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    CAPITAL COMMUNITY COLLEGE 950 Main Street, Hartford, CT 06103

    COURSE INFORMATION Course Name: Lifespan Development (PSY 201; CRN 3193)

    Semester: Fall 2015

    Semester Starting Date: Monday, August 31, 2015

    Last day to withdraw: Monday, November 23, 2015

    Final Exam deadline: Wednesday, December 16, 2015 @ 1159 PM EST

    PROFESSORS INFORMATION Instructor: Dr. Stephen Fagbemi, Professor of Psychology

    Office: Room 1012

    Office Hours: Tuesday & Thursday 11:00 12:30 pm OR by appointment Contact Number: (860) 906-5230

    E-Mail: Please use the Blackboard course e-mail site. If the Blackboard course

    site is not functioning, then you may contact me via the college e-mail

    address: [email protected]

    E-Mail: Please use the course e-mail link You can also contact me via e-mail to schedule a meeting or discuss any concerns you may have.

    Please allow me 36 hours to respond to your e-mails, although I will be checking e-mail each

    morning and evening and will respond as soon as possible. I am sometimes not online on

    Saturdays and Sundays, therefore, if you send me an email during the weekend, I may not

    respond until Monday.

    COURSE DESCRIPTION

    This course will provide an overview and introduction to the study of development through the

    lifespan. Genetic and environmental influences on the biological, cognitive, and social aspects

    of development from conception to death will be examined. Students will gain an understanding

    and appreciation for the complexities of development by investigating prominent theories,

    research studies, issues of diversity, and global perspectives within lifespan development.

    REQUIRED READINGS

    Santrock, J. (2013). Essentials of life span development. New York: McGraw-Hill Companies.

    COURSE OBJECTIVES Upon successful completion of the course, students should be able to:

    1. Define three principal types of development: physical, cognitive, and psychosocial

    2. Define various stages of the life span development from conception to death.

    3. Contrast physical development across the life span.

    4. Contrast cognitive development across the life span and relate academic achievement to

    this development.

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    5. Contrast psychosocial development across the lifespan and identify the significant

    interpersonal relationships that affect development.

    Trace the steps in personality development and explain how personality is both stable and

    dynamic.

    6. List and define the stage theories of Jean Piaget, Erik Erikson, Sigmund Freud, Lawrence

    Kohlberg, and other developmental theorists.

    Discuss the nature vs. nurture controversy as it relates to life span development.

    7. Apply developmental principles, theories, and stages to one's own life span development

    and to the development of family and friends.

    REQUIRED COURSEWORK

    Below you will find a description of the coursework.

    Exams (Can be completed twice, the higher

    grade will be posted) 80 %

    Critical Thinking Discussion Board (CTDB) 20 %

    TOTAL

    100%

    COLLEGE POLICIES THAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

    1] STUDENTS WITH SPECIAL NEEDS STATEMENT

    CCC is committed to providing access and full participation to students with special needs in all

    areas of its academic programs and services.

    Students with special needs should:

    o Meet with the Learning Disabilities Specialist at least thirty (30) days prior to the

    beginning of each semester.

    o Self-identify & provide documentation of their specific disability.

    o Be able to identify reasonable accommodation to be successful academically.

    2] SEXUAL VIOLENCE AWARENESS POLICY

    Capital Community College (CCC) is committed to ensuring that our campus community, both

    virtual and on grounds, is safe and supportive of people of all genders and sexual identities. CCC

    has zero tolerance for sexual misconduct. Sexual misconduct includes sexual harassment, sexual

    assault and intimate partner violence. A variety of support resources are available on campus and

    in the community to assist in dealing with sexual violence. These resources are available whether

    or not the incident occurred on campus or off campus. For support and information on available

    options the following contact list is provided.

    Doris Arrington, Dean of Students 860-906-5086 Rita Kelley, Title IX Coordinator860-906-5133 James Griffin, Master Sergeant Public Safety.860-906-5076 Sabrina Adams-Roberts, Lead Counselor860-906-5043

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    3] NEASC CREDIT HOUR POLICY

    The US Department of Education has enacted regulations regarding program integrity that

    include a federal definition of a credit hour:

    Federal Definition and Commission Review of the Credit Hour

    As an accreditor recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education, the Commission is

    obliged to follow federal law and regulations pertinent to that recognition. Federal regulation

    defines a credit hour as an amount of work represented in intended learning outcomes and

    verified by evidence of student achievement that is an institutional established equivalence that

    reasonably approximates not less than (1) One hour of classroom or direct faculty instruction and a minimum of two hours of

    out of class student work each week for approximately fifteen weeks for one semester or

    trimester hour of credit, or ten to twelve weeks for one quarter hour of credit, or the equivalent

    amount of work over a different amount of time; or

    (2) At least an equivalent amount of work as required in paragraph (1) of this definition

    for other academic activities as established by the institution including laboratory work,

    internships, practicum, studio work, and other academic work leading to the award of credit

    hours.

    In accordance with federal policy, CCC defines a credit hour as the amount of work represented

    in the achievement of student learning outcomes (verified by evidence of student achievement)

    that reasonably approximates one hour (50 minutes) of classroom instruction and a minimum of

    two hours of out-of-class student work. For every course credit hour, a typical student should

    expect to spend at least two hours per week of concentrated attention on course-related work

    including, but not limited to, class meeting time, reading, reviewing, organizing notes, studying

    and completing assignments.

    GENERAL COURSE EXPECTATIONS

    PLEASE READ CAREFULLY

    1] Please read this course syllabus carefully and print a copy for easy reference.

    The course syllabus is a guideline with detailed deadlines that will clearly define my

    expectations. Please pay attention to the links that you may need to access the course materials.

    Please check that the primary computer that you intend on using has the necessary memory,

    software, and speed to complete the course successfully.

    2] Stay on top of the work

    Pace yourself wisely, you do not want to miss any deadlines. Unlike on-campus classroom

    courses, a great deal of self-discipline is necessary in online courses to maintain the pace of the

    course. You will have to remain focused on the course requirements to prevent from falling

    behind and failing the course. I strongly encourage and expect students to check their

    Blackboard email and announcements daily and to pay particular attention to discussion

    and exam deadlines.

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    3] Computer problems cannot be an emergency

    You should also know that in the past online students have reported difficulty submitting

    assignments at the last minute due to various technical problems. Sometimes students cannot

    submit work during busy times and have had their grades compromised as a result. You can

    avoid all this simply by submitting your work early. If you have an emergency that prohibits you

    from meeting the deadline look for and utilize another computer with internet access

    immediately. Please note that an emergency is not defined as a computer problem.

    4] Use computer at Capital or your local library

    If you have problems with your computer you can use the computers at Capital Community

    College, Monday-Saturday and you can access computers from other locations in your

    community such as a nearby library. Therefore, having problems with your home or business

    computer will not provide you with an excuse to complete an assignment at a later date.

    5] Do not fall behind

    Students who fall behind are less likely to get feedback from others in the online discussions. It

    is essential that you post as soon as possible, this will enhance your ability to participate in the

    class discussion. If something happens that is going to cause students to fall behind, contact the

    professor immediately.

    6] Attendance policy & participation

    Distance Learning courses provide students with great flexibility in schedules and course

    participation. If you do not log in frequently, you cannot adequately participate in an online

    class. I expect students to post on the discussion board and take the quizzes and exams before

    the specified deadline. Students are also expected to check their Blackboard email and

    announcements regularly. One way this can be achieved is to log in regularly at least every 24 hours. Failure to post on the discussion board, take quizzes and exams, read emails and

    announcements will be considered failure to attend and participate in class. This could

    result in deduction points. As such, not only will students who report to me that they neglected

    to post or take exam not permitted to make it up but may have points deducted for insufficient or

    lack of participation.

    7] Grades

    You can access your grades by clicking on the My Grades link on the home page. This will provide you with an outline of all grades. Please do not hesitate to contact me if you believe

    your grade was incorrectly calculated. You will be given every opportunity to earn a fair grade

    in this course. My goal is for your overall success. However, your motivation, efforts, and

    dedication will help you succeed in the course. I look forward to our educational journey and I

    hope it will be filled with knowledge, laughter, and success!

    8] Do NOT Use Mobile Devices for Coursework

    Some course content as presented in Blackboard Learn is not fully supported on mobile devices

    at this time. While mobile devices provide convenient access to check in and read information

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    about your courses, they should not be used to perform work such as taking tests, quizzes,

    completing assignments, or submitting substantive discussion posts.

    HOW THE COURSE IS STRUCTURED All readings and assignments will be housed in Modules. Once you click on the module you will

    be able to access the chapter readings, exam, critical discussion board, and all the required

    chapter materials. Because this in an online course, the expectation is that you will complete the

    course at your own pace. Please take all exams and participate in the discussion boards within

    the stipulated timeframe. More importantly, be mindful that you must complete all course

    requirements by Wednesday, December 16, 2015 or the final grades will be calculated based on the work completed, which could result in a grade of F.

    ANNOUNCEMENTS When you enter the course site, if you see a pop-up message please read this carefully. These

    announcements will contain timely and important information.

    DISCUSSION BOARDS

    Critical Thinking Discussion Board (CTDB) This is not a social board. For each module, you must address the question posted by the

    instructor. You should also respond to a minimum of two student postings. I expect that all

    students use proper Netiquette in this course. http://www.albion.com/netiquette/

    Guidelines for Critical Thinking Discussion Board (CTDB) In this class, online discussions will count towards your Assignments grade in the course (see

    syllabus). The purpose of the discussion board is to frame and promote collaborative learning.

    Active and regular participation is not only important for me to see, but also important for you in

    learning the course content and in developing your thoughts and positions on various topics.

    The four cardinal rules for Discussion Boards:

    1. Please remember that the culture of mutual respect that is part of this course extends into the virtual classroom environment.

    2. Participation in these discussion boards is required. 3. Participation alone is not enough; a thoughtful and meaningful approach in your

    posts is required. (Quality counts!)

    4. Posted discussions that are not relevant to the threaded discussion topic, which should incorporate the readings, will not count towards your Discussion Board

    Grade.

    The total of your participation in a single discussion board question (topic) will be graded on a

    10-point scale. Please refer to the Course Requirements listed below for detailed information

    and grading.

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    Here is the protocol for posting and contributing to an online discussion:

    a. The first posting should address the questions posted. ON THE SUBJECT LINE TYPE, ANSWER. This is essential because it will allow me to review your answers to the

    question posted.

    b. You should provide at least two responses to fellow students. On the subject line you MUST note the name of the person you are responding to. This offers your fellow

    students the opportunity to respond to you if they wish.

    c. Posting to the question posted by the instructor should be substantive. It can be a minimum of one paragraph and a maximum of three paragraphs. Word totals for your

    post answering the original question should be in the 150-200 words range.

    Responses to other students should be in the 75-100 words range. Utilize the Word

    Count feature on your computer system. Whether you agree or disagree, explain why

    with supporting evidence and concepts from the readings or a related experience.

    Include a reference, link, or citation when appropriate.

    d. Be organized in your thoughts and ideas. Do not post simply to post, make sure that your posts are relevant to the readings and topic and do not veer off. I would recommend that

    you go online and read the question posted for the topic at hand prior to reading the

    required chapter this will provide you with a direction in your readings and help you to

    conceptualize your answer to the question as well as develop a sense of the content for

    the discussion.

    e. Incorporate relationship with the assigned readings or topics.

    f. Stay on topic. DO NOT discuss personal topics on this Discussion Board.

    g. Provide evidence of critical, college-level thinking and thoughtfulness in your responses or interactions. Avoid summarizing! I do not want to read what is already in the text or

    other materials I want to hear your voice in the discussion thread.

    h. Contribute to the learning community by being creative in your approaches to topics, being relevant in the presented viewpoints, and attempting to motivate the discussion.

    i. Be aware of grammar and sentence mechanics.

    j. Use proper etiquette. Remember that being respectful is critical.

    Grading for the Critical Thinking Discussion Board

    Points will be deducted if a student failed to respond to my original question (4 points)

    and/or failed to respond to two other students postings (3 points each).

    Other criteria are:

    Strong Participation (9-10 points): 1) Are concise and made in time for others to read and respond

    2) Provides discussion at a critical level, not just recitation of information from the textbook.

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    3) Makes connections to previous or current course content or to real-life situations.

    4) Contains insightful and thoughtful ideas, connections, or applications.

    5) Are well written and free of spelling and grammatical errors.

    Satisfactory Participation (8-7 points): 1) Are concise and made in time for others to read and respond

    2) Provides discussion at a critical level, not just recitation of information from the textbook.

    3) Makes connections to previous or current course content or to real-life situations, but the

    connections are not really clear or are very obvious.

    4) Contains insightful and thoughtful ideas, connections, or applications, but they may lack depth

    and/or detail.

    5) Are well written and free of spelling and grammatical errors.

    Participation Needs Improvement (4-6 points): 1) May not be made in time for others to read and respond

    2) Discussion is off task and student is unprepared to discuss topic at hand.

    3) The actual information they provide is limited.

    4) Makes highly limited, if any, connections to previous or current course content or to real-life

    situations.

    5) Contains few, if any, new ideas or applications and are just a summary of other comments.

    6) May contain very few spelling and grammatical errors.

    Participation is Below Expectations (1-3 points): 1) May not be made in time for others to read and respond.

    2) Are superficial and contain no evidence of critical thinking, insight or analysis.

    3) Do not contribute new ideas, connections, or applications.

    4) May be completely off topic and contain a number of spelling and grammatical errors.

    Failure to Participate (0 point): No response was posted.

    Duration of Critical Thinking Discussion Question The discussion board for each module will be open until three days before the end of each

    module. Please see the last two pages (p. 13-14) of this document for specific dates.

    PLAGIARISM Capital Community College has a strict policy on plagiarism. Please visit

    http://webster.commnet.edu/mla/plagiarism.shtml for the definition and more information on

    plagiarism. For more information on policies and consequences, refer to the College Student

    Handbook.

    PRACTICE QUIZZES In each module, practice quizzes have been provided. You can take the practice quizzes of each

    module twice and they do not count toward your grade. However, I strongly encourage you to

    take these quizzes because they provide you opportunity to assess your understanding of the

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    various chapters without any adverse impact on your final grade. The practice quizzes will be

    open throughout the duration of each module.

    EXAMS Though I allow students to use their textbooks during the exams, I very strongly recommend

    that you study the materials and fully comprehend all topics prior to attempting the exam.

    I do not expect students to be looking for answers to questions while taking the exams. My

    expectation is that students would have fully studied and mastered the chapters before taking the

    exams. While taking the exams, I expect students to make a note of questions they are not sure

    of the answers. After completing the exams, you can then go back to review relevant aspects of

    the textbook or power points for clarification. Please take note of the time during the exams

    as they are timed and you will not have time to refer to your textbook for all answers.

    1) You must complete one exam for each module which may comprise of 2 4 chapters. DO NOT contact me to state that you could not take the exam from your home or business computer

    because of computer problems. If you have problems with your computer you can use the

    computers at Capital Community College, Monday-Saturday and you can access computers from

    other designations in your community such as a nearby library. Therefore, having problems with

    your home or business computer will not provide you with an excuse to take the exam at a later

    date.

    2) Please note that each student in the course will receive a random set of questions allotted by

    the computer, which will prohibit students from taking the same exam questions. Therefore, if

    you have a question related to the exam, please provide me with the question number on

    your exam and state whether it is the 1st or 2

    nd attempt so I may open your exam. This will

    permit me investigate the issue quickly and properly.

    3) All exams can be taken twice and only the higher score will count toward your final grade.

    4) You have about one week to take the exams for each module. I encourage you to

    strategically determine the dates you will utilize the two attempts. However, I strongly caution

    you against waiting till the last day to take the exam(s). You want to avoid last minute

    technical problems. You may also not be able to immediately reach me to address other

    problems you may encounter. I cannot re-open missed exams.

    5) Please carefully review the syllabus to see the dates when the exam for each module will be

    taken. Keep a record of these exam dates where you readily see and use it. Again, I cannot

    re-open missed exams.

    6) To prepare you and help you to diagnose any issues you may have with your primary

    computer, I have provided a practice test for you to complete. Please complete this practice test,

    it will help you find any glitches on your computer and provide you with a practice run before

    taking the graded exams. It will also allow you to problem-solve any issues that occur before you

    take the actual exam.

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    FINAL GRADING SCALE Grades will be available on the my grades link. The following grade scale will be used to determine your grade for this course:

    95 and above A 73-75 C

    90-94 A- 70-72 C-

    86-89 B+ 65-69 D+

    83-85 B 60-64 D

    80-82 B- 59-below F

    76-79 C+

    If you realize you are not going to complete this course, please complete a withdrawal form.

    This form is available from the Registrars Office. If a form is not completed and you have completed any of the course requirements your final grade will be based on the work submitted,

    which could result in a final grade of F.

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    COURSE OUTLINE

    Objectives, Outcomes, and Assessment The following objectives and outcomes represent the departments core requirements for student achievement.

    LEARNING

    OBJECTIVES

    LEARNING OUTCOMES ASSESSMENT METHODS

    To demonstrate an

    understanding of:

    Students will:

    As measured by:

    The theoretical

    perspectives of

    development.

    Compare and contrast the theoretical perspectives of J.

    Piaget, E. Erikson, S. Freud,

    and B. Bronfenbrenner.

    Identify the impact of the three domains of development,

    cognitive, biosocial, and

    psychosocial throughout the

    lifespan.

    Discuss the impact of diversity within each domain of

    development.

    The ability to successfully complete written

    assignments, quizzes, and

    tests.

    Active participation in course activities/discussions.

    Demonstrated ability to utilize critical thinking

    skills as required by

    examinations and/or papers.

    The ability to analyze research findings within the

    required readings.

    Prenatal development

    from conception to

    birth.

    Define the concepts of human reproduction, the impact of

    prenatal genetic, and

    environment influences.

    Describe the birthing process within diverse cultures.

    Identify the complications of birth.

    The ability to successfully complete written

    assignments, quizzes, and

    tests.

    Active participation in course activities/discussions.

    Demonstrated ability to utilize critical thinking

    skills as required by

    examinations and/or papers.

    The ability to analyze research findings within the

    required readings.

    The development of

    the first two years of

    life infants and

    toddlers.

    Identify the genetic and environmental influences that

    affect the childs physical, intellectual, social, and

    emotional growth.

    The ability to successfully complete written

    assignments, quizzes, and

    tests.

    Active participation in course

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    Apply the theoretical perspectives of J. Piaget and E.

    Erikson, to the first two years

    of life.

    activities/discussions.

    Demonstrated ability to utilize critical thinking

    skills as required by

    examinations and/or papers.

    The ability to analyze research findings within the

    required readings.

    Early childhood

    development from 2

    to 6 years of age.

    Examine the physical, intellectual, and psychosocial

    development during the pre-

    school years.

    Describe the influence of cultural differences, pre-school

    education, caregivers, and

    peers relationships.

    Discuss the issues and impact of maltreatment on early

    development.

    Identify the milestones of language development.

    Apply the theoretical of J. Piaget and L. Vygotsky to

    early childhood development.

    The ability to successfully complete written

    assignments, quizzes, and

    tests.

    Active participation in course activities/discussions.

    Demonstrated ability to utilize critical thinking

    skills as required by

    examinations and/or papers.

    The ability to analyze research findings within the

    required readings.

    Middle and late

    childhood

    development from 6

    to 11 years of age.

    Discuss the physical, intellectual, and psychosocial

    patterns of development.

    Describe health issues, children with special needs, and moral

    development, and the influence

    of peer groups.

    Apply E. Ericksons theory of development.

    The ability to successfully complete written

    assignments, quizzes, and

    tests.

    Active participation in course activities/discussions.

    Demonstrated ability to utilize critical thinking

    skills as required by

    examinations and/or papers.

    The ability to analyze research findings within the

    required readings.

    Adolescent

    development from

    11/13 to 20 years of

    age.

    Identify and discuss the physical, intellectual, and

    psychosocial patterns of

    development.

    Examine relationships with family members, peer groups,

    and the educational system.

    Describe peer group influences,

    The ability to successfully complete written

    assignments, quizzes, and

    tests.

    Active participation in course activities/discussions.

    Demonstrated ability to utilize critical thinking

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    risk taking behaviors, sense of

    self, and identity formation.

    Discuss J. Piaget, S. Freud, and E. Eriksons theories of adolescent development.

    skills as required by

    examinations and/or papers.

    The ability to analyze research findings within the

    required readings.

    Early adult

    development from

    21 to 35 years of age.

    Identify the biological age related changes that occur in

    growth, strength, and overall

    health.

    Examine lifestyle choices, relationships, educational

    pursuits, familial issues, and

    professional development.

    Discuss C. Gilligan's view of how moral reasoning changes

    during early adulthood.

    Describe Eriksons theory of early adult development.

    The ability to successfully complete written

    assignments, quizzes, and

    tests.

    Active participation in course activities/discussions.

    Demonstrated ability to utilize critical thinking

    skills as required by

    examinations and/or papers.

    The ability to analyze research findings within the

    required readings.

    Middle adulthood

    development from 35

    to 64 years of age.

    Identify the factors that contribute to the aging

    process.

    Analyze social development, career development, marriage,

    and retirement.

    Describe the impact of the empty nest and grand

    parenting.

    Examine the impact of caring for aging parents.

    Discuss E. Eriksons psychosocial conflict of

    generativity vs. stagnation

    The ability to successfully complete written

    assignments, quizzes, and

    tests.

    Active participation in course activities/discussions.

    Demonstrated ability to utilize critical thinking

    skills as required by

    examinations and/or papers.

    The ability to analyze research findings within the

    required readings.

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    COURSE SCHEDULE BY CREDIT HOUR

    Dates Module/ Theme What to Read Before Coming

    to Class

    Estimated home

    work time per wk.

    Assignments Due Date

    (Postings Due by 11:59 pm

    EST)

    Aug 31

    Module 1:

    Fundamentals &

    Beginnings of

    Development

    Santrock, Chapter 1 Introduction to Developmental

    Psychology

    Read: 4 hrs.

    Write: 1hr.

    Students write brief bio of

    themselves

    Sept 7

    Module 1:

    Fundamentals &

    Beginnings of

    Development

    Santrock, Chapter 1 Introduction to Developmental

    Psychology

    Santrock, Chapter 2 Biological Beginnings

    Read: 3 hrs.

    Write: 2 hrs.

    Blog Response 1:

    Response to instructors question.

    Sept 14 Module 1:

    Fundamentals &

    Beginnings of

    Development

    Santrock, Chapter 2 Biological Beginnings

    Read: 3 hrs.

    Write: 2 hrs.

    Blog Response 1:

    Respond to two other

    students.

    Sept 21

    Module 2:

    Infancy & Early

    Childhood

    Santrock, Chapter 3 Physical & cognitive Development in

    Infancy

    Read: 3 hrs.

    Write: 2 hrs.

    Blog Response 2:

    Response to instructors question.

    Sept 28 Module 2:

    Infancy & Early

    Childhood

    Santrock, Chapter 4 Socioemotional Development

    in Infancy

    Santrock, Chapter 5 Physical & cognitive Development in

    Early Childhood

    Read: 3 hrs.

    Write: 2 hrs.

    Blog Response 2:

    Respond to two other

    students.

    Oct 5 Module 2:

    Infancy & Early

    Childhood

    Santrock, Chapter 6 Socioemotional Development

    in Early Childhood

    Read: 3 hrs.

    Write: 2 hrs.

    Blog Response 2:

    Respond to two other

    students.

    Oct 12 Module 3:

    Middle & Late

    Childhood and

    Adolescence

    Santrock, Chapter 7 Physical & cognitive Development in

    Middle/Late Childhood

    Read: 3 hrs.

    Write: 2 hrs.

    Blog Response 3:

    Response to instructors question.

    Oct 19 Module 3:

    Middle & Late

    Childhood and

    Adolescence

    Santrock, Chapter 10 -

    Socioemotional Development

    in Middle/Late Childhood

    Santrock, Chapter 9 Physical & cognitive Development in

    Adolescence

    Read: 3 hrs.

    Write: 2 hrs.

    Blog Response 3:

    Respond to two other

    students.

    Oct 26

    Module 3:

    Middle & Late

    Childhood and

    Adolescence

    Santrock, Chapter 10 -

    Socioemotional Development

    in Adolescence

    Read: 3 hrs.

    Write: 2 hrs.

    Blog Response 3:

    Respond to two other

    students.

    Nov 2 Module 4:

    Early and Middle

    Adulthood

    Santrock, Chapter 11 Physical & cognitive

    Development in Early

    Adulthood

    Read: 3 hrs.

    Write: 2 hrs.

    Blog Response 4:

    Response to instructors question.

    Nov 9 Module 4:

    Early and Middle

    Adulthood

    Santrock, Chapter 12 -

    Socioemotional Development

    in Early Adulthood

    Santrock, Chapter 13 Physical & cognitive in Late

    Read: 3 hrs.

    Write: 2 hrs.

    Blog Response 4:

    Respond to two other

    students.

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    Adulthood

    Nov 16

    Module 4:

    Early and Middle

    Adulthood

    Santrock, Chapter 14 -

    Socioemotional Development

    in Late Adulthood

    Read: 3 hrs.

    Write: 2 hrs.

    Blog Response 4:

    Respond to two other

    students.

    Nov 23

    Module 5:

    Late Adulthood and

    Dying & Death

    Santrock, Chapter 15 Physical & cognitive

    Development in Early

    Adulthood

    Read: 3 hrs.

    Write: 2 hrs.

    Blog Response 5:

    Response to instructors question.

    Nov 30 Module 5:

    Late Adulthood and

    Dying & Death

    Santrock, Chapter 16 -

    Socioemotional Development

    in Early Adulthood

    Read: 4 hrs.

    Write: 2 hrs.

    Blog Response 5:

    Respond to two other

    students.

    Dec 7 Module 5:

    Late Adulthood and

    Dying & Death

    Santrock, Chapter 17 Dying, Death, & Grieving

    Read: 3 hrs.

    Write: 2 hrs.

    Blog Response 5:

    Respond to two other

    students.

    Dec 12

    FINAL EXAM

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    COURSE SYLLABUS

    Each Chapter Module can be studied at your own pace. However, the discussion board and exams for each module must be completed within the timeline designated in the syllabus. Be very mindful of the dates to ensure

    that all work required is completed by the allotted time, no later. Submission to the discussion board after the

    deadline will NOT BE ALLOWED, and the time within which the exams must be taken WILL NOT BE

    EXTENDED. If all exams are not completed by Wednesday, December 16, 2015, the students final grade will be based on the work completed, which could result in a final grade of an F.

    MODULE 1 Monday, August 31, 2015 Wednesday, September 23, 2015

    FUNDAMENTALS and BEGINNINGS OF DEVELOPMENT

    Chapter 1 Introduction to Developmental psychology

    Chapter 2 Biological Beginnings

    First Exam (chap 1 & 2)

    Module 1 Discussion Board open Monday, August 31 Sunday, September 20 @ 11:59 pm EST Module 1 Exam open Thursday, September 17 Wednesday, September 23 @ 11:59 pm EST

    MODULE 2 Thursday, September 24, 2015 Wednesday, October 14, 2015

    INFANCY and EARLY CHILDHOOD

    Chapter 3 Physical & Cognitive Development in Infancy

    Chapter 4 Socioemotional Development in Infancy

    Chapter 5 Physical & Cognitive Development in Early Childhood

    Chapter 6 Socioemotional Development in Early Childhood

    Second Exam (chap 3 6) Module 2 Discussion Board open Thursday, September 24 Sunday, October 11 @ 11:59 pm EST Module 2 Exam open Thursday, October 8 Wednesday, October 14 @ 11:59 pm EST

    MODULE 3 Thursday, October 15, 2015 Wednesday, November 4, 2015

    MIDDLE & LATE CHILDHOOD and ADOLESCENCE

    Chapter 7 Physical & Cognitive Development in Middle/Late Childhood

    Chapter 8 Socioemotional Development in Middle/Late Childhood

    Chapter 9 Physical & Cognitive Development in Adolescence

    Chapter 10 Socioemotional Development in Adolescence

    Third Exam (chap 7 10) Module 3 Discussion Board open Thursday, October 15 Sunday, November 1 @ 11:59 pm EST Module 3 Exam open Thursday, October 29 Wednesday, November 4 @ 11:59 pm EST

    MODULE 4 Thursday, November 5, 2015 Wednesday, November 25, 2015

    EARLY and MIDDLE ADULTHOOD

    Chapter 11 Physical & Cognitive Development in Early Adulthood

    Chapter 12 Socioemotional Development in Early Adulthood

    Chapter 13 Physical & Cognitive Development in Middle Adulthood

    Chapter 14 Socioemotional Development in Middle Adulthood

    Fourth Exam (chap 11 14) Module 4 Discussion Board open Thursday, November 5 Sunday, November 22 @ 11:59 pm EST Module 4 Exam open Thursday, November 19 Wednesday, November 25 @ 11:59 pm EST

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    MODULE 5 Thursday, November 26, 2015 Wednesday, December 16, 2015

    LATE ADULTHOOD and DEATH & DYING

    Chapter 15 Physical & Cognitive Development in late Adulthood

    Chapter 16 Socioemotional Development in late Adulthood

    Chapter 17 Dying, Death, and Grieving

    Fifth Exam (chap 15 17) Module 5 Discussion Board open Thursday, November 26 Sunday, December 13 @ 11:59 pm EST Module 5 Exam open Thursday, December 10 Wednesday, December 16 @ 11:59 pm EST