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DATE: CHILD & ADOLESCENT LEARNERS & LP ROOM:
CONTACT NO. INSTRUCTOR: MR. J. MAGTIBAY
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LESSON TITLE: MODULE 20- SOCIO-EMOTIONAL DEVELOPMENT OF PRIMARY SCHOOLERS

WEEK 19 , 3 HOURS
I. FOCUS:
At the end of this module, you should be able to:
• Discussed the different factors that affect the socio-emotional growth of the primary
schoolers
• Identified the different characteristics of primary school-aged children in this stage
of development.

II. INTRODUCTION: Erik Erikson formulated eight stages of man’s psychosocial development.
Each stage is regarded as a “psychosocial crisis” which arises and demand resolution before
the next stage can be achieved. Primary school children belong to the fourth stage; hence they
have to resolve the issue on Industry vs. Inferiority.

III. STRATEGIES
A. ABSTRACTION AND GENERALIZATION
GEAR UP YOUR MIND!

Highlights: SOCIO-EMOTIONAL DEVELOPMENT OF PRIMARY SCHOOLERS

Erikson’s Fourth Stage of Psychosocial Development

Industry vs. Inferiority is the psychosocial crisis children will have to resolve in this stage. Industry
refers to a child’s involvement in situation where long, patient work is demanded of them, while
inferiority is the feeling created when a child gets a feeling of failure when they cannot finish or master
their school work. In this stage, children begun going to school. The encouragement of parents and
caring educators helps to build a child’s sense of self-esteem, confidence and ability to interact
positively

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 rules. It involves a sense of belongingness and
acceptance, a sense of good and sense of being capable of doing good. Having a healthy self-concept
does not mean that a child thinks/he/she is better than others.

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Primary school children’s self-concept is influenced not only by parents but also by people they
interact with. The issue of fairness and equality become important to them as they learn to care for
people who are not a part of their families. Children tend to become increasingly self-confident and
able to cope well with social interactions. They are also aware of the needs and desires of others.
Fairness and equality become important to them as they learn to care for people who are not a part
of their families. Loyalty and reliability are being considered as well as responsibility and kindness.

Building Friendship
Children during this stage, most likely belong to a peer group. Peer groups are characterized by
children who belong approximately to the same age group. It is found along the stages of childhood
through adolescence. Primary school children prefer to belong to peer groups of the same gender.

Antisocial Behavior
When children poke, pull, hit or kick other children when they first introduced, it is fairly normal.
Children at this stage are still forming their own world views and others are curious that they need to
explore. Parents and teachers can help children make friends through:
1. Expose the children to fid-rich environment (playgrounds, park)
2. Create a playgroup in your class and let the children mingle with their classmates
3. When your children hit other children, remind them that their behavior hurts others
4. Coordinate with the parents and other teachers so that the children will have greater
opportunities to interact with other children.

Self-Control
Once children reach school age, they begin to take pride in their ability to do things and their
capacity to exert efforts. They like to receive positive feedbacks. This becomes a great opportunity for
parents and teachers to encourage positive emotional response from children by acknowledging their
mature, compassionate behaviors.

Implication to Child Care, Education and Parenting

Primary school children’s socio-emotional competency should be viewed in the context of child’s
developmental age. Health care providers, teachers, and parents should be able to:
1. Gain understanding of the child’s socio-emotional strengths and weaknesses by observing the
child’s behavior at home
2. Work collaboratively with the child’s parents and health-care provider to expand pone’s insights
on the child’s development
3. Provide a supportive setting where children have opportunities to practice emotional regulation
and social skills with peers
4. Give children activities where they can practice taking turns, sharing and playing cooperatively
5. Be a role model of healthy emotions and expressing their emotions appropriately
6. Demonstrate calmness and staying in control of one’s own feelings.

B. APPLICATION/ANALYSIS
1. What are the different characteristics of primary school-aged children?
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2. As a future elementary grades teacher how can you ensure that you are promoting your
pupils’ socio-emotional well-being. List them below:
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3. What do you think are the factors that affect the socio-emotional growth of the primary
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4. See the video on https://www.virtuallabschool.org/school-age/social-emotional/lesson-2

A. According to the video, what are some of the important aspects of school-age children’s
socio-emotional development?
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B. What suggestions or practices did the teachers in the video mentions that you find most helpful
when dealing with children’s socio-emotional development?
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5. Study the situations below. If you were the teacher, how will you help these learners cope
with their socio-emotional difficulties?

Dear Teacher,
I am really heart-broken. My 8-year-old daughter is feeling lonely, isolated and
friendless. It seems that she has felt this way for quite a while. She says that she mostly spends time
alone-that she has no friends because no one wants to play with her.
She tags along, but is usually left out eventually. She can become angry if things don’t
always go her way and also teary. I don’t know where to turn to help her the thought that she finds
school so painful is heartbreaking.
Sincerely,
Worried Mother

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Dear Teacher,
I am a really a proud parent. My little boy is in primary grade and he is doing a lot better
than his classmates. He sometimes becomes restless in school- he says he knows what the teacher
is talking about. Some teachers even suspects that he is gifted. But there are seems to be a problem.
He is bossy. He always orders people around- his classmates and people at home.
How could I help him be comfortable in school and lessen his bossiness.
Sincerely,
Worried Mother

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Prepared by:
MR. JAYMAR B. MAGTIBAY
Instructor