9 Years OldGrowth PatternsPhysical: Pushes self to physical limits, can't sit still Social: Self-aware, anxious, individualistic, likes to negotiate, second chances are important Language: Descriptive, age of negative ("I hate it," "I can't," "boring," "yeah right") Cognitive: Industrious and self-critical, intellectual curiosity, trouble with abstractions, takes pride in finished work In the Art ClassroomAt 9 years old, students have increased coordination; they enjoy practicing fine motor skills (weaving, knitting, carving, drawing). Students at this age struggle with concepts of abstraction, and need assignments that are relevant and reasonable. 10 Years OldGrowth PatternsPhysical: Large muscle development, need for outdoor activities and physical challenges, handwriting becomes sloppier Social: Fairness, work well in groups, quick to anger - quick to forgive Language: Great listeners, cooperative and competitive, friendly Cognitive: Increased ability to abstract, likes rules and logic, proud of academic products In the Art ClassroomCross-curricular assignments work well for 10 year old students. They are highly productive with school work and pay close attention to form, structure, directions, and organization. Assignments that encourage the use of fine motor skills and tools are effective at this age. 11 Years OldGrowth PatternsPhysical: Constant motion; restless, need for more sleep, more illness: colds, flu, ear infections Social: Moody, often does best away from home, loves to argue, difficulty with decisions, extreme emotions Language: Talks before thinking, can be cruel, appreciates humor, imitates adult language Cognitive: Prefers new tasks and experiences to reflection or revision of previous work, able to abstract, increased ability to de-center and see world from various perspectives In the Art ClassroomStudents at this age benefit from "quiet time." 11 year old students need help with time-management skills. New media are encouraged for this age; 11 year old students show interest in many new areas (ex: languages, music, mechanics). 12 Years OldGrowth PatternsPhysical: High energy, growth spurts, food is important (especially mid-morning), physical education and sports valued Social: More reasonable and tolerant, empathetic, self-aware and insightful, peers are more important than teachers Language: Sarcasm emerges Cognitive: Can and will see both sides to an argument, high interest in current events, research and study skills advance with increas of organizational discipline In the Art Classroom12 year old students have increased fine motor skills and take interest STEM. They are patient and hold interest in more complicated visual-motor tasks. Projects focusing on current events and social issues work well for this age group. 13 Years OldGrowth PatternsPhysical: High physical energy, girls are at mature height while boys experience voice changes Social: Neatness with personal appearance not personal environment is important, the mirror is their best friend and worst enemy, mean=scared, spend large amount of time with electronic diversions Language: One-word answers, peer language is important, rudeness Cognitive: Withdrawn and sensitive; protective of developing self-concept and intellectual ideas that remain not fully formed, interest in man's inhumanity to man; issues of fairness and justice; have a desire to serve others In the Art Classroom13 year old students often write better than they speak and do not respond well in class discussions. Self-evaluation is helpful to balance teacher evaluation and grading of work at this self-critical age. Art can be a great benefit for self-reflection/self-discovery. 14 Years OldGrowth PatternsPhysical: Loud, high energy, stretch breaks are needed, difficulty in sitting "properly" in school furniture and prefer to lounge, a rest period often improves performance and behavior in the afternoon Social: Often say work is easy when the work is actually challenging, can be extremely funny and creative, complain of homework yet secretly enjoy challenge and their ability to meet teacher demands Language: Will engage more in group discussion, loud, interest in meaning of words Cognitive: More abstract reasoning evident, Very aware of problems, interest in technology and how things work, like to do as much as possible and enjoy to "cram" as much into their day as they can In the Art Classroom14 year old students are interested in exploring identity. Assignments that encourage questions about identity are ideal for this age group; they are interested in study of psychology. STEAM projects are also beneficial at this age since they are interested in technology and how things work. Reference:
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