Maricopa Community Colleges  EDU274   20044-99999 

Official Course Description: MCCCD Approval: 3-23-2004

EDU274  2004 Summer I – 2012 Spring

LEC  3.0 Credit(s)  3.0 Period(s)  3.0 Load  Acad

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. Approved school-based practicum required.

Prerequisites: Baccalaureate Degree and formal admission to a state approved post-baccalaureate teacher preparation program.

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MCCCD Official Course Competencies:

 

EDU274  2004 Summer I – 2012 Spring

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)

12.

Summarize the practicum experience. (VIII)

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MCCCD Official Course Outline:

 

EDU274  2004 Summer I – 2012 Spring

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. Classroom Participation

C. Reflection

 

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