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The Child and Adolescent Learners and Learning Principles-Module 4-Assignment 4.2

Cognitive development in early and middle childhood differs significantly, particularly in Piaget's stages, where early childhood is characterized by egocentric thinking and limited problem-solving, while middle childhood sees the emergence of logical reasoning and advanced problem-solving skills. Language development progresses from expressive to more sophisticated usage, and attention and memory improve significantly in middle childhood. Additionally, metacognitive abilities develop more fully during middle childhood, enhancing children's self-awareness and learning strategies.

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The Child and Adolescent Learners and Learning Principles-Module 4-Assignment 4.2

Cognitive development in early and middle childhood differs significantly, particularly in Piaget's stages, where early childhood is characterized by egocentric thinking and limited problem-solving, while middle childhood sees the emergence of logical reasoning and advanced problem-solving skills. Language development progresses from expressive to more sophisticated usage, and attention and memory improve significantly in middle childhood. Additionally, metacognitive abilities develop more fully during middle childhood, enhancing children's self-awareness and learning strategies.

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Name: KYRA DAE L.

CUAMAG
Program: TCP
Subject: THE CHILD AND ADOLESCENT LEARNERS AND LEARNING PRINCIPLES
Assignment 4.2
Compare and contrast the cognitive development in early and middle childhood. (100 points)
Answer:
Cognitive development in early childhood and middle childhood shows similarities and differences
in various aspects:
1. Piaget's stages of cognitive development: In early childhood (sensorimotor and preoperational
stages), children's thinking is primarily egocentric and based on their immediate perceptions. They
struggle with conservation, classification, and abstract thinking. In middle childhood (concrete
operational stage), children begin to think more logically, understand conservation, and can
classify and categorize objects and ideas.
2. Language development: Both age groups experience significant growth in language skills.
However, in early childhood, children's language is more expressive than receptive, and they
struggle with grammar and vocabulary. By middle childhood, language skills become more
sophisticated, including an increased vocabulary, grammatical development, and the ability to
understand and use complex sentences.
3. Problem-solving abilities: In early childhood, children's problem-solving skills are limited to
trial and error and are often based on concrete thinking. They struggle with abstract reasoning and
hypothetical situations. In middle childhood, children develop more advanced problem-solving
skills, including the ability to use logical reasoning, think critically, and solve problems
systematically.
4. Attention and memory: In early childhood, attention span is shorter, and memory processes are
less developed. Children's memory is mainly based on recognition rather than recall. In middle
childhood, attention span lengthens, and memory processes improve significantly. Children
develop the ability to sustain attention, shift attention between different tasks, and use strategies
to enhance memory, such as rehearsal and organization.
5. Metacognition: Metacognitive abilities, which involve thinking about thinking and self-
awareness of cognitive processes, develop more fully in middle childhood. Children become
increasingly aware of their own thinking, can reflect on their problem-solving strategies, and
develop skills to plan, monitor, and evaluate their own learning.
Overall, cognitive development in middle childhood builds upon the foundation established in
early childhood, with children becoming more capable of logical reasoning, abstract thinking, and
sophisticated problem-solving. Their attention span lengthens, memory processes improve, and
they develop metacognitive abilities, leading to increased self-awareness in their thinking and
learning.

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