cognitive development of intermediate schoolers

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“Cognitive
development
of
intermediate
schoolers"
Prepared by: Rommel B. Ferrer

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INTERMEDIATE SCHOOLERS
"Children in this stage
are already in their late
childhood.”

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INTERMEDIATE SCHOOLERS
Concrete
operational

Thinker can now
organized thoughts
effectively, although
they can only
logically perceive the
immediate situation.
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Initial cognitive characteristics
Their
thinking
skills have
become more
effective as
compared
during their
primary years.

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Reading development
Children in
this stage, is
marked by a
wide
application
of "word
attack"
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Attention
Older children
have longer
and more
flexible
attention span
compared to
younger
children.


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Creativity
Children at
this stage are
open to
explore new
things.
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Creativity in children is encourage
when the activities:
Encourage different
responses from each
child.


Celebrate uniqueness
Value
process over
product.

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Creativity in children is encourage
when the activities (continued…):
 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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The impact of
Media

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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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 Communicate
writing.
effectively in speech and

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 their goals.

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Media and Aggression
Violence and aggression
are often dubbed as one of
the result of media.
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Negative results of media
Children…
 will
increase anti-social and aggressive behavior.
 may
become less sensitive to violence and those
who suffer from violence.
 may
view the world as violent and mean,
becoming more fearful of being a victim of
violence.

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Negative results of media
(continued…)
Children…
 children
will desire to see more violence in
entertainment and real life.
 children
will view violence as an acceptable
way to settle conflicts.

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Role of Teachers..
 Need
to be an eager participants 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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Sources
 Child
and Adolescent Development by
Brenda B. Corpuz et al.
 Images:
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