EDU 512 - Psychological Foundations, 3 credit hours

Teaching the student in grades 7 through 12 requires a working understanding of the developmental intricacies emerging throughout the adolescent years. This includes integrating the physical, cognitive, and social-emotional changes from the onset of puberty to the formation of a stable identity along with the psychological foundations specific to the adolescent learner. Therefore, educators in this course will examine the implications of developmental factors for learning and teaching the middle school and high school student.