Development Diversity and Resilience in Youth and Secondary Students (EDU-230)

This course provides an overview of youth development with an emphasis on understanding how individual, cultural, and contextual factors influence learning, well-being, and resilience in middle and high school settings. Emphasis is placed on applying research-based knowledge of cognitive, social, emotional, and physical development to meet the needs of diverse students, foster motivation and engagement, and support healthy identity formation during the secondary years. Upon completion, students should be able to design learning environments and instructional practices that promote well-being, self-efficacy, and resilience; apply inclusive and developmentally appropriate strategies; and build positive relationships that enhance learning and growth among diverse youth.