Course Syllabus COURSE TITLE DEP 04: Human Growth and Development COURSE NUMBER CRN : 21894 PREREQUISITES Prerequisites for the course: Y ENC 11, English Composition I with a grade of C, or ACT Reading 018 and ACT English 017, or CPT-R 083 and CPT-L 083, or SAT I Verbal - Enhanced 440, or FCAT Reading 355 CREDIT HOURS 3 CONTACT HOURS CLASS MEETING TIMES CLASS METHOD 3 Online course: no meeting times This course is designed as an online course and therefore there are no oncampus meeting dates required. A student may access the course on the first day of class at: http://online.fkcc.edu. If the student has difficulty in logging in to the course or the student does not see the course listed, contact the Office of Distance Learning helpline at 305-809-3177 or e-mail to D2lhelp@fkcc.edu for assistance. Synchronous Office Hours-Check the Announcement section of the course for synchronous office hour times. Announcements-Announcements from the instructor will be posted on the announcements page. To access click on "Announcements" under Course Tools.
INSTRUCTOR Sherri Compton, Ph.D. OFFICE HOURS COURSE DESCRIPTION By appointment. An introduction to developmental psychology, the course explores the different stages of human life--prenatal, infancy, childhood, adolescence, adulthood--and the biological, psychological and social changes occurring in individuals during them. Topics include: Theories of development, genetics and development, birth and the neonate, cognitive and brain development, early experience, attachment, motor and language development, social, sexrole and moral development, aging and death. COURSE OBJECTIVES Florida Keys Community College graduates who complete the core curriculum possess the knowledge, skills and values associated with college-educated individuals. Our graduates demonstrate mastery of competencies integrated within the academic disciplines, such as the ability to effectively communicate, seek creative solutions to problems, exhibit cultural awareness, and command basic technological skills. 1. : Comprehend and articulate effectively written and oral communication 2. Critical thinking: Demonstrate mastery of problem-solving skills in the discipline 3. Diversity: Interpret and evaluate societal and ethical issues, problems and values 4. Technology: Utilize technology effectively REQUIRED MATERIALS: PUBLISHER Required Textbook: Human Development, th ed. (11). Crandell, Crandell, & Vander Zanden Publisher: McGraw Hill ISBN: 978-0-07-353218-9 Required Program Access: MyVirtualChild Student Access Code (08), Manis Publisher: Prentice Hall ISBN: 978-0--569033-6
PROPOSED COURSE SCHEDULE Competency Week Learning Outcomes Learning Activities Week 1 Explain what is meant by Read Chapters 1-2 the study of human May 7-13 -Introduction development. -Theories of Understand the role of Development ethics in psychological research. Quiz 1 Technology Technology Week 2 May 14- Week 3 May 21-27 Evaluate the different developmental theories across the lifespan. Compare & contrast birth control, fertility & conception methods. Understand the various forms of ART & where the technology is headed. Understand the impacts of environmental influences during prenatal development Understand the different methods of birthing & accommodations. Understand the potential complications of pregnancy & birth. Recognize postpartum symptoms. Understand the growth process of each of the senses during the first two years. Know how infants physically develop in the first two years. Recognize innate reactions in newborns. Recognize the importance of early bonding. Homework: Unethical Study Question Read Chapter 3 - Reproduction, Heredity & Prenatal Development Quiz 2 Homework: Human Genome Project Course Project: Register with MyVirtualChild. Read Chapter 4 - Birth and Physical Development: The First Two Years Quiz 3 Homework: Hospital Information Sheet Course Project: Complete MVC program to age 2y6m and answer all questions provided in the program. Student Assessments Discussion 1 Quiz 1 due by: 5/13/12 5/13/12 Discussion 2 Quiz due by: 5//12 5//12 Discussion 3 Quiz 3 due by: 5/27/12 5/27/12 Points
Week 4 May 28 June 3 Recognize how communication abilities develop. Know how an infant developments emotionally. Know importance of early relationships & child rearing activities. Understand the pros and cons of child care centers. Read Chapters 5-6 - Infancy Quiz 4 Homework: MVC Infancy Journal Discussion 4 Quiz 4 due by: 6/3/12 6/3/12 Understand child neglect and abuse. Technology Week 5 June 4 - Understand the physical & cognitive development of early childhood. Learn how early childhood intelligence & language are acquired. Explain how moral development occurs throughout the lifespan. Recognize the role of memory formation in early childhood. Read Chapter 7 - Early Childhood: Physical & Cognitive Development Quiz 7 Homework: TV Shows Course Project: Complete MVC program to age 4 and answer all questions provided in the program. Discussion 5 Quiz 7 due by: 6//12 6//12 Week 6 Jun 11-17 Recognize how a child develops a sense of self. Recognize the impact of peer pressure in early childhood. Know how cultural beliefs influence parenting roles. Read Chapter 8 - Early Childhood: Emotional & Social Development Quiz 8 Homework: MVC Early Childhood Journal Discussion 8 Quiz 8 due by: 6/17/12 6/17/12
Technology Week 7 June 18-24 Recognize the growth of middle childhood. Understand disabilities impact cognitive growth Recognize how a child s sense of self grows and changes. Know how culture impacts a child s behavior & development. Recognize how school aids in further individualization. Understand the impact of family relationships on social development. Read Chapter 9 & - Middle Childhood Quiz 7 Homework: Middle Childhood Journal Course Project: Complete MVC program to age y11m and answer all questions provided in the program. Discussion 7 Quiz 7 due by: 6/24/12 6/24/12 MIDTERM EXAM 6/24/12 0 Understand development of self-esteem in children. Technology Week 8 June 25 July 1 Understand the cognitive, physical, changes that occur in adolescence. Recognize the meaning, origins & factors associated with selfesteem development. Know the process of puberty. Recognize nutritional impact of adolescence. Read Chapters 11 & 12 Quiz 8 Homework: Adolescent issues Course Project: Complete MVC Program to age 18. Answer all provided Program questions. Discussion 8 Quiz 8 due by: 7/1/12 7/1/12 Week 9 July 2-8 Recognize generational changes in development Understand early adulthood decision making. Explain life changes & transitions that occur during early adulthood. Recognize the impacts of emerging adulthood as a stage of life. Read Chapters 13 & 14 - Early Adulthood Quiz 9 Homework: Adolescent Journal Discussion 9 Quiz 9 Due by: 7/2/12 7/2/12 Understand relationships
& bonding in early adulthood. Recognize the impacts of parenthood on development. Understand the types of family dynamics that can develop. Week July 9 - Explain the contemporary view of middle age. Understand the changes of middle adulthood. Understand how middle adulthood impacts sleep, health, cognitive & moral development. Explain how the establishment of a career aids the young person as they move into middle adulthood. Read Chapters - 16 - Middle Adulthood Quiz Homework: My Virtual Child All Grown Up Discussion Quiz due by: 7//12 7//12 Technology Week 11 July 16-22 Understand the physical & cognitive impacts of later life. Know the challenges of the aging process. Recognize the health implications of late adulthood. Explain declines in cognitive functioning in late adulthood Understand the moral development of late adulthood. Recognize the various theories of aging. Read Chapter 17 - Late Adulthood: Physical & Cognitive Development Quiz 11 Homework: Year 30 Course Project: Scrapblog is due ** See Course Project description for additional information. Discussion 11 Quiz 11 due by: 4/14/12 7/22/12 Course Project DUE: 7/22/12 300
Week 12 July 23-29 Know the challenges of the aging process. Recognize the right-to-die movement. Understand the positive and negative attitudes of the elderly. List the different living arrangements for the elderly. Read Chapters 18& 19 - Late Adulthood: Emotional & Social Development - Death & Dying Quiz 12 Homework: Funeral Costs Discussion 12 Quiz 12 due by: 7/29/12 7/29/12 Understand the dying process. Recognize the importance of a living will. Recognize the bereavement & morning process. Week 13 July 30-31 Two days Review Chapters 1-19 Final Exam Review notes from chapters 1 19 Final Exam FINAL EXAM Due: 7/31/12 TUESDAY!! Assignment Number of assignments Points for each assignment Points for all Assignments Discussion 12 240 Homework 12 180 Quizzes 12 1 Midterm 1 0 0 Course Project-Journal 1 0 0 Course Project-Scrapblog 1 0 0 Final Exam 1 0 0 1 Sum of Points 1140 STUDENT EVALUATION AND COURSE POLICIES FKCC GRADING SCALE 90% or above A 80%-89% B 70%-79% C 60%-69% D Below 60% F
Exam Policy Each exam will be given online. Makeup exams may be offered to students with emergencies, but only if they can provide acceptable documentation of the emergency (e.g., hospital admits slip, etc.). The instructor reserves the right to change the format of any makeup exams (e.g., to essay questions). The final exam cannot be made up for any reason. s: The online format of this class puts a premium on communications. The prime responsibility for timely communications rests with you - the student. This course will utilize the following methods: Discussion Forum: Each week you will have a discussion board topic. Your primary post should fully answer the discussion question(s) and be at least 0 words. Be sure to cite any sources that you choose to use in your post. These initial primary posts should be made each week by Thursday night (11:59 pm). In addition, you will need to respond to at least two other classmates posts. These response posts should be at least 0 words, and say more than Nice work, or I agree. They should ask questions, provide examples, or further the discussion. Be sure to check back several times during the week to see if someone has replied to your post. All discussions are concluded Sunday 11:59 pm) each week. Most questions about class policies and subject matter should be posted in the discussion forum to allow the entire class to benefit from the question and the answer. There will often be important information published to the class via the Announcements section, such as changes in due dates, exam information, etc. The student is responsible for all information published here. Occasionally, time-sensitive announcements will be posted in the Announcements section. The student should log on to D2L 3-4 times each week to check for time-sensitive messages. Before the student posts a question, look through the Discussion Board. That same question may have already been asked and answered. EMAIL: The email utility within D2L should not be used for personal items that are not appropriate to share with the entire class. This e-mail uses the student s FKCC e-mail account. What can the student expect from your instructor? The instructor will log into D2L and check for messages every 1-2 days, including weekends and holidays. If the student has an urgent message for the instructor, do not post the same message both on a Discussion Forum and in an email. Doing both will waste the students time and will not result in the instructor getting the message any faster. If the instructor expects to be out of contact for more than a couple of days, they will inform the class via the Announcement section... Important Note: If the instructor has not responded to a student email or voicemail message by the end of the day after the student left the message, the student should assume that the instructor did not receive it and leave another message. Homework: Each week you will have an assignment (paper) due. These homework assignments will follow your reading and Power Point lecture from that week. Papers should follow APA formatting (cover page, all references properly cited, and Reference list), should be at least 400 words, double-
spaced, and fully address the assignment/topic. Homework assignments need to uploaded to the Dropbox by Sunday night (11:59 pm) each week. Course Project PLESE SEE COURSE PROJECT INFORMATION FOR ADDITIONAL DETAILS FOR COMPLETING THIS PROJECT! First you will register, create and raise a virtual child through the MyVirtualChild program. While raising this child you will come across critical thinking questions you are to provide answers to. There are between 5-7 questions in each of the 4 sections (developmental periods) of critical thinking that are broken into the following sections: MVC Questions: Infant/ Toddler MVC Questions: Early Childhood MVC Questions: Middle Childhood MVC Questions: Adolescence For a list of the questions in each section please see the Overview of MyVirtualChild program. You will keep a journal and hand this in for part of your final project (these questions will guide you in your choice of entries). The second part of the assignment involves you developing a scrapbook for your virtual child This can be done simply as a PowerPoint and submitted through the D2L courseroom. OR you can be really creative and use one of the many free blogging sites out there to create a scrapblog. Some free programs are scrapblog.com, wordpress.com, blog.com, blogger.com. From there the decisions are all yours. You choose how and what information to include in your virtual scrapbook. While there is technically no right or wrong with this project the purpose is to document your parenting and the life of your child. Don t simply copy-and-paste everything from the virtual child program; summarize the important information. Make sure you include your child s milestones as well as relate them to theories we ve covered in class. If this is your second child, include the differences in your children and make sure you relate these differences to theory. I encourage you to write poems, songs, and/ or creative stories about the life of your child. You can use pictures, add those special memories and make this assignment whatever you would like! Use your multiple intelligences and have fun! There are also journaling assignments that will be helpful for developing your scrapblog. It might be useful to take notes and/ or copies of your critical thinking questions and journals as aids. The journal & scrapblog final project will be due July 22. Late Work 1. Any assignment not submitted by the specified date is considered late, unless you have contacted me and I have approved an extension in advance. 2. Late discussions cannot be made up. 3. Homework will be accepted late, however you will lose points for any late work. If turned in within the same week a 5 point penalty will be assessed. If turned in after the week due a point penalty will be assessed for each week late. 4. If you are out of contact and miss a deadline due to an extenuating circumstance, I expect you to contact me as soon as possible to discuss the situation. No exceptions will be made to the above policies unless you can provide documentation of the situation that I consider adequate.
5. The midterm and final exams cannot be made up unless there are extenuating circumstances. Should there be extenuating circumstances that prevent attendance it is the students responsibility to contact the professor ON THE DAY OF THE EXAM and provide appropriate documentation. Failure to contact the professor as required will result in a zero on the exam. Make-up exams will be given at the discretion of the professor. Extra Credit Work In general, I do not permit students to complete extra credit assignments to improve their grade. To earn the grade you desire, work hard all semester. Delays in Getting the Textbook Having regular access to the textbook is a requirement for this class. Whenever possible students should have the text in hand before the first day of class, but there will be times that students are unable to get the text until after the class begins. If you are in this situation, follow the guidelines below. Not having the text is not an acceptable excuse for doing no work at all in this class. 1. The FKCC library has reserve copies of the textbook available for student use. These textbook copies cannot be removed from the library. 2. Look at the publisher s web site for the text. Many text sites have resources that can help you, and many of these are available even if you do not have the text. As a minimum, the sites usually have a Table of Contents, this will give you an idea what topics we will cover. 3. Please let me know if you don t have the text by the end of the first week of class. I will not be sympathetic if you wait to tell me you don t have the text. 4. The above guidelines will probably not be enough to replace the text entirely, but they will allow you to learn enough to participate. Academic Honesty, Cheating & Plagiarism 1. Students are expected to respect and uphold the standards of honesty in submitting written work to instructors. Though occurring in many forms, plagiarism in essence involves the presentation of another person s work as if it were the work of the presenter. Any cheating or plagiarism will result in disciplinary action to be determined by the instructor based on the severity and nature of the offense. It is the student s responsibility to review the College s policy on Academic Honesty. 2. Collaboration and discussion is encouraged in all course aspects other than actually completing the assigned work (quizzes, exams, homework, projects, etc). Indeed, collaboration often leads to increased understanding of the material being covered. If you have questions about an assignment, I encourage you to speak up and ask questions about it. 3. Plagiarism is a form of fraud and will not be tolerated. You are expected to do your own work. Copying text or images from any source and claiming it as your own is considered plagiarism. Submitting copied text as most or all of your answer on a homework or project is also a form of dishonesty, even if you cite the source. I want to read YOUR words, not someone else s words. 4. If I catch you in any form of academic dishonesty, you will receive a grade of zero for that assignment. If I catch you a second time, you will earn a failing grade for this class and be reported to the College.
Logging Off From D2L In order to better serve our faculty and students, all D2L users should click the Logout link when completing online course work. By logging off instead of just closing the internet browser window, D2L server space is freed and system performance is optimized. In addition, logging off will more accurately record each student s time logged into the online course. Copyright Notice The materials and content provided in this course is intended only for registered Florida Keys Community College students who have paid their tuition and fees to attend this course. Materials that are affected include, but are not limited to, text, still images, audio recordings, video recordings, simulations, animations, diagrams, charts, and graphs. Every effort has been made to insure these materials are not disseminated to anyone beyond those who have legally registered for this course. Download, revision, or distribution of course material with anyone other than registered classmates and the instructor is strictly prohibited. Students are expected to familiarize themselves with FKCC Policies, which can be found in the current Student Handbook.