1. MODULE 22
"COGNITIVE DEVELOPMENT OF
INTERMEDIATE SCHOOLERS"

2. concrete operational
 -thinker can now organized thoughts
effectively,although they can only logically
perceive the immediate situation.
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3. INITIAL COGNITIVE CHARACTERISTICS
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their thinking skills have become more
effective as compared during their
primary years.

4. READING DEVELOPMENT
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children in this stage, is marked by a wide
application of "word attack"

5. ATTENTION
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older children have longer and more flexible
attention span compared to younger children.

6. CREATIVITY
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children at this stage are open to explore
new things.

7. CREATIVITY IN CHILDREN IS ENCOURAGE WHEN
THE ACTIVITIES:
encourage different responses from each child.
 celebrate uniqueness
 break stereotypes.
 value process over product.
 reduced stress and anxiety in children.
 support to share ideas, not only with
teacher/parents but also with other children.
 minimize competition and external rewards.
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8. THE IMPACT OF MEDIA
it was considered as one of the first
technological advancement in school.
 .the impact of the use of television and
computer has gained popularity because the
students are given more opportunity to:
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9. communicate effectively in speech and
writting.
 work collaboratively
 use technological tools
 analyze problems, set goals, and
formulate strategies for achieving those
goals.
 seek out information or skills on their own,
as needed, to meet thier goals.
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10. MEDIA AND AGGRESSION
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violence and aggression are often dubbedas
one of the result of media.

11. NEGATIVE RESULTS OF MEDIA
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 seemore violence in
entertainment and real life.
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12. 
children will view violence as an acceptable
way to settle conflicts

13. TEACHERS..
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need to be an eager