Eastern Illinois University Revised Course Proposal FCS 2850, Child Development. 2. Course prefix and number: FCS 2850

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1 Eastern Illinois University Revised Course Proposal FCS 2850, Child Development Agenda Item #15-12 Effective Summer 2015 Banner/Catalog Information (Coversheet) 1. New Course or Revision of Existing Course 2. Course prefix and number: FCS Short title: Child Development 4. Long title: Child Development 5. Hours per week: _3_ Class _0_ Lab _3_ Credit 6. Terms: Fall Spring Summer On demand 7. Initial term: Fall Spring Summer Year: _ Catalog course description: The physical, intellectual, social, and emotional development of the infant, toddler, and preschool child. 9. Course attributes: General education component: N/A Cultural diversity Honors Writing centered Writing intensive Writing active 10. Instructional delivery Type of Course: Lecture Lab Lecture/lab combined Independent study/research Internship Performance Practicum/clinical Other, specify: Mode(s) of Delivery: Face to Face Online Study Abroad Hybrid, specify approximate amount of on-line and face-to-face instruction 11. Course(s) to be deleted from the catalog once this course is approved. None-N/A 12. Equivalent course(s): N/A a. Are students allowed to take equivalent course(s) for credit? Yes No 13. Prerequisite(s): None-N/A a. Can prerequisite be taken concurrently? Yes No b. Minimum grade required for the prerequisite course(s)? c. Use Banner coding to enforce prerequisite course(s)? Yes No

2 d. Who may waive prerequisite(s)? No one Chair Instructor Advisor Other (specify) 14. Co-requisite(s): None-N/A 15. Enrollment restrictions a. Degrees, colleges, majors, levels, classes which may take the course: Open to all students b. Degrees, colleges, majors, levels, classes which may not take the course: N/A 16. Repeat status: May not be repeated May be repeated once with credit 17. Enter the limit, if any, on hours which may be applied to a major or minor: _3 18. Grading methods: Standard CR/NC Audit ABC/NC 19. Special grading provisions: none Grade for course will not count in a student s grade point average. Grade for course will not count in hours toward graduation. Grade for course will be removed from GPA if student already has credit for or is registered in: Credit hours for course will be removed from student s hours toward graduation if student already has credit for or is registered in: 20. Additional costs to students: Supplemental Materials or Software None-N/A Course Fee No Yes, Explain if yes 21. Community college transfer: A community college course may be judged equivalent. A community college may not be judged equivalent. Note: Upper division credit (3000+) will not be granted for a community college course, even if the content is judged to be equivalent.

3 Rationale, Justifications, and Assurances (Part I) 1. Course is required for the major(s) of _Family & Consumer Sciences: Family Services Course is required for the minor(s) of Course is required for the certificate program(s) of Course is used as an elective 2. Rationale for proposal : This course is currently offered as a face-to-face course within the School of Family and Consumer Sciences and will continue to be offered in the face-to-face format. When program need dictates, the option to offer the course online would allow more accessibility for students. In addition, the School of Family and Consumer Sciences (SFCS) has a 2+2 Articulation initiative that provides FCS: Family Services transfer students with greater accessibility to online, evening, and weekend course formats to maximize the seamlessness of their educational experience. 3. Justifications for (answer N/A if not applicable) Similarity to other courses: PSY 3515 Child Psychology has similar content but the foundation of PSY 3515 is a psychological perspective, while the foundation of FCS 2850 is an integrative and developmental family and consumer sciences perspective, focusing on individuals, families, and communities. ELE 2050 The Whole Child: Teaching and Learning in the Educational Environment has similar content but a major focus of ELE 2050 is on the school curriculum, extending through middle childhood; the foundation/major focus of FCS 2850 is an integrative and developmental family and consumer sciences perspective, focusing on individuals, families, and communities and extends from infants through preschool-age (5 years) children. Prerequisites: N/A Co-requisites: N/A Enrollment restrictions: N/A Writing active, intensive, centered: N/A 4. General education assurances (answer N/A if not applicable) General education component: N/A Curriculum: N/A Instruction: N/A Assessment: N/A 5. Online/Hybrid delivery justification & assurances (answer N/A if not applicable) Online or hybrid delivery justification: We are committed to making our courses as accessible as possible to our students. Online course delivery, as dictated by program need, is a responsive approach to recruitment and retention of students. An online course section allows students more flexibility in their scheduling without compromising the integrity or rigor of the class. Instruction: Only instructors who have completed the university s prerequisites for teaching online (i.e. OCDI) will be assigned to the course. Only instructors with advanced degrees in human development/family studies or related specializations will be assigned to the course. Integrity: The integrity of the course will not be compromised by offering an online mode of delivery. Currently, a variety of activities that utilize the Internet are already incorporated into the face-to-face version of the course and such activities will promote a seamless transition to the online delivery method. For example, the online version of the course will utilize the same PowerPoint lectures (with slides regularly complemented by audio/video aids) and exams will include the same content and allotted time (e.g., Respondus Lockdown browser can be enabled). Academic integrity of

4 written work will be preserved and monitored for originality and authenticity with the most current technology available. Face-to-face course sections will have less than 50% of content online. Interaction: Students will participate in online discussion boards through their own posts and posts in response to their peer students and to the instructor. In addition to responding to students posts, the instructor will monitor discussion board posts to ensure that a respectful, professional, and academic tone is maintained. Students will submit assignments to the designated assignment dropboxes and the instructor will enter numerical grades and narrative feedback can also be provided to the students. Video clips/documentaries and/or supplemental materials beyond the course textbook (e.g., journal articles, current events articles) will be uploaded for students to view/read and students will submit critical reflections in the form of an assigned paper and/or posts to the discussion board for all students to view. correspondence will be exchanged between students/instructor and students/students. The chat room may be used for communication between/among students and the instructor. The instructor will hold set office hours online to be responsive to students questions and concerns. Students will also be welcome to talk with the instructor via telephone and meet face to face with the instructor during office hours or appointments. Model Syllabus (Part II) Please include the following information: 1. Course number and title: FCS 2850 Child Development 2. Course Description: FCS 2850 Child Development. (3-0-3) The physical, intellectual, social, and emotional development of the infant, toddler, and preschool child. Credits: Learning objectives: Upon completion of this course the students will demonstrate the ability to a. Differentiate between child development terminology, principles, concepts, research, and theories. (CT 1-3; WCR 5-7) b. Summarize the physical, social, emotional, and cognitive development of the human organism from conception through five years of age. (CT 2, 3, 5; WCR 7) c. Diagram examples of parent child interaction and the child in the family and social context d. Compare and contrast discipline and socialization. (CT 1-6; WCR 6, 7; RC 1-4) e. Describe concepts related to contemporary critical topics (CT 1-6) f. Utilize observation as a method of studying children (WCR 1, 3, 4, 7) 4. Course materials: Textbooks: Martorell, G., Papalia, D. E., & Feldman. R. D. (2014). A child s world (13 th ed.). New York: McGraw Hill. Nunn, E. N., & Boyatzis, C. J. (Eds.). (2014). Annual editions: Child growth and development 13/14 (20th ed.). New York: McGraw Hill. 5. Weekly outline of content: Each module is equal to 2.5 hours, equivalent to 37.5 hours of class time per semester + 2-hour final exam. CONTENT FACE2FACE ONLINE MODULE 1: Introduction, Science of Child Development Introductions Engage in lecture/discussion Introductions Engage in Discussion One

5 Online (perceptions) MODULE 2: Theories of Human Development Theoretical Scenarios Activity MODULE 3: Biological Beginnings Article Review One due MODULE 4: Prenatal Development, Critical Influences, Pregnancy, Preparation Review for Exam One MODULE 5: Labor and Childbirth Exam One MODULE 6: The Neonate, Infant Care and Nutrition, Physical Growth and Development in Infants MODULE 7: Toddler Guidance, Sensory and Perceptual Development Neonate Video Activity Participate in lecture/discussion Engage in Discussion Two (Theoretical Scenarios) Article Review One due Participate in chat session to prepare for Exam One Exam One Post Review/Discussion of Neonate Video Engage in Discussion Three (guidance) MODULE 8: Cognitive Development in the 1st Three Years, Communication and Language MODULE 9: Psychosocial Development in the 1st Three Years, Play MODULE 10: Child Care and Preschool Programs Article Review Two Due Play Scenario Activity Exam Two Article Review Two due Engage in Discussion Four (Play Scenarios) Participate in chat discussion to prepare for Exam Two Exam Two

6 MODULE 11: Physical Development and Health in Early Childhood MODULE 12: Cognitive and Language Development in Early Childhood Physical Health Activity Article Review Three due Engage in Discussion Five (physical health) Article Review Three due MODULE 13: Moral Development, Guidance and Discipline MODULE 14: Special Topics: Reporting, Sibling Relationships MODULE 15: Special Topics: Child Abuse and Neglect, Childhood Disease and Illness Observation Assignment Due Article Review Four due Article Review Five due Review for Final Exam Engage in Discussion Six (summarize observations) Engage in Discussion Seven (Article Review Four) Article Review Five due Participate in chat session to review for Final Exam Complete Final Exam Complete Final Exam 6. Assignments and evaluation, including weights for final course grade: Evaluation activity Possible points Participation/Discussion Assignments: 150 points Observation Assignment: 100 points Exams: 150 points Article Reviews: 100 points TOTAL POINTS: 500 points 7. Grading scale: A=90-100% B=80-89% C=70-79% D=60-69% F=0-59%

7 8. Correlation of learning objectives to assignments and evaluation. Course Objective Participatio n/discussion Assignments Observation Assignments Exams Article Reviews Differentiate between child development terminology, principles, concepts, research, and theories Summarize the physical, social, emotional, and cognitive development of the human organism from conception through five years of age Diagram examples of parent child interaction and the child in the family and social context Compare and contrast discipline and socialization Describe concepts related to contemporary critical topics Utilize observation as a method of studying children Date approved by the department or school: November 20, 2014 Date approved by the college curriculum committee: January 21, 2015 Date approved by CAA: February 12, 2015