PSY 262 CHILD PSYCHOLOGY 3 cr. (3-0)

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1 JOHN A. LOGAN COLLEGE C. Brandon SP 14 PSY 262 CHILD PSYCHOLOGY 3 cr. (3-0) COURSE DESCRIPTION: A study of the factors affecting the development of the child from conception to adolescence. Genetic, prenatal, familial, social, and cultural influences that interact to affect the child s physical, cognitive, linguistic, and social development will be examined. PREREQUISITES: PSY 132 COURSE OBJECTIVES: 1. Describe development including biosocial, cognitive, and psychosocial as an ongoing set of processes, involving both continuity and change, by giving examples from the literature and your instructor. 2. Analyze different developmental events from the perspectives of four major theories of development psychoanalytic, learning, cognitive, and sociocultural and to recognize those theories when used by others to analyze events. 3. Explain how research contributes to the understanding of development, and to evaluate and use research findings to investigate various topics of special interest. 4. Recall important developmental concepts and be able to recognize and apply these concepts in various situations. 5. Formulate relevant questions about developmental processes and use standardized techniques for gathering objective answers to these questions. COURSE OUTLINE: The following is an outline of topics related to respective quizzes and exams. Exam I A. History, Theories, and Methods (Chapter 1) B. Heredity and Conception (Chapter 2) C. Prenatal Development (Chapter 3) D. Birth and the Newborn Baby: In the New World (Chapter 4)

2 2 Exam II E. Infancy: Physical Development (Chapter 5) F. Infancy: Cognitive Development (Chapter 6) G. Infancy: Social and Emotional Development (Chapter 7) Exam III H. Early Childhood: Physical Development (Chapter 8) I. Early Childhood: Cognitive Development (Chapter 9) J. Early Childhood: Social and Emotional Development (Chapter 10) Exam IV K. Middle Childhood: Physical Development (Chapter 11) L. Middle Childhood: Cognitive Development (Chapter 12) M. Middle Childhood: Social and Emotional Development (Chapter 13) COURSE REQUIREMENTS: A. The exams assess objectives included in the textbook, study guide, and lecture. These objectives reflect textbook material as well as material presented by your instructor. After the key points have been presented in class, it is the student s responsibility to obtain and master them. B. Four quizzes will be administered, one within each of the quarterly sections of the course. Dates will be announced in class. C. Four homework assignments will be given, one within each of the quarterly sections of the course. Each assignment is worth 5 bonus points. A total of 20 bonus points may be earned by successfully completing all 4 homework assignments. D. Attendance. John A. Logan College has an official attendance policy. Please consult your student handbook to familiarize yourself with this policy. An instructor has the prerogative to drop a student who does not comply with this policy. Attendance is monitored with credit on a regular basis. E. If for any reason you have to miss a quiz or an exam, you must call in advance. The instructor may change the format for any make-up quizzes or exams.

3 3 F. There are no make-up bonus activities. A make-up hourly exam may be given if, in the opinion of the instructor, an adequate explanation is given prior to the test. All allowable make-up work must be completed before a deadline designated by the instructor. If for any reason you cannot take a test, call the College at , or , Extension 8233 and leave a message. It is the responsibility of the student to contact the instructor concerning any allowable make-up work. G. No incomplete grade is considered by the instructor unless ¾ of the course has been completed and evaluated with at least a grade of C or better. An incomplete grade must be discussed with the instructor, and is given only at the discretion of the instructor. H. Appropriate classroom conduct at the college level includes being on time and prepared for class, as well as behaving respectfully towards all others at all times. Tardiness, sleeping in class, working on other course materials during class, and any other forms of disrespect are beneath college standards and can result in being excused from the class. Do not come to class late. Turn cell phones off. Please also note the college policy on cheating and plagiarism. Student Success Center (Room C219). Services available for students include tutoring (both scheduled one-on-one tutoring and walk-in tutoring) and Disability Support Services. Students can drop in during the hours of operation for tutoring in the Math Help Room (C219 and C223) or the Biology Help Room (C243A). To receive one-onone tutoring, students should make a request early in the semester in the Student Success Center. The Student Success Center is also the place to arrange accommodations. John A. Logan College will make reasonable accommodations for students with documented disabilities. Contact the coordinator of Disability Support Services, Room C219B, ext. 8516, for more information. The coordinator must determine eligibility and arrange appropriate academic accommodations. However, it is the student s responsibility to register in advance of a school term with Disability Support Services and to turn in a class schedule each term to ensure accommodations are arranged. Free educational workshops are also provided by the Student Success Center throughout the semester. For more information, visit the Student Success Center website at English Writing Center/Tutoring. For assistance with writing assignments in any college courses, students are encouraged to visit the Writing Center in C214. English instructors are available for one-on-one tutoring each semester during hours posted at the center. Financial Aid. Students who receive financial assistance and completely withdraw from classes prior to 60% of the semester being completed (approximately 2-3 weeks after midterm) could be responsible to return a portion of their Federal Pell Grant award. Prior to withdrawing from courses, students should contact the Financial Aid Office.

4 4 Course Withdrawal Information. It is expected that you will attend this class regularly. If you stop attending for any reason, you should contact your advisor and withdraw officially to avoid the posting of a failing grade (an E) to your transcript. It is also advisable to discuss the situation with your instructor before dropping. Administrative Withdrawal. A student may be withdrawn from a class for lack of attendance/participation as defined below. Logging into an online course is not sufficient to be considered participation. Participation for online courses is defined as an active process and may include posting/sending assignments to the drop box or instructor s , participating in online discussion boards, taking quizzes or exams, or otherwise communicating and/or participating in some manner that is approved by the instructor. A student who has been administratively withdrawn from class will receive an notification from the Admissions Office. This notification will outline the student s appeal options if the student wishes to re-enroll in the course. Face-to-Face Class (8 or 16 weeks) Online Class (8 week) Online Class (16 week) Student may be withdrawn from class if the student has missed four (4) consecutive class periods without prior notification to the instructor of the absences. Student may be withdrawn from class if the student has not participated (as indicated by activity reports) in the online class for the equivalent of one week. Student may be withdrawn from class if the student has not participated (as indicated by activity reports) in the online class for the equivalent of two weeks. Safety Review Request. Our safety at JALC is everyone s responsibility! Faculty, staff, and students are encouraged to use the Safety Review Request, link on the JALC home page or contact Campus Safety directly (Ext or Room E105) to report safety concerns or questions. This statement comes from the John A. Logan College Campus Violence Prevention Committee. METHOD OF EVALUATION: A. Method Possible Points Exam I Exam II Exam III Exam IV Quizzes (15 points each) Attendance/Participation Total Homework... (Bonus 20)

5 5 B. Grading Scale to Determine Grades A = B = C = D = E = Below 216 METHOD OF PRESENTATION: A. The use of lecture time and class participation will vary, depending on the mastery of course objectives. Lectures may be used for clarifying text material; introducing material beyond the textbook; enhancing learning strategies; presenting key points; and discussing videos on special topics. B. Handouts will be distributed throughout the semester. TEXT: Childhood and Adolescence: Voyages in Development, (5th edition) by Spencer A. Rathus, Wadsworth Cengage Learning, ISBN-13: INSTRUCTOR: Carolyn R. Brandon, PhD Office: B207A Office Hours: MWTTH 1:00pm 2:00pm [email protected] Ext: 8853 DATE: Spring, 2014 John A. Logan College Telephone Numbers Carterville Campus Carterville and Williamson County... (618) , (618) Carbondale and Jackson County... (618) , (618) Du Quoin area... (618) West Frankfort area... (618) Crab Orchard, Gorham, and Trico Areas Alongi DQ Extension Center... (618) West Frankfort Extension Center... (618) John A. Logan College does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, disability, age, sexual orientation, or gender orientation d SP 14