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NORTH CENTRAL TEXAS COLLEGE
COURSE SYLLABUS
Spring, 2017
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Course Title: Child Growth & Development
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Course Prefix & Number: TECA 1354
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Section Number: 500
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Semester: 162S
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Semester Credit Hours: 3
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Lecture Hours: 48
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Course Description (NCTC Catalog): A study of the physical, emotional, social, and cognitive factors impacting growth and development of children through adolescence.
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Course Prerequisite(s): None
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Required or Recommended Course Materials: Required or Recommended Course Materials:
Child & Adolescent Development (w/Access Code) (Loose Pages) Edition: 2nd
My Virtual Child Publisher Pearson Internet Program Publisher Pearson
Number 2 Pencil. Two Scantrons. Note taking materials (IPAD or pen and paper).
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STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES
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At the successful completion of this course the student will be able to:
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Summarize principles of growth and development.
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Identify typical stages of cognitive, social, physical, language, and emotional development.
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Compare, contrast and apply theories of development in practice.
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Discuss the impact of developmental processes on educational practices.
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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.
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Demonstrate skills in practical application of developmental principles and theories, observation techniques, assessment, and recognition of growth and development patterns.
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INSTRUCTOR INFORMATION
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Name of Instructor:
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DR. GLORIA J. VOGT
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Campus/Office Location:
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FLOWER MOUND, ROOM 107
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Telephone Number:
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E-mail Address:
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gvogt@nctc.edu
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Office Hours
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T/R 11:00 AM – NOON OR BY APPOINTMENT
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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.
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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2
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EXAMS
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200
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15
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QUIZZES
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165
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1
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MY VIRTUAL CHILD PAPER
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200
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4
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MY VIRTUAL CHILD ASSIGNMENTS
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110
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6
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HOMEWORK ASSIGNMENTS
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150
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6
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LEARNING OUTCOME ASSIGNMENTS
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VARIED
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STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES
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At the successful completion of this course the student will be able to:
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1.
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Summarize principles of growth and development.
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2.
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Identify typical stages of cognitive, social, physical, language, and emotional development.
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3.
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Compare, contrast and apply theories of development in practice.
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4.
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Discuss the impact of developmental processes on educational practices.
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5.
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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.
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6.
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Demonstrate skills in practical application of developmental principles and theories, observation techniques, assessment, and recognition of growth and development patterns.
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Name of Chair/Coordinator:
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Sara Flusche
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Office Location:
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Gainesville Campus, Room 1306- Art Building
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Telephone Number:
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940-668-3351
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E-mail Address:
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sflusche@nctc.edu
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Name of Instructional Dean:
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Dr. Larry Gilbert
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Office Location:
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Corinth Camps, Room 305
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Telephone Number:
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940-498-6216
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E-mail Address:
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lgilbert@nctc.edu
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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.
Classroom Procedures
Methods of Instruction May Include
- Visual aids
- Library research
- Group problem solving
- Lecture
- Text and Readings
- In-class oral presentations
- Case Study Analysis
- Written assignments
- Discussion groups or in pairs
Methods of Evaluation
- Paper
- Detailed paper 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.
- 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
- Detailed project specification sheets will be provided during the early weeks of the semester. No late homework or case studies will be accepted.
- Learning Outcomes
- Detailed project specification sheets will be provided during the early weeks of the semester. No late homework or case studies will be accepted.
- Exams
- There will be 2 exams. They cannot be made up.
Evaluation
You will be receiving numerical scores for your work. You may review scores in CANVAS.
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%
Attendance and Participation
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.
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.
FAQs
Will there be additional readings besides the textbook?
Selected optional and/or mandatory readings in the field of Growth and Development/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. How However, it is preferred that they be submitted through CANVAS on or before the due date. 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
TENTATIVE SCHEDULE
Schedule will be presented later in the week.
Important Dates:
Last day to withdraw from a course with a “W” is April 6, 2017.
Final Exam is: May 11, 2017.
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
x Social and Behavioral Sciences
o Component Area Option
REQUIRED CORE OBJECTIVES
x Critical Thinking
x Communication
o Empirical and Quantitative
x Teamwork
x Personal Responsibility
x Social Responsibility
COURSE TYPE
x 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.
http://nctc.smartcatalogiq.com/en/2014-2015/Catalog/North-Central-Texas-College-Student-Handbook
STUDENT SERVICES DEPARTMENTS & PROGRAMS
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
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
Watch this Video from Dr. Rochelle Gregory about using the Writing Center!
Assignment Calculator
THE MATH LABORATORY
COMPUTER LAB
Computer access is available for writing and internet research, plus web resources to improve basic English, math, and study skills.
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.
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
Click on Canvas
Log in with your user name and password
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.