students aged in their middle childhood (6-10 years) and planning curriculum. During this time the student’s physical development is changing dramatically and as teachers we need to understand the changes they are going through so we can adjust the learning environment accordingly. By “physical” I of course mean the development of the body, brain and motor skills. I will now explain the importance of all factors needed for excellent physical growth and development in the middle childhood years. One important
bodies are growing, and changing, and their cognitive capacity is increasing. Physical development in the middle childhood continues steadily and children grow taller. Growth is especially apparent in the legs. Their fine and gross motor skills improve too and they have greater strength and muscle control since their bodies have grown in size. Obesity is a problem in this country and many are not getting enough physical activity. Sports activities can be of benefit because not only will they get
topic considers what the physical development of children in ‘middle childhood (6-10)’ is, and how their physical needs in the learning environment can be accommodated. The key elements taken into consideration would be the development of motor skills for the selected age group and the influences of the specified group. The benefits of physical activity and the consequences of prolonged inactivity, how a student’s development can be facilitated or restricted through development in other areas with the
This essay aims to analysis the development of the cognitive, physical and social-emotional domains within middle childhood. This essay will discuss how the development of these domains can be seen throughout the movie ‘Boyhood’. Cognitive development is defined as “the process of growth and change in intellectual/mental abilities such as thinking, reasoning and understanding and includes the acquisition and consolidation of knowledge” ( ). Physical development can be defined as “changes in body
Human development refers to the processes of change and stability throughout human life. The early stages of development in children are important in their life span. Children in middle childhood are those who are in the age between 6 to 11 years old. Most children in middle childhood start their formal education in primary school. In this stage, they have more opportunities to expose themselves to people and environment they had never known. In general, children in middle childhood are characterized
four children today beginning in childhood, offers the most effective means of achieving a healthy weight. Therefore, how do we prevent childhood obesity and what strategies can be implemented that will increase and promote awareness of increased physical activity amongst young children? A whole of society approach can play a major role in addressing and or preventing obesity. If young children can be educated and informed about the important benefits of physical activity and a healthy lifestyle
ages of 8-12 are defined as being within the developmental stage of middle childhood. At this age, the rapid development of previous stages has decreased and the physical changes within this period are slower and more defined. The refinement of gross and fine motor skills is a critical aspect of this stage as the delayed or retarded development can have significant impact on the areas of cognitive, social and emotional development. In order to ensure children are equipped with the correct knowledge
How Surrounding environment affect Middle childhood development The process of development of human from birth to death is life long, multidimensional and multidirectional and affected by multiple interacting forces. He passes from various stages of process throughout his life cycle and felt different experiences, learn something new and improved himself. Before birth, human passed from various physical developmental stages during his fetus period and after birth he tries to adjust in
Middle Childhood Middle childhood is where my passion for students is. Middle childhood ranges from 6-11 years old kids. A brief description of what middle childhood is, “The school years are marked by improved athletic abilities; more logical thought processes; mastery of basic literacy skills; advances in self-understanding, morality, and friendship; and the beginnings of peer-group membership” (Berk, 2017, p. 6). I find this age group relevant to my future because I want to pursue a career in
From the moment a newborn is birthed into the world they begin their physical development at a larger rate than any other period of their life. The first year of life is full of rapid physical growth in all aspects such as weight, height, limb lengths and even the physical growth of internal organs. On average, the birth weight of a newborn will double by the time they reach six months old and triple at the end of their first year of life. While weight is steadily increasing there is also an expansion