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Center for Education and Human Development

Curriculum

Curriculum/​Faculty

All Center courses are taught in the interdisciplinary model. Teachers demonstrate and model methods of best practice, differentiation of instruction and student-centered lessons. The curriculum encourages students to become active and engaged participants in the lessons presented.

Program Requirements

Students admitted to the Center complete the course of study described below.  The remaining courses required for graduation are taken in the comprehensive high school. In addition, all students complete a minimum of 100 community service hours, and a 60-hour internship with an educational institution, professional organization or business.

Goals of Center Classes

  • Exploration of human development and psychology as it relates to education and models best practices for teaching and other leadership roles.
  • An advanced studies program in social studies and English.
  • Comprehensive curriculum that explores the complexities of the learning process and utilizes the latest technology to develop educators and other leaders in the 21st century.
  • Emphasis on research-based instructional practices and 21st -century skills necessary for success in our global society.
  • English 9 (Honors)
  • AP Human Geography      
  • Child Growth and Development (Honors)
  • English 10 (Honors)
  • Communication Systems (Honors)
  • AP Psychology
  • AP English
  • AP US History
  • Foundations of Teaching and Learning (Honors)
  • Instructional Design (Honors)
  • AP English 12
  • AP Government
  • Diverse Learners/Internship (Honors)

    • English 9 (Honors)
    • AP Human Geography      
    • Child Growth and Development (Honors)

    • English 10 (Honors)
    • Communication Systems (Honors)
    • AP Psychology

    • AP English
    • AP US History
    • Foundations of Teaching and Learning (Honors)
    • Instructional Design (Honors)

    • AP English 12
    • AP Government
    • Diverse Learners/Internship (Honors)

Elective Course Descriptions

  • Level I:  Grade 9 Honors

    • Examine the different stages of development from childhood to young adulthood from a psychological standpoint.
    • Develop skills in perception and psychological research to enhance understanding of mental processes and behavior.

  • Level II:  Grade 10 Honors

    • Explore the fundamentals of advancing technology and how it relates to the classroom.
    • Develop skills in the creation and implementation of lessons using appropriate technology (investigate the evolution of technology over time as it relates to best practice in education).
    • Gather, analyze, and interpret data (develop and implement student created curriculum).

  • Level III:  Grade 11 Honors

    • Examine the historical and philosophical foundation for educational practice.
    • Observe and analyze teaching methods and the use of modern educational theory.
    • Develop skills in lesson plan creation modeling best practices and differentiation of instruction.

  • Level III:  Grade 11 Honors

    • Systematically analyze the learning needs and goals of organizations.
    • Develop solutions to organizational problems that improve employee performance and organizational effectiveness.
    • Use data and current standards to drive instruction and lesson creation in education.

  • Level IV:  Grade 12 Honors

    • Explore differentiated instructional strategies for learning and performance focusing on the strengths and needs of diverse learners.
    • Learn to respect divergent thinking while engaging others in thoughtful discussion and accomplishing meaningful task.
    • Complete a 60-hour internship in a field of the student's choice.

    Applications are available at Specialty Center Online Application.
    Please contact Ryan Conway at rmconway@henrico.k12.va.us with questions.