INTRODUCTION
The developmenttheorist, Erik Erikson,
formulated eight stages of man`s psychosocial
development.
Preschool children belong to the fourth stage
of Erikson`s Psychosocial theory
Children have to resolve the issue on Industry
vs. Inferiority
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ABSTRACTION
Erik Erikson’s Fourthstage of Psychosocial
Development
IndustryVs. Inferiority is the psychosocial crisis
that children will have to resolve.
Industry refers to a child’s involvement in
situation
Inferiority is the feeling created when a child gets a
feeling of failure.
In this stage, children most likely to go to school.
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ABSTRACTION
The encouragement ofparents and caring
educators helps to build a child’s sense of self-
esteem, confidence and ability to interact
positively in the world.
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UNDERSTANDING THE SELF
Selfconcept- knowledge about one’s self
o personality traits, characteristics, abilities, goals, values,
roles
Implications to child care, education and
parenting
ounderstanding of the socio-emotional strengths and
weaknesses
ocollaboration between parents and health care provider
to expand the insights regarding child’s development
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SCHOOL YEARS
• Childrentend to become increasingly self-confident
and able to cope well with social interactions.
• They are not focused in themselves anymore but are
also aware of the needs and desires of others.
• Issues of fairness and equality become important to
them as they learn to care for people who are not part of
the family.
• Characteristics are being considered such as loyalty and
kindness
BUILDING FRIENDSHIPS
Makingfriends is a crucial but very important part
of children’s social and emotional growth
Primary school children prefer to belong in peer
group of the same gender
Many children observe and mingle to other
children.While, some remains a bit of a loner
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BUILDING FRIENDSHIPS
Peer Groups
arecharacterized by children who belong
approximately to the same age group
It is found along the stages of childhood through
adolescence
But for children ages 7-8, they play well with
groups but may need some time to play alone.
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ANTI-SOCIAL BEHAVIOR
SomeAdults may perceive that some
children`s behavior towards other as Anti-
social.
Children at this stage are still forming their
own world views.
Parents and teacher can help children make
friends.
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ANTI-SOCIAL BEHAVIOR
You canconsider the following:
Expose the children to kid-rich environments (e.g
playgrounds, park)
Create a play around in your class and let the
children mingle with their classmates.
When your children hit other children, remind
them that their behavior hurts others.
Coordinate with the parents and other teachers.
12.
SELF CONTROL
Once achildren reach school age, they begin to take
pride in their ability to do things and their capacity
to exert effort.
Start to like receiving positive feedback from their
parents and teacher
Becomes the great opportunity for teachers and
parents to encourage positive emotional responses
from children.
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IMPLICATIONS TO CHILDCARE,
EDUCATION AND PARENTING
understanding of the socio-emotional strengths and
weaknesses
collaboration between parents and health care provider to
expand the insights regarding child’s development