SCS08 School-Aged Children: Social and Behavioral Development

Once in elementary school, children enter a new world of social contexts as they build friendships and identify areas of interest both in school and in their communities. Peer relationships are a major focus during this period of development, both positive ones as well as negative interactions such as bullying. This course will discuss the social and behavioral transitions for school-aged children as well as the warning signs of bullying and how families and teachers can be helpful in bullying prevention.