This is why we need GET RID OF THE COMMON CORE: According to Erikson (Wikipedia), the development of self-confidence. Ideally, elementary school provides many opportunities for children to achieve the recognition of teachers, parents and peers by producing things- drawing pictures, solving addition problems, writing sentences, and so on. If children are encouraged to make and do things and are then praised for their accomplishments, they begin to demonstrate industry by being diligent, persevering at tasks until completed, and putting work before pleasure. If children are instead ridiculed or punished for their efforts or if they find they are incapable of meeting their teachers and parents expectations, they develop feelings of inferiority about their capabilities. At this age, children start recognizing their special talents and continue to discover interests as their education improves. They may begin to choose to do more activities to pursue that interest, such as joining a sport if they know they have athletic ability, or joining the band if they are good at music. If not allowed to discover own talents in their own time, they will develop a sense of lack of motivation, low self-esteem, and lethargy. They may become couch potatoes if they are not allowed to develop interests. When children only see how poorly they are doing according to unrealistic standards, disruption of their psychological development occurs, creating a stress reactions.
Posted on: Tue, 18 Mar 2014 17:07:15 +0000
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