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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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401
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Semester/Year:
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Spring 2019
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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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0
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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): PSYC 2301
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Required Course Materials:
Santrock. A Topical Approach to Life-Span Development. 16th Edition (preferred)
(9th Ed. accepted for Spring 2019 only) McGraw Hill. ISBN:9781260532012
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INSTRUCTOR INFORMATION
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Name of Instructor:
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Carolynn Pravatta
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Campus/Office Location:
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Corinth Campus Rm 201
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Telephone Number:
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E-mail Address:
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cpravatta@nctc.edu (Preferred method of contact)
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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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10 am- 11 am
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N/A
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10 am- 11 am
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N/A
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N/A
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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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1
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Syllabus Quiz
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5%
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1
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Attendance & Participation
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10%
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6
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Activities
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10% each
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1
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Final APA Paper
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25%
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COURSE SUBJECT OUTLINE
Method of Evaluation:
- There will be SIX activities. Each activity will be worth 10% of your grade.
- Participation & Attendance will be worth 10% of your grade.
- In-Class Day TWO activity will be worth 5% of your grade.
- There will be a final APA paper worth 25% of your grade.
Grading Scale
Activities (6) 10% each = 60% A – 90%-100%
In-Class day two activity 5% = 5% B – 80%-89%
Attendance & Participation 10% = 10 % C – 70%-79%
Final APA Paper 25% = 25% D – 60%-69% ___________ F – 0-59%
TOTAL 100%
Week Dates Reading Activities/Papers
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1
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1-21-19
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Intros… Syllabus Quiz
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2
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1-28-19
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Section: ONE
Chapter 1 ~ The Lifespan Perspective
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Intro/Syllabus activity
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3
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2-4-19
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Section: TWO
Beginnings ~ Chapters 2 & 3
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Assignment ONE Due
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4
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2-11-19
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Section: TWO
Beginnings ~ Chapters 2 & 3
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5
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2-18-19
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Section: THREE
Infancy ~ Chapters 4, 5, & 6
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Assignment TWO Due
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6
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2-25-19
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Section: THREE
Infancy ~ Chapters 4, 5, & 6
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7
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3-4-19
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Section: FOUR
Early Adulthood ~ Chapters 7 & 8
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8
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3-11-19
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SPRING BREAK CAMPUS CLOSED
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9
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3-18-19
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Section: FIVE
Middle and Late Childhood
Chapters 9 & 10
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Assignment THREE Due
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10
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3-25-19
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Section: SIX
Adolescence ~ Chapters 11 & 12
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11
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4-1-19
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Section: SEVEN
Early Adulthood ~ Chapters 13 & 14
LAST DAY TO WITHDRAWAL FROM CLASS APRIL 4th!
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Assignment FOUR Due
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12
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4-8-19
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Section: EIGHT
Middle Adulthood ~ Chapters 15 & 16
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13
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4-15-19
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Section: EIGHT
Middle Adulthood ~ Chapters 15 & 16
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Assignment FIVE Due
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14
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4-22-19
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Section: NINE
Late Adulthood ~ Chapters 17, 18, & 19
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15
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4-29-19
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Section: NINE
Late Adulthood ~ Chapters 17, 18, & 19
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Assignment SIX Due
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16
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5-6-19
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Section: TEN
Endings ~ Chapter 20
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FINAL PAPER DUE 6th
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5-13-19
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Finals Week
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Extra Credit: Extra Credit is offered throughout the semester. Extra credit will be given to those who seek out assistance from the writing center and/or Student Success Center on any/all writing assignments for this class. NOTE: Extra credit is to enhance your grade. NOT make up for missed assignments. Any questions please ASK! J
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: Attendance and participation are crucial to learning psychology and expanding your critical thinking. You will be expected to attend class AND participate. ABSENCES WILL EFFECT YOUR GRADE. SEE METHOD OF EVALUATION. ATTENDANCE AND PARTICIPATION CONSIST OF 10% OF YOUR GRADE.
Last day to withdraw from a course with a “W” is April 4, 2019.
THINGS TO KEEP IN MIND:
- No electronics.
- Please respect your peers. Opinions and different perspectives are an important part of leaning and expanding your mind. Respecting those whose opinions differ from yours will be expected.
- Respecting your peers also includes disruptions…… interrupting others, having side conversations, leaving classroom & arriving late.
There are only TWO things that I will not sway on, both are to ensure you learn the material effectively.
FIRST: I DO NOT ACCEPT LATE WORK. My reason for this is simple….I do not like to decide which ‘reason’ or ‘excuse’ is valid and which is not. To keep it fair, no late work is accepted no matter the reason. I do not feel comfortable deciding who/what - reason/excuse is worthy of submitting late work, therefore, I do not accept ANY late work. However, you are given ample time to complete an activity and I offer extra credit. I state again… NO LATE WORK WILL BE ACCEPTED. Remember….only YOU are responsible for the grade you get.
SECOND: Plagiarism is NOT ACCEPTABLE IN ANY WAY SHAPE OR FORM. Because this class consists of writing and giving examples, it is tempting to do some simple, “copy and paste” work. DO NOT DO THIS. Really. If your assignments contain plagiarism, you will get a ZERO for that assignment. Furthermore, if it happens again, you will reported to the dean.
HOW TO SUCCEED IN THIS CLASS:
PARTICPATE! PARTICPATE! PARTICPATE!
COMPLETE THE ACTIVITIES AND PAPER WITH HONEST EFFORT AND THOUGHT!
IMPORTANT NOTE: Personal writing projects have been repeatedly proven to have lasting effects on students (Huffman & Sanderson, 2014). I would like this class to have a lasting effect on you, therefore, applying what you have learned to life experiences using critical and analytical thinking will be the goal for this class. With a little luck and a lot of applying what you are reading, the information you learn will hopefully have a lasting effect on your life!
So, in short, Bad News: you WILL be writing…Good News: NO TESTS!
It is your choice how you view this! J Perspective is EVERYTHING!
This is Psychology... most information you provide can be argued or critically explained or analyzed. Don't be concerned with being ‘right’...be more concerned with proving your point using EXAMPLES! It is difficult to mark someone 'wrong' if they actually proved their point with evidence, examples and/or theories! I want to know you UNDERSTAND what you have learned and more importantly that you can APPLY it to your life. Final thought……ASK QUESTIONS! If you are not sure, ask. I welcome ALL questions!
Huffman, K., & Sanderson, C. (2014). Real World Psychology, Hoboken, NJ: Wiley & Sons.
INFORMATION REGARDING GRADES: Grades will be posted within one week after the due date. I will do my best to post your grades sooner. If you have a question about your grade, I will expect you to address it immediately. Do not email me in week eight about a grade from week two. I will refer you back here, to the Syllabus.
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.
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