2 Semester (1 HRVHS credit)
Who can take it? Sophomores, Juniors, & Seniors interested in learning!
College credit? Yes, but it’s optional and you decide in 2nd Trimester. 4 credits, HEC226
What is this class about?: This class covers how humans develop emotionally, mentally, physically, and socially from before birth through adolescence. A major theme in this class relates to our environment (nurture) vs. our genetics (nature) and how each plays a fascinating role in the people we become. Other themes relate to family environment, language development, parental style, how children learn, attachment theory, identity & gender development, trauma, theories of intelligence, personality, social environment & culture. It’s cool stuff! Be prepared to reflect on your own childhood and development.
We take notes in this class, learn terminology and science, but we also spend a lot of time in inquiry, conversation, reflection and watching case studies and informative videos. In 2022-23 we plan to incorporate visits to the preschool or childcare for application activities and observation since COVID restrictions have dropped.
This is an approved direct-transfer credit for Education majors on Oregon’s Major Transfer Map.
Course description/syllabus for 2023-24: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1O_7NSuLpFFgnPETwn7OzuZCBfGXjDZNHbDWmK1ASccw/edit?usp=sharing
1 semester
Who can take it? Juniors, & Seniors who have Writing 115/121 or 121/122 OR feel confident with their writing skills.
College credit? Yes, this is for students serious about earning college credit.
4 Credits Psy201a.
What is this class about?: This class covers an introduction to the field of Psychology. In here we learn about:
How psychological research is done and why.
The major theories and approaches toward understanding human behavior.
How our brains, organs and hormones communicate and impact our experience of life.
How genetics and environment interact and determine who we become.
States of consciousness: sleep, dreaming, meditative states & drugs.
How we sense and perceive the world around us.
How we learn, intelligence & memory.
An overview of lifespan development, birth to death.
We take notes in this class, but be prepared for discussion, reflection, group inquiry learning, and a research paper on a related topic of your choice in APA format (we will learn APA format in class) at the end.
This is an approved direct-transfer credit in social science on Oregon’s Major Transfer map and is a required course for Education, ECE, and Pre-nursing majors.
Course description /syllabus for 2023-24: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ISRkUIS_fxO8yUVrz_rLuAIgnSpD3Bn37V8hytAyOEg/edit?usp=sharing
1 semester
Who can take it? Juniors, & Seniors who are responsible & have a good attendance and behavior record and who like kids!
College credit? Yes, optional 1 credit CGCC, ED101.
What is this class about?: This is a hands-on course that explores the roles of educators in the classroom. It might help you decide if you’d enjoy a career in Education or working with young people. Students will observe and work 4 days a week in one K-6 classroom during first period with a fantastic mentor teacher. Students may opt to work before school or in other open periods if they have room in their schedule, but class meets the first week and a half of school and then once per week thereafter on Fridays.
What do we do in class? We start out learning about the many roles of teachers, professionalism, issues & challenges teachers face, ways to interact with students and manage behavior and the basics of how to plan and deliver a mini lesson or activity with a small group. After beginning work in classrooms, students will reflect on what they are learning and observing in their placements. In class, students will have help designing their mini lesson or activity as well as preparing to deliver it and finding ideas and materials. Inters will develop a digital portfolio/resume of experience while in class that will be used as part of their EA presentation.
*Be prepared to be on-time and responsible showing up for class and for your internship assignment. Transportation can be arranged for those who don’t drive.
Course description 2023-24: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1D8e1h77K0bPhAO5ReQI-vGHNLF9WOf5l7deI8ycioMU/edit?usp=sharing
1 semester
Who can take it? Juniors, & Seniors who are responsible & have a good attendance and behavior record and who like working with very young children.
College credit? Yes, optional 1 credit CGCC, ECE101.
What is this class about?: This is a hands-on course that explores the roles of educators in the classroom with a specific focus on Early Childhood Education. It might help you decide if you’d enjoy a job in ECE as a preschool teacher or related career in family services. Students will observe and work 4 days a week in one ECE classroom or child care setting during first period with a mentor teacher. Students may opt to work before school or in other open periods if they have room in their schedules, but class meets the first week and a half of school and then once a week thereafter.
What do we do in class? We start out learning about the many roles of teachers, professionalism, issues & challenges teachers face, the role of play, developmental milestones and appropriate curriculum for ECE as well as job opportunities and requirements in the field. After beginning work in classrooms, students will reflect on what they are learning and observing in their placements. In class, students will have help designing their mini lesson or activity as well as preparing to deliver it. Interns will develop a digital portfolio/resume of experience while in class that can be used for their EA presentation.
*Be prepared to be on-time and responsible showing up for class and for your internship assignment. Transportation can be arranged for those who don’t drive.
Course description 2023-24: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1O62aODWKg7WX6dOk0OCPotPoRvse7BImj3aEafa4kSw/edit?usp=sharing
1 semester
Who can take it? Juniors, & Seniors who are pretty sure they want to pursue a career in Education in college. Should be enrolled in or have taken Writing 115/121 or 121/122. Must have taken or are taking Child Development and/or ED or ECE internship.
College credit? Yes, 3 credits, CGCC, ED216 (OSU course/CGCC course)
What is this class about?: This is a class that explores the many rewarding careers in education and introduces students to the foundations of education in America and in a democracy in general. This means we look at where the ideas came from historically, how public education has evolved over time, including the political, legal and social influences on education, who pays for it and how, and how differences in power and discrimination impact education. We will examine the components of successful schools, causes of failure, and the many challenges and concerns facing today’s educators. We also look at the rewards and benefits of a career in the field!
This is an approved direct-transfer credit course on Oregon’s Major Transfer map for Education majors.
Course description: 2022-23:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1a2CIpu5qBDU3DDutsLSieVr_6K3tguZEUKJ0ubhRrcI/edit?usp=sharing
1 semester, .5 high school credits
Who can take it? Sophomores and above
College Credit? No.
What is this class about? Sociology is the study of human society and social behavior. Studying sociology helps us to step back and look at our own society and others’ in an objective way so we can try to understand social behavior with fresh eyes! In this course, we learn about the history & theories of sociology, the value of research methods, and learning to “see” with the sociological perspective and imagination. Topics we will study include culture, socialization & social norms, collective behavior, social structure, inequality, race & ethnicity, social stratification & mobility, deviance & social control, social change, and the influence of institutions like the family, religion, government & school.
Course Description/syllabus for 2023-24: https://docs.google.com/document/d/14DhA2Gj2bwF5kGL2PEIrPzyy2Iyq_wYdEx63-967fu4/edit?usp=sharing
1 semester, .5 high school credits
Who can take it? Juniors or Seniors
College credit? Not at this time.
What is this class about? This is a class for students who have already completed the ED101 or ECE 101 internships. Students are placed in an early childhood or elementary classroom, (based on preference) for a more intensive internship experience. There is no HRVHS live classroom. Instead, students meet with Mrs. Swartzentruber at the beginning of the term. She arranges their placements and creates an online classroom for all advanced interns where all work and reflections are shared. Mrs. Swartzentruber, the student, and the mentor teacher work together to evaluate the student. Advanced interns will update their E-portfolios, compose biweekly guided reflections, and plan and create a more advanced lesson. The culminating activity is delivering the lesson, being evaluated by the teacher mentor, and presenting their experience to the other advanced interns and Mrs. Swartzentruber during finals week.
Course Description/syllabus for 2023-24: https://docs.google.com/document/d/14bFOIQt-Q4MUZWgySqMvi_yudvAuWUpK0ZpsDpEwBeo/edit?usp=sharing