This course is designed to equip teachers to better understand the needs and development of children at each of the following grade band levels: 5-9 and 7-12. Topics addressed include child development, adolescent identity, social-emotional needs, cultural awareness, age-appropriate instructional methods, learning theory application, classroom management, and family/parent relationships. In addition, this course will integrate effective technology modeling, design, and digital citizen practices for each grade band. Prerequisite: Fieldwork component: 15 hours observation at the assigned grade level: 5 hours Gr 5-6, 5 hours Gr 7-8, 5 hours Gr 9-10 and/or 5 hours Gr 11-12
- Faculty: BRIANA ASMUS