Developmental Characteristics of Secondary School Youth: 3 semester hours

Catalog description

A university based course designed with a field component for graduate students seeking initial certification in secondary education. The course focuses on the developmental characteristics of secondary school youth which can have an impact on the accomplishment of learner outcomes. Contemporary models of human growth and development are investigated with emphasis being placed on individual differences in physical, emotional, social and intellectual growth. An analysis of the needs of students with differences in culture, learning styles, self-concept, values, and family/peer/school relationships is accomplished.