★ Education and Training is a three credit course that will assist you in exploring jobs and careers related to the field of education and childhood development.
★ Course Content includes, but is not limited to:
- organizational structure of education
- human growth and development theories
- roles of the teacher
- lesson planning and assessments
- learning styles
- analysis of children’s literature
- using effective communication to promote positive and productive relationships
- maintaining a safe, clean and healthy learning environment
- 140+ hours of observations and learning practicum/lab within a classroom setting or learning environment
★ Career Paths:
- psychologist (clinical, developmental or social)
- social worker
- counselor
- teacher assistant
- parent educator
- child care worker
- coach
- recreation worker
- ESL teacher
- superintendent
- principal
- administrator
- teacher/instructor
- librarian/media specialist
- special education
- museums/national parks and so much more
★ Club Affiliation: Family, Career, and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA)