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NORTH CENTRAL TEXAS COLLEGE
COURSE SYLLABUS
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Course Title:
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Lifespan Growth & Development
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Course Prefix & Number:
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PSYC2314
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Section Number:
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403
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Semester/Year:
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Fall/2018
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Semester Credit Hours:
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3
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Lecture Hours:
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3
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Lab Hours:
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N/A
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Course Description (NCTC Catalog):
Life-Span Growth and Development is a study of social, emotional, cognitive and physical factors and influences of a developing human from conception to death.
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Course Prerequisite(s):
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Required Course Materials:
Santrock. A Topical Approach to Life-Span Development. 8th Edition. McGraw Hill. ISBN:9781260532012
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INSTRUCTOR INFORMATION
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Name of Instructor:
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Tanaye Pope, MA, LSSP, NCSP
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Campus/Office Location:
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Corinth/Room 331-Faculty Office
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Telephone Number:
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Email Preferred
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E-mail Address:
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Spope@nctc.edu
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OFFICE HOURS
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Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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5pm-6pm
Via email
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5pm-6pm
Via Email
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If you require an appointment outside of the times listed above, please email your instructor*
STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES (From Academic Course Guide Manual/Workforce Education Course Manual/NCTC Catalog
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At the successful completion of this course the student will be able to:
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Describe the stages of the developing person at different periods of the life span from birth to death.
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Discuss the social, political, economic, and cultural forces that affect the development process of the individual.
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Identify factors of responsible personal behavior with regard to issues such as sexual activity, substance abuse, marriage and parenting.
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Explain the biosocial, cognitive and psychological influences throughout the lifespan as an ongoing set of processes, involving both continuity and change.
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Describe the different developmental perspectives of the major theories of development (i.e. cognitive, learning, humanistic and psychodynamic).
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Identify examples of some of the cultural and ethnic differences that influence development throughout the lifespan.
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Discuss the various causes or reasons for disturbances in the developmental process.
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GRADING CRITERIA
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# of Graded Course Elements
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Graded Course Elements
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Percentage or Point Values
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13
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Weekly Reflect (WR) Assignment @ 20 pts each
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260
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1
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Lifespan Individual Paper
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70
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1
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Group Presentation Project
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70
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1
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Mid Term
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100
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1
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Final Exam-Not Comprehensive
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100
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Total Possible Points
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600
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COURSE SUBJECT OUTLINE (Major Assignments, Due Dates, and Grading Criteria)
Grades are determined on the following basis:
A=90% 540 points or higher
B-80-89% 480-539 points
C=70-79% 420-479 points
D=60-69% 360-419 points
F=Below 60% Below 360 points
Weekly Reflection Assignments: 13 Weekly Connect/Reflect assignments will be required and are worth 20 points each. These are found at the end of each chapter. Students are to respond to the Reflection prompt. These assignments are very brief typewritten assignments (2 to 3 paragraphs). This assignment will be dueevery FRIDAY AT NOON.
This assignment will be turned in on Canvas. There will be a box under the assignment in Canvas where you can post your assignment
Late assignments will not be accepted.
Group Presentation:Groups and topics TBA.
Individual Lifespan Development Paper: Typewritten 3 to 4-page MLA style paper. Student will interview individual 40 y/o (or older). Students will also give a brief summary in class of their interview findings. This assignment should be turned in via canvas. See Canvas for additional information.
Late assignments will not be accepted.
Midterm-Will consist of T/F, Multi choice, matching and essay questions. Worth 100pts. You will need a scantron and #2 pencil for the exam.
Final Exam-Will consist of T/F, Multi choice, matching and essay questions. Worth 100pts. You will need a scantron and #2 pencil for the exam.
ATTENDANCE POLICY
Attendance is expected and will be taken only during the first 15 minutes of class. After this time, you will be considered late and have to sign at end of class. Failure to do so, will result in being marked absent. Academic policies relating to attendance are followed as identified in the NCTC Student Handbook
Course Expectations
I enjoy practicing in the field of psychology and want to share my love of the field with my students. Each class will be covering “testable” material. Your consistent attendance and participation is VITAL for your success in this class.
1. As such, please complete assigned reading and activities prior to class, and be prepared to make inquiries about anything not fully understood.
2. Attendance is mandatory. Attend and actively participate in all classes and discussions/activities.
3. If you are unable to attend class, please email me asap to discuss your situation.
4. Participate in group presentation (Groups and topics TBD).
5. Reflect, through your behavior and demeanor, the dignity and respect befitting an adult learner.
6. If you are having difficulty in the coursework, please notify instructor immediately so that assistance may be offered to you. Utilize the syllabus that has been provided for you.
7. Please show courtesy to your instructor and fellow classmates by silencing your phone upon entering class. If you need to take an emergency call, please step outside the
classroom.
Aug 28 Introductions, Review of Syllabus
In class assignment, Chap 1 Overview
Aug 30 Chap 1
Ethics in class activity
Reflection #1 due Friday
Sept 4 Chap 2 Overview
Group project discussion
Sept 6 Chap 2
Reflection #2 due Friday
Sept 11 Chap 3 Overview
Sept 13 Chap 3
Reflection # 3 due Friday
Sept 18 Chap 4 Overview
Sept 20 Chap 4
Reflection # 4 due Friday
Sept 25 Chap 6 Overview
Sept 27 Chap 6
Reflection #5 due Friday
Oct 2 Chap 7 Overview
Oct 4 Chap 7
Reflection # 6 due Friday
Oct 9 Chap 8 Overview
Oct 11 Chap 8
Jensen Activity
Reflection #7 due Friday
Oct 16 Chap 10 Overview
Oct 18 Chap 10
Reflection # 8 due Friday
Oct 23 Midterm
Oct 25 Chap 11 Overview
Personality Activity
Reflection # 9 due Friday
Oct 30 Chap 12 Overview
Nov 1 Chap 12
Gender/Sexuality Activity
Reflection # 10 due Friday
Nov 6 Chap 13 Overview
Nov 8 Chap 13
Moral Activity
Reflection # 11 due Friday
Nov 13 Chap 15 Overview
Nov 15 Chap 15
Social/Cultural Psych Activity
Reflection # 12 due Friday
Nov 20 Chap 17 Overview
Nov 22 Happy Thanksgiving NO CLASS
Nov 27 Chap 17
Reflection # 13 due Friday
Nov 29 Class library time for project (Group or individual)-No Formal Class
Dec 4 Oral Presentations of Interviews
Dec 6 Group Presentations
Dec 11 Group Presentations
Dec 13 Final Exam
Regular and punctual attendance is expected of all students in all classes for which they have registered. All absences are considered to be unauthorized unless the student is absent due to illness or emergencies as determined by the instructor. It is the student responsibility to provide documentation as to the emergency for approval and judgement by the faculty member. Approved college sponsored activities are the only absences for which a student should not be held liable and only when provided by a college official ahead of the absence. Valid reasons for absence, however, do not relieve the student of the responsibility for making up required work. Students will not be allowed to make up an examination missed due to absence unless they have reasons acceptable to the instructor. A student who is compelled to be absent when a test is given should petition the instructor, in advance if possible, for permission to postpone the exam. Student will be dropped from a class by the Registrar upon recommendation of the instructor who feels the student has been justifiably absent or tardy a sufficient number of times to preclude meeting the course’s objectives. Persistent, unjustified absences from classes or laboratories will be considered sufficient cause for College officials to drop a student from the rolls of the College. From Board Policy FC (LOCAL)
Additional Instructor-specific Absence Policy: If a student misses the mid-term exam, the final exam grade will count twice. If a student misses the final exam, the student student’s midterm grade will be counted as the final exam grade also.
Last day to withdraw from a course with a “W”is November 8, 2018.
DISABILITY SERVICES (Office for Students with Disabilities)
The Office for Students with Disabilities (OSD) provides support services for students with disabilities, students enrolled in technical areas of study, and students who are classified as special populations (i.e. single parents).
Support services for students with disabilities might include appropriate and reasonable accommodations, or they may be in the form of personal counseling, academic counseling, career counseling, etc. Furthermore, OSD Counselors work with students to encourage self-advocacy and promote empowerment. The Counselors also provides resource information, disability-related information, and adaptive technology for students who qualify.
For support, please contact the counselors at (940) 498-6207 or (940) 668-4321. Alternatively, students may stop by Room 170 in Corinth or Room 110 in Gainesville.
CORE CURRICULUM FOUNDATIONAL COMPONENT AREA (For classes in the Core)_______