PEPSI of Daniel Caldera

PEPSI of Daniel Caldera

Jocelyn Sandoval
Educational Psychology 220
PEPSI
Thurs. Apr. 27, 2016
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Biography

Daniel Sandoval is a 10-year old boy in the 5th Grade. Hes the youngest of 2 siblings, his

sister Jasmine who is 23, and his brother Pedro who is 20. He was born to two parents of

Mexican descent whos are primarily Spanish speakers at home. Hes grown up in a middle class

household in a good neighborhood in town. He mostly struggles with mathematics, but is

proficient in English and social skills. He likes the things that normal children his age do and has

many friends in school that he socializes with regularly.

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Physical Development

Daniel is 5 feet tall and weighs approximately 110 pounds. This puts Daniel in the 97th

percentile in both weight and stature (Child Growth Calculator). According to the American

Academy of Pediatrics BMI (Body Mass Index) above 85% means that the child is over-weight

and any percentage over 95% qualifies the child as obese (Nutrition: What Every Parent Needs to

Know). Being in the 97th percentile, Daniel is taller and heavier than 97 of the boys in his age

group (Iannlli).
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Emotional Development

At this age, friendships are beginning to become very important to the child. They would

rather be play in groups instead of by themselves (Social and Emotional Development: Ages 8-

10). According to Eriksons states of personal and social development at this age, children want

to make things and be successful in everything they can. Failing creates a negative self-image

and they try to reach the standards set by parents or teachers which can lead to unnecessary stress

(Slavin, 50). During this age identity, independence and the development of moral values

develop (Mersch). Daniel is displaying all of these behaviors by being social with his peers at

school as well as online while playing his Play Station 4. Hes known to begin small experiments

or inventions for fun. In school he has experienced peer pressure and dealt with it in a positive

way because of the morals that he developed. He looks for advice from his sister and brother as

well as his mother and father. He likes to be very open with the communication done through his

family.
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Philosophical Development

Daniel is in the Conventional Level of Kolbergs Stages of moral reasoning. He likes to

please and gain the approval of others and that is his main goal. He understands the difference

between right and wrong and respect authority (Slavin, 54). Children who are in the 5th grade like

Daniel can take any subject and move to a discussion of deeper philosophical thought (The

Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy). When speaking to Daniel Ive experienced that he can

talk in depth and detail about things hes educated about such as sunken ships, volcanos,

earthquakes, and the mafia. He also has an interest in God and Jesus due to him recently joining

a Catechism class. He asks questions about God and how it was possible for him to create

everything in 3 days and can easily defend himself if anyone asks him questions about his

beliefs. Between the ages of 6 and 12 the capacity for mental growth of students grows

exponentially (The Second Plane of Development: Ages 6-12 Montessori Philosophy).

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Social Development

As Daniel begins to enter into his preteen years he will spend more time with his

friends and building relationships (Slavin, 62). Daniel is already exhibiting this type of behavior

and is constantly connected to his friends regardless of being at school or at home. Children at

this age will exhibit peer pressure. The students who are more confident in themselves will be

able to fight against negative peer pressure from other students (Middle Childhood (9-11 years of

age)). Daniel exhibits the usual behavior of his age group by testing values and beliefs that will

guide him as he goes through his teenage years (Early Adolescence (10-12 years old)).
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Intellectual Development

According to Piagets theory of moral development children begin to develop an

understanding of rules and consequences as they get older (Slavin, 52). By weighing out the

consequences of their actions before making a final decision they can avoid unnecessary trouble.

Daniel demonstrates this thought process when he is about to do something that he knows is

wrong. At the age of 10 children develop language skills that make them speak in an almost adult

manner. This makes them good company to have around adults as they can now formulate their

own opinions on relevant events (Lee). Daniel demonstrates accelerated language skills when

speaking to children who are older than him by more than a few years. Hes able to keep a

conversation going which most children before the age of 10 are not capable of doing. The child

is now also able to use reason and logic and apply it to real life situations and decisions

(Childrens Health Guide).

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Graph

Exceeds Developmental
Standards

Meets Developmental Standards

Below Developmental Standards

Poor Developmental Standards

Physical Emotional Philosophical Social Intellectual

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Recommendations

Physical:

Daniel qualifies as obese according to the research stated above. I recommend that

Daniels parents enroll him in a sport that interests him in order for him to lose excess

weight. I also suggest keeping his meals balanced and healthy, more lean meats and

vegetables and less complex carbohydrates. I am by no means asking to put the child on a

strict diet as that can be damaging to his self-esteem. As he continues to grow the excess

weight will spread out and make him seem leaner.

Emotional:

Daniel is incredibly capable of communicating his emotions. I suggest that you keep an

open and understanding relationship with him when it comes to listening to his everyday

worries, feelings, or passions. He seems to trust his sister and brother greatly and I

encourage his siblings to continue to allow him to speak to them about anything that he

would like. Communication emotions is crucial at this age.

Philosophical:

I suggest taking Daniel to a museum or a library and allowing him to explore on his own

and ask questions about things that interest him. Daniel is naturally curious and

encouraging this natural curiosity will aide him I thinking critically and logically in the

future. Again, please allow him to ask questions about the things that interest him so that

he better understands what hes learning. Engage him with occasional questions about

what he thinks about something and see what he has to say.

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Social:

Daniel is already social in and out of school. I do suggest that instead of being social

online and allowing him to play his Play Station 4 that he be encouraged to go out to the

park with friends to play. This can also help in him getting to a healthier weight. You can

keep things interesting by taking him to different parks, places with games, and other

outdoor physical activities that he shows interest in.

Intellectual:

Similar to what Ive said above I recommend taking Daniel to museums and libraries to

help stimulate his mind. Hes a smart child, but there is always room for more

knowledge. Encourage him to explore topics that interest him. Hes able to keep

conversations going even with children or adults who are older than him.
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Ianelli, Vincent M.D. (2016) Guide to Understanding Growth Charts for Children.

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of.html
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