LD MATRIX

The kids are energetic They are interactive and participative in both They are more engaged
and playful. They like to indoor and outdoor activities. Household skills in playing sports. Self-
run back and fort hand are developing and can write in cursive but in a help skills are developed.
they are also a bit slow pace. They can now write
clumsy Kids on this age legibly both manuscript
range needs adult and cursive. They are
supervision most of the well-behaved and
time composed. More
independent than the
preschoolers and
elementary kids.

They are very friendly Believes their teacher more than their parents. They are well-
and share everything Loves to play around with coloring books and disciplined and
they ’ve seen or very curious about things. Kids with this age range participates actively in
discover in class. They likes to tease other mates class. They follow
are also giving and instruction and shows
loves toys. They don’t respect to the teachers.
always pay attention in Some area concerned of
class but follows simple how they look.
instructions.
Very sensitive and Loves the attention from the parents. A bit Mood swings or swifts
moody. They usually moody and have narrow attention span. They occur in almost any
express their emotions can express clearly their feelings and situation. They know
through non-verbal imaginations. They can contradict someone’s how to hide their true
languagelike crying, opinion. feelings and is scared of
pouting and slapping rejection. Expresses
the adults’ shoulders. If feelings or problems by
he/she doesn’t get what talking to friends and not
she wants he/she will on parents
cry and or shout.
They can communicate Can communicate Can communicate in
with little words but very well using the English and can perform
mostly non-verbal. They vernacular language. inductive and deductive
also communicate with Can solve problems reasoning. They are
the use of their a little but doubts now logical with their
creativity. Thinking and his/her answers. decisions but still needs
Problem Solving skills are Starts memorizing little adult supervision
the alphabet
not yet available when it comes to it.
Can communicate very well using the vernacular
language. Can solve problems a little but doubts
his/her answers. Starts memorizing the alphabet REFLECT

Yes, when I was at their age range I can recall that I also do the things that they do. As a preschooler I was also energetic and was curious
about everything in class. I also liked to read even though I don’t know how to read during those times. I also like to be the center of
attention and I play by myself. As an elementary kid I was an achiever and I also experienced being bullied. I only had a few friends that
mingles with me. During high school I often had mood swings just like any other teens but with the help of my parents, close friends and
teachers I was able to manage my emotions and control it.
As what I’ve mentioned from number 1, I only had few friends at school. But it was not that of a big deal. My mom was a teacher of mine
during elementary and she was the one who have truly influenced me as a child to reach and chase my dreams. She was the one I would run
to when everything seems to be falling apart. She helped me to be more critical, forgiving, practical, realistic and healthy. She was my
source of inspiration and the one that molded me to the person I am now. She was my mom, my teacher, my best friend and my strength.
Being a teacher is difficult most especially when student’s race, culture and beliefs are different with each other. It is important for us
teachers to be aware of what must be done and on how to respond to our diverse learners. Teachers need to modify every strategy and
approaches that they use to cater and deal with the different group of learners. It is important that teachers accept the learner’s
differences and respect each individual ’sculpture to raise confidence between students’ uniqueness and individuality.

SHOW YOUR LEARNING ARTIFACTS

The learning experience of a child is influenced by development. During the process of pursuing life we undergo different stages which will
make our human skills and abilities to be strengthened. These different stages will give us developmental patterns that will enable our body
and brain perform a certain task. That is what Jean Piaget’s Cognitive Development Theory emphasizes. Piaget believed that, cognitive
development was a progressive reorganization of mental processes as a result of biological maturation and environmental experience.
Children construct an understanding of the world around them, then experience discrepancies between what they already know and what
they discover in their environment. The core idea of Piaget's theory is that children develop by acting as “little scientists” who explore and
interact with their world to understand people, objects, and concepts. They do this naturally, even without the help of an adult. Using this
tool to understand your diverse learners is a big help to have and create a better strategy that can response and attend to their
needs in terms of instruction, assessing and developing learning materials. Through cognitive development theory I will be able to
identify their individuals’ needs and respond to it appropriately. When I become a teacher I will make sure I use the appropriate materials
ask motivational questions that provoke thinking. Most
ANALYZE

They always want to play. Therefore, the teacher must

make her/his discussions
interactive. She/ He must
include academic games.
Kids love to play sports and athletics such as Therefore, the teachers must
running and playing basketball know how to encourage and
promote the value of sports.
Therefore, teachers should
incorporate performance based
activities during every
discussion
Teens or high school students likes to mingle Therefore, the teachers
and talk with each other should remember to include
some activities that will help
the students in socializing