Education
Education, Child Development and Family Services
Highlighted Careers:
Preschool Teacher | Elementary Education | Child Life Specialist
Social Worker | Product Developer
Human Development-Grades: 9-12
This course is a study of the physical, perceptual, cognitive, personality, and language developmental stages of children from conception through adolescence, including the principle theories of development and their application. The need for an understanding of how children develop and what influences their development is an important component of contributing to the demands of our complex society. Students will learn about children's physical, mental, emotional, and social growth and development and how to provide their care and guidance. Instruction includes prenatal developments, research theories in human growth and development from prenatal stages of development to puberty and beyond, inherited characteristics; health and safety; guidance and discipline; cultural diversity; child abuse and neglect; and children with special needs. Note: This course meets the CSU/UC "A-G" Subject" requirement. This Course is articulated with Butte College for 3 Units.
Exploration of Teaching- Grades: 11-12
This course provides emerging teachers access to acquire planned, structured observations and experiences in K-12 public school classrooms. Placements are made in selected schools and classrooms that demonstrate exemplary practice as described in the California Standards for the Teaching Profession and represent California's diverse student population. Additionally, class dialogue/discussion sessions support emerging teachers toward making connections between subject matter courses, personal, social and emotional growth, and K-12 schooling experiences. Potential teachers are encouraged to begin introductory school experiences as early as possible in the subject matter program.. Note: CSU/UC "A-G" Subject" requirement credit is pending.
Contact Sandy Smith with questioins: ssmith@ouhsd.net