Adolescent Development for Educators in the Middle and High School Classrooms
Course Description:
This course examines the psychological development of adolescents within educational settings, with an emphasis on applying developmental theory to classroom practice. Students will explore biological, cognitive, social, and emotional changes during adolescence and analyze how these changes influence learning, behavior, and identity formation. The course also addresses mental health, risk and resilience, and the impact of cultural, familial, and societal contexts on adolescent development. Through case studies and applied activities, students will develop strategies for creating supportive, inclusive, and developmentally responsive learning environments. By the end of the course, educators will be equipped to translate research into effective instructional practices and interventions that meet the diverse needs of adolescent learners. Conducted in English.
ADDITIONAL NOTES:
All Idioma courses receive letter grades.
As soon as you are granted course access, please review the syllabus for any required textbooks.
HOW TO ACCESS YOUR COURSE MATERIALS:
Within 1-2 business days of your Ashland registration, you will receive an email from your course content provider, Idioma, containing instructions on how to access your course materials. A note, their emails are sometimes forwarded to junk or spam folders.
You will be working with Idioma, through their Learning Management System, to complete the course, after which, your instructor will record your grade on your AU transcript. We will notify you by email once this is done, with instructions on how to view and order transcripts.
Ashland Professional Development: pds@ashland.edu
