Maricopa Community Colleges  EPD248   20074-20085 
Official Course Description: MCCCD Approval: 11/28/06
EPD248 20074-20085 LEC 3 Credit(s) 3 Period(s)
Adolescent Behavior
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.
Prerequisites: Must hold a provisional or standard elementary, secondary or special education teaching certificate.
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MCCCD Official Course Competencies:
 
EPD248   20074-20085 Adolescent Behavior
1. Describe the impact of differing groups on adolescents. (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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EPD248   20074-20085 Adolescent Behavior
    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
          E. Strategies to Build Confidence
        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
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