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Karen M Gourd
B EDUC 556
Bothell Campus
Provides an in-depth examination of specific theories, concepts, and methods related to adolescence. Explores a wide range of topics including: cognitive development, moral development, identity formation, gender role, social relationships, and the effects of culture and schooling on adolescent development. Includes a community-based learning component.
Class description
Since the best way to learn about adolescents is to learn from them, this course will include a community-based learning component. Course participants will need to work with a community organization serving adolescents or in an specific, arranged program in a local school for 20 hours for the quarter. Information will be available at the start of the course, but begin thinking about your schedule and what might work best for you.
Student learning goals
• add to our understanding of adolescents,
consider adolescent development in relation to education, • develop practices and strategies for positive, meaningful interactions with adolescents,
understand the value of relationships to adolescents, and
gain strategies for developing relationships.
General method of instruction
Recommended preparation
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