HD 400/600 - Working With Children in a Diverse World

Institution:

Pacific Oaks College

Subject:

Description:

This class examines the developmental needs of children and the different assumptions which underlie developmental and constructivist approaches to working with children. It includes an exploration of the uses of interpersonal 55 power in settings where adults and children encounter each other, opportunities to observe children in a variety of contexts, and the examination and development of effective facilitative strategies for teaching, counseling, parenting, and social and educational change. Emphasis will be on valuing diversity and respecting the individual; active experiential learning; interaction between theory and practice; and the impact of social contexts on oneself and others.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.pacificoaks.edu

Phone Number:

(626) 529-8500

Regional Accreditation:

Western Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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