The Child & Adolescent Learner and Learning Principles

Unit 8
late childhood

THE INTERMEDIATE SCHOOLER

L1. Physical Development of the Intermediate Pupil

L2. Cognitive Development of the Intermediate Pupil
L3. Socio-Emotional Development of the Intermediate Pupil

Reporter's Info Rhica D. Sabularse - BEED1A

 "The period of late childhood is the
period of calm before the growth spurt
of adolescence"
TCAL - Unit 8. Late Childhood

-LESSON ONE-
Early Puberty (Boys and Girls)
Physical
Development of Height, Weight, and Muscle Development

intermediate Motor Skills

schoolers Insecurities
• Identify the different physical characteristics
of Intermediate Schoolers Ways and Practices
• Discuss ways and practices which will aid
children in successfully developing physically
Simple Exercise Program
• Design a simple exercise program appropriate
for Intermediate Schoolers
 What is Puberty?

Puberty is the period in which the body

undergoes physical changes and becomes
capable of sexual reproduction.
 Physical Girls Boys

•Small lumps from behind the nipple

may occur, which sometimes could be
painful but eventually, the pain goes • May also have swelling on their chest but
Breast away. tends to go away within a year or two.
• It is normal for one breast to drvelop
more slowly than the other

• Subtle increase in testicle size

•The vulva starts to increase a bit.
• Penis and scrotum start to grow.
Genitals • The vagina gets longer.
• Semen may be released when he is awake or even
• The uterus gets bigger
during sleep.

• Hair will start to grow and become thicker.

• Hair will start to grow in the • New hair will also grow in the armpits and pubic
Hair Growth armpits and public areas. area around the genitals.
• May start developing chest and facial hair.
Unit 8. Late Childhood-L1. Physical Development

• On the average , girls

are generally as much
as two (2) years ahead
of boys in terms of
PHYSICAL MATURITY
TCAL - Unit 8. Late Childhood

• Many of the bodily structures like the ..

liver , muscles , skeletons, kidneys and face
follow a normal curve of development
for both girls and boys.
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• Other structures like

the brain and intestines
and other organs and
bodily systems mature
at their own time thus,
affecting growth
patterns
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• Children gain an average of 7lbs in weight

and average of 2 and a half inch in
head circumference each year
• Children at this stage have growth spurt
(sudden boost in height and weight)
which are usually accompanied by
increase in appetite and food intake..
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• Increase in body fats also

occurs in preparation for the
growth that occurs during
adolescence.
• The body fats increase
occurs earlier in girls and is
greater in quantity.
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• Increase in body fats also occurs

in preparation for the growth
that occurs during adolescence
• The body fats increase
occurs earlier in girls and is
greater in quantity.
• Girls appears to be chubby
while boys tend to have lean
body mass per inch height
than girls.
Unit 8. Late Childhood-L1. Physical Development

Motor Skills

• From the age of 8, children show greater

coordination in writing.
• They may even produce good quality
crafts or have greater control in playing
instruments like piano or guitar.
Unit 8. Late Childhood-L1. Physical Development

Motor Skills
• At the age of 10 or 11 years, most
children will have learned to play sports
like ..
Unit 8. Late Childhood-L1. Physical Development

ENGAGE THEMSELVES IN WORTHWHILE

ACTIVITIES THAT;
• Promote healthy growth

• Give them a feeling of

accomplishment

• Reduce the risk of certain disease

Unit 8. Late Childhood-L1. Physical Development

• Encourage children to
Implications to Child-Care, participate in varied

Education and Parenting

worthwhile activities until they
are able to discover the ones
they are interested in.
• Since children in this stage
have more control over their
• Develop a strong emotional
eating habits, provide them
attachment with your children
with healthier food choices.
so as to address any
insecurities and social
• Provide ample opportunities concerns.
at home and in school for
physical exercises and sports. N E X T L E S S O N
TCAL - Unit 8. Late Childhood

-LESSON TWO-
Cognitive Characteristics
Cognitive (Reading Development , Attention ,

Development of Creativity , Impact of Mass Media ,

Media and Aggrression)
intermediate
schoolers Important Factors that affecting
Cognitive Development
• Examine the cognitive characteristics of
Intermediate Schoolers
• Discuss important factors that affect the Ways on how can teacher promote
cognitive development of Intermediate Children Creativity in Learning Environment,
• Enumerate Ways on how teachers can promote Activities and Instructional Materials
creativity in the learning environment, learning
activities and instructional materials
 Introduction
• Since children in this stage are already in their
childhood, rapid development of mental skills is evident.
• According to Jean Piaget, concrete operational
thinkers can now organize thoughts effectively although
they can logically perceive the immediate situation.
• They can apply what they have learned to
situation and events that they can manipulate.
 Initial Cognitive
Characteristics

Intermediate school children greatly enjoy the abilities that

they can now utilize. Their thinking skills have become more
effective as compared to their thinking skills during primary
years. Their school work are now more complicated, reading
text have become longer, problem solving has become an
everyday part of their lives.
1. Reading Development
3. Creativity

2. Attention Initial Cognitive

Characteristics
4. The Impact
5. Media and Aggression of Media
 Reading Development

Children in this stage, is marked by a

wide application of word attack. But ,
because of their previous knowledge,
they now have a wide vocabulary
which enables them to understand
the meaning of unknown words
through context clues.

Note: This is the "Reading to learn" Stage in Reading Development

 Attention

Older children have longer and more

flexible attention span compare to
younger children. Their span of
attention is dependent on how much is
required by the given task.

In terms of school work, older children can concentrate

and focus for long periods of hours especially if they are
highly interested in what they are doing
 Creativity

• Children at this stage are open to

explore new things.
• Creativity is innate in children.
• They are usually at their best when
the work is done in small pieces.

"CREATIVITY is not the finding of a thing, but making something

out of it after it is found." -James Russell Lowell
 Creativity in Children is encouraged
when the activities:
• Encourage different responses • Minimize competitions and
from each child; external rewards.

• Celebrate Uniqueness • Reduce stress and anxiety to

children;

• Break Stereotypes
• Support to share ideas not only
with the teachers/parents but
also with other children;
• Value process over product
 The Impact of Media

The dream of having television unit in

every classroom started in the 1950's.
It was considered as one of the first
technological advancement in schools.

"Television Viewing is a higly complex, cognitive activity during

which children are actively involved in learning."
(Anderson and Collins, 1988)
The impact of the use of television and
other media like the computer has
gained popularity ...
• Communicate effectively in speech and writing;

• analyze problems, set goals, and formulate

strategies for achieving those goals; and

• seek out information or skills on their own, as

needed, to meet their goals.

• use technological tools • work collaboratively;

 Media and Aggression

Violence and aggression are often

dubbed as one of the results of media.

According to the Public Health Summit

in 2000, the following are some of the
negative results of media.

• Children will increase anti-social and

CONTINUATION
aggressive behavior.
Negative Results of Media

• Children will increase anti-

social and aggressive behavior.

• Children will increase anti-

social and aggressive behavior.

• Children will increase anti-

• Children will increase anti- social and aggressive behavior.
social and aggressive behavior.
 Implications to Child-Care,
Education and Parenting
Parents, Child-Care provider and Teachers...
• need to be an eager participant in children's growth
and development
• must understand how to use the children's natural
curiosity to help make appropriate developmental
leaps in their skill and abilities
• must create an atmosphere where risks can be taken
and discoveries made while children remain safe.
-LESSON THREE-
Socio- 3 Socio-Emotional
Characteristics of Children in
emotional Late Childhood Stage
Development of
intermediate 5 Types of Peer Status
schoolers (Popular , Average,
• Identify the Socio-Emotional Characteristics of Neglected, Rejected and
children in their Late Childhood Stage
• Determine the qualities of family life that affect Controversials)
older children's development including changes
in family interactions
 Introduction
At this period of socio-emotional
development chilldren are spending less time
in the home. The volk of their time is spent
outside the home, either alone or with other
children, rather than with adults.
 lesson proper
Understanding Self Competence, Self-
Identity and Self-Concept
• one of the most widely recognized characteristic
of this period of development is the acquisition of
feelings of self-competence. This is what Erickson's
referred to when he describe the developmental
task of middle childhood-the social crisis industry
versus inferiority.
• The child should have a growing sense
of competences. The childs definitions
of self and complishment may vary
greatly according to interpretations in
the sorrounding environment. Varied
opportunities must be provided in
order for children to develop a sense
of perseverance.
• They should be offered chances for
both fail and succeed along with
sincere feedback and support.
• During late childhood children can now describe
themselves with internal and psychological
characteristics and traits. They most likely
employ more social comparison distinguishing
themselves from others. In dealing with other
children, they should increase in perspective-
taking. This ability increases with age.
Perspective taking enables child to:
[a.] judge others [b.] give importance to [c.] increases
intentions purposes and social attitude and skepticism of other
actions. behaviors. claims.
 emotional
development

• show improved emotional understanding

• increased understanding that more than one
emotion can be experienced in a single
experience.
• show greater ability to show conceal emotions
• utilize ways to redirect feelings and a capacity
for genuine empathy.
 emotional
intelligence
• developing emotional self awareness

• managing emotions

• reading emotions

• handling emotions
Building friendships
• as the children go through their
late childhood, the time they
spend in peer interaction
increases. For them, good peer
relationships are very important.
The approval of belongingness
they receive contribute to the
stability and security of their
emotional development.
five types of 3 . n e g l e c t e d

peer status very seldom nominated as bestfriend but

is not really disliked.
1 . P o p u l a r
4 . r e j e c t e d
frequently nominated as the bestfriend
and one who is rarely dislike by peers. infrequently nominated as a bestfriend
but one who is also dislike by peers.
2 . A v e r a g e
5.controversials
receives an average numbers of positive
and negative nominations from peers. frequently nominated as a bestfriend but
as the same time is disliked by peers.
Popular Children Rejected Children
which peers finds very positive 1. They participate less in the
have the following skills, and as a classrooom.
result they become the most
favored in the group: 2. They have negative attitudes on
school tardiness and attendance.
1. They give out reinforcement. 3. They are more often reported as
being lonely.
2. They act naturally.
4. Aggressive
3. They listen carefully and keep
open communication. [a.] In boys:
-they become impulsive, have problems
4. They are happy and are in control in being attentive and disruptive
of their negative emotions. -they are emotionally reactive and slow
to calm down
5. They show enthusiasm and -they have fewer social skills to make
concern for others. and maintain friends
 f a m i l y
• Family support is crucial at this stage which
caharacterized by success and failure.
• If children do not find a supportive family when
they find their interest they can easily get
frustrated.
• If families are seen as primary support system,
failures and setbacks become temporary
andsurmountable rather than something that is
attributed to personal flaws or deficts.
 • During late childhood, a wide variety of
biological, psychological and social changes
take place accross the developmental
Things to domains.

remember • As a child progress through late childhood ,

for .. the family environment remains extremely

important, while the community environment
including the school- also becomes a

Late
significant factor in shaping child's
development.

Childhood • During late childhood, peers have an

increasingly strong impact on development;
peer acceptance becomes very important to
well-being.
 KISSES TO
EVERYON
E!

Thank you
for
listening!
RD Sabularse
 The Child and Adolescent Learners
Wrap Up-Summary Unit 8. and Learning Principle
Late Childhood

Physical Development of
Cognitive Development Socio-Emotional Development
Intermediate Schooler
of Intermediate of Intermediate Schooler
Schooler

Definition of Puberty Understanding Self-

Initial Cognitive Competence ,Self-Identity
Characteristics and Self-Concept

Physical changes in
Reading Development
Boys and Girls during
Attention
Late Childhood
Creativity Perspective Taking
-Activities the encourage
Children
Physical changes in The Impact of Media
Boys and Girls during Media and Aggression Emotional Development
Late Childhood -Negative Results of Emotional Intelligence
Media Building Friendship
5 types of Peer
Insecurities 1. Popular
Implications to Child- 2. Average
Care, Education and 3. Neglected
Implication to Child- Parenting 4. Rejected
Care, Education and 5. Controversial
Parenting