PSYC 2314 0310 - LIFESPAN GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT

Introduction

Syllabus

NORTH CENTRAL TEXAS COLLEGE

COURSE SYLLABUS

 

 

Course Title:

Lifespan Growth & Development

Course Prefix & Number: 

PSYC2314

Section Number: 

310

Semester/Year:

Summer I / 2021

Semester Credit Hours:

3

Lecture Hours:

3

Lab Hours:

0

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.         

Course Prerequisite(s): None

Required Course Materials:

Santrock. A Topical Approach to Life-Span Development. 9th Edition. McGraw Hill. ISBN:9781260532012
             

 

 

INSTRUCTOR INFORMATION

Name of Instructor:

Jennifer Doran

Campus/Office Location:

Corinth / Room 331 (Office 337)

Telephone Number:

(940) 498-6424

E-mail Address:

jdoran@nctc.edu

 

 

OFFICE HOURS

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Online

12:00 p.m. to

3:00 p.m.

By appointment

Online

12:00 p.m. to

3:00 p.m.

By appointment

By appointment

 

*It is my goal to return all calls / emails within 24 hours.

 

 

 

STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES (From Academic Course Guide Manual/Workforce Education Course Manual/NCTC Catalog)

At the successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

 

Describe the stages of the developing person at different periods of the life span from birth to death.

 

Discuss the social, political, economic, and cultural forces that affect the development process of the individual.

 

Identify factors of responsible personal behavior with regard to issues such as sexual activity, substance abuse, marriage and parenting.

 

Explain the biosocial, cognitive and psychological influences throughout the lifespan as an ongoing set of processes, involving both continuity and change.

 

Describe the different developmental perspectives of the major theories of development (i.e. cognitive, learning, humanistic and psychodynamic).

 

Identify examples of some of the cultural and ethnic differences that influence development throughout the lifespan.

 

Discuss the various causes or reasons for disturbances in the developmental process.

 

 

 

 

 

GRADING CRITERIA

# of Graded Course Elements

Graded Course Elements

Percentage or Point Values

1. 

Discussion Questions 

250 points

2.

Weekly Activities

400 points

3.

Exams (150 points x 2 exams)

300 points

4.

Institutional Assessment

50 points

 

TOTAL

1,000 points

 

 

  • Weekly Discussions (250 points):   Discussion questions will be posted for you to discuss with the class.  These will require you to reflect on and apply the material from our course.   Grades will be determined by meeting the posted length requirements and by expanding on the discussion's content in a meaningful way.  Discussions close with the end of each week, so late posts cannot earn credit.

 

  • Weekly Activities (400 points):  Activities will be posted in Canvas to complete; these cannot be submitted once the due date has passed.

 

  • Exams (300 points):    We will have two exams that are worth 150 points each.   Exams will cover material from our text and material from our online class.   Exams are timed so it is important to understand the material prior to testing.

 

  • Institutional Assessment (50 points):  Due in Week 5.   Grade will relate to inclusion of required elements and content.   Please see the quiz description in Canvas for additional details.

 

 

  • TOTAL:   1,000 possible points

 

Course Calendar

 

 

 

Week 1 – The Life-Span Perspective; Physical Development

                        June 7th – 13th

Readings:

  • View 'Start Here' Module
  • Locate Module 1; view PowerPoints for this week
  • Read Chapters 1 and 3 in your textbook
  • Review other Canvas materials for Week 1 Module

Assignments: 

  • Respond to the Discussion Board for this week
  • Complete online activity for this week

Module Deadlines:

All assignments for Week 1 are due on or before June 13th by 11:59 pm CST.

 

 

Week 2 – Motor and Cognitive Development

                        June 14th – 20th  

Readings:

  • View PowerPoints for this week
  • Read Chapters 5 and 6 in your textbook
  • Review other Canvas materials for Week 2

Assignments: 

  • Respond to the Discussion Board for this week
  • Complete online activity for this week

All Assignments for Week 2 are due on or before June 20th by 11:59 pm CST.

 

 

Week 3 – Intellectual and Language Development

                        June 21st – 27th

Readings:

  • View PowerPoints for this week
  • Read Chapters 8 and 9 in your textbook
  • Review other Canvas materials for Week 3

Assignments: 

  • Respond to the Discussion Board for this week
  • Complete online activity for this week
  • Complete Exam One (after all reading and other activities are completed)
    • Exam One covers Chapters 1, 3, 5, 6, 8 and 9

Module Deadlines:

All Assignments for Week 3 are due on or before June 27th by 11:59 pm CST.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Week 4 – Social, Moral and Emotional Development;

Impact of Families on Development

                        June 28th – July 4th

Readings:

  • View PowerPoints for this week
  • Read Chapters 10, 13 and 14 in your textbook
  • Review other Canvas materials for Week 4

Assignments: 

  • Respond to the Discussion Board for this week
  • Complete online activity for this week

Module Deadlines:

All Assignments for Week 4 are due on or before July 4th by 11:59 pm CST.

 

 

Week 5 – Peers and Development;

                Death, Dying and the Meaning of Life

                        July 5th – 11th

Readings:

  • View PowerPoints for this week
  • Read Chapters 15 and 17 in your textbook
  • Review other Canvas materials for Week 5

Assignments: 

  • Respond to the Discussion Board for this week
  • Complete online activity for this week
  • Institutional Assessment Due

Module Deadlines:

All Assignments for Week 5 are due on or before July 11th by 11:59 pm CST.

 

 

Week 6 – Wrapping Up

                        July 12th – 13th

 

***Please note that this is a short week - all assignments are due by Tuesday***

 

Readings:

  • Review Chapters 10, 13, 14, 15 and 17

Assignments: 

  • Complete Exam Two (after all reading and other activities are completed)
    • Exam Two covers Chapters 10, 13, 14, 15 and 17

Module Deadlines:

All assignments for Week 6 (and for the course) are due on or before July 13th by 11:59 pm CST.

 

ATTENDANCE POLICY

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 judgment 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)

Last day to withdraw from a course with a “W” is June 29th, 2021.

 

 

 

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)_______      

 

o         Communication

o         Mathematics              

o         Life and Physical Science

o         Language, Philosophy & Culture

o         Creative Arts

 

o         Government/Political Science

X         Social and Behavioral Sciences

o         Component Area Option

o         American History

 

 

REQUIRED CORE OBJECTIVES (For classes in the Core)

 

X             Critical Thinking

X              Communication

X              Empirical and Quantitative

 

o           Teamwork

o           Personal Responsibility

X              Social Responsibility

 

 

 

COURSE TYPE

o           Academic General Education Course (from ACGM but not in NCTC Core)

X          Academic NCTC Core Curriculum Course

o        WECM Course

 

 

 

STUDENT HANDBOOK

Students are expected to follow all rules and regulations found in the student handbook and published online.

 

ACADEMIC DISHONESTY

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)]”. 

 

Students may earn a zero for an assignment or for a course due to academic dishonesty.   Please come to me for help with any of these topics.   You may also visit our library for additional information:  http://www.nctc.edu/library/research-help/CitationGuides.html

 

COVID-19 Summer 2021

Syllabi statement regarding potential 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 or other health related crisis, 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 June 2, 2021 and are subject to change as conditions change.

 

Syllabi Statement Regarding Face Coverings: Per the North Central Texas College guidance on face coverings on campus, in the instructional setting, faculty and students are not required to wear face coverings, such as masks or face shields. In May, Texas Governor Gregg Abbott released an Executive Order prohibiting Government entities from mandating the use of masks. As a political subdivision of the State of Texas, NCTC will follow the Governor’s Executive Order for Government entities and effective immediately NCTC is no longer mandating the use of masks while on campus. This order does not mean that you cannot choose to wear a mask, rather it is no longer allowed to be mandated. These policies and procedures were updated on May 19, 2021 and are subject to change.

 

Return to Standard Attendance Protocol for Face-to-Face Meetings: We recently faced an unprecedented situation in which all of us had to 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 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 summer 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

Name of Chair/Coordinator:

Adam Ramsey

Office Location:

Gainesville Campus, Room 814

Telephone Number:

940-668-7731, ext. 4925

E-mail Address:

aramsey@nctc.edu

Name of Instructional Dean:

Dr. Bruce King

Office Location:

316 E Hickory St, Denton, TX 76201

Telephone Number:

940-380-2504

E-mail Address:

bking@nctc.edu

 

 

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