Opinion about theories
Before I state the results of the
case of study we were asked to do, I have to expose my opinion about the
theories I used in the case of study. Some of the things I discovered about the
theories are that the majority of the changes in each area that children in
middle childhood suffer are actually true. I also think that theories are not
only to have an idea of what happens with children in middle childhood, but to
understand and teach better classes considering such theories.
First I have to say that my case
of study was focused on “Physical development”; therefore, what I could observe
is that children at this age can develop different physical tasks in which the
gross and fine motor skills are proved. However, the quality in developing such
activities will vary from child to child because something that theories and
experts say about the gross and motor skills is that in middle childhood,
children must jump rope without difficulties. Nevertheless, what it really called my
attention was that even though “my subject of study” had difficulties jumping
rope, she seems to have developed the fine motor skills extremely well at this
age. Consequently, I could confirm that girls develop the fine motor skills faster at this
age than boys do. Thus, my conclusions about the theories and the case of study
results are that the gross motor skill can be enhanced if children are well
stimulated. As it was mentioned, theories will vary from child to child, which
means that no matter if the child is struggling with performing some physical tasks,
he can improve them as long as he has enough practice. Lastly, although many students have developed the fine motor skills at this age, there are plenty of classroom activities and materials to be done for those students who have not developed that skill yet.
General understanding and opinion in studied topics, and
future expectations for coming practice with children
In this
part I have to mention the important things and my understandings in the covered topics since the very first day of class. I believe that not only me but all of you
share the opinion of how much knowledge we have acquired throughout this
semester. In fact, I think that all the studied theories have been
meaningful to the experience of teaching children, for we know what to do
and not to do with our students. Furthermore, I know how to treat my students,
their needs in each area, and how to improve them. However, I understand the
fact that theories are just a part of “real-life” because it is not the same to
have an idea of what to expect about my students than teaching real classes. Bottomline, if students' needs and expectations are highly fullfiled, students' learning process will be improved, as well as their development as human beings.
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