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Course PSYC 222 – Child DevelopmentInstructor Michelle R. Beatty, MS
Credits 3 creditsTerm Summer 2011 Towanda Weekender
Meetings Hybrid: 55% Classroom and 45% Online
Instructor’s Contact InformationOffice Phone Cell: (570) 881-3014
Emergency Contact
In the event of an emergency, contact Cheryl Guse by email at [email protected] or phone 570-945-8422.
Office Location N/AEmail Address [email protected]
Office Hours Online BlackBoard chat Wednesdays 8-9 PM or by appointment
Syllabus Changes
Instructors reserve the right to make changes to the syllabus as needed, and you are responsible for keeping up with those changes. Please log on regularly to Blackboard to get the most current information.
Other Information
I will not accept any writing assignments via email. This is an online class and I expect all writing assignments to be submitted through BlackBoard. If you insist on sending assignments via email, you will receive a 0.
I will return your calls or emails within 24 hours.
Course Description & Information
Pre-requisites, Co-requisites, & other
restrictions
Online Learning Expectations: To be successful academically, online students must be able to navigate & search the internet, use email, attach and upload documents, download & save files, and have access to and use Microsoft Word, Excel & PowerPoint. Organizational skills and a desire to succeed in the online environment are essential.
Course Description
Examines the developmental characteristics, processes, and theories pertaining to children from conception to age six with an emphasis on understanding the influences on development, the interactions which affect development, and the problems associated with development.
Required ReadingsInfants and Children: Prenatal through Childhood, by Laura E. Berk. 7th Edition Published by Pearson Education. ISBN-10: 0205831915 and ISBN-13: 9780205831913
Buying Textbooks
Please note that the Keystone College Bookstore has the most complete and up-to-date information about your course textbooks. Be sure you are purchasing the correct edition and receive all the materials you need.
Recommended Pocket Guide to APA Style 3 rd Edition by Robert Perrin.
Readings Published by Houghton Mifflin Co. ISBN-13: 978-0547201931
Special Software/Hardware None
Browser/Plugin/Viewer Info
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Other Required Materials None
Course Goals, Objectives/Outcomes
Goals
To describe the major genetic and environmental influences on development across the domains of physical, cognitive, social-emotional and language including developmental difficulties and anomalies.
To compare current theories that help explain developmental changes and processes with special emphasis on brain development, cognitive development, language development and play.
To increase knowledge of the developmental characteristics and needs of children aged 0-6 and the typical and atypical variations in range and rate of development.
To analyze the reciprocal dynamics between development and family.
To actively study young children by first hand observation, by reviewing recent research, and by designing a research project.
To examine the cross-cultural study of child psychology with special emphasis on factors such as the role of family, child-rearing practices, cultural traditions and socio-economic status.
To identify the kinds of interactions and experiences that support and enhance children’s development, learning and school success.
GradingGrading (credit)
Criteria GRADING POINT SUMMARY MAX POINTSExaminations (3 x 50 points) 150Quizzes (10 x 10 points) 100Discussion Forums (3 x 10 points) 30Projects (6 x 20 points) 120Journal Critique (100 points) 100
Total Points 500The grade scale is:Grade Descriptor Percent PointsA Outstanding or Exceptional 96.0 – 100% 480 – 500A- 90.0 – 95.9% 450 – 479B+ Good Work, Meets All
Requirements
87.0 – 89.9% 435 - 449B 84.0 – 86.9% 420 - 434B- 80.0 – 83.9% 400 - 419
C+ Competent Work, Meets Requirements
75.0 – 79.9% 375 - 399C 70.0 – 74.9% 350 - 374C- 65.0 – 69.9% 325 – 349D+ Fair Work, Minimally
Satisfactory63.0 – 64.9% 315 – 324
D 60.0 – 62.9% 300 – 314F Fails to Satisfy Minimum
Requirements59.9% and below
299 and below
Note: An “I” (Incomplete) grade is given ONLY when a student cannot complete the work for the course on time due to EXTENUATING CIRCUMSTANCES. This grade cannot be given because a student did not have time to complete the work. If you discover that you may experience such circumstances or may require assistance, please discuss with instructor as soon as possible.
Assignments A. QuizzesThere will be a quiz found under each chapter/learning module. Quizzes are based on the assigned chapter readings. While it is available, you may retake any quiz until you get a grade with which you are satisfied. However, BlackBoard only records the most recent attempt. If you fail to submit a quiz, for whatever reason, you receive a zero for the quiz grade. Each quiz is worth 10 points.
Please read “How to Take the Quizzes” under the “How To’s” button for further instruction.
B. Exams Two exams and final exam will be given. Exams are worth 50 points each. Exams will be in the format of multiple-choice. Exam dates are:
Exam 1 (in class): July 8-10, 2011 Exam 2 (in class): July 29-31, 2011 Final Exam (in class): August 19-21, 2011
C. ProjectsThese project assignments are selected to provide opportunities for you to study children and their development first hand. You need to do six projects. Each completed project will earn a maximum of 20 points. You may do an extra project for extra credit by designing a project of your own. Self-designed projects must have PRIOR approval of the instructor.
Please read “How to Do the Projects” under the “How To’s” button for due dates and further instruction.
D. Journal CritiqueThis writing assignment will allow you to demonstrate your ability to identify, discuss, and/or analyze scientific information from articles or from class. It is worth 100 points. This assignment is due
(online): Friday, August 19, 2011 at 5:00 PM.
Please see the document and “Journal Critique” under “How To’s” button for further instruction.
Discussion Board Criteria
For each online learning module, there will be one discussion forum posted by me. You must answer my posting and you must answer another student’s posting for a total of 10 pts. per week.
Please read “Instructions for Posting to the Discussion Forum” under “How To’s” button for further instruction.
Make-Up& Late Work
All assignments must be submitted by their assigned due date. Points will be deducted for late assignments.
Class Preparation & Participation
Regular and consistent attendance is necessary to do well in this class. Much of what you learn will come from experiences we have (in class and online) and much of the learning will require your participation. Attendance rosters will be completed during each in class period. Students are expected to attend each class session. Students must notify instructor prior to missing class if possible. Excessive unexcused absences (i.e., more than two 3 hour sessions per term) may be grounds for a decrease in the student’s final grade for this course at the discretion of the instructor. College approved absences will not be penalized. Online classes follow a general pattern each week/module and include a reading from the textbook, a Powerpoint presentation, a video, a quiz, a class discussion and a writing assignment. If you miss a Discussion Forum, quiz, or other assignment, there is no chance to make it up. I highly recommend you check in on BlackBoard on a daily basis to make sure there are no changes in the schedule. Also, you should check your Keystone email daily.
Course Policies
Student Conduct/
Netiquette
For Netiquette information, visit this webpage: http://web.keystone.edu/library/syllabus/netiquette.htm
Freedom and Responsibility:You are encouraged to express your opinion openly and honestly in this class. Intelligent discourse is the cornerstone of learning. However, you must be aware that the freedom of self-expression carries with it the responsibility to treat others with courtesy and respect at all times.
Special Procedures
Taking Exams and Proctoring: http://www.keystone.edu/academics/onlinelearning/studentresources/takingtest.dot
Blackboard Support For Blackboard assistance http://blackboard.keystone.edu/ or e-mail the
Blackboard administrator at [email protected]
For a New Student Orientation to Blackboard, visit: http://academic.keystone.edu/ksussman/blackboard_student_training.htm
For tutorials on using specific aspects of Blackboard, visit http://mediaservices.keystone.edu/
Technical Support
You can get technical support or assistance by visiting the Technology Support page here: http://www.keystone.edu/current_students/technology_support/ or by contacting the IT Helpdesk at (570) 945-8778 or [email protected]
Plagiarism &
Academic Integrity
Academic misconduct and dishonesty includes any activity that compromises the academic integrity of the College or subverts the educational process. For information on dishonest acts including plagiarism, cheating, and fraud, consult your Student Information Guide or click on the link below. If you have any questions, talk with your instructor.
http://web.keystone.edu/Library/syllabus/integrity.htm
Copyright Notice
The copyright law of the United States (Title 17, United States Code) governs the making of photocopies or other reproductions of copyrighted materials, including music and software. Copying, displaying, reproducing, or distributing copyrighted works may infringe the copyright owner’s rights and such infringement is subject to appropriate disciplinary action as well as criminal penalties provided by federal law. Usage of such material is only appropriate when that usage constitutes “fair use” under the Copyright Act. As a Keystone College student, you are required to follow the College’s copyright policy. For more information about the fair use exemption, see the Miller Library’s copyright page: http://web.keystone.edu/library/copyright.html
Email Use
Keystone College states that all official student email correspondence be sent only to a student’s Keystone email address and that faculty and staff consider email from students official only if it originates from a Keystone account. This allows the College to maintain a high degree of confidence in the identity of all individuals and the security of transmitted information. Keystone College furnishes each student with a free email account that is to be used in all communication with College personnel.
Withdrawal from Class The College has set deadlines for withdrawing from courses. These dates
and times are published in the course catalog and on the Academic Calendar. It is the student's responsibility to handle withdrawal requirements from any class. You must do the proper paperwork to ensure that you will not receive a final grade of "F" in a course if you choose not to attend once you are enrolled. If you are considering withdrawing from a class, talk with your Advisor and consult the College Catalog.
Academic Grievance
Procedures
Procedures for student grievances are found in the College Catalog. Please consult the procedures before taking action.
Please note: The first step in attempting to resolve any student grievance regarding grades, evaluations, or other fulfillments of academic responsibility, is to make a serious effort to resolve the matter with the instructor. The College Catalog outlines any subsequent steps.
Incomplete Grades
According to the College Catalog, an Incomplete (“I”) will only be awarded in the case of exceptional circumstances. Mere inability to submit work on time, or missing the final exam, is not valid reasons for an Incomplete.
Students must make arrangements with the instructor prior to the final exam it they wish to receive a grade of incomplete. (Forms are available in the Office of the Registrar.) The deadline for the completion of the coursework is four weeks into the next semester. If the course work is not completed within the specified time frame, the incomplete grade will become an “F.”
ADA Statement
Keystone College does not discriminate in any of its programs on the basis of disability.
While there is not a deadline for the disclosure of a disability by a student, in order to facilitate the documentation and accommodation processes, students are encouraged to voluntarily and confidentially disclose and disability requiring an accommodation prior to the beginning of class. This disclosure should be made to Owen Conaghan, [email protected], College Counselor & Coordinator of Disability Services. Students who disclose a disability, and who are seeking an accommodation, ultimately will be expected to provide documentation verifying the disability.
KC Connect
For information about classes & advisers, to check midterm and final grades or to register for classes, logon to KC Connect.
Tutoring Info
The College does offer tutoring assistance for many courses. For more information or to schedule an appointment, consult the Tutoring webpage here: http://www.keystone.edu/studentlife/studentsuccess/
Advising & Other
Student Support
Info
For information about academic advising, visit the Academic Advising Center homepage here: http://www.keystone.edu/studentlife/studentresources/studentsuccess/academicadvising.dot
For a list of Student Support Services, visit the Support Services webpage here: http://www.keystone.edu/studentlife/studentresources/
Bookstore Info
Visit the Bookstore at this link: http://www.bkstr.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/StoreCatalogDisplay?storeId=10117&langId=-1&catalogId=10001
Library Info http://web.keystone.edu/Library/
COURSE CALENDARMeeting Date Learning Objectives Assignments
In class June 3-5, 2011 Students will gain a familiarity with
navigating the online portion of the course.
Orientation Learning Module
In class June 3-5, 2011
Chapter 1 – History, Theory and Research Strategies
Explain the importance of the terms applied and interdisciplinary as they help to define the field of child development.
List the age periods researchers use to study child development, and cite the three domains in which development is often divided.
Describe the theoretical perspectives that influenced child development research in the mid-twentieth century, and cite the contributions and limitations of each.
Summarize six recent theoretical perspectives of child development, noting the contributions of major theorists.
Describe research designs used to study development and the methods commonly used to study children.
Discuss children’s research rights and special ethical concerns in children’s research.
Read text Chapter 1 Review Power Point
Slides Quiz Chapter 1
(10 points)
OnlineMust be completed Friday, June 24, 2011 by 5:00 PM
Chapter 2 – Genetic and Environmental Foundations
Describe the structure and function of chromosomes and DNA molecules.
Explain the process of meiosis and how alleles influence the inheritance of traits, such as through dominant–recessive inheritance.
Describe major chromosomal abnormalities, and explain how they occur.
Describe family functioning from the ecological systems perspective and explain the view of the family as a dynamic, changing system.
Discuss how cultural values and public policies influence the well-being of children.
Explain the various ways heredity and environment may combine to influence complex human traits
Project #1 Due (submit online)
Read text Chapter 2 Review Power Point
Slides Watch video:
Epigenetics Discussion Forum
(10 points) Quiz Chapter 2
(10 points)
In class June 24-26, 2011 Chapter 3 – Prenatal Development Review current trends in family size,
parenting quality, and childbearing age, and discuss their impact on child development.
Discuss reproductive choices available to prospective parents and the alternative of adoption.
Read text Chapter 3 Review Power Point
Slides Quiz Chapter 3
(10 points)
List the three phases of prenatal development, and describe the major milestones of each.
Define the term teratogen, and summarize the factors that affect their impact.
Discuss the importance of prenatal health care, and cite some of the barriers to seeking such care.
In class June 24-26, 2011
Chapter 4 – Birth and the Newborn Baby Describe the events leading up to
childbirth and the three stages of labor. Explain the purpose and main features of
the Apgar Scale. Discuss the concept of natural childbirth,
noting the typical features of a natural childbirth program; the benefits of the natural childbirth experience; the contributions of doula support; and the importance of social support.
List common medical interventions used during childbirth, circumstances that justify their use, and any dangersassociated with each.
Name and describe major newborn reflexes, noting the functions served by each, and discuss the importance of assessing newborn reflexes.
Describe the newborn baby’s states of arousal, including sleep characteristics and ways to soothe a crying baby.
Describe typical changes in the family system after the birth of a new baby, along with interventions that foster the
transition to parenthood, and cite factors that affect adjustment to new parenthood.
Project #2 Due (submit online)
Read text Chapter 4 Review Power Point
Slides Quiz Chapter 4
(10 points)
In class July 8-10, 2011 N/A Exam 1 (Ch. 1, 2, 3 & 4)
In class July 8-10, 2011 Chapter 5 – Physical Development: Infant/Toddler Describe physical changes over the first
two years. Describe brain development during
infancy and toddlerhood at the microscopic level and larger levels.
Explain how the organization of sleep and wakefulness changes over the first two years.
Discuss the impact of heredity on early physical growth.
Discuss the nutritional needs of infants and toddlers, early indicators of obesity and the impact of severe malnutrition on their development.
Explain how infants learn through classical conditioning, operant conditioning, habituation and recovery, and imitation.
Describe the general course of motor development during the first two years,
Read text Chapter 5 Review Power Point
Slides Quiz Chapter 5
(10 points)
along with factors that influence it. Describe the development of reaching and
grasping, and explain how early experiences affect these skills.
Describe the development of bowel and bladder control.
Summarize the development of hearing and vision in infancy.
Discuss the development of object perception during the first year of life.
In class July 8-10, 2011
Chapter 6 – Cognitive Development: Infant/Toddler
Describe Piaget’s view of development, noting how schemes change over the course of development and the cognitive achievements of Piaget’s sensorimotor stage.
Identify the changes in attention, memory, and categorization that take place over the first two years.
Explain Vygotsky’s concept of the zone of proximal development
Describe the mental testing approach, the meaning of intelligence test scores, and the extent to which infant tests predict later performance.
Discuss environmental influences on early mental development, including home, child care, and early interventions for at-risk infants and toddlers.
Summarize three theories of language development including major milestones in the first two years, individual differences, and ways adults can support infants’ and toddlers’ emerging capacities.
Project #3 Due (submit online)
Read text Chapter 6 Review Power Point
Slides Quiz Chapter 6
(10 points)
OnlineMust be completed by Friday, July 29, 2011 at 5:00 PM
Chapter 7 – Emotional and Social Development: Infant/Toddler
Discuss the first two stages of Erikson’s psychosocial theory
Summarize changes that occur during the first two years in the development of basic emotions and the understanding others’ emotions.
Discuss the three underlying components of temperament, how it is measured, and identify three types of children described by Thomas and Chess.
Cite the four major patterns of attachment and the factors that affect attachment security.
Trace the emergence of self-awareness in infancy and toddlerhood, along with the emotional and social capacities it supports.
Read text Chapter 7
Review Power Point Slides
Watch videos: The Developing Child, Toddler Development and Separation Anxiety
Discussion Forum (10 points)
Quiz Chapter 7(10 points)
In class July 29-31, 2011N/A Exam 2
(Ch. 5, 6, & 7)
In class July 29-31, 2011
Chapter 8 – Physical Development: Early Childhood
Describe changes in body size, proportions, and skeletal maturity during early childhood.
Discuss brain development in early childhood, including synaptic growth and pruning, lateralization and handedness, and other advances that help to establish links between various parts of the brain.
Summarize the effects of heredity and hormones on physical growth and health in early childhood.
Describe the effects of emotional well-being on physical growth and health in early childhood.
Describe the effects of emotional well-being, restful sleep and nutrition on physical growth and health in early childhood.
Cite major milestones of gross- and fine-motor development in early childhood.
Discuss individual differences in preschoolers’ motor skills, and cite ways to enhance early motor development.
Project #4 Due (submit online)
Read text Chapter 8 Review Power Point
Slides Quiz Chapter 8
(10 points)
In class July 29-31, 2011
Chapter 9 – Cognitive Development: Early Childhood
Describe advances in mental representation during the preschool years, including changes in make-believe play.
Describe educational principles derived from Piaget’s and Vygotsky’s theories
Contrast Vygotsky’s perspective with Piaget’s view of children’s private speech with that of Vygotsky.
Describe advances in attention, memory, and problem solving during early childhood.
Describe early literacy and mathematical development during the preschool years, and discuss appropriate ways to enhance children’s development in these areas.
Project #5 Due (submit online)
Read text Chapter 9 Review Power Point
Slides Quiz Chapter 9
(10 points)
Online Must be completed by Friday, August 19, 2011 at 5:00 PM
Chapter 10 – Emotional and Social Development: Early Childhood
Describe personality changes that take place during Erikson’s stage of initiative versus guilt.
Identify changes in understanding and expressing emotion during early childhood
Discuss the development of self-conscious emotions, empathy, and sympathy during early childhood, noting how parenting and temperament affect emotional development in these areas.
Describe how parents and siblings influence early peer relations, and discuss the emergence of social problem solving during early
Project #6 Due (submit online)
Read text Chapter 10
Review Power Point Slides
Watch videos: The Power of Play (3/6)
Discussion Forum (10 points)
Quiz Chapter 10(10 points)
Journal Critique Due (submit online)
childhood. Compare the central features of
psychoanalytic, social learning, and cognitive-developmental approaches to moral development.
Describe the development of aggression in early childhood, including family and media influences, and cite ways to control aggressive behavior.
Describe and evaluate major theories that explain the emergence of gender identity, and cite ways to reduce gender stereotyping in young children.
In class August 19-21, 2011N/A Final Exam
(Chapters 8, 9 & 10)
In class July 29-31, 2011
Chapter 12 Students will analyze their own
personal attitudes and distinguish among the three components of an attitude
Students will define obedience and conformity and explain what situational factors may influence obedience or conformity in an individual
Students will recognize attributions and compare internal and external attributions in explaining the behaviors of others
Students will recognize stereotypes, analyze their significance, and interpret the reasons they are employed by individuals
Read text Chapter 12 Review Power Point
Slides Quiz Chapter 12
(10 points)
In class July 29-31, 2011
Chapter 13
Students will describe the various perspectives of their own personalities
Students will compare and contrast the theories of personality as proposed by Freud, Skinner, and Carl Rogers
Students will compare and contrast the various personality measures and evaluate their reliability in measuring personality
Read text Chapter 13 Review Power Point
Slides Quiz Chapter 13
(10 points)
OnlineMust be completed by Friday, August 19, 2011 at 5:00 PM
N/A Journal Critique Paper must be submitted – 100 points
Online Must be completed by Friday, August 19, 2011 at 5:00 Pm
Chapter 14 Students will define abnormal
behavior and how can psychological disorders be explained within the biological and psychological models.
Students will identify the different types of psychological disorders and how common they are.
Read text Chapter 14
Review Power Point Slides
Watch video clip Psychopathology
Discussion Forum (10 points)
Writing Assignment (10 points)
Quiz Chapter 14(10 points)
OnlineMust be completed by Friday, August 19, 2011 at 5:00 Pm
Chapters 15 Students will distinguish the two
modern ways in which psychological disorders can be treated
Students will learn how effective psychotherapy is , and how the effectiveness of psychotherapy is influenced by cultural, ethnic, and gender differences.
Students will identify the various types of drugs used to treat psychological disorders.
Read text Chapter 15
Review Power Point Slides
Watch video clip Psychotherapy
Discussion Forum (10 points)
Writing Assignment (10 points)
Quiz Chapter 15(10 points)
In class August 19-21, 2011 N/A Final Exam (Chapters 9, 12, 13, 14 & 15)