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Child Psychology, PSY 233, Section 1001, Online

Fall 2018 / 3 credits

As stated in the course catalog, Psychology 233 is an overview of the theories, stages and development of the child. The course provides a practical and informational view of the child's cognitive, social, and personality development. I would add to the catalog description that this course will also cover the physical development of children.

Instructor Name & Contact Information

Instructor: Paul O. Lords, Ph.D, Adjunct Instructor

E-Mail: WebCampus Inbox

Office Hours: By Appointment

Cell Phone: 435-841-7992 (WebCampus inbox is preferred)

Communicating With the Instructor

This course uses a “three before me” policy in regards to student to faculty communications. When questions arise during the course of this class, please remember to check these three sources for an answer before asking me to reply to your individual questions:

1. Course syllabus2. The Week's Module as well as all instructions related to the assignment3. The “GBC Coffee House” discussion board

This will help you in identifying answers before I can get back to you, and it also helps your instructor from answering similar questions or concerns multiple times.

If you cannot find an answer to your question, please first post your question to the “GBC Coffee House” discussion board. Here your question can be answered to the benefit of all students by either your fellow students who know the answer to your question or the instructor. You are encouraged to answer questions from other students in the discussion forum when you know the answer to a question in order to help provide timely assistance.

If you have questions of a personal nature such as relating a personal emergency, questioning a grade on an assignment, or something else that needs to be communicated privately, you are welcome to contact me via the WebCampus Inbox or by my phone. My preference is that you will try to send an Inbox message to me first. I do not log into WebCampus everyday, so it may take up to 48 hours to get a response through the Inbox. If you need a quicker response then you should consider contacting me by phone. If you have tried the other options first and they did not work for you, then please feel comfortable using my phone.

You are free to text me at any time, but I would ask you to consider only calling during reasonable hours (8:00 am – 8:00pm). When leaving a voice or text message make sure you leave your full name and reference the course title in your message.

Also, my role as an instructor is to answer content information for the course. If you have a question about the technology being used in the course, please contact the GBC Help Desk for assistance (775-753-2167, [email protected], www.gbcnv.edu/techdesk ).

Setting up Your Profile & Notifications

One of the most important things you can do to improve communication in the course between you, the instructor and other students in the course is setting up your Profile and Notifications. Do this by clicking on Settings in the upper right corner.

Course Textbook and Materials

There are two "textbook" options. You only need to choose one of these selections. The first option allows you to have the actual book with the development lab access code, or you can choose to purchase the less expensive alternative which only gives you access to the online lab account with accompanying eText.

Prepared in collaboration with Laura Berk, MyDevelopmentLab includes a variety of self-assessments, learning activities, extensive video footage, multimedia simulations, “Careers in Human Development,” and interactive activities—all unique to Child Development. The eText is included in the MyDevelopmentLab that allows students to access their textbook anytime, anywhere. The two options are listed below:

1. Berk, Laura E. 2013. Child Development Plus MyDevelopmentLab with eText -- Access Card Package (9thEdition). Pearson Education

(ISBN-13: 978-0-20595-087-4)

OR

2. MyDevelopmentLabwith Pearson eText for Laura E. Berk

(ISBN: 978-0-205-90974-2)

It is important that you have access to the lab as discussion activities will incorporate aspects of the lab (lessons, videos, simulations, etc.). Also it is critical to have access to the lab as the Final Project involves the "Virtual Child" activity that is only found in the lab.

Learning Outcomes

Course Objectives

1. Know the psychological theories and models for the field of child development.2. Have a clear understanding of the role of biological, physical, cognitive, and socio-

emotional development processes in child development.3. Understand the research methods and ethical considerations appropriate for the

study of child development.4. Apply course materials to further the development of children and the welfare of

children

Method of Instruction

All course components will occur online through WebCampus. All exams, discussions and assignments will be completed and submitted online through the WebCampus course. Students will be expected to “attend” class via discussions. This is primarily where class interaction and instruction will occur. Students will be asked to access supplementary material, including videos, interactive activities, and practice tests, through an online resource called MyDevelopmentLab for discussions. Students will also complete journals, exams and a class project.

Tips for Success

Log in to the course web site daily & participate in discussions regularly Carefully read assignment instructions and review the Requirements Module

regularly Communicate with your instructor Create a study schedule so that you don’t fall behind on assignments Avoid waiting to the last day to complete exams or turn in assignments

Course RequirementsThis is an online course and therefore there will not be any face-to-face class sessions. All assignments and course interactions will utilize internet technologies. The maximum score in this class is 1000 points. The breakdown of points and weighting of assignments is as follows:

Assignment Points Weighting

Discussions (15 weeks x 20 pts) 300 30%

Journal Assignments (6 x 30 pts) 180 18%

Final Project 100 10%

Exams (7 Exams x 60 pts) 420 42%

Totals 1000 100%

Extra Credit Quiz worth 10 points is available during the first 2 weeks of the course

Grades and Grading ScaleYour course grade will be based on Participation in Weekly Discussions, Journal Assignments, Exams and your Final Project. All course requirements must be completed before a grade is assigned. Assignment of letter grades is based on a percentage of points earned. To determine the final course grade, your individual grades will be calculated on a percentage scale and then recorded as the corresponding grade point value and letter grade as shown below.

Grade Percentage Range Grade Percentage Range

A 94-100 C 74-76

A- 90-93 C- 70-73

B+ 87-89 D+ 67-69

B 84-86 D 64-66

B- 80-83 D- 60-63

C+ 77-79 F 0-59

Course Schedule

Week Topics Readings Assignments

THEORY AND RESEARCH

Week 1

History, Theory, and Applied Directions Psychology

Chapter 1 Graded Discussion 20 points

Week 2

Research StrategiesChapter 2

Graded Discussion 20 points

Exam #1 60 points Ch. 1-2

FOUNDATIONS OF DEVELOPMENT

Week 3

Biological Foundations Prenatal, Birth, Infancy

Chapter 3 and 4


Journal #1 Ch. 2 & (3/4), 30 pts

Week 4

Physical GrowthChapter 5



COGNITIVE AND LANGUAGE DEVELOPMENT

Week 5

Cognitive Development:

Piagetian, Core Knowledge, and Vygotskian Perspectives.

Chapter 6


Journal #2 Ch. 5&6, 30 points

Week 6

Cognitive Development:

An Information-Processing

Chapter 7


Exam #3 60 points Ch. 6 and 7

Week 7 Chapter 8

IntelligenceGraded Discussion 20 points

Journal #3 Ch. 7 & 8, 30 points

Week 8

Language DevelopmentChapter 9



Week Topics Readings Assignments

PERSONALITY AND SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT

Week 9

Emotional DevelopmentChapter 10


Journal #4 Ch. 9 & 10, 30 pts

Week 10

Self and Social UnderstandingChapter 11


Exam #5 60 points Ch. 10 & 11

Week 11

Moral DevelopmentChapter 12



Week 12

Development of Sex Differences and Gender Roles

Chapter 13



CONTEXTS FOR DEVELOPMENT

Week 13

The FamilyChapter 14



Week 14

Peers, Media, and Schooling

Chapter 15


Exam #7 60 points Ch. 14 & 15

CONCLUSION

Week 15

Final Project

No Text Reading

Virtual Child Activity in MyDevelopmentLab


Begin Final Project 100 points

Week 16

No Final Exam

Final Project (Virtual Child)

Please Note: Weeks begin on Sunday at 12:01 a.m. P.S.T., and end the following Sunday at 11:59 p.m. ALL ASSIGNMENTS, DISCUSSION ENTRIES, AND EXAMS FOR THE WEEK ARE DUE BY SUNDAY NIGHT.

Computer RequirementsThis course requires that you have access to a computer that can access the internet. You will need to have access to, and be able to use, the following software packages:

A web browser (An up-to-date version of Google Chrome, Safari, or Mozilla Firefox) Adobe Acrobat Reader (free) Adobe Flash Player (free)

Microsoft Word Other specialize free programs listed in the weekly modules

You are responsible for having a reliable computer and internet connection throughout the course. Great Basin College centers have open lab hours for your use. Local libraries usually have computers for public assess. It is up to YOU to find reliable computer access for this course.

Internet & WebCampus

This course uses WebCampus for the facilitation of communications between faculty and students, submission of assignments, and posting of grades. The WebCampus Course Site can be accessed at http://webcampus.gbcnv.edu.

Attendance/Participation

Preparation for class means reading the assigned readings & reviewing all information required for that week. Attendance in an online course means logging into WebCampus and on a regular basis and participating in all of the activities that are posted in the course. Participating in the discussion means reading others posts, posting your initial message, and responding to other class members by the week's deadline.

Studying and Preparation Time

The course requires you to spend time preparing and completing assignments. A three-credit course requires 135 hours of student work. Therefore expect to spend approximately 9 hours a week preparing for and actively participating in this course.

Late or Missed Assignments.

I accept assignments up to one week late for 13% penalty (approx 1 letter grade). I do not accept late assignments after one week except under extraordinary circumstances. Students must contact me BEFORE the assignment is due in order to receive consideration.

DIscussions and Exams are not accepted late. Discussions are considered your weekly participation in this course. For topics of interest, we may revisit a weekly discussion, so you will be able to reply to previous discussions throughout the semester.

Please Note: Technical problems, work schedules, or vacations are not excuses for late assignments in this class. Please back up your work in several places: your system, jump drive, external hard drive, drop-box, email the file to yourself at another e-mail account, etc. There is nothing worse than losing hard work to a computer crash, and such an issue will not constitute a valid excuse for late work in this class. Students are expected to take the necessary steps to ensure the timeliness of their work. Also, make sure you have a back-up plan in case your computer or internet connection does not work! Access a friend’s computer, go to the Library, or go to your Campus Computer Lab.

Submitting Assignments

All assignments, unless otherwise announced by the instructor, MUST be submitted via WebCampus. Each assignment will have a designated place to submit the assignment.

Drop and Add dates

If you feel it is necessary to withdraw from the course, please see GBC Calendar for full details on the types of withdrawals that are available and their procedures.

Subject to change notice

All material, assignments, and deadlines are subject to change with prior notice to benefit the learning of students in the course. It is your responsibility to stay in touch with your instructor, review the course site regularly, or communicate with other students, to adjust as needed if assignments or due dates change.

Academic Integrity

GBC expects and requires all its students to act with honesty and integrity, and respect the rights of others in carrying out all academic assignments. Click for more information on academic integrity, including the policy and appeal procedures and the Student Conduct Statement below.

Great Basin College considers academic honesty one of its highest values. A student who obtains academic credit for work that is not the product of his or her own effort is being dishonest and undermining the academic integrity of the college. Students are expected to be the sole authors of their work. Use of another’s ideas must be accompanied by specific citation and reference. In addition, a learner may not submit the same work for credit in more than one course. The disciplinary consequences of plagiarism and other forms of academic dishonesty include non-acceptance of work submitted, a failing grade in the course, and/or or other disciplinary action as outlined in Great Basin College’s Student Conduct Policy.

Student Conduct Statement

Students are required to adhere to the behavior standards listed in GBC Student Conduct and Netiquette Policies. Students are entitled to receive instruction free from interference by other members of the class. If a student is disruptive, an instructor may ask the student to stop the disruptive behavior and warn the student that such disruptive behavior can result in withdrawal from the course. An instructor may withdraw a student from a course when the student's behavior disrupts the educational process under NSHE Code, Title 2, Chapter 6. Section 6.2.2.

Appropriate classroom behavior is defined by the instructor. This includes the number and length of individual messages online. Course discussion messages should remain focused on the assigned discussion topics. Students must maintain a cordial atmosphere and use tact in expressing differences of opinion. Inappropriate discussion board messages may be deleted if an instructor feels it is necessary. Students will be notified privately that their posting was inappropriate.

Student access to the course InBox and Discussion tools may be limited or removed if an instructor feels that students are sending inappropriate or disparaging remarks about the course in electronic messages to other students in the course.

Syllabus Disclaimer

The instructor views the course syllabus as an educational contract between the instructor and students. Every effort will be made to avoid changing the course schedule, but the possibility exists that unforeseen events will make syllabus changes necessary. The instructor reserves the right to make changes to the syllabus as deemed necessary. Students will be notified in a timely manner of any syllabus changes face-to-face, via email or in the course site Announcements. Please remember to check your WebCampus often. However, it is my intent to adhere to the schedule.

Technical Support Contact Information

GBC's Academic Success Centers (ASC) on the Elko campus and at GBC's rural centers offer the following services to GBC students, all at no cost. GBC is committed to your success! 775-753-2149

Live tutoring -- free to all GBC students Free placement testing Proctored testing Open computer labs

GBC's Library on the Elko Campus provides electronic and digital resources to help students in their research and learning. Contact the library through the "Ask a Librarian" form or 775-753-2222.

GBC's Technology HelpDesk provides WebCampus assistance when students click on the Help button in the upper right hand corner in WebCampus, call 77 5-753-2167, or email [email protected].

For information on college closures and outages see the GBC Homepage, for information on WebCampus slowdowns or outages visit this site (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site..

Accessibility Statement

Great Basin College is committed to providing equal educational opportunities to qualified students with disabilities in accordance with state and federal laws and regulations, including the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. A qualified student must furnish current verification of disability. The Students with Disabilities Office, located in Berg Hall, will assist qualified students with disabilities in securing the appropriate and reasonable accommodations, auxiliary aids, and services. For more information or further assistance, please call 775-753-2271.

Frequently Asked Questions

When are grades calculated, and how can I view my grades?

You must complete all assignments and exams, and/or post them to the assignment box by Sunday, 11:59 p.m.

Exams are automatically graded after submission. Most discussions and journals will be graded within a few days of submission.

However, there are times that some grading will not be completed until the following weekend. It is my goal that all grades will be posted no later than one week after the due date.

What should I do if a discrepancy is found with my grade?

Double-check the error and try to determine what caused it. Send me an email explaining your findings. Trust that any error in grading will be corrected quickly. Please contact me if you strongly believe an exam question is incorrectly scored.

What should I do if I have a technical problem?

Notify me immediately via e-mail or phone. Contact the GBC helpdesk at http://www.gbcnv.edu/computing/helpdesk.html, or call

them at 775.753.2167, Mon-Sat 8 am- 5 pm If the technical problem is outside of your control, or if for some reason I am

responsible for the problem, rest assured that I will not penalize students in anyway.

What should I do if I have a disability that requires accommodation?

Any student in this course who has a disability that may prevent him or her from fully demonstrating his or her abilities should contact the instructor personally as soon as possible so we can discuss accommodations necessary.

ADA STATEMENT: GBC supports providing equal access for students with disabilities.

Please contact the ADA Officer (Julie Byrnes) in Elko at 775.753.2271 at your earliest convenience to request appropriate accommodations.

Where can I go if I need help with writing or with college life in general?

For tutoring assistance, GBC offers help through the Academic Success Center: http://www.gbcnv.edu/asc/

For help with any questions or difficulties with any aspect of student life, GBC offers a great peer mentor program, for both students or parents of students: http://www.gbcnv.edu/retention/

How can I get extra credit?

One extra credit quiz is permitted in this class. A short quiz worth 10 points will be available to students during the first two weeks of the course. The quiz covers content found in the course syllabus and the requirements for discussions, journals, and exams. No other extra credit is permitted in this course.

Course Summary: Date Details

Sun Sep 3, 2017 Week 1 Discussions - History, Theory, and Applied Directions due by 11:59pm

Sun Sep 10, 2017

Exam #1 due by 11:59pm

Syllabus and Requirements Module Quiz (extra credit) due by 11:59pm

Week 2 Discussions - Research Strategies due by 11:59pm

Sun Sep 17, 2017 Journal 1 due by 11:59pm

Week 3 Discussions - Biological Foundations / Infancy due by 11:59pm

Sun Sep 24, 2017 Exam #2 due by 11:59pm

Week 4 Discussions - Chapter 5 - Physical Growth due by 11:59pm

Sun Oct 1, 2017 Journal 2 due by 11:59pm

Week 5 Discussions: Cognitive Development: Piagetian, Core Knowledge, and Vygotskian Perspectives due by 11:59pm

Sun Oct 8, 2017 Exam #3 due by 11:59pm

Week 6 Discussions - Cognitive Development: An Information-Processing Perspective due by 11:59pm


Week 7 Discussions - Intelligence due by 11:59pm

Sun Oct 22, 2017 Exam #4 due by 11:59pm

Date Details

Week 8 Discussions - Language Development due by 11:59pm


Week 9 Discussions - Emotional Development due by 11:59pm

Sun Nov 5, 2017 Exam #5 due by 11:59pm

Week 10 Discussions - Self and Social Understanding due by 11:59pm

Sun Nov 12, 2017 Journal 5 due by 11:59pm

Week 11 Discussions - Moral Development due by 11:59pm

Sun Nov 19, 2017 Exam #6 due by 11:59pm

Week 12 Discussions - Development of Sex Differences and Gender Roles due by 11:59pm

Sun Nov 26, 2017 Journal 6 due by 11:59pm

Week 13 Discussions - The Family due by 11:59pm

Sun Dec 3, 2017 Exam #7 due by 11:59pm

Week 14 Discussions - Peers, Media, and Schooling due by 11:59pm

Sun Dec 10, 2017 Reflection Paper due by 11:59pm

Week 15 Discussions due by 11:59pm

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