Developmental Psychology Course Syllabus

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1 Developmental Psychology Course Syllabus Teacher: Lisa Bernstein Course Description : Psychology is designed to introduce students to the systematic and scientific study of the behavior and mental processes of human beings and other animals. Students are exposed to the psychological facts, principles, and phenomena associated with each of the major subfields within psychology. They also learn about the ethics and methods psychologists use in their science and practice. Students are required to submit regular written reviews of research, give oral and group presentations, engage in outside readings, and have extensive participation. Course Philosophy: A social science, Psychology is the study of the behavior and mental processes of human beings and other animals, and draws its substance from the scientific method, experiments, and theoretical constructs. The major psychological perspectives, psychodynamic, behavior genetics, neurobiological, cognitive, behavioral, evolutionary, socio cultural, are explored and is designed to engage young people in critical thinking by providing them with concepts and modes of inquiry. It also promotes a rational adherence to a set of values based upon the worth and dignity of each human being, with emphasis upon the examination of values and value conflicts, rather than upon the indoctrination of specific values. Textbook/Resources: Berger, K.S. (2011).Developing Person Through the Life Span 7 th Edition Supplies: Notebook Folder Index Cards Learning Goals: Upon completion of this course students will 1. Understand scientific methodology. 2. Increase knowledge of physiological psychology and increase student understanding of the relationship between biology and behavior. 3. Increase student's knowledge and understanding of the various states of consciousness. 4. Gain an understanding of the complexity of developmental psychology through the study of physical, intellectual, emotional, moral, and social growth over the life span.(see attachment for the rest)

2 Course Expectations: The major objective is to have all students learn and be successful in this class. No student has the right to interfere in any way with my ability to teach and students to learn. 1. All students are expected to follow the outlined procedures as stated in the Code of Conduct 2. Be on time --Tardy policy will be enforced. 3. Be prepared for class everyday -- Bring all necessary materials with you (Book, notebook, writing instrument, etc...) 4. Be respectful --Please be quiet when someone else is talking whether it is the Instructor or a fellow classmate. 5. No electronic devices during class time. Specific Elements of Grading Grades for each marking period are to be determined on the basis of attainment (progress), preparation and participation. The following weights are to be given to each of the specific elements of grading. 80% Attainment: Assessment assignments* include all written and oral quizzes, tests, lab write-ups, reports, projects, term papers, etc. Assignments that span more than one marking period shall be graded during the process with the final grade being recorded/considered only in the marking period when due. There should be a minimum of 8 assessment assignments in each marking period at every grade level. Teachers will work cooperatively to stagger the due dates of special projects, longterm reports, and tests. No one assessment can count for more than 20% of the assessment portion of the grade. Quiz A short (less than a period) assessment, given in class, that measures knowledge and skills pertaining to the subject matter being taught. The quiz must be a student s individual effort without collaboration with other students or teacher. No take home quizzes are permitted. Assignments completed outside of the classroom can not be counted as a quiz. Procedures- At the mid-point in each marking period, students should have completed at least 4 assessments and these should be accurately recorded in each electronic grade book. - If a student is absent for an assessment, the test/quiz should not be made-up during the following class period/instructionaltime. Before/afterschooliswhenmakeupquizzesortestsshouldbeadministered. - Multiple quizzes are not to be given in the same class period. 10% Preparation: includes all homework, bringing all necessary materials to class, being ready to participate in class discussions, and exhibiting knowledge of previously covered work. Homework will be graded on the following percentage system. 100 percent for completion or good effort 75 percent for partial or average effort 50 percent for an attempt, but not enough of the assignment is good to show that the student made a sincere effort for completions 0 for no homework or nearly no homework 10% Participation: includes factors such as: displaying a positive interest in the classroom\ presentation, displayed by active and inquisitive contributions contributing to establishing an academic or working atmosphere in the classrooms, lab, shop paying attention to the contributions of others...

3 For any subject in which no daily homework is traditionally assigned, class participation will be given a weight of 20%. There will be one grade for participation per course per marking period. All students will start out with 100% and teachers will deduct points accordingly. Teachers will place comments in GENESIS to inform parents why the grade was lowered. General Elements of Grading Grades for each marking period are influenced in addition to attainment, preparation, and participation by the following elements of grading: attitude, cooperation, and ability. These general elements are implicit to all three of the specific grading elements listed in section I and are to be taken into great consideration when arriving at the evaluation of each of the above noted specific elements of grading. Unless specified elsewhere in this policy, only numerical grades are to be utilized when correcting papers, projects, tests, etc..., and records in teacher grade booklets. The only other acceptable form of evaluation of individual assignments is via a rubric. Late Work Policy: All homework must be completed in order to be successful in this course. Unexcused late work will receive a flat 50% late penalty and needs to be handed in by the next class period or it becomes worth zero points. Major projects will be reduced by a full grade each class period it is late. Methods of Instruction: *Most notes will be Power Point with a few study guides *There will be various projects, presentations, and essays that will be assigned throughout the school year. *Reading Strategies: Graphic Organizers, Structured Notes, and Concept of Definition Maps *Unit Tests with Free Response Questions & Vocabulary Quizzes Course Outline: PART 1 BEGINNINGS 1. Introduction 2. Theories of Development 3. Heredity and Environment 4. Prenatal Development and Birth PART II THE FIRST TWO YEARS 5. Biosocial Development 6. Cognitive Development 7. Psychosocial Development

4 PART III EARLY CHILDHOOD 8. Biosocial Development 9. Cognitive Development 10. Psychosocial Development PART IV MIDDLE CHILDHOOD 11. Biosocial Development 12. Cognitive Development 13. Psychosocial Development PART V ADOLESCENCE 14. Biosocial Development 15. Cognitive Development 16. Psychosocial Development PART VI EMERGING ADULTHOOD 17. Biosocial Development 18 Cognitive Development 19. Psychosocial Development PART VII ADULTHOOD 20. Biosocial Development 21. Cognitive Development 22. Psychosocial Development

5 PART VIII LATE ADULTHOOD 23. Biosocial Development 24. Cognitive Development 25. Psychosocial Development EPILOGUE: Death and Dying