Childhood Flashcards
what happens emotional wise during childhood?
the child becomes more emotionally stable.
what happens intellectual wise during childhood?
the child becomes more intellectual and develops much more (PIES)
define ‘egocentric’.
being preoccupied with aspects of the ‘self’ while being insensitive to the needs and thoughts of others.
define ‘gender constancy’
the motion that a persons sex is fixed and will not change.
define ‘norms’
a shared expectation of behaviour that indicates what is culturally desirable and acceptable.
define ‘peers’
individuals share a common characteristics who see themselves and are seen by others as associated or belonging together in some way.
define ‘primary socialisation’
process by which children learn to become members of society by learning the norms an values of the society in which they live.
define ‘self concept’
combination of self-image and self esteem which together produce a sense of personal identity.
how do playground games help to promote the development of PIES?
most games involve teamwork so they will be socialising, will show emotional, physical/psychological stages.
are games gender wise?
most people believe that games such as football is more rough and abusive therefore for boys whereas playing with dolls is more delicate so for girls.
2 gross motor skills at 2-3 years old?
run easily
can climb
2 gross motor skills at 3-4 years old ?
ride bike using stabilisers
walk on a line
2 gross motor skills at 4-6 years old?
walk up and down stairs
walk on tiptoes
2 gross motor skills at ages 6-8?
ride a two wheeler bike
skills with rope skipping
2 fine motor skills at ages 2-3 ?
pick up small items
turn knobs/handles
2 fine motor skills at ages 3-4?
control pencils
thread a string of small beads
2 fine motor skills at ages 4-5?
cut along a straight line
colour inside the lines
2 fine motor skills at 6-8 ?
hold a pencil correctly
clean their teeth
what intellectual does a 3yr old develop?
start to understand concept of ‘over’, ‘under’.
enjoys stories
starts to use short sentences
explores world with language.
intellectual at 4 years of age ?
starts full time education
asks a lot of ‘why’ questions
basic grammar
longer concentration span
intellectual development at 5 years of age?
draws detailed picture
solve problems
speech is grammatically correct
intellectual development at 8-9 years of age?
use and understand complex sentences
speak expressively