EDUC 218 - Children in an Ever- Changing World

Institution:

Hudson Valley Community College

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Fall, Spring, Summer, DL The children of today's world are very diverse in learning modalities, cognitive styles and living styles. Children bring so much to the classroom, both from their own experiences and from the environment in which they live. Children often encounter a variety of personal experiences that impact their daily interactions and learning within the classroom, such as: violence, illnesses, substance abuse, homelessness, poverty, war, terrorism, and non-traditional family living,which often impacts their basic everyday needs. Teachers often have to deal with children who may be in crisis in the school setting. This course will examinemany of the current societal issues facing children today and explore possible resources and solutions. Students will explore theories surrounding child development, best teaching practices, and teaching methodologywhichwill assist themin responding to challenging behaviorswhichmay present themselves with the classroom setting as a result of a child's personal life experiences. Up to 30 hours of additional research and fieldworkmay also be required in this course. Prerequisite: EDUC 100, Child Development recommended.

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3.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.hvcc.edu

Phone Number:

(518) 629-4822

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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