Jun 28, 2024
OHIO University Undergraduate Catalog 2023-2024
OHIO University Undergraduate Catalog 2023-2024
[Archived Catalog]
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EDCR 2015 - Childhood in America: High School
Second of two introductions to children and their characteristics at progressive levels of development. Introduces most widely accepted and useful theories of adolescent growth and development for children ages 11-18 years. Introduces factors that influence children’s learning, such as school structure, family structures, race, culture, gender, and socioeconomic status. Students examine the value and belief systems of themselves and children, as well as identify elements of successful teaching. Enhances awareness of community, equity and the common good as attributes of democratic education.
Requisites: EDCR 1010 and 2010 and CARE Students only
Credit Hours: 3
Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken two times excluding withdrawals, but only last course taken counts.
Lecture/Lab Hours: 3.0 lecture
Grades: Eligible Grades: A-F,PR,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
Learning Outcomes:
- . The student will demonstrate an understanding of how middle and high school structure provides an opportunity for adolescents to develop a sense of the common good and global citizenship.
- The student will demonstrate an understanding of physical, psychological, social and emotional needs of adolescents.
- The student will demonstrate an understanding of the theories of learning and the conditions and circumstances necessary for learning.
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