Frederick Community College ED/PS 208 – Human Growth and Development Spring 2011
Class begins: 1/24/11	Class ends: 5/13/11	Last Day to Withdraw: 4/9/11

Instructor Information:
Name: Cathy Spence	Office: n/a
E-mail: cspence@frederick.edu	Phone Number: 240-357-0683
Contact Hours: email and by appointment for in-person meeting	Campus Mail Box #: 1019

Course Information:
Credits: 3
On-campus Meetings: none	On-campus Exams: 2
Prerequisites: EN 50A and 52 or ESL 95 and ESL 99	Corequisites: None

Course Description:

Presents central concepts related to parameters of human development through the life span. Includes physical, social emotional and mental development at the various stages of life. Considers the influence of culture as well as individual differences. (This course satisfies the Maryland State Department of Education professional education course work in child or adolescent development.)

Core Learning Outcomes:

Upon completion of this course students will demonstrate

1. Identify the major developmental psychologists and their contributions to the study of human growth and development.

2. Demonstrate an understanding of the theoretical constructs and terminology used in developmental psychology; and

Explain the developmental tasks of each of the major stages of human development.

Instructional Methods:

Exams, papers, assignments, discussion board, films, & weekly participation

Note that 6 hours of observation or service learning is a requirement for this course. Students need to plan their time accordingly and should be prepared to provide verification of these observations.

 How is this course organized:

This course is organized around the text. Each week is similar in format including reading, quizzes, and Muddiest Point comments. Additional assignments are scheduled in the syllabus. This is NOT a self-paced course. The projects will be assigned on a weekly basis and will have individual due dates.

Text(s) and Course Materials: REQUIRED TEXT

A Topical Approach to Life-Span Development (5^th Edition) by John Santrock

Progress Report:

By the end of the 6th week of the semester, you will have an opportunity to evaluate your progress in this course and decide if you need to make any adjustments (additional study, tutoring, conference with instructor) to assure your success in this course.

Evaluation Methods: Note that 6 hours of observation or service learning are required as part of this course in order to meet state guidelines and help students connect theoretical and practical knowledge. Failure to satisfactorily complete all observation hours and related assignments will result in a grade of "I" (incomplete) for the course, regardless of scores on other work. Completion of observation hours is subject to the availability of appropriate placements and may be at the discretion of the instructor. If observation-related work is not completed satisfactorily in the prescribed time outlined in the college catalog, the course grade will automatically become an "F."
Tests / Papers / Projects / Participation	Point Value	Final Grade Scale
Midterm Final Discussion Board X 3 (40 pts. each) Practice Quizzes X 15 Non-Graded: On time Submission earns 2 points per quiz. On-time completion of all quizzes + 21 points Muddiest Point Discussions 3 pts. X 15 weeks Perspective in Life Paper Reaction Paper TOTAL POINTS	100 100 120 30/ Up to 55 45 50 55 500	450-500= A 449-400= B 399-350= C 349-300= D 299 & Below = F
If the graded performance for online assignments differs significantly from the grade average for proctored assignments, the instructor reserves the right to administer additional tests.

Student Services

A variety of services are available to assist students in succeeding at FCC. Students can learn more about these services by visiting the Student Services web page: http://www.frederick.edu/student_services/index.aspx.

Students with disabilities who are in need of accommodations or who have questions related to disabilities services should contact the Services for Students with Disabilities (SSD) office at 301-846-2408. Students can learn more about these services by visiting the Services for Students with Disabilities web page: http://www.frederick.edu/student_services/disability.aspx.

Participation Policy:

To maintain the highest quality of academic work, students are expected to participate fully in all course activities.

In case of serious illness, emergency, religious holidays, or participation in official college functions, students remain responsible for completing the requirements of the course. 

This is not a self-paced course. Students are required to log into the Blackboard site regularly and participate on a weekly basis, engaging with their peers and instructor through required learning activities.

Email Policy:

With the exception of MOL students, all FCC students will receive and are expected to use their FCC email address for correspondence with faculty and staff at the college. Students can establish and access their FCC email accounts at https://myfcc.frederick.edu. Email is an instructional tool essential to student-instructor and student-student communication. In the Blackboard environment by default, your email address is available to all students in this course.

However, students are permitted to use email addresses of other students in this course only for the purpose and the duration of this course.

The instructor can be expected to respond to regular student email inquiries (grades, posted assignments, and tests excluded) within the time frame of 24 to 48 hours.

Academic Integrity:

Work in this course is subject to the provisions of the FCC Code of Academic Integrity. Plagiarism in any form will not be tolerated. As a student, it is your job to practice academic honesty at ALL times. Make sure that all sources, particularly Internet sources, get proper credit for quotations, paraphrases, and ideas. More information about this and the Student Conduct Code are available at http://www.frederick.edu/student_services/studentpolicies.aspx

You must send your Academic Integrity Pledge to the instructor. The form is available at http://courses.frederick.edu/_utilities/regform.htm

Topical Outline (ONLINE COURSES)

Week	SUBJECT		Activity Online
Week 1	Chapter 1: Introduction to Life Span		Introduce yourself “Who is Who” board Quiz 1
Week 2	Chapter 2: Biological Beginnings Chapter 3: Physical Development and Biological Aging		Chapter 2 & 3 Muddiest Point Quiz 2 & 3
Week 3	Chapter 4: Health Chapter 5: Motor, Sensory, and Perceptual Development		Chapter 4 & 5 Muddiest Point Quiz 4 & 5 Perspective in Life Paper Due
Week 4	Chapter 6: Cognitive Development Approaches Begin Observation for Service Learning Project/Reaction Paper Due week 13		Chapter 6 Muddiest Point Quiz 6
Week 5	Chapter 7: Information Processing Chapter 8: Intelligence		Chapter 7 & 8 Muddiest Point Quiz 7 & 8 Discussion #1
Week 6	Chapter 9: Language Development		Chapter 9 Muddiest Point Quiz 9
Week 7	Mid term exam-on campus		Chapters 1-9 Midterm Questions on Muddiest Point post # 7
Week 8	Chapter 10 : Emotional Development		Chapter 10 Muddiest Point Quiz 10
Week 9	Chapter 11: The Self, Identity, and Personality		Chapter 11 Muddiest Point Quiz 11
Week 10	Chapter 12: Gender and Identity		Chapter 12 Muddiest Point Quiz 12 Discussion #2
Week 11	Chapter 13: Moral Development, Values, and Religion		Chapter 13 Muddiest Point Quiz 13
Week 12	Chapter 14: Families, Lifestyles, and Parenting Chapter 15: Peers and the Sociocultural World		Chapter 14 & 15 Muddiest Point Quiz 14 & 15 Discussion #3
Week 13	Chapter 16: Schools, Achievement, and Work		Chapter 16 Muddiest Point Quiz 16 Service Learning/Reaction paper due
Week 14	Chapter 17: Death, Dying, and Grieving		Chapter 17 Muddiest Point Quiz 17
Week 15	Final Exam: On Campus		Chapters 10-17 Final Thoughts on Muddiest Point post # 15
		NOTE: Your instructor reserves the right to make changes to this outline as needed.