The Child and Adolescent Learner

1. MODULE 22
C O G N I T I V E D E V E L O P M E N T O F
I N T E R M E D I A T E S C H O O L E R S

2. "It is with children that we have the best chance
of studying the development of logical
knowledge, mathematical knowledge, physical
knowledge and a faith."
-Jean Piaget

3. INTRODUCTION
Intermediate Schoolers
intermediate stage (10 - 14 years old)
children in this stage is are already in their
late childhood
concrete operational
can organize thoughts effectively
can logically perceive the immediate situation
can apply what they have learned to
situations and events that they manipulate.

4. thinking skills have become more
effective
reading texts have become longer
problem-solving has become an
everyday part of their lives
Initial Cognitive Characteristics

5. Reading Development
children is marked by a wide
application of "word attack"
they now have a wide vocabulary
they are no longer into fairy tales
and magic type of stories
they are more interested in longer
and more complex reading
materials

6. Attention
older children have longer and
more flexible attention span
can concrete and focus more for
longer period of hours

7. "CREATIVITY is not the finding of a thing, but
making something out of it after it is."
-James Russell Lowell
Creativity

8. Creativity
children are open to explore new
things.
is innate in children
is at children's best when the
work is done in small pieces
when these works/activities can
help them encourage.

9. "Television viewing is a highly complex, cognitive
activity during which children are actively involved
in learning."
-(Anderson and Collins, 1998)
The Impact of Media
Television
started in the 1950's
considered as one of the first technological advancements in
schools.

10. Impact of the use of television
and other media
communicate effectively in speech
and in writing
work collaboratively
use technological tools
analyze problems, set goals, and
formulate strategies for achieving
those goals
seek out info or skills on their own,
as needed, to meet their goals

11. Media and Aggression
Children will increase anti-social and aggressive behavior
Children may become less sensitive to violence and those who
suffer from violence
Children may view the world as violent and mean, becoming
more fearful of being a victim of violence
Children will desire to see more violence in entertainment and
real life.
Children will view violence as an acceptable wa to settle
conflicts
In 2000, Public Health Summit site some negative results of media,
following are:

12. 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.

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