EDU 251 Child and Adolescent Development and Learning Across Cultures

Analyzes learning for both typical and atypical development in children through adulthood and across cultures and explores the complementary and interdependent relationships of biology and culture. Historical and global comparisons will be made to contemporary Angelino children as well as to the educator's personal experience. Emphasis is placed on developing a personal philosophy of how we, as a society and as individuals, can work to give children healthy foundations that support growth and learning. The course addresses major laws, concepts and principles as they are associated to creating a supportive, healthy environment for students who may or may not experience a disability. Credential candidates study the intrinsic and extrinsic effects of student health and safety when learning how to access school and community resources in order to constructively meet the legal and individual needs of a student, their families and their community. Note: This course will begin to include the focus on atypical development and learning in Spring 2013.