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Chapters 11-13
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Chapters 11-13
Introduction
Children development and growth is the direct consequence of their physical activities in early childhood. A healthy routine including proper meals, enough sleeping hours and involvement in activities can keep them physically strenghful to perform better. Health problems in the middle childhood are vastly prevailing such as obesity and asthma which need combating at early stages, also mental issues like low confidence or self esteem, learning disorders or stress can lead to psyclogical disorders in a latter age and is considered a growing public health concern. However, physical education in schools is a logical alternative for these issues, where less active children with disadvantaged backgrounds are encourage to participate in activities.
Discussion
Different theories have been developed for the stages of child development which are important in understanding the growth of childrens. Piaget theory explains the thought process in middle childhood where he reffered to cognition as concrete operations. He explained these operations to be based on certain object through which the child makes logical decision. However, his explanation is an contrast with Vygotsky explanation, where he says that children can perform independently of any object. The important factors are social interactions and verbally given instructions that help them in making decisions. He also identified culture to be an important tool in decision making process of childrens.
Furthermore, Eriksons stages of cognition is linked with the mental growth of the child since infant stage, where the child develops certain characteristics by passing through series of eight interrelated stages over the life cycle. He explained the child cognitive abilities in the preschool and school stage, which the former is characterized from 3 to 5 years, the childrens develop a desire to copy their adults and built their social role identification. If they fail in this stage, erikson characterize it as guilt. However, in the school age which is defined to be 6 to 12 years, the child is able of learning and accomplishing new skills and knowledge. They try to create new knowledge and develop a sense of industry. However, the unresolved feelings or accomplishments also leads to inferiority.
Conclusion
Social and cultural norms plays an important role in child development, where socially childrens are compared with others, and in result provided with appreciation based on their performance. However, if the recognition is not given, the childrens become resilient in achieving their goals.
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