SPCL 7804 Human Development: Session 8: Unit 3 – Middle & Late Childhood

Please complete the following PRIOR to our Session 8:

1. Complete the readings.

Text Ch. 5, pp.164-192 (Library link, PDF link)

2. Self-Reflect.

• Consider Piaget’s theory as it applies to your own cognitive development experiences.
• How do the information processing theories apply to you?

3. Review for Quiz#8.

The 5-question multiple-choice quiz will be on the assigned readings.

In this session we transition to school-age children, with a focus on cognitive development. We will explore Piaget’s concrete operations, information processing skills in this age group, as well as learning differences. We will begin with a quiz on the assigned reading and then discuss the material and engage in application activities.