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COURSE DESCRIPTION
Developmental study of the child from conception through adolescence with
emphasis on the influence of genetic, physical, cognitive, emotional, and
social factors. Prerequisite: Psychology 1100
3 Credit Hours
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VIDEOTAPES/AUDIOTAPES
Child Development: Stepping Stones, Coast Learning Systems, in
association with Worth Publishing Company.
OTHER MEDIA
None
ORIENTATION/ATTENDANCE
Orientation not required.
EVALUATION/GRADING
Five papers, five exams.
At least one of your papers must be an observation project. Students selecting
the Service Learning Option will also complete the components of the
observation project while they complete their case study.
COURSE OUTLINE
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Number |
Required Text |
Videos
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Activity
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Exam Number
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1. Theory and Research in
Child Development and Foundation of Development |
Chapter 1- History, Theory,
and Research Strategies Chapter 2- Biological and Environmental Foundations Chapter 3- Prenatal
Development Chapter 4- Birth and the
Newborn Baby |
Lesson 1: The Developing Person Lesson 2: A Scientific Approach Lesson 3: Nature and Nurture: The Dance of Life Lesson 4: The Wondrous Journey Lesson 5: A Delicate Grasp |
Attend Orientation after
reading syllabus
Choose One-see Course
Handbook for details: 1a) Historical perspective/advice 1b) Report on “State of America’s Children” Service Learning Option: schedule appt. with instructor and fill out necessary forms. |
Exam 1
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2. Infancy & Toddlerhood: The First Two
Years |
Chapter 5- Physical Development in Infancy &
Toddlerhood Chapter 6- Cognitive Development in Infancy &
Toddlerhood Chapter 7- Emotional and Social Development in
Infancy and Toddlerhood |
Lesson 6: Grow Baby, Grow! Lesson 7: The Little Scientists Lesson 8: Getting to Know You Lesson 9: Off to a Good Start Lesson 10: Fatherhood |
Choose One:
2a) Observation Project* 2b) Assignment on Day Care Service Learning Option: begin service assignment and journal entries; identify individual for case study. |
Exam
2
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3. Early Childhood: Two to Six Years |
Chapter 8- Physical Development in
Early Childhood Chapter 9- Cognitive Development in
Early Childhood Chapter 10- Emotional and Social
Development in Early
Childhood |
Lesson 11:
Playing and Growing Lesson 12:
Playing and
Learning Lesson 13:
Playing and
Socializing Lesson 14:
Developing Through
Play Lesson 15:
Hazards Along the Way |
Choose One:
3a) Observation Project* 3b) Brain research- Hurried Child/ Miseducation Service Learning: Journal and case information. |
Exam
3
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4. Middle Childhood: Six to Eleven Years |
Chapter 11- Physical Development in
Middle Childhood Chapter 12- Cognitive
Development in Middle
Childhood Chapter 13- Emotional and Social
Development in Middle
Childhood |
Lesson 16:
The Golden Years of Childhood Lesson 17:
The Age of Reason Lesson 18: A
Society of
Children Lesson 19: On
the Road to
Accomplishment Lesson 20:
School Days |
Choose One:
4a) Observation Project* 4b) View film and report on parenthood issues Service Learning: Continue journal entries and gathering case
study information. |
Exam
4
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5. Adolescence: The Transition to Adulthood |
Chapter 14- Physical Development in
Adolescence Chapter 15- Cognitive
Development in Adolescence Chapter 16- Emotional and Social
Development in Adolescence |
Lesson 21:
Explosions Lesson 22:
What If? Lesson 23:
Who Am I Lesson 24:
The Home Stretch Lesson 25:
Crashing Hard into
Adulthood Lesson 26:
Different
Developmental Paths |
Choose One:
5a) Observation Project* 5b) Identify and discuss your roles Service Learning: Turn in your journal and case study. |
Exam
5
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