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Physical Development
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It is important for th teacher to be aware of the physical stage of development and how he child's physical growth and development affect the child's learning. Factors determined by the physical stage of development include: ability to sit and attend, the need for activity, the relationship between physical skills and self-esteem, and the degree to which physical involvement in an activity (as opposed to beig able to understand an abstract concept) affects learning.
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Cognitive (Academic) Development
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Children progress through patterns of learning beginning with pre-operational thought processes and moving to concrete operational thoughts. Eventually, they begin to acquire the mental ability to think about andsolve problems in their head because they can manipulate objects symbolically. Children of most ages can use symbols such as words and numbers to represent objects and relatios, but they need concrete reference points. It is essential children be encouraged to use and develop the thinking skills that they possess in solving problems that are of interest to them. The contnt of the curriculum must be relevant, engaging, and meaningful to the students.
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Social Development
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Children progress through a varety of social stages beginning with an awarness of peers but a lack of concern for teh presence of these peers. They establish productve, positive, social, and working relationships with one another. This stage of social growth continues to increase in importance troughout the child's school years. It is necessary for teh teacher to recognize the importance of developing positive peer group relationships and to provide opportunities and supportfor coopeative small group projects which not only develop cognitive ability but promote peer interaction. The ability to work and relate effectively with peers is of major importance and contributes greatly to the child's sense of competence. In order to develop this sense of competence, children need to be successful in acquiring the knowledge and skills recognized by our culture as important, especially those skilsl which promote academic achievement.
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