Stages of Child and Adolescent Development- Topic 3 Matrix and Topic 3 Reflection

K-2^nd Grade

3^rd-5^th Grade

6^th-8^th Grade

Major Concepts, Principles, and Learning Theories (To be completed in Topic 3)

Cognitive

Children at this stage understand the language better than they speak

The child is generally inquisitive.

The child is time conscious Developmental characteristics, n.d.).

The child is preoccupied with collecting things

The child enjoys games involving problem-solving.

Daydream

The child enjoys playing games with rules.

The child has a high level of abstract thought.

The child can postpone gratification.

Linguistic

The child knows that words are made up of sound.

They are able to find rhyming words and read simple stories (Developmental characteristics, n.d.).

The child is able to copy letters of the alphabet.

The child is able to learn that single words form into words.

They are able to read and understand what they are reading. They can write simple stories.

Social

They are eager to identify themselves with the older population.

They prefer to play in small groups.

They have a strong drive towards autonomy (Developmental characteristics, n.d).

They prefer to have best friends.

They have the need to identify themselves with a particular group.

Prefer to join organized groups.

They are loyal to their close peers.

They are able to form close friendships. They are unsure of their place in society.

Emotional

They are able to enjoy the dramatic play.

They are eager to receive adult praise.

They have the sense to know what’s right or wrong (Developmental characteristics, n.d.).

They are eager to take responsibility.

They need help in identifying peers who are different.

They are anxious to grow up.

They are self-conscious of their abilities.

They are sensitive about their abilities and appearance.

They are conscious of their parents and their home.

Physical

They enjoy long periods of free play.

They enjoy playing games with their peers in small groups.

They have a high activity level (Developmental characteristics, n.d).

They are eager and happy to play games.

They tend to practice different physical activity movements.

They don’t care about  their body hygiene, e.g., cloth and room cleanliness.

The growth rate of height if girls are high.

The children enjoy games that involve a lot of activity. They enjoy learning about physical skills.