Intro to Adolescent Education

Catalog description

This course will introduce students to the background and current landscape related to all aspects of being a teacher of adolescent students, in grades 7-12. A student should be able to develop and/or strengthen reflective and analytical skills through research, and review of information related to the structure and culture of middle and high schools. Some field experience may be required in local elementary/secondary schools. A major objective of the course is for students to develop a comprehensive picture of all of the aspects of a secondary teacher’s duties, responsibilities, expectations, and opportunities. It is hoped that the following type of questions might be answered: What does it mean to be a teacher of adolescents? What is the difference in teaching grades 7-8-9 compared to grades 10-11-12? What attitudes, skills and traits would help a teacher of adolescent students? What are the rewards and frustrations of teaching adolescents? What are the social, emotional and physical challenges of adolescent students? Offered: fall or spring.