Maricopa Community Colleges  EDU274   20034-20042 
Official Course Description: MCCCD Approval: 05/27/03
EDU274 20034-20042 LEC 3 Credit(s) 3 Period(s)
Understanding Adolescent Behavior in the Classroom
Focuses on understanding adolescents' development including psychosocial, emotional, cognitive and physical. Covers impact of early experiences, relationships, and learning abilities. Establishment of a learning environment supportive of the adolescent emphasized. Includes 20 hours field experience. Prerequisites: Baccalaureate Degree.
 
Course Note:Requires twenty (20) hours of field experience in a secondary classroom environment.
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MCCCD Official Course Competencies:
 
EDU274   20034-20042 Understanding Adolescent Behavior in the Classroom
1. Describe the impact differing groups have on adolescence. (I)
2. Summarize adolescent physical development. (II)
3. Summarize adolescent cognitive development. (II)
4. Summarize adolescent social development. (II)
5. Develop a plan for building confidence in adolescent students. (II)
6. Describe the psychosocial development during adolescence. (III)
7. Summarize types of motivation strategies for adolescents. (VI)
8. Differentiate between preventive and corrective discipline. (V)
9. Critique different models of classroom management for applicability to adolescent students. (V)
10. Identify characteristics of successful teachers of adolescent students. (VI)
11. Analyze contemporary adolescent case studies. (VII)
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MCCCD Official Course Outline:
 
EDU274   20034-20042 Understanding Adolescent Behavior in the Classroom
    I. Context of Adolescence
        A. Families
        B. Peer Groups
        C. Schools
        D. Work and Leisure
      II. Student Characteristics
          A. Physical Development
          B. Cognitive Development
          C. Social Development
          D. Individual Differences
        III. Psychosocial Development During Adolescence
            A. Identity
            B. Autonomy
            C. Intimacy
            D. Sexuality
            E. Achievement
            F. Psychosocial Adolescent Problems
          IV. Solving Motivation Problems
              A. Identifying Problems
              B. Stimulating Interest
              C. Building Confidence
            V. Classroom Management
                A. Preventive Approach
                B. Establishing a Learning Environment
                C. Maintaining a Learning Environment
                D. Coping Strategies
              VI. Teachers of Early Adolescent Students
                  A. Characteristics of Successful Teachers
                  B. Successful Programs
                  C. Successful School Systems
                VII. Case Studies
                  VIII. Practicum Experience
                      A. Classroom Observation
                      B. Tutoring
                      C. Reflection
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