Teachers do not present content in a vacuum. They work in social settings with specific aims that necessitate understanding the children they teach. Effective teachers comprehend the diversities among contemporary families and children and the complex array of challenges they face, as well as the strengths and competencies they possess. It is within child and adolescent development courses that students gain an understanding of and appreciation for children, developmentally, and in social, cultural, and economic contexts. Human relations .
Teaching is a social process where human beings come to share experiences and meanings.
Through this process, teachers and their students learn to appreciate and value diverse expressions of human behavior. They also come to value multiple perspectives on those expressions. Coursework in this area focuses on the social-emotional climate of the classroom, the moral dimensions of teaching, and the ethics of the profession. Interpersonal communication, child guidance, and family-professional relationships also are addressed. Educational Pedagogy and Curriculum .