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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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Semester/Year:
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Fall/2020
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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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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. 9th Edition. McGraw Hill. ISBN:9781260532012
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INSTRUCTOR INFORMATION
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Name of Instructor:
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Toni Tucker, Ph.D.
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Campus/Office Location:
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Corinth
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Telephone Number:
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940-230-5022
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E-mail Address:
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ttucker@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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10 am - 11 am
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10 am – 11 am
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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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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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Exam
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150
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8
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Activities @ 30 points each
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230
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6
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Quizzes
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60
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1
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Paper/Assessment
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175
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17
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Reading assignments
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185
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COURSE SUBJECT OUTLINE (Major Assignments, Due Dates, and Grading Criteria)
Grade are determined on the following basis:
A= 90% 720 points or higher
B= 80 - 89% 640 - 719 points
C= 70 - 79% 560 – 639 points
D= 60 - 69% 481 – 559 points
F=Below 60% Below 480 points
Quizzes:
A section quiz will be given, starting the 2nd day. All quizzes will consist of multiple choice and/or true false questions. The quizzes will be over the related chapters which are being discussed each day and content may include class lecture material.
Exams:
A chapter exam will be given during the final week. The exam will consist of multiple choice and/or true false questions. The exam will be over the related chapters which are being discussed each week and content may include class lecture material.
Reading Assignments:
Each chapter has a graded reading assignment. These assignments may be found within the assignments tab of this campus course. Each reading assignment is worth 10 points and the activities are worth 30 points. They must be completed before the assigned deadlines.
Research Papers:
Students are required to complete a paper on the lifespan developmental process of a person from a different country/region. The paper should be a minimum of 3 to 5 pages in length, typed and double-spaced, using a 12-point font and APA formatting. In addition to these pages, include a cover page and reference page (which are not counted as the 3 to 5 pages).
The paper will be submitted into the assignment tab of Canvas. A rough draft of the paper will be due Mar 1 and the final is due Apr 19th.
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RUBRIC
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RESEARCH PAPER
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Grading Criteria
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Excellent
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Proficient
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Approaches Expectations
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Does Not Meet Expectations
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Content Relevance, Accuracy and Organization
~Up to 100 points
Critical Thinking:
Communication
Individual, family & Social Responsibility
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75-100 points
Describe stages of the developing person at different periods of the life span developmental process from birth to death.
Discuss some of the social, political, economic, and cultural forces that affect the process.
Identify factors of responsible personal behavior with regard to issues of sexual activity, substance abuse, marriage/parenting, in relationship to the process.
Explain some of the biosocial, cognitive and psychological influences relating to the process, including both continuity and changes.
Describe some of the different developmental perspectives of the major theories of development (i.e. cognitive, learning, humanistic and psychodynamic) in relationship to the process.
Identify examples of some cultural and ethnic differences relating to the process.
Discuss some of the various causes or reasons for the process.
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41-60 points
Describes some stages of the developing person at different periods of the life span developmental process from birth to death.
Discusses some of the social, political, economic, and cultural forces that affect the process.
Identifies some factors of responsible personal behavior with regard to issues of sexual activity, substance abuse, marriage / parenting, in relationship to the process.
Explains some of the biosocial, cognitive and psychological influences relating to the process, including both continuity and changes.
Describes some of the different developmental perspectives of the major theories of development (i.e. cognitive, learning, humanistic and psychodynamic) in relationship to the process.
Identifies examples of some cultural and ethnic differences relating to the process.
Discusses some of the various causes or reasons for the process.
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21-40 points
Fails to describe some of the stages of the developing person at different periods of the life span developmental process from birth to death.
Does not discuss some of the social, political, economic, and cultural forces that affect the process.
Fails to Identify some factors of responsible personal behavior with regard to issues of sexual activity, substance abuse, marriage / parenting, in relationship to the process.
Fails to explain some of the biosocial, cognitive and psychological influences relating to the process, including both continuity and changes.
Fails to describe some of the different developmental perspectives of the major theories of development (i.e. cognitive, learning, humanistic and psychodynamic) in relationship to the process.
Does not discuss some of the various causes or reasons for the process.
Fails to evaluate empirical/quantitative research findings from at least one reference (such as statistics, data, charts, etc.) relating to the process.
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0-20 points
Content is unclear. Overall organization is difficult to follow.
**Writing demonstrates a lack of knowledge with regard to the subject matter.
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Sources
~Up to 25 points
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15-25 points
Evaluate empirical/quantitative research findings from at least two of your references (such as statistics, data, charts, etc.) relating to the process.
**Cites all data obtained from sources.
**Sources are reliable and APA citation style is accurate.
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5-7 points
Evaluates empirical/quantitative research findings from at least one reference (such as statistics, data, charts, etc.) relating to the process.
**Cites most data obtained from sources.
**Sources are largely reliable and APA citation style is somewhat accurate.
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3-4 points
Fails to evaluate empirical/quantitative research findings from at least one reference (such as statistics, data, charts, etc.) relating to the process.
**Cites minimal data obtained from sources.
**Sources are present but not reliable; errors in APA citation style are noted.
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0-2 points
**Does not cite sources.
** APA citation style is not evident.
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Mechanics
~Up to 25 points
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15-25 points
**Ideas are communicated clearly.
**Accurate grammar/spelling.
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5-7 points
**Ideas are generally communicated clearly.
**Grammar/spelling generally accurate.
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3-4 points
**Ideas are often unclear due to mechanical errors.
**Errors in grammar/spelling noted.
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0-2 points
**Message is lost due to significant mechanical errors.
**Significant errors in grammar/spelling are present.
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TOTAL POINTS EARNED
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/ 125 POINTS
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Tentative Schedule (all tests & reading assignments close at 11:30 pm on due date)
Jan 20 Introduction, Start Chpt 1
Jan 25 Cont. Chpt 1 & 2
Jan 27 Chpt 1 & 2 reading assignments and quiz due; begin Chpt 3
Feb 08 Chpt 3 discussion, reading assignments and quiz due
Feb 10 Begin Chpt 4 & 5 discussions
Feb 15 Cont Chpt 4 & 5 reading assignments and quiz due
Feb 17 Chpt 6 discussion
Feb 22 Chpt 6 reading assignment and quiz due
Feb 22 Chpt 7 discussion
Feb 24 Chpt 7 reading assignment and quiz due
Mar 01 Rough Draft of paper Due
Mar 01 Chpt 8 discussion
Mar 03 Chpt 8 reading assignment and quiz due
Mar 08 Chpt 9 discussion
Mar 10 Chpt 9 reading assignment and quiz due
Mar 22 Chpt 10 discussion
Mar 24 Chpt 10 reading assignment and quiz due
Mar 29 Chpt 11 discussion
Mar 31 Chpt 11 reading assignment and quiz due
Apr 07 Chpt 12 discussion
Apr 12 Chpt 13 discussion
Apr 14 Chpt 13 reading assignment and quiz due
Apr 05 Last day to withdraw with a “W”
Apr 19 Final Paper due
Apr 19 Chpt 14 discussion
Apr 21 Chpt 14 reading assignment and quiz due
Apr 26 Chpt 15 discussion
Apr 28 Chpt 15 reading assignment and quiz due
May 3 Chpt 16 discussion, reading assignment and quiz due
May 3 Chpt 17 discussion
May 5 Review
May 10 Final Exam @ 11 AM
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: Please note that the instructor does NOT drop students. If a student wishes to withdraw from this course, the student is responsible for completing the paperwork. If this is not done, the student will receive a final grade of “F.”
Last day to withdraw from a course with a “W” is Sep 30th.
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)_______
Communication
Mathematics
Life and Physical Science
Language, Philosophy & Culture
Creative Arts
Government/Political Science
X Social and Behavioral Sciences
Component Area Option
American History
REQUIRED CORE OBJECTIVES (For classes in the Core)
X Critical Thinking
X Communication
X Emperical and Quantitative
Teamwork
X Personal Responsibility
X Social Responsibility
Academic General Education Course (from ACGM but not in NCTC Core)
X Academic NCTC Core Curriculum Course
WECM Course
Students are expected to follow all rules and regulations found in the student handbook and published online.
Scholastic dishonesty shall include, but is not limited to cheating, plagiarism, academic falsification, intellectual property dishonesty, academic dishonesty facilitation and collusion. Faculty members may document and bring charges against a student who is engaged in or is suspected to be engaged in academic dishonesty. See Student Handbook, “Student Rights & Responsibilities: Student Conduct ([FLB(LOCAL)]”.
[Instructor-specific Academic Dishonesty Policy: An F will be given for any scholastic dishonesty.
COVID-19 Specific Statement
Conversion of Onsite Classes to Online/Remote Format: North Central Texas College students should be aware that in the event of a college closure due to COVID-19, onsite classes will be converted to an online/remote format. Students should plan ahead to ensure they have access to the computer equipment (either PC, MAC, or tablet), webcam, and internet connectivity to continue their classes in an online/remote format. Please read all your official North Central Texas College student emails as the transition from onsite to online/remote might require a reorganization in your personal situation. Students will be granted a 72-hour transition and grace period. Online classes will continue as scheduled without disruption. Wear a mask, stay safe, and contact your Instructor as the situation arises. These policies and procedures were updated on July 30, 2020 and are subject to change as conditions change.
Face Coverings: Per the North Central Texas College guidance on face coverings on campus, in the instructional setting, faculty and students must wear face coverings, such as masks or face shields. Students without coverings, or those who do not comply with the rules relating to face coverings, will not be able to participate in on-campus classroom activities. To request an exception to this requirement, students should contact the NCTC HR Office of Enrollment Management (ccove@nctc.edu). Failure to comply with the face coverings requirement may result in the Instructor directing the student to leave the classroom. Any student asked to leave the classroom may be referred to the student conduct officer. These policies and procedures were updated on July 30, 2020 and are subject to change.
Temporary COVID-19 Attendance Policy for Face-to-Face Meetings: We are facing an unprecedented situation in which all of us must be flexible and make prudent decisions in the best interest of our families, our campus, and our community. In light of this, North Central Texas College is temporarily establishing the requirement that faculty keep records of student attendance for face-to-face course meetings as well as a documented seating chart. In addition, students who are sick or need to quarantine should not attend classes. Students will not be required to provide formal documentation from a health care provider and will not be penalized for COVID-19 related absences when proper notification to campus health officials is made in accordance with the guidelines stated below.
Faculty will:
- Notify students about important course information and delivery changes through Canvas and campus email.
Students should:
- Provide notification to campus officials (via NCTC Daily Health Check protocol through Canvas) if they have tested positive for COVID-19 or have to quarantine so we can confirm reported absence with instructors, monitor, and assist the campus community.
- Notify instructors in advance of the absence.
- Connect with that class through Webex if the class session is being transmitted in a hybrid fashion.
- Keep up with and/or make up missed classwork or assignments.
- Submit assignments digitally through Canvas or other means as announced by your instructor.
- Work with their instructors to reschedule exams, labs, and other critical academic activities described in the course syllabus.
- Check Canvas and campus email daily to receive important announcements pertaining to the course.
During the spring 2021 semester, faculty with face-to-face meetings will establish assigned seating/work stations to facilitate roll-taking, and, if necessary, contact tracing. Additionally, we ask all members of the College community to be attentive to their health, and safeguard others, by following the CDC’s guideline to “stay home when you are sick.” You should stay home if you have symptoms. More information on what to do if you are sick is available at the CDC’s website.
Additional NCTC information is available at http://www.nctc.edu/coronavirus/index.html
QUESTIONS, CONCERNS, or COMPLAINTS
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Name of Chair/Coordinator:
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Adam Ramsey
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Office Location:
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Gainesville Campus, Room 814
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Telephone Number:
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940-668-7731, ext. 4925
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E-mail Address:
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aramsey@nctc.edu
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Name of Instructional Dean:
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Dr. Bruce King
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Office Location:
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1500 North Corinth St, Corinth, TX 76208-5408
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Telephone Number:
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940-498-6464
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E-mail Address:
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bking@nctc.edu
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