2. Purpose of the Session â˘To consider the significance of
understanding child development
in the context of teaching and
learning
â˘To become acquainted with
significant developmental
theories
â˘To understand a general overview
of developmental trends in
children ages 5 - 18
4. So who are the children we teach?
https://www.commonsensemedia.org/videos/apps-and-preschoolers
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=faIFNkdq96U
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ul9c-4dX4Hk
http://www.ted.com/talks/thomas_suarez_a_12_year_old_app_developer
http://www.edutopia.org/digital-generation-profile-virginia-video
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6BMYTD-n26s
5. Cognitive Development
⢠Piaget
â˘Children develop in predictable
stages
â˘Thinking develops from
concrete to abstract
â˘Vygotsky
â˘Scaffolding
â˘Zone of Proximal
Development
â˘Self Regulation
6. Current Research on the Brain & Intelligence
⢠Howard Gardner
â˘Intelligence isnât fixed
â˘Intelligence is expressed in
many ways
â˘Center for the Developing
Child, Harvard University
â˘Development of Neuro
pathways
â˘Brain Plasticity
â˘John Medina
â˘Strategies to promote optimal
brain development
7. Resources for Cognitive
Development
ďŹ For more onVygotsky -
http://www.toolsofthemind.org/philosophy/vygotskian-
approach/
ďŹ For an overview of Piagetâs theories -
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yxo8zkgd07E
ďŹ For more on Howard Gardner & Multiple IntelligencesTheory -
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l2QtSbP4FRg
ďŹ More on Multiple Intelligences -
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1wkFGXqJxas
ďŹ Book on MI âThomas Armstrong (2009), Multiple Intelligences
in the Classroom
8. For More on Brain Research & Learning
ďŹ http://www.edutopia.org/brain-based-learning-key-largo-
school-video
ďŹ For a list of excellent articles -
http://www.edutopia.org/article/brain-based-learning-
resource-roundup
ďŹ Book on maximizing brain growth & development â John
Medina (2014), Brain Rules
ďŹ Social Emotional Learning &The Brain -
http://www.edutopia.org/richard-davidson-sel-brain-video
12. For More on Social Emotional Learning
ďŹ For information on SEL Classroom Management-
http://www.edutopia.org/stw-sel-classroom-management-
resources
ďŹ Resources for developing a thriving social emotional classroom
community (elementary
grades)https://www.responsiveclassroom.org/ and (middle
grades) http://www.originsonline.org/developmental-designs
ďŹ For a list of excellent articles on growth mindset-
http://www.edutopia.org/resilience-grit-resources
ďŹ Growth Mindset Curriculum - http://www.stepitup2thrive.org
13. Physical Development
ďŹ Age 5 â Age 10 â development of motor skills,
need approximately 10 hours sleep, difficulty
balancing high & low periods of energy, muscle
coordination is uneven and incomplete, eyes
reach maturity
ďŹ Ages 10 â 14 â onset of puberty, rapid growth in
height & weight, uneven development among
peers, need 9 â 10 hours of sleep
ďŹ Ages 14 â 18 â boys still reaching adult height,
shift in ratio of body fat to muscle mass
14. For More on Physical Development
ďŹ http://www.healthychildren.org/English/ages-
stages/gradeschool/puberty/Pages/Physical-
Development-of-School-Age-Children.aspx
ďŹ Article - A Fit Body Means a Fit Mind -
http://www.edutopia.org/exercise-fitness-brain-benefits-
learning
ďŹ Article - Active Bodies Lead to Active Minds -
http://www.edutopia.org/teaching-physical-activity
ďŹ Article â Teaching Kids About Healthy Eating & Avoiding
Obesity - http://www.edutopia.org/blog/tackle-obesity-
schools-students-healthcorps
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