TEENS 'n TEACHING  FS10

This class is for all students who enjoy working with children.  The following is a course outline of what will be covered in this class.

SELF-ESTEEM

Define tust and trustworthiness

Cooperative skills

Analyze personal strengths and weaknesses

Personal values

COMMUNICATIONS SKILLS

Practice various forms of communication

Good listening skills

Effective communication skills with family, peers, and others

DECISION MAKING

Problem solving skills

Evaluate goals

Recognize and accept responsibility for decisions

Identify practical solutions to problems

GROWTH AND NEEDS OF SCHOOLAGE CHILDREN

Understand the four areas of children's growth

Baic needs of children

Effects of abuse on children

Qualities of Special needs children

DEVELOP EFFECTIVE TEACHING SKILLS

Elements of a lesson plan

Appropriate grade level activities

Characteristics of successful story telling

Learn appropriate discipline techniques

Management skills in lesson presentation