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TECA-1354-001 Child Growth & Development
A study of the physical, emotional, social, language and cognitive factors impacting growth and development of children through adolescence.
Student ResourcesStudent Resources Website
Learning Outcomes Upon successful completion of this course, students will:
(3 sem hrs; 3 lec)
On Campus Course
Textbook bundle contains two books.
This is the prior Edition – Edition 6 and the Bookstore will be carrying the soft back of the 7th Edition – See below for new information about the new edition.
1) Course Textbook: Child Development W/ Mdl Robert Feldman ISBN 1269235982
bundled with Blackboard Access Code and
2) Understanding Ethics in Early Care and Education by Nancy Baptiste and Luis-Vincent Reyes
Textbooks are available for purchase at the West Campus Bookstore only or may be ordered online from Amarillo College at www.actx.edu/bookstore
NEW EDITION:Child Development W/ Mdl Bundle
The Bookstore will be selling this new edition this semester. This new edition will be a soft-back book with 3 punched holes for putting in a 3 ring-notebook which you will need to supply.
The ISBN number may differ due to the soft-back being offered, but this option lowers the cost of the book for students, so check with the bookstore and they can help you locate the book.
Textbooks, notebook, writing tools, computer with broadband internet access
Objectives - Course Content
1. Demonstrate knowledge of principles of human growth and development.
2. Demonstrate knowledge of normal developmental stages in physical, cognitive, social, and emotional domains.
3. Discuss major theories of development, i.e., behavioral, cognitive, language acquisitions, developmental.
4. Discuss the impact of developmental process on early childhood practices.
5. Discuss types and techniques of objective observation.
6. Explain the importance of play in development.
7. Explain biological and environmental influences on growth and development.
8. Demonstrate skills in the practical application of developmental principles and theories, objective observation techniques, and recognition of normal growth and developmental patterns.
To satisfactorily complete this course the student will:
1. Attend all classes on time and participate in all activities and discussion opportunities presented. Class starts at 8 am.
2. Read the assigned chapters in the textbook and use the publisher textbook portal for this course to access online information, resources and The Virtual Child Project.
3. Complete projects and assignments in a timely manner.
4. Satisfactorily complete exams.
5. Keep the instructor aware of any situation that might prevent your success in the class.
In order to receive your AC Connect Email, you must log in through AC Connect at https://acconnect.actx.edu .
If you are an active staff or faculty member according to Human Resources, use "Exchange". All other students, use "AC Connect (Google) Email".
Grading:
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Attendance: 6 classes @17 points |
100 points rounded |
20% |
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Chapter Review Questions (16 sets @ 6.25 points max) |
100 points |
15% |
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Abstract Articles [10] & Presentation |
100 points |
15% |
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Virtual Child Computer Project or Special Topic Research Paper or Power Point Research Presentation– Student choice
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100 points |
20% |
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Unit Exams [5 Exams] |
5@100 points each |
20% |
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Final Exam |
100 points |
10% |
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Total Points |
1000 |
100% |
[Be aware a “D” in any TECA course will not transfer as passing to a 4 yr. university]
Total Points:
Grading scale 1000-901 - A
90% - 100% = A 900-801 = B
80% - 89% = B 800 – 701 = C
70% - 79% = C 700 – 601 = D
60% - 69% = D 600 Below = F
Below 60% = F
The makeup policy on any missed class participation, exam or assignment is through instructor approval.
Attendance = 100 points = 20%
Attendance in class each of the 6 times will earn 17 points toward a total of 100 points. Attendance grade will include participation in discussions and all class activities. Leaving class early or arriving late will result in point deductions.
Chapter Review Questions= 100 points = 15%
Students will answer the Review Questions at the end of each chapter. Answers will be graded in class and each chapter set is worth 6.25 points. Students are asked to keep in a spiral notebook.
Article Share = 100 points = 15%
Each student will write an abstract [summary] over an article found on the web or in a magazine that coordinates with the chapters. 2 articles per unit of study by age groupings will equal the 10 articles. Articles are worth 10 points each. Students will be randomly drawn to share their summary with the class. Not being prepared when drawn will mean point deductions or a zero on the article.
Project Assignment Choices:
Option 1 = Special Topic Report = 100 points = 20%
Students may choose to write a special research topic research paper assigned by the instructor. Students will write a four –six page [excludes abstract page, title page, and resource page] research report on that topic. The research paper must include a resource page listing all resources. There is a minimum of four resources required with at least one resource being a website, but not the textbook. Resources must include professional journals, books, or websites.
Students are to expected to share a summary of their research paper with the class and a provide a copy to the instructor for credit.The one page summary is 10% of the total report grade. [This is the Abstract required for the APA format]
As for the report, APA writing format is required. A cover sheet is required including your name, topic, and semester date of submission. The AC library is online and can be searched for professional articles. The reference desk at the library can give you a quick lesson if you would like help in person as you learn how to search the data base. The librarians would appreciate an appointment, but you could drop in at the NW branch on West 9th or the Washington Street campus and see if someone is free.
Website listings as a resource must include the complete site address, the article's name and the author, if available. Your text may not serve as a resource.
Sample outline for development of your paper:
You may complete your report prior to the due date listed, if you so choose. Date due is based on the topic age group selected.
Option 2 = Virtual Child Computer Project = 100 points = 20%
The Virtual Child Project assignment is described below. Read on…
First, you must have your textbook access code to set up an account in the textbook website portal. These codes expire in 10 days from purchase of the textbook, so do not procrastinate getting your account set up!
You are to go to My Development Lab [link found on the Homepage under the Lesson Tab and within each Module]. There is a page explaining the exact registration process step by step.
Once you have registered and set up your account, then go to the website and click on “My Virtual Child”. You will "create" a child based on how you answer the beginning questions and options. This software program will take you from birth through age 18. There are decisions you will make for your child at each age with answers to multiple choice questions/options. Periodically, there are questions at the end of an age/stage of which you are to respond. These questions are not multiple choices, but questions with a “box” you are to write in your own words. Do not write there! You need to copy and paste these questions into a word document on your hard drive and then respond to each question. I suggest you set up a folder for the Virtual Child in your documents section and save all your questions and responses there. I recommend that you answer them as you go through each part of development with your ‘child’ as back tracking will be difficult and you might miss a stage that way. After you have completed all of your question sections in My Virtual Child, you will see 100% completion at age 18 years. Your final part of this project is to submit your responses to the questions into the drop down box entitled, "My Virtual Child" under Module 7 when it opens by the due date. More detailed information will be found under the Lessons tab and Modules. There will be time provided on class days for you to use the computer library but some work outside of class will be needed to complete this assignment.
Option 3 = Power Point Research Presentation [You Tube?] = 100 ponts = 20%
Students will select a topic such as a theory, theorist, concept or special topic and develop a You Tube power point presentation with information they gather. This will serve as a learning tool for the class. Presentation must be 10 – 20 slides in length and include a resource listing at the end of the presentation. Topics must be pre-approved by instructor.
Virtual Child Case Study or Special Topic Research Reports are Due in class on Monday, November 16, 2015. They may be turned in early, but not late.
Unit Exams = 500 points maximum (100 points each) = 30%
There will be five unit exams covering the course material and weekly assignments on developmental stages. Exams will be comprehensive in nature generally consisting of multiple choice questions.
Final Exam= 100 points = 10%Students will prepare ahead of time an assignment and bring to the final day of class. This assignment will be part of the exam and turned in with the final project. The final exam is a group project based on individual preparation and covers the entire course content.
Students will be expected to attend on-campus classes. Course meets for only 6 days on the following meeting dates. Class begins at 8 am and ends by 5 pm. Points are deducted for late arrivals and for leaving early. Please make appropriate arrangements to be at class on time and on the specified dates.
Meeting dates are as follows:
January 30
Feb. 13
March 6 and 27
April 10 and 24
All class meeting dates are on Mondays. Class begins at 8 am and ends by 5 pm. Generally, you will be dismissed early for computer lab time and time to work on assignments.
Please notify the instructor if you know you are going to miss class.
Child Development TECA 1354 – Fall 2015 COURSE SCHEDULE
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DAY |
Date |
Assignments/Exams |
Reading |
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1 |
Jan. 30 |
Orientation/ Cards/Intro Activity/ Syllabus Review/ Content Review/ Virtual Child Computer Visitation and Set-up/Chapter Review /Assigned/ Article Review/ Research Topics Assigned/ Reading Assignments/ Lecture Theory and Research |
Chapters 1 - 4 – Unit 1 |
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2 |
Feb. 13 |
Lecture Conception to Birth/ Group Review Activities/ Article Sharing/Ethics Discussion part 1/ Exam 1 Chapters 1-4/ Virtual Child computer or Research paper library time |
Chapters 3 - 4 – Unit 2 |
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3 |
March 6 |
Lecture and Activities over Infancy/ Group Review Activity / Article Sharing/ Ethics Discussion part 2 / Exam 2 Infancy Chapters 5-7/Virtual Child computer or Research library time |
Chapters 8-10 – Unit 3 |
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4 |
March 27 |
Lecture and Activities over Preschool Chapters 8-10/ Group Review Activity/Article Sharing/ Ethics Discussion part 3 / Exam 3 Preschool Chapters 8-10 /Virtual Child computer or Research library time |
Chapters 11-13 – Unit 4 |
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5 |
April 10 |
Lecture and Activities over Middle Childhood / Group Review Activity / Article Sharing / Exam 4 Middle Childhood Chapters 11-13/ Ethics Discussion part 4 /Final Exam Preparation Assignment / Virtual Child computer or Research library time |
Chapters 14 - 16 – Unit 5 |
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6 |
April 24 |
Lecture and Activities over Adolescence / Group Review Activity / Article Sharing / Exam 5 Adolescence Chapters 14 – 16/ Virtual Child, Special Topic Research Paper or You Tube Power Point Presentation Due / Sharing of Research Paper Summaries / Final Exam, inclusive with Short Ethics Quiz |
Class Ends! |
The Instructor reserves the right to change the syllabus and/or calendar if necessary.
Things to Remember:
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