EDU 404 - Early Adolescents And Schooling

Institution:

McKendree University

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Description:

Focuses on the developmental characteristics of early adolescents, the nature and needs of early adolescents. Includes the advisory role of the middle grade (5-8) teacher in providing appropriate guidance as well as in assessing, coordinating and referring students to health, social services and other related services. Study the development of youth of the middle school grades (5-8) and ages (10-14). Required course for the Illinois middle school endorsement on elementary and/or secondary certificate. Complements the knowledge acquired from Education 350 Educational Psychology and Psychology 406 Psychology of the Exceptional Child. Same as PSY 404. Prerequisite for Education majors: Admission to the Teacher Education Program, PSY 153, and junior standing. Each semester. (NOTE: EDU 404 meets one of the two I.S.B.E. requirements for the Middle School Endorsement. PSY 404 may be applied as part of a psychology major or concentration. This cross-listed course cannot be counted for both areas.)

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.mckendree.edu/prospective/admissions/index.aspx

Phone Number:

(618) 537-4481

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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