Teacher Training Materials of Professor Dr David Ngin Sian Pau

Junior High Age Development

Ages 10-13

· Class content should focus on oral, writing and reading skills.
· Important to be free of the word “wrong” instead suggest. Children at this age can potentially
    lose interest in their studies and worry more about being liked.
· Children begin to communicate in a clear stream of consciousness.
· Skilled in the application of coping skills that were learned earlier in life for maintaining self
    preservation.

High School Age Development

Ages 14-17

· Math, Science and Social Studies are emphasized.
· Begin to deeply appreciate and celebrate cultural differences. Acknowledge and communicate
    accordingly to individuals of other cultures.
· Teachers can give more verbal based instructions as to what direction they intend the class to
    explore. The giving of choices is important.
· Teenagers are happy to have contemporary music and movies in the classroom.

Questions:

1, Which age group would you like to teach the most and why?
2. Name and describe your favorite teachers throughout childhood.
3. Which type of music and movies would you like to introduce to children of other cultures?
    Why?