ED 462 - Human Development

3-4 credits
Prepares candidates to support the holistic development of their students and to make instructional decisions that build on learners’ strengths and differences. Introduces foundational work in educational psychology from early childhood to adolescence and integrates learning theories and research on cognitive, social, emotional, physical, and spiritual development. Recognizes that teaching to the human potential of their students requires teachers to cultivate and activate that potential within themselves. Provides opportunities to engage in contemplative approaches in education and to explore the self that teaches by investigating the transformative role of awareness and presence. Prerequisite(s): Restricted to elementary education majors with senior standing or above.
Graded (A-F) only