NCM 102

Developmental Stages

Different periods in life with distinct characteristics and milestones

Pedagogy

Art and science of teaching children from infancy to adolescence

Androgogy

Art and science of teaching younger adults in young and middle-aged adulthood

Geragogy

Art and science of teaching older persons in older adulthood

Physical

Defining traits or features of a person's body

Cognitive

Higher level brain functions encompassing thinking, knowing, and problem-solving

Psychosocial

Maturation and approach to human behavior, including interpersonal and environmental aspects

Sensorimotor

Cognitive stage in infancy focusing on exploring through senses and actions

Trust vs

Psychosocial stage in infancy (0-1) about developing trust in the world

Autonomy vs

Psychosocial stage in toddlerhood (1-2) related to independence and self-control

Preoperational

Cognitive stage in early childhood (3-5) characterized by egocentric thinking

Initiative vs

Psychosocial stage in early childhood (3-5) concerning taking on responsibilities

Concrete Operations

Cognitive stage in middle and late childhood (6-11) focusing on logical thinking

Industry vs

Psychosocial stage in middle and late childhood (6-11) related to competence and self-worth

Formal Operations

Cognitive stage in adolescence (12-19) involving abstract thinking and logical reasoning

Identity vs

Psychosocial stage in adolescence (12-19) about forming a sense of self

Intimacy vs

Psychosocial stage in young adulthood (20-40) concerning forming close relationships

Generativity vs

Psychosocial stage in middle-aged adulthood (41-64) focusing on contributing to society

Ego Integrity vs

Psychosocial stage in older adulthood (65-older) related to reflecting on life experiences

Learning Styles

Different approaches individuals use to learn and process information

Kolb's Experiential Learning Theory

Model explaining how individuals learn through concrete experiences, reflective observation, abstract conceptualization, and active experimentation

Learning Styles

Individuals perceive and process experiences differently, unique learning styles are crucial for quality learning, awareness of one's preferred learning style is essential.

4 Types of Learners

Type 1 - Imaginative (focus on "Why?"), Type 2 - Analytical (focus on "What?"), Type 3 - Common Sense (focus on "How to?"), Type 4 - Dynamic (focus on "What if?").

Gardner's 8 Types of Intelligence

Theory by Dr. Howard Gardner proposing multiple intelligences beyond traditional IQ, emphasizing individual differences, and identifying 8 intelligences like Linguistic, Logical-Mathematical, Spatial, Bodily-Kinesthetic, Musical, Interpersonal, Intrapersonal, and Naturalistic.

Multiple Intelligences

Verbal/Linguistic Intelligence, Logical-mathematical Intelligence, Visual/Spatial Intelligence, Bodily/Kinesthetic Intelligence, Musical/Rhythmic Intelligence, Interpersonal Intelligence, Intrapersonal Intelligence, Naturalist Intelligence.