TECA 1354 400 - GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT

Introduction

TECA 1354 Syllabus f 2016

NORTH CENTRAL TEXAS COLLEGE

COURSE SYLLABUS

Course Title: Child Growth and Development
Course Prefix & Number: Course Prefix & Number: TECA 1354	Section Number: Section Number: 400	Semester: Fall, 2016
Semester Credit Hours: 3	Lecture Hours: 48	Lab Hours: 0
Course Description (NCTC Catalog): A study of the physical, emotional, social, and cognitive factors impacting growth and development of children through adolescence.
Course Prerequisite(s): None
Required or Recommended Course Materials: Child & Adolescent Development (w/Access Code) (Loose Pages) Edition: 2^nd My Virtual Child Publisher Pearson Internet Program Publisher Pearson Number 2 Pencil. Five Scantrons. Note taking materials (IPAD or pen and paper).

INSTRUCTOR INFORMATION

Name of Instructor:	Dr. Gloria Vogt
Campus/Office Location:	Corinth
Telephone Number:
E-mail Address:	gvogt@nctc.edu
Office Hours	10:30-10:50, 12:30 – 1:00 or by appointment

GRADING CRITERIA

# of Graded Course Elements	Graded Course Elements	Percentage or Point Values
6	Homework assignments	125
	My Virtual Child	110
	Quizzes	150
	Exams	500
	Paper	100
	Presentation	100

STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES

	At the successful completion of this course the student will be able to:
1.	Summarize principles of growth and development.
2.	Identify typical stages of cognitive, social, physical, language, and emotional development.
3.	Compare, contrast and apply theories of development in practice.
4.	Discuss the impact of developmental processes on educational practices.
5.	Identify the stages of play development (i.e. from solitary to cooperative) and describe the important role of play in young children’s learning and development.
6.	Demonstrate skills in practical application of developmental principles and theories, observation techniques, assessment, and recognition of growth and development patterns.

ATTENDANCE POLICY

Attend class regularly. Absences and tardiness affect your opportunities to participate in class, and, therefore, have an adverse effect on the learning experience. There will be no distinctions between “excused” and “unexcused” absences. All absences are considered equal in this class.

Tardiness: Students who arrive late and leave early disrupt the learning environment for other students. To encourage students to better manage their own time and to show respect for the time of their classmates, any student who arrives more than 15 minutes after class starts or who leaves more than 15 minutes before class ends may be marked absent. Students who do arrive late or leave early are expected to make every effort to minimize the disturbance caused in the classroom.

Once attendance has been taken, it is the student’s responsibility to check in with the instructor at the end of class to ensure your attendance is recorded accurately.

TENTATIVE SCHEDULE (Subject to change)

Week 1

8/22-28

Introductions to course and available services

Read Chapter 1 in your text

Week 2

8/30=9/4

Read Chapter 2 in your text

Week 3

9/6-11

Read Chapter 3 in your text

Week 4

9/12/-18

Read chapter 4 in your text

Begin my Virtual Child

Week 5

9/19-25

Read Chapter 5 in your text

Week 6

9/26-10/2

Read Chapter 6 in your text

Week 7

10/3-9

Read Chapter 7 in your text

Week 8

10/10-16

Read chapter 8 in your text

Week 9

10/17-23

Read Chapter 9 in your text

Week 10

10/24-10/30

Read Chapter 10 in your text

Week 11

10/31-Nov6

Read chapter 11 in your text

Week 12

11/7-13

Read Chapter 12 in your text

Week 13

11/14=20

Read Chapter 13 in your text

Week 14

11/21-23.

Read chapter 14 in your text

Week 15

11/28-12/4

Presentations

MY VIRTUAL CHILD paper due

Week 16

Final Exam

Final Exam December 6

IMPORTANT DATES

Last day to withdraw from a course with a “W” is Thursday, November 3, 2016.

FINAL EXAM is Tuesday, December 6, 2016.

DISABILITY SERVICES (OSD)

The Office for Students with Disabilities (OSD) provides accommodations for students who have a documented disability. On the Corinth Campus, go to room 170 or call 940-498-6207. On the Gainesville Campus, go to room 110 or call 940-668-4209. Students on the Bowie, Graham, Flower Mound, and online campuses should call 940-668-4209.

North Central Texas College is on record as being committed to both the spirit and letter of federal equal opportunity legislation, including the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990, ADA Amendments Act of 2009, and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (P.L. 93-112). http://www.nctc.edu/StudentServices/SupportServices/Disabilityservices.aspx

CORE CURRICULUM FOUNDATIONAL COMPONENT AREA______________________________

o Communication

o Mathematics

o Life and Physical Science

o Language, Philosophy & Culture

o Creative Arts

o American History

o Government/Political Science

o Social and Behavioral Sciences

o Component Area Option

REQUIRED CORE OBJECTIVES

o Critical Thinking

o Communication

o Empirical and Quantitative

o Teamwork

o Personal Responsibility

o Social Responsibilities

COURSE TYPE

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

o Academic NCTC Core Curriculum Course

o WECM Course

STUDENT HANDBOOK

Students are expected to follow all rules and regulations found in the student handbook. http://nctc.smartcatalogiq.com/en/2014-2015/Catalog/North-Central-Texas-College-Student-Handbook

Name of Chair/Coordinator:	Sara Flusche
Office Location:	Gainesville Campus, Room 406- Science Building
Telephone Number:	940-668-3351
E-mail Address:	sflusche@nctc.edu
Name of Instructional Dean:	Dr. Larry Gilbert
Office Location:	Corinth Camps, Room 305
Telephone Number:	940-498-6216
E-mail Address:	lgilbert@nctc.edu

Classroom Procedure

Methods of Instruction May Include

Discussion as a class and in small groups or pairs
Visual aids

Library research
Group problem solving

Lecture
Text and Readings

In-class oral presentations
Case Study Analysis
Written assignments

Required Projects

Methods of Evaluation

Major Project and Presentation

Detailed project specification sheets will be provided during the early weeks of the semester. No late assignments will be accepted.

Homework
- Detailed project specification sheets will be provided during the early weeks of the semester. No late homework or case studies will be accepted.

In-Class Quizzes
- There will be 15 in-class quizzes given during the semester. Each will be worth 10 points.
They will generally cover reading material assigned for either the previous or current class meeting.
These quizzes cannot be made up. If, for any reason you are absent, late, or leave early the day of a quiz and do not take it, you will receive a zero for that quiz.

My Virtual Child

Exams

There will be 5 exams. They cannot be made up

Evaluation

You will be receiving numerical scores for your work. The work required will be weighted as follows:

Homework Assignments varied (5 @25 each) 125

My Virtual Child (4 with varied points) 110

In class quizzes (15 @ 10 each) 150

Exams (5 @ 100 each) 500 Paper 100

Presentation 100

Total points possible 1085 100%

At the end of the semester, total points earned will be expressed as a percentage and converted to a letter grade as follows:

A 90.00% and above D 60.00% - 69.99%

B 80.00% - 89.99% F 59.99% and below

C 70.00% - 79.99%

Important Dates

November 3, 2015 is the last days to withdraw.

Final Exam December 6, 2016 at 11:00.

Attendance and Participation

Once attendance has been taken, it is the student’s responsibility to check in with the instructor at the end of class to ensure your attendance is recorded accurately.

Standards of Academic Integrity

According to Webster’s New World Dictionary, the word plagiarism comes from the Latin, plagiarius, meaning “kidnapper.” Think about it.

The College and faculty expect students to be honest in their academic work. Academic dishonesty (e.g., plagiarism and cheating) is not acceptable. Academic dishonesty is an ethical issue and defrauds all those who depend upon the integrity of the college, its courses, and its degrees.

Academic dishonesty in this course will result in a failing grade (zero points) for the specific assignment in question. A repeat incident will result in a failing grade for the entire course.

If you are ever tempted to violate this ethics code, please speak with a teacher or counselor about why you are considering it. Avoid academic dishonesty; the penalty, in terms of both your grade and your state of mind, is simply not worth it.

Instructor's Biographical Information

Dr. Gloria J. Vogt has a Bachelor’s of Science in Business and a Master’s degree in Education from Oklahoma State University. Her doctorate is in Administration, Curriculum and Instruction from the University of Nebraska. Most recently she has served as a Dean of Instruction at Berkeley City College and Laney College. Previously, she has taught at the high school level, at a number of community colleges and was an associate Professor at the University of Nebraska teaching education courses. Dr. Vogt has worked extensively with governmental and economic development agencies. She has designed and presented training seminars for major corporations and presented best practices workshops for her professional education colleagues.

FAQs

Will there be additional readings besides the textbook?

Selected optional and/or mandatory readings in the field of Early Childhood Education and/or education may be suggested and/or assigned throughout the semester.

May I email my assignments to the instructor?

Assignments may be emailed to the instructor. They must be in Microsoft Word or PDF format. Most importantly, they must be received by the assignment deadline. Problems with email systems (the instructor’s or the student’s) will not excuse a late paper. “I sent it,” isn’t enough. “Postmarks” are not accepted. The instructor must have the actual work to be able to grade it in a timely manner.

When should I turn in assignments?

Turn in assignments on or before the due date.

Will late assignments be accepted?

No.

Are hand written assignments allowed?

No. Word process all written assignments. Proofread written assignments for spelling and grammatical errors.

How do I drop a class?

You must notify Admissions. If you merely stop coming to class and do not advise Admissions that you are dropping the course, you may remain on the roster and could earn an F in the class. A failing grade does not reflect positively on your academic records. All relevant drop dates are listed in the outline for this course.

I need the instructor to sign forms for me (EOPS, VA, Social Services, etc.) Will you do that?

In the interests of accuracy, completeness and student privacy, I generally do not sign them “upon demand.” Please bring them to my office during office hours to have sufficient time for me to complete them accurately.

How about cell phones?

In other words:

Please turn off all phones and electronic devices, (unless approved by the instructor for specific class work). If you expect to leave the room to respond to an emergency call during class, please avoid disrupting the class when you do so.

Keys to Success

The following are work and study habits that have been identified as essential for being a successful student during your time at North Central Texas College and beyond.

Attend all classes. For you to learn the course material, it is important to attend class regularly.

Come to class on time. It is very disruptive for the instructor and other students in the class if some students come late or leave early. Usually the instructor presents material in a systematic fashion. If students miss the beginning of the lecture, it may be hard to catch up. You cannot expect the instructor to repeat what has been said, if you come to class late.

Come to class prepared. Classes at North Texas Central College are taught at a college/demanding level, meaning that students are expected to spend at least two hours working outside of class to prepare for every hour spent in class. This means completing reading assignments before each class session and doing required homework. Being prepared will help you understand, keep up, and actively participate in class lecture and discussions.

Take notes and ask questions.

Communicate ideas clearly in writing and during presentations in class.

Turn in all homework when due. Homework is assigned to help you learn the material. Having an emergency and missing a class does not excuse you from turning in homework for that class or from doing homework for the next class. If you must miss a class, check CANVAS or contact another student in the class to find out the homework assignment. Read the instructions for all assignments very carefully and follow them exactly.

Practice effective time management. Schedule your time Plan several hours per day for reading and doing homework. Research has shown that students who review their material daily and do summary review sessions on a weekly basis retain information more effectively for midterm and final exams. The ability to balance school, work, and your personal time is a critical skill to have. Talk to a college counselor if you have problems in this area.

Do not procrastinate. Waiting until the last minute to do your homework can be a recipe for disaster. Often assignments may take longer than expected to complete. Start working on homework as soon as it is assigned.

Arrange appointments with the instructor to discuss any difficulties with or questions about assignments or grades. Do not wait until the last week of class to ask about something that has been unclear for weeks. By then, it may be too late to clarify the issue and improve your grade. It is the student's responsibility to ask for assistance when needed.

Use the library and Internet to find supplemental materials to help you in your classes

Use college support services, some of which are listed below.

AND LAST; BUT NOT LEAST:

If you need help, ask for it.

“Excellence is not an act; it is a habit; it is what we repeatedly do!” --Dr. William James

STUDENT SERVICES DEPARTMENTS & PROGRAMS

COUNSELING SERVICES

NCTC Advisors and Counselors are available to meet one-on-one with new and returning students to assist them with career exploration, choosing a major, course selection, or the transfer process, as well as presenting New Student Orientation sessions and College Success seminars. Please contact or visit the office closest to you to speak with an Advisor or Counselor and learn how to make your educational journey possible...and successful!

Corinth

Room 12
Direct Line: 940-498-6499

EARLY ALERT AND CARES TEAM

The NCTC Early Alert program has been established to assist students who are at risk of failing or withdrawing from a course. Your instructor may refer you to this program if you are missing assignments, failing tests, excessively absent, or have personal circumstances impacting your academic performance. If submitted as an Early Alert you will be notified via your NCTC e-mail address and then contacted by a Counseling and Testing advisor or counselor to discuss possible strategies for completing your course successfully.

The NCTC CARES (Campus Assessment Response Evaluation Services) Team addresses behavior which may be disruptive, harmful or pose a threat to the health and safety of the NCTC community-such as stalking, harassment, physical or emotional abuse, violent or threatening behavior, or self-harm. As a student, you have the ability to report concerning behavior which could impact your own safety or the safety of another NCTC student. Just click the NCTC CARES Team logo posted on MyNCTC, or call 940 498 6245 or send an e-mail toCARESTeam@nctc.edu. As always, if you feel there is an immediate threat to your own safety or welfare (or to another student), please call 911 immediately.

LEARNING RESOURCES

It’s a known fact that improved study skills lead to greater success in college. There are many resources for you. Some services provided on the Corinth campus are:

TUTORING—

To access online tutoring, go to www.GradeResults.com

Username: Is your MyNCTC/CANVAS login

Password: studentsuccess

Watch the Video from Dr. Rochelle Gregory about using Grade Results!

All current NCTC students are eligible to receive 10 hours of free online help from a professional tutor. Services are available 7 days a week, and can be accessed ON or OFF campus.

THE WRITING CENTER —Room 188

Watch this Video from Dr. Rochelle Gregory about using the Writing Center!

Assignment Calculator

THE MATH LABORATORY —Room 182.

COMPUTER LAB

Computer access is available for writing and internet research, plus web resources to improve basic English, math, and study skills—Room 366.

LIBRARY

Learning to use the library is an important part to achieving academic success. The library provides books, magazines, newspapers, and microfilm materials to help you complete your course assignments. With Internet access, group study rooms and a leisure reading area available, the facility is an inviting place for quiet study or work on group projects.

Reference librarians are available to provide individual or instructor-sponsored group assistance in locating materials, developing search techniques, and using online systems, indexes, catalogs, and other tools for information retrieval. Make a point of visiting the Corinth library where a world of information awaits you—it’s really worth it! Contact information: 940 498 6231.

NCTC Student E-mail Activation Instructions

Go to www.nctc.edu
Click on MyNCTC on the left hand side of the screen
Click on Lion Pride Mail Log In on the left had side of the screen
Enter your NCTC email address in the Windows Live ID field:

NetID@student.nctc.edu;

For Example = SMITHJ123456@student.nctc.edu

Password for sign in is your Student ID Number
Click on Sign in button
System message will appear to change password
Re-enter Student ID number as password
Create new password
Answer remaining questions
Click on Submit button

NCTC CANVAS Log-in Instructions and Help

Go to: http://www.nctc.edu

Click on Canvas

Click on Help in the upper right hand of the screen

Click on Student Resources

On the left side of the screen under Student Resources go to the fourth choice

Open the Student Quickstart Guide

Use this to aid you in navigating CANVAS

Go to: https://help.instructure.com to submit a ticket if you need help with CANVAS

PEARSON eText Instructions

View the student registration video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cooiTvGTwr8 (approximately 6 minutes)

Student support: 1.800.677.6337 (free)

You can purchase access to their Pearson eTexts at the campus bookstore or online atmypearsonstore.com.
Once you have purchased access, you go topearsonhighered.com/etextbooks and click the Students button under “Register." You will then use his purchased access code to create a username and password.
Any time you want to access his eText(s), you simply return topearsonhighered.com/etextbooks and click the Students button under “Sign In."
You can access your eTexts on your iPad or Android tablet using the Pearson eText app. Learn more at pearsonhighered.com/etextmobile.