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Exploring Four Areas of School-Age Development |
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One of the most helpful ways to gain an understanding of the needs and interests of youth between 5 and 12 is to examine their development from four different perspectives: 1) Physical Development, 2) Cognitive Development, 3) Social Development, and 4) Emotional Development. It is important for staff to keep all four of these areas in mind when planning and implementing program activities and experiences. Keeping the four areas of development in mind leads staff to design a balanced set of experiences that nurture and growth and development of the “whole child.” |
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Exploring Four Areas of Development of Children K-6 for Paraprofessionals |
1.00 |
One of the most helpful ways to gain an understanding of the needs and interests of students ages 5-12 is to examine their development from four different perspectives: physical, cognitive, social, and emotional. It is important for paraprofessionals to keep all four of these areas in mind when helping educators implement classroom activities and experiences. Keeping the four areas of development in mind helps staff to better understand the development of the whole child. |
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Exploring Ethics in School-Age Care: Focus on a Professional Code of Ethics |
2.00 |
According to Frank Loewenberg and Ralph Dolgoff, developing a code of ethics is a significant stage for any profession. "For most American occupational groups the development of a code of ethics coincided, more or less, with the decision to formalize the transformation of the occupation into a profession." The transformation to a profession allows those working in the profession continuity and heightened sense of purpose. It allows those outside of the profession to realize the integrity and importance of the profession.
When SAC/OST professionals develop, adopt, and adhere to a Code of Ethics, they are guided by underlying principles that represent the values of the field. These underlying principles help them determine appropriate courses of action when they face ethical issues as they work with children, parents, colleagues, and community members. |
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Exploring Effective Schedules, Diverse Activity Formats, Planning Tools, and Staff Roles |
2.00 |
Flexible schedules make it possible to provide a varied program of activities that support the developmental needs and interests of school-age children. By establishing a flexible schedule, school-age staff can plan and implement a variety of different activity formats. To develop a balanced program, it is important for school-age staff to take a systematic approach to both short-term and long-range planning. Staff can use a variety of planning tools to plan different types of activities. To implement a diverse program of activities, it is essential for school-age staff to recognize and use a wide variety of roles as they interact with children throughout the program day. |
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Exploring Developmental Needs and Characteristics: Age Group 8 to 10 for Paraprofessionals |
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Certain developmental needs and traits are associated with younger school-age children, while others are typical of older school-age children. While the differences between school-age children of different ages are not clear-cut, there are some general traits and tasks that are often associated with younger school-age children. This course delves into the specific traits of students between the ages of 8 and 10. |
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Exploring Developmental Needs and Characteristics: Age Group 8 to 10 |
0.67 |
Certain developmental needs and traits are associated with younger school-age children, while others are typical of older school-age children and youth. While the differences between school-age children of different ages are not clear-cut, there are some general traits and tasks that are often associated with younger (ages 5-7), middle (ages 8-10), and older (ages 11-12) school-age children and youth. In this course, we will explore the needs and characters of children ages 8 to 10, to help staff plan appropriate activities and guidance strategies. |
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Exploring Developmental Needs and Characteristics: Age Group 5 to 7 for Paraprofessionals |
1.00 |
Certain developmental needs and traits are associated with younger school-age children, while others are typical of older school-age children. While the differences between school-age children of different ages are not clear-cut, there are some general traits and tasks that are often associated with younger school-age children. This course delves into the specific traits of students between the ages of 5 and 7. |
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Exploring Developmental Needs and Characteristics: Age Group 5 to 7 |
0.67 |
Certain developmental needs and traits are associated with younger school-age children, while others are typical of older school-age children and youth. While the differences between school-age children of different ages are not clear-cut, there are some general traits and tasks that are often associated with younger (ages 5-7), middle (ages 8-10), and older (ages 11-12) school-age children and youth. In this course, we will explore the needs and characters of children ages 5 to 7, to help staff plan appropriate activities and guidance strategies. |
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Exploring Developmental Needs and Characteristics: Age Group 13 to 17 for Paraprofessionals |
1.50 |
Certain developmental needs and traits are associated with younger school-age children, while others are typical of older school-age children. While the differences between school-age children of different ages are not clear-cut, there are some general traits and tasks that are often associated with older school-age children. This course delves into the specific traits of students between the ages of 13 and 17. |
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Exploring Developmental Needs and Characteristics: Age Group 11 to 12 for Paraprofessionals |
1.00 |
Certain developmental needs and traits are associated with younger school-age children, while others are typical of older school-age children. While the differences between school-age children of different ages are not clear-cut, there are some general traits and tasks that are often associated with younger school-age children. This course delves into the specific traits of students ages 11 and 12. |
