Socio-emotional Development of Primary Schoolers PDF

MODULE 20 Socio-emotional Development of Primary Schoolers Catherine Hart O. Ugmad  Learning Outcomes: Identify the different characteristics of primary school-aged children in this stage of development. Discuss the different factors that affect the socio- emotional...

MODULE 20 Socio-emotional Development of Primary Schoolers Catherine Hart O. Ugmad  Learning Outcomes: Identify the different characteristics of primary school-aged children in this stage of development. Discuss the different factors that affect the socio- emotional growth of the primary-schoolers.  INTRODUCTION Primary schoolers belongs to the fourth stage of Erikson's Psychosocial stages. Here, Children have to resolve the issue on Industry vs. Inferiority.  Erik Erikson's Fourth Stage of Psychosocial Development INDUSTRY INFERIORITY Refers to a childs's The feeling created when a involvement in child gets a feeling of situations where long, failure when thay cannot patient work is finish or master their demanded of them. school work.  The encouragement of parents and caring educators helps to build a child's sense of self- esteem, confidence and ability to interact positively in the world.  UNDERSTANDING THE SELF One's self concept is the knowledge about the self, such as beliefs regarding personality traits, physical characteristics, abilities, values, goals and roles. Having a healthy self-concept does not mean that a child thinks he/she is better than others. Primary school children's self-concept is influenced not only by their parents, but also by the growing number of people they begin to interact with.  SCHOOL YEARS Children tend to become increasingly self-confident and able to cope well with social interactions. They are not focused in themselves anymore but are also aware of the needs and desires of others.  SCHOOL YEARS Issues of fairness and equality become important to them as they learn to care for people who are not part of the family. Characteristics are being considered such as loyalty and kindness BUILDING FRIENDSHIPS "What is a Friend? A single soul dwelling in two bodies" -Aristotle  BUILDING FRIENDSHIPS Making friends is a crucial but very important part of children's social and emotional growth. Primary school children prefer to belong in peer group of the same gender. Many children observe and mingle to other children. While, some remains a bit of a loner.  ANTI-SOCIAL BEHAVIOR When children poke, pull, hit or kick other children when they are first introduced, it is fairly normal. Remember that children at this stage are still forming their own world views and other children may seem like a curiosity that they need to explore.  Parents and teachers can help children make friends by considering the following: Expose the children to kid-rich environments (e.g playgrounds, park) Create a play around in your class and let the children mingle with their classmates. When your children hit other children, remind them that their behavior hurts others. Coordinate with the parents and other teachers.  SELF CONTROL Once children reach school age, they begin to take pride in their ability to do things and their capacity to exert effort. This becomes a great opportunity for parents and teachers to encourage positive emotional responses from children by acknowledging their mature, compassionate behaviors. IMPLICATIONS TO CHILD CARE, EDUCATION, AND PARENTING Primary school children's socio-emotional competency should be viewed in the context of the child's developmental age. Health-care providers, teachers and parents should be able to : IMPLICATIONS TO CHILD CARE, EDUCATION, AND PARENTING Understanding of the socio-emotional strengths and weaknesses. Collaboration between parents and health care provider to expand the insights regarding child's development. IMPLICATIONS TO CHILD CARE, EDUCATION, AND PARENTING provide a supportive setting where children have opportunities to practice emotional regulation and social skills with peers. give children activities when they can practice taking turns, sharing and playing cooperatively. be a role model of healthy emotions and expressing these emotions appropriately demonstrate calmness and staying in control of one's own feelings. Thank You!