Middle Level Learner Characteristics
Nine Years |
Physical: increase in coordination, easily fatigued, pushes own limits
Language: love of language play, increase use of negatives, heightened descriptions Social: impatient, self-aware, worrisome, anxious, highly critical, concerned with fairness, moody Cognitive: less imaginative, self-critical, ability to multi-task, difficulties with abstractions, increased curiosity |
Physical: importance of physical challenge, growth spurt- snacks and movement are helpful
Language: focused listeners, love to explain, expressive, chatty, friendly, joy in reading Social: work well in groups, concerned with fairness, clubs, sports, activities, truthful, ability to solve social issues, sense of right from wrong Cognitive: increased ability to abstract, take pride in their achievements, ability to concentrate for longer periods of time, appreciation of rules and logic |
Ten Years |
Eleven Years |
Physical: love of physical activity, restless, need for sleep, fine motor skills increase, possible physical aggression
Language: impulsively speak, appreciation of humor, mimicking of adult language, begin to debate, can be cruel Social: test limits, self-absorbed, sensitive, extreme expression of emotions, seeks to belong, spike in formation of cliques Cognitive: need for variety in tasks, ability to create rules, desire to change rules, ability to abstract, love of arguing |