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Research and theory of adolescent development from age twelve through age eighteen. Learn about typical and atypical development, multicultural influence on development, and the effects of gender, ethnic, racial, and class differences on adolescent development within the contact of curriculum, teaching and learning. A field project may be required.

ObjectivesThis course will focus on the psychological foundations of adolescence. Equal emphases will be placed on developmental theories and developmental applications for the classroom. Upon completion of the course students should have a familiarity with and an understanding of the teaching implication of the following concepts; • Adolescent development including biological processes, social-emotional challenge and cognition • Families, Cultures, and Communities as contexts for child development• Linguistic, Cultural, and Class Differences• Special Populations• Family Involvement at Home and at School• Applications of Social and Emotional development: Peer relationships, Play and Classroom as Community• Applications of Creativity, Critical Thinking, and Cognitive development

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