CLDV 29/PSYC 29 Child
Development Office Phone: (209) 386-6638
Spring 2006; Section
1208 Office: CDC 5
E-mail: roduner.s@mccd.edu Office Hours: M/W
Location: V-9 M
CATALOG DESCRIPTION: The growth and development
patterns of children from prenatal life through adolescence will be studied. There will be directed observations of
children from birth through adolescence.
REQUIRED:
Text: Child Development, Laura E.
Berk, Allyn & Bacon, 2006, 7th edition.
Milestone Development Cards
Optional Supplement: The Study Guide that accompanies the textbook is
recommended but not required. Students who feel they need guided practice to
help them master text materials are urged to purchase and use the Study Guide.
REQUIRED MATERIALS:
·
Notebook
for lecture notes and bi-fold folder for returned work.
·
8
Scantron Forms #882 & #2 pencil
·
Tape
recorder for Field Assignments
o Distinguish
the effects of genetics, environment, parental health and nutrition, and other
factors of prenatal development.
o Analyze the
developmental growth and assess the impact of care for the fetus and infant
pre-natally, peri-natally and post-natally.
o Distinguish
the ages and stages of physical, cognitive, emotional, and social growth of all
children in light of variable growth patterns and culture.
o Compare and
contrast developmental theories.
o Examine,
through observation, typically developing and atypically developing children in
a variety of settings.
o Formulate an
inclusive, culturally relevant environment for a child’s optimal growth and
typical or atypical development patterns.
1. Classroom Expectations. To ensure that each student has the best environment
possible, it is expected that students act in an appropriate manner. Students will demonstrate courtesy and
respect to others including those with different perspectives and values.
2. Learning Styles and Class Format. The varied class format is designed to
accommodate different learning styles, including auditory learners, visual learners,
and kinesthetic learners. Students have
the opportunity to collaborate, share ideas, and partake in distinctive
activities that support various learning styles and encourage critical
thinking. Lecture, videos, role playing,
small and large group discussions, and group work are included. Students who would like extra help in
preparing for quizzes, text comprehension, projects, and/or writing are
encouraged to make an appointment with the instructor or drop by during office
hours.
3. Attendance. Regular attendance is expected. In the rare event that you should be late,
please enter the class quietly, observe what the class is doing, and join in
without disruption to the class. Students
who miss more than three consecutive class sessions will be dropped by the
instructor. Oftentimes, hand-outs/study
guides are handed out at the end of class. Students who leave early will have
to make arrangements to copy the study guide from a classmate or pick one up at
the instructor’s office during office hours.
4. Handouts and Assignments. If students are absent on a day when a
handout or assignment is given, it is the student’s responsibility to make
arrangements to get one during the instructor’s office hours. The instructor only brings handouts to class
one time.
5. Pagers/Cell Phones. Please turn off your cell phone/pager or put
on vibrate as they are a disruption in class.
If you must make an emergency call, please do so outside the classroom.
6.
Course Requirements
1) Field Assignments. There will be four field assignments
worth 25 points each (4 x 25 = 100). These
assignments are distributed in class.
2) Child Study. The Child Study consists of four
parts for a total of 300 points. This assignment is distributed in class.
3) Quizzes. There will be seven quizzes at 50 points each
(7 x 50 = 350). All quizzes (including
final exam) will require a SCANTRON FORM 882 and a number two pencil. Quiz questions will address the material
covered from the text as well as information covered in class. The instructor does not teach to the quiz. It is the student’s responsibility to attend
class, participate in class activities, study class notes, and read the
textbook to learn the material for the test.
The quizzes are multiple-choice and the lowest scored quiz will be
dropped from the final grade.
4)
NO MAKE-UP QUIZZES ALLOWED.
If you know you will be unable to attend class on the quiz date,
arrangements with the instructor BEFORE the quiz date should be made. NO
EXCEPTIONS. The lowest scored quiz
will be dropped from the final grade.
Therefore, the total points accumulated for the quizzes will be 300
points.
5) Final. Final exam is worth 100 points and is
comprehensive. If you want your final
returned, bring a self-addressed, stamped, legal size envelope to class the day
of the final. Check the syllabus
calendar for date and time.
6) Assignment Submissions. Assignments are DUE on the day specified in the
calendar. All out-of class assignments
must be submitted in a typed, double spaced, essay format, using size 12 font,
with 1 inch margins. All papers must be
printed; the instructor will not accept disks.
Most projects are required to be submitted with a grading rubric
provided with the assignment. The
instructor will not grade projects without the appropriate rubric. Assignments turned in after classes are
considered late and 20% will be taken off the total grade for lateness.
7) Additionally, points will be
deducted for misspellings and poor grammar.
Spell check and proof read your work.
Poorly written papers or papers without evidence of proofreading will be
returned to the student to re-write and re-submit by the next class meeting. The paper will then be considered late with a
20% point deduction. There are NO EXCEPTIONS to these policies.
8) Late Assignments. Late assignments are accepted up to
the next class meeting with a 20% point deduction. There are no late assignments accepted on any
extra credit.
9) Extra Credit.
Points may be earned in extra credit opportunities that are unannounced & assigned
during class. These points will be added
to your total point score. They may not
be made up. They are a reward for
consistent attendance.
10)Academic Honesty. Academic dishonesty is a
violation of the Student Code of Conduct.
This includes copying someone else’s worksheet. The college has the responsibility to ensure
that grades assigned are indicative of the knowledge and skill level of each
student and acts of academic dishonesty make it impossible to fulfill this responsibility. Academic Dishonesty includes, but is not
limited to, cheating, plagiarism, collusion, a misuse of college computers and
software. Disciplinary actions may
include an oral reprimand; a failing grade on all or part of a particular
paper, project, or exam; or the assignment of an “F” grade in cases where
dishonesty is more serious, premeditated, or a repeat offense. Serious or
repeated offenses may also result in suspension from the college.
Grading Scale
(Total Points Possible Overall) |
Assignments
(Total Points per Assignment) |
Approximate % of Grade*
|
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A 720 – 800 |
Field Assignments (4@25 ea. 100 pts.) |
12.5% |
|
B 640 – 719 |
Quizzes (7@50 ea.
- 1 dropped = 300) |
37.5% |
|
C 560 – 639 |
Final
(100) |
12.5% |
|
D 480 – 559 |
Child
Comparison Study (300) |
37.5% |
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* = Subject to change |
Course Calendar
|
Date |
Topic Schedule |
Assignments Due |
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Mon. Aug 14 |
Course Overview & Requirements; Introduction |
Read Chapter 1 |
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Wed. Aug 16 |
Lecture Chapter 1: History, Theory, and Applied
Directions |
Read Chapter from the Text on Topic of the Day! |
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Fri. Aug 18 |
Theoretical perspectives on Development |
Don’t Forget:
Extra Credit Pop Quizzes from the chapter reading a possibility |
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Mon. Aug 21 |
Comparing all the Theories |
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Wed. Aug 23 |
Methods to Study Children |
Read |
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Fri. Aug 25 |
Research Design |
Keep |
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Mon. Aug 28 |
Quiz #1: Chapter 1
& 2 |
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Wed. Aug 30 |
Biological Foundations, Prenatal Development |
Read |
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Fri. Sep 1 |
Birth |
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Mon. Sep 4 |
LABOR DAY |
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Wed. Sep 6 |
Orientation to Child Study, Part I, Checklist of Development |
Please do not miss
today! This orientation is very
important! |
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Fri. Sep 8 |
Library Tour: Class will meet at IAC 124 |
Bring Child Study Assignment to Library Tour |
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Mon. Sep 11 |
Infancy: Early Learning & Motor Skills Orientation: Field Assignment #1 |
Read |
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Wed. Sep 13 |
Perceptual Capacities |
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Fri. Sep 15 |
Quiz #2: |
1st Draft, Child Study, Part I Norms |
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Mon. Sep 18 |
Physical Growth |
Read Field Assignment #1 |
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Wed. Sep 20 |
Brain Development |
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Fri. Sep 22 |
Puberty |
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Mon. Sep 25 |
Orientation: Child Study, Part II, Natural Observations |
Please do not miss
today! This orientation is very
important! |
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Wed. Sep 27 |
Cognitive Development: Piaget Orientation: Field Assignment #2 |
Read |
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Fri. Sep 29 |
Cognitive Development: Vygotsky |
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Mon. Oct 2 |
Cognitive Development: Information Processing |
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Wed. Oct 4 |
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder |
Study for Quiz! |
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Fri. Oct 6 |
Quiz #3: Ch: 5, 6 & 7 |
Field Assignment #2 |
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Mon. Oct 9 |
Intelligence
|
Read Chapter 8 |
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Wed. Oct 11 |
Early Intervention and Intellectual Development |
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Fri. Oct 13 |
STAFF DEVELOPMENT DAY NO CLASS |
Please read your chapter! |
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Mon. Oct 16 |
Film: Straight
Talk About Autism |
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Wed. Oct 18 |
What is your Intelligence? |
Draft: Child Study, Part 2: Natural Observations |
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Fri. Oct 20 |
Theories of Language Development Orientation: Field Assignment #3 |
Read |
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Mon. Oct 23 |
Orientation: Child Study, Part 3: Interaction, Activities & Interview |
Important stuff today, don’t miss! |
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Wed. Oct 25 |
Phonological, Semantic Development |
Last chance to drop with a “W” |
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Fri. Oct 27 |
Grammatical, Pragmatic Development |
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Mon. Oct 30 |
Bilingualism |
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Wed. Nov 1 |
Quiz #4: |
Field Assignment #3 Study for Exam! |
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Fri. Nov 3 |
Emotional Development |
Read |
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Mon. Nov 6 |
Temperament |
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