5th, Linguistic & Literacy Dev

Hi Class,

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

Please answer the following:

1. Please read pp. 84-97 (Anonat).
2. Why should a teacher understand how children learn a language?
3. Describe the process a child goes through when he learns to read.

Doc Raqui

4th, Physical & Motor Dev

Hi Class,

1. Please read pp 41-83 (Anonat).  Be ready for a quiz before the class starts on Dec 8. Review the Practice Test on pp 81-82

2. Answer the following:

a. How is a child's perception different from an adult?
b. As a teacher, what would you do if you suspect that a child has ADHD?
c. How can teachers and schools help a child who has developmental disabilities?

Doc Raqui

3rd, Adolescent Brain

Hi Class,

Please answer the following:

1. Write a paragraph or two in response to the following statement:  

"Since the brain does not fully mature until 25 we should not expect mature actions out of our young people.  Boys will be boys.  There is nothing we can do except to allow them to learn by their experience."

2. Write a one to two paragraph answer to the following question:

"What role should parents and significant adults (e.g.Teachers) play in the life of our youth?"

Doc Raqui 

2nd, Physical and Motor Development

Hi Class,

1. Read Anonat (2009), pp. 22-46.

2.  Describe two major physical and motor developments of a child and adolescent. Explain the reasons for the significance of that two developments.

3. What is the role of the brain in the motor and physical development of a child and adolescent. Explain.

Doc Raqui

1st, Rights of Children and Young Persons

Hi Class,

Please read CAD (Anonat, 2009) pp. 1-21 and answer the following:

1. Describe human rights in your own words.

2. Name at least two Rights of Children and Young Persons.  Describe ways on how you can protect that right as an educator.

3.  Find RA 9344, RA 7610, RA 7658, RA 8049, and RA 8353.  Why is it important to know these laws?


Dr. Cariño-Mendoza