure to someone else, knowing that a qualified teacher will make sure your
child receives the education they need! But the role of parents in education involves
more than just getting your kids safely to and from the bus stop. Research shows that
parental involvement in education leads to greater student success and increased
confidence.
Parents who try to be present around their children’s school are showing their
kids that they care about their education—and that it’s important enough to deserve
their attention. This doesn’t mean busy parents have to sacrifice all their free time to
volunteer at school! Classrooms have many opportunities to get involved, so parents
can choose the ones that work best with their schedules. Parents who are genuinely
interested in their kids’ education are in a good position to provide support or find
outside help if they notice a child is struggling. They also build connections with their
children as they share excitement over their successes and help them work through
disappointments.
Parents have a lot to worry about when it comes to raising young children but
determining how to support their kids’ education shouldn’t be one of them.
Parent 1: Thank you for binging us here today! We greatly appreciate your big
concern to our children.
Try answering the following questions on a piece of paper. Your course
handler will take charge of giving you specific instructions.
1. Give the factors that influence the academic achievement of children. Discuss the
role played by each of these factors.
Family- The home environment sets the stage for openness to learning;
appreciation for achievement; and opportunity for learning outside of school.
Teachers’ expectations and teacher-student Interaction- Teachers can have a
positive effect on student achievement by encouraging students to do their
best and by having high expectations of student performance.
Educational system- Each small step that leaders in education take, gets
closer to providing students not just an education, but a complete academic
experience that gets them closer to realizing their dreams.
Culture- A person’s culture and upbringing have a profound effect on how
they see the world and how they process information. Teachers need to
ensure that they incorporate methods of teaching in their classrooms that
accommodate various beliefs and cultural notions students bring to school.
2. Comment on Isaac Wagner’s description of an ideal classroom.
So, I agree with the description of Isaac Wagner’s of an ideal classroom. It is
true that thoughtfully designed classroom can stimulate and balance the five
senses of students so that they can learn well.
Lesson 4- Socio-emotional & Moral Development
ACTIVITY
most influential among the More influential among the influential among the
intellectuals intellectuals intellectuals
ANALYSIS
1. What are the main contributions of the three in the field of developmental
psychology?
There are many theories regarding how babies and children grow and
develop into happy, healthy adults. Sigmund Freud suggested that we pass
through a series of psychosexual stages in which our energy is focused on
certain erogenous zones on the body. Eric Erikson modified Freud’s ideas and
suggested a theory of psychosocial development. Erikson said that our social
interactions and successful completion of social tasks shape our sense of self.
Finally, Lawrence Kohlberg turned his attention to moral development. He said
that we pass through three levels of moral thinking that build on our cognitive
development.
2. How did their contributions affect our homes and schools?
Each psychological theory that Freud, Erickson, and Kohlberg presented
expands our understanding of human development. Some of the theories focus
on different periods of development while others expand on how changes occur
across the lifespan. The theories presented cover core aspects of psychology –
including cognitive, behavioral, psychoanalytical, and social development.
APPLICATION& ASSESSMENT
You read already the concepts of the three renowned psychologists in the specific
stages of the life span.
Dedication to education and learning – you have your willingness to learn and is
ACTIVITY
Look for a picture of you when you were in Grade 4, 5 or 6. Recall a significant event
that happened to you. Write the title and make a short description about it.
Graduation
ANALYSIS
1. What do you think were the factors that contributed to your reaction? And
feeling?
The factors that contributed to my reaction and feeling were the people
around me, my family, friends, enemies, teachers, and others. Also, the event
in that time have great impact.
2. How do you think has this event affected you socially and emotionally?
Well, graduation is a great opportunity to show people around me that I can
do better, that I have dreams that I can achieve and that I have a future in
front of me. This event makes me more confident and be proud of myself.
3. Thinking about it now, do you think you could have acted or felt differently?
Thinking of it now, I think I could act or felt differently. I really regret that I
didn’t smile in that picture. I didn’t have a nice photo of myself during that
graduation. It could be great if I have a nice picture of me to look at that will
bring me back to the old times.
APPLICATION& ASSESSMENT
Make a poster-slogan that depicts tips on how to promote a holistic and well-balanced
intermediate school-age child.
Complete the table below with corresponding answers.
ACTIVITY
The Journey
Read the following questions. Recall your late childhood, you may also ask your
1. When I was 11 years old, my parents are not there. My mother work
abroad and my father works in the city, he goes early in the morning and came
a OFW in Saudi. I felt like I was alone, well, I’m literally alone. My father was a
carpenter, and he goes by the morning and came home late at night. My brother
and sister were in Manila. It was very challenging to do all the chores at home
was to respect people around you, be polite to them and you should help people
who badly needed your help because when the time comes those people you do
good will pay you good time not by money but with good deeds.
ANALYSIS
Based on the activity, group your answers, and write them beside the circle.
Family
When I was 11 years old,
my parents are not there.
My mother work abroad
and my father works in
the city, he goes early in
the morning and came Family
home late at night. The most serious challenge I
experienced was when my mother
work as a OFW in Saudi. I felt like I
was alone, well, I’m literally alone.
Community My father was a carpenter, and he
goes by the morning and came
home late at night. My brother and
As a child, my sister were in Manila. It was very
unforgettable challenging to do all the chores at
home and go to school at my age,
playmates were my that time I was just 11.
neighbors and
Me
cousins same with
my age.
School
The most important thing
Church that I learned from my
elementary school was to
When I was growing respect people around you,
up, I went to church be polite to them and you
should help people who badly
in Jaro with my needed your help because
mother. when the time comes those
people you do good will pay
you good time not by money
but with good deeds.
APPLICATION& ASSESSMENT
Make a poem to address the issue of bullying in and out of schools.
Nobody’s perfect,
In the community,
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