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TYPE a 2 page (minimum) to 3 page (maximum), double-spaced essay in APA 7th edition format addressing the following:

1. Piaget refers to cognition in middle childhood as concrete operational thought. Discuss the concept of concrete operational thought AND discuss some of the ways children progress through this stage and how they build upon skills during middle childhood through the educational process.
2. The hidden curriculum is defined as the unofficial, unstated, or implicit patterns within a school that influence what children learn" such as teacher background (Berger, 2022, p. 219). Name three such aspects that could be considered part of the hidden curriculum. Describe how each could impact a child's learning experience.
3. Imagine that you are a classroom teacher working with students coming from diverse backgrounds. Adiverse background could refer to different educational experiences, different family structures, and different socio- economic backgrounds, etc. How would you structure your classroom and teaching to ensure that all students feel included and can learn?
4. Think about your favorite teacher during middle childhood. What did they do that made learning more accessible, inventive and fun? How did that teacher use their knowledge of middle childhood and developmental psychology to ensure a productive and inclusive learning experience?