Description
This course will enable teacher education candidates to explore issues in physical, cognitive, emotional and social development in later childhood - ages 9 through 11. Topics include: Growth/motor development, perception, cognition, brain development, memory capabilities and limitations, emotional intelligence, communication, language development, attentional changes, friendships, moral development, behavior, the role of play and the problem of bullying for this age group. General best practice in instruction for this age group relative to grades 4 and 5 will be identified.