CHILD AND

ADOLESCENCENT

DEVELOPMENT

Prepared by:

Errol S. MirandaJonas C. BajanChristian D. Romero

MODULE22

Cognitive Development of Intermediate Schoolers

“It is with the children that we have the best chance of studying the development of logical knowledge, mathematical knowledge, physical knowledge and a faith.”

-- Jean Piaget

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 during their primary years.• Their school works is now complicated. Reading text have become longer; problem solving have become every part of their lives.

Initial Cognitive Characteristics

• Reading Development• Attention• Creativity• The Impact of Media• Media and Aggression

Reading Development

Children in this stage, is marked by a wide application of word attack. Because of previous knowledge, they have a wide vocabulary which enables them to understand the meaning of unknown words through context clues.

This is the “Reading to learn” Stage in reading development.

AttentionOlder children have longer and more

flexible attention span compare to younger children. Their span of attention is dependent on how much they is required by the giving task. In terms of school works, older children can concentrate and focus more for longer period of hours especially if they are interested in what they are doing.

Creativity

“CREATIVITY is not the finding of a thing, but making something out of it after it is found”

-James Russel Lowell

CreativityChildren at this stage are open to

explore new things. Creativity is innate in children, they just need a little guidance and support from parents, teacher and people around them. They are usually at their best when the work is done in small pieces.

Creativity in children in encouraged when the activities

• Encourage different responses from each child• Celebrate uniqueness.• Break stereotypes• Value process over product• Reduce stress and anxiety of children• Support to share ideas, not only with the teacher / parent but also with other children• Minimize competition and external rewards

The Impact of Media

“Television viewing is a highly complex, cognitive activity during which children are actively involved in learning.”

- (Anderson and Collins, 1988)

The Impact of Media

The dream of having a television unit in every classroom started in the 1950’s. It was considered as one of the first technological advancement in schools.

The impact of the use of television and other media like the computer has gained popularity because students are given more opportunity to:

• Communicate effectively in speech and in writing.• Work collaboratively.• Use technological tools.• Analyzed problems, set goals, and formulate strategies for achieving those goals.• Seek out information or skills on their own, as needed, to meet their goals.

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 aggressive behaviour• Children may become less sensitive to violence and those who suffer from violence.• Children may review the world as violent and mean.• Children will desire to see more violence in entertainment and real life.• Children will review violence as an acceptable way to settle conflicts.

•The school and the home provide children with unlimited access to media, not only television and computers, but also videos, movies , comic books and music lyrics. •The responsibility now lies with the parents, teachers and the whole community. It should be a collective effort among the factors working together to support children in every aspect of development.•Having a role model is extremely important for children at this stage of transition (from childhood to adolesence). It gives children an adult to admire and emulate. Role models also provide them with motivation to succeed.•One of the most important roles of teachers is to become a very good role model to children.

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 the appropriate developmental leaps in their skills and abilities.• Must create an atmosphere where risks can be taken and discoveries made while children remain safe.

REFERECE:CHILD AND ADOLESCENT DEVELOPMENTBY: Heidi Grace L. Borabo, Ma.Ed.

PUBLISHED BY:LORIMAR PUBLISHING INC.