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Child Psychology Syllabus for 2018-2019
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Instructor Information

Instructor

Deborah Harding (Curriculum Vitae)

E-Mail

Email me from your BLACKBOARD CLASSROOM EMAIL!  After the semester is over, you can contact me at: djharding@actx.edu

Phone

<h4><big><strong>Cell: Best way to get me: (806) 584-7569 from 9 am to 9 pm any day.&nbsp; Call me but DO NOT TEXT ME!</strong></big></h4>

Office Location

Dutton Hall 202-J

Office Hours

TO SET UP A MEETING:  CONTACT ME BY PHONE: The VERY BEST WAY TO REACH ME IS AT MY CELL PHONE AT  (806) 584-7569 between 9 AM and 9 PM, any day of the week. 

 

PLEASE...NO TEXTING: Please note that I DO NOT TEXT MY STUDENTS and I DO NOT ACCEPT TEXT MESSAGES.  If you can text me, then you can call me!  AGAIN, my cell phone is 806 584-7569!  If there is an occasion where I am traveling or cannot respond to you in a timely manner by phone, I will let you know that you can text me for that period of time.  However, outside of that, PLEASE CALL!  I enjoy talking to my students! If you text me, I will not respond to you! Sorry...I want to handle all student business over the phone or in an email!

If I'm not available when you call, I will call you back so please tell me your name, the best time to call you AND WHAT CLASS YOU ARE IN!  That way, I can better answer your questions! Thanks!  Also, we can set up a face to face conference if you want to!

 

EMAIL ME: You can also email me through the BLACKBOARD COURSE EMAIL feature!   Again, if you email me outside the CLASSROOM ONLINE EMAIL SYSTEM, your email may not get to me.  It may be treated as spam. SO, USE THE EMAIL FUNCTION IN THE ONLINE CLASS! It's in the MENU to the left of the screen and it says Send an EMAIL!   Click on that and then select SEND AN EMAIL TO THE INSTRUCTORS in the CLASS!  

 

OFFICE HOURS and APPOINTMENT TIMES: 

SPRING- II - 2021:  March 22nd through May 14th:   I will be ON CAMPUS in my office in DUTTON HALL 202J Monday and Wednesday from 10:30 to 12:00 pm. I have a 9 am to 10:15 am course, as well as a Monday-Thursday 12:30 pm to 1:45 pm course.   Please call me so we can set up an appointment time that works for you. We can meet virtually or somewhere where we can socially distance effectively (not in my office!) I have a virtual office in COLLABORATE where we can also meet face to face if you need tutoring or just to chat, if you prefer. 
If you want to meet with me outside of those hours, I'm happy to do that. Please call me and we can set up a time to meet. As well, I'm happy to meet with you  on a FACETIME CALL or in our COLLABORATE MEETING PLACE ONLINE! I am happy to tutor you in any way I can so you can succeed in this course! Please call me at 806 584-7569 to meet with me on any other day.  I appreciate you calling me first on my cell phone if you want to meet with me in my office so that I can prepare to meet you in order to protect both of us from COVID exposure.  Thank you! 
SO YOU DON'T KNOW HOW TO USE COLLABORATE:  There will be a video for you to watch as to how to attend COLLABORATE MEETINGS in your COURSE MENU LIST. Go online to your BLACKBOARD CLASS and you will see it in the MENU LIST to the LEFT OF THE SCREEN. As well, please feel free to call me if you are still not sure how to use COLLABORATE for your online meeting.  I am happy to do anything I can do to assist you during this difficult semester! Please call me at 806 584-7569 and let's figure out a time to work with you!
NEED MORE HELP: Call me! I can tutor you.  If you need more help with tutoring in the class you are in, we can get you set up with the folks at the STUDENT SUCCESS TUTORING CENTER can help you. We will work online or over the phone, in COLLABORATE or we can facetime until the advisories for social distancing pass.

FOR ONLINE CLASSES or ON-CAMPUS TECHNOLOGY ASSISTED CLASSES:  THE BEST WAY TO SET UP AN INDIVIDUAL APPOINTMENT is to CALL ME ON MY CELLPHONE at 806 584-7569.

FOLKS: Please, I give you my cell phone number so you can call me between 9 am and 9 pm, 7 days a week! Feel free to CALL me OR EMAIL ME SO WE CAN FIGURE OUT WHERE AND WHEN we can either visit by phone or in person!  Please do not abuse your privilege of having my cell number.  Again, please call me or email me. ....please DO NOT TEXT MESSAGE ME!  I want to communicate with you directly!

Course Information

Recording Policy

Disability Statement

If you have a disability (learning, mental, physical) that affects your ability to participate effectively and have access to any program or service at Amarillo College please contact Disability Services at (806) 345-5639 . Our offices are located in the Student Service Center office 112. More information may be found at www.actx.edu/disability.
Disability Services facilitates access to all programs and services according to the ADA, Americans with Disabilities Act and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, as well as other federal and state laws.

Amarillo College Web Accessibility Policy Statement

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If you find you are unable to access material in an accessible format please contact the Disability Services Office at (806) 345-5639 . This office will work in conjunction with other campus resources to address and accommodate your issue in a timely manner.

Statement for Mental Health and Advocacy & Resource Center:

As a student you may experience a range of issues that can cause barriers to learning, such as strained relationships, increased anxiety, alcohol/drug problems, feeling down, difficulty concentrating and/or lack of motivation. These mental health concerns or stressful events may lead to diminished academic performance or reduce a student's ability to participate in daily activities. Amarillo College offers services to assist you with addressing these and other concerns you may be experiencing. If you or someone you know are suffering from any of the aforementioned conditions, you can learn more about the broad range of confidential mental health services available on campus by calling the AC Counseling Center at 806-371-5900. The AC Counseling Center website is https://www.actx.edu/counseling/ . Also, if you are in need of social services (affordable housing, utilities, transportation, food, clothing, childcare, medical/dental/vision, legal), please call the AC Advocacy & Resource Center at 806-371-5439. The AC Advocacy & Resource Center website is https://www.actx.edu/arc

Amarillo College Tutoring for Success Policy:

Administrative Drop Policy

Students who do not attend class on or prior to the census date will be administratively dropped. Effective Fall, 2016

Student Withdrawal Procedures

Students who wish to withdraw from a course must complete all steps indicated on the Academic Withdrawal Request form by the course withdrawal deadline.

NOTE: Students who are attending Texas institutions of higher education, for the first time fall 2007 and later, may not withdraw from more than six courses during their academic career. This withdrawal limitation does not include dual credit or developmental classes (Senate Bill 1231 Rule 4.10.) For more information on Drop and Withdrawal Policies, please visit the Registrar's Office Web site.

Privacy Statement

The Amarillo College Privacy Policy is found at https://www.actx.edu/-amarillo-college-privacy-notice , and applies to all Amarillo College students.  If you have questions about this privacy statement or you believe that your personal information has been released without your consent, send email to humanresources@actx.edu .

Course

PSYC-2308-001 Child Psychology

Prerequisites

Prerequisite: RDNG 0331-minimum grade of C or a score on a state-approved test indicating college-level reading skills

Course Description

This course will address psychological development from conception through middle childhood with references to physical, cognitive, social and personality changes. Students will examine the interplay of biological factors, human interaction, social structures and cultural forces in development.

Student Resources Student Resources Website

Department Expectations

Occupational License Disclaimer

Notice to Students enrolled in an educational program for preparation of issuance of certain occupational licenses:

Students enrolled in an educational program in preparation for obtaining certain occupational licenses are potentially ineligible for such license if the student has been convicted of an offense. For further information, please contact:

Melodie Graves
Justice Involved Advocate
Student Service Center 117
mgraves24@actx.edu
806-371-5995
Make appointment at https://melodiegraves.youcanbook.me

You can also contact the Legal Clinic, or the faculty member in charge of the educational program that you seek to enroll in. The further information you will receive will include notification to you of your right to request a criminal history evaluation letter from the licensing authority in order to clarify your particular situation.

Hours

(3 sem hrs; 3 lec)

Class Type

Online Course

Syllabus Information

Textbooks

YOU HAVE TWO TEXTBOOKS FOR THIS COURSE and BOTH ARE REQUIRED.  These include:

 

Feldman, R. S. (2016). Child Development, 7th Edition, Pearson:  ISBN 13: 9780133852035   You can buy this book new or used and you do not need to get the study guide or publisher content as your professor makes up her own study guides to save you money. 
 

Cline, F. & Fay, J., Parenting with Love and Logic.    ISBN-13: 978-1576839546; You can buy the paperback, kindle or hard copy. They have copies of this book in the bookstore. You can buy it used or new.

You will also have access to the BRAINTRAINER MANUAL online ( a short book that I wrote to help explain how the brain works in children and develops! You do not need to purchase this as I give it to you for free.

Supplies

STUDENT SUPPLIES AND RESOURCES: Our library, Writer’s Corner and MENTAL HEALTH SERVICE and ADVOCACY RESOURCE CENTER:

 

YOU MUST HAVE ACCESS TO A WORKING COMPUTER OR BE ABLE TO ACCESS THE AC COMPUTERS DURING THE TIMES THEY ARE OPEN.  If you don't have your own computer, use AC computers. We have computers for your use in the on campus COMPUTER LABS as well as the 2nd floor of the library. 

If you need help to set up your AC CONNECT account, go to the second floor of the library and they will assist you in getting set up! If you need help you may also contact our Helpdesk at 371-5000 or email them at askac@actx.edu

To access AC CONNECT, you need your AC online user name and password. This class has an online courseroom that you can access by going to the AC homepage, clicking on AC ONLINE at the top of the homepage, and then putting in your user name and password when prompted.  You will see the online link to our classroom. This is where you will be able to access and print off lecture notes in power point, assignments, reminders, and study guides for the exams, and where you will take your EXAMS.  ALL OF THE AC LIBRARY COMPUTERS HAVE POWERPOINT AND MSWORD, SO YOU CAN USE THEM AT ANY TIME THE LIBRARY IS OPEN. NOTE THAT LIBRARY INFORMATION IS FOUND BELOW: YOU WILL NEED TO CONTACT THE LIBRARY TO GET HOURS DURING HOLIDAY PERIODS. CONTACT THE LIBRARY AT:

  • WashingtonStreetCampus--Lynn Library (806-371-5400, Toll-free 866-371-5468)

  • West Campus Library(6100 West 9th St.; 806-356-3627)

  • Email the library for help:   library-help@actx.edu

Please Note: Computer users must exit computers 10 minutes before closing time.

 LIBRARY OPERATING HOURS ARE:

FALL and SPRING HOURS:

Monday - Thursday..............7:30 am - 9:00 pm 

Friday.................................7:30 am - 5:00 pm

Saturday.............................CLOSED

Sunday...............................2:00 pm - 6:00 pm

  • 4th Floor Only:

    • Monday-Thursday 9:00-6:50

    • Friday 9:00-12:50

    • Saturday Closed

    • Sunday 2:00 – 5:50

Be sure you check for Holidays and Additional Closings! 

SUMMER HOURS ARE:

Monday - Thursday..............7:30 am - 9:00 pm (On Thursdays, 4th Floor only closes at 5:00 pm.)

Friday.................................7:30 am - 12:00 noon

Saturday.............................CLOSED

Sunday...............................2:00 pm - 6:00 pm

 

WRITER's CORNER:  WELCOME TO THE WRITER'S CORNER FOR HELP WITH YOUR PAPER!!!

If you have trouble writing, we have a great support system for you at the WRITER's CORNER.  Please take advantage of this resource and have them HELP YOU WITH YOUR PAPER! They will send me a tutoring report which will help you in your grade, and I PROMISE, taking the time and making the effor tto visit the good folks at the WRITER's CORNER will be worth your while when it comes to your PAPER GRADE! This is a large part of your final grade for this course, so USE THEM! 

  • Folks, this is a GREAT RESOURCE if you are not the BEST WRITER! They will help you polish your paper and give you help with your final project for this class!  USE THIS RESOURCE!!!

  • For help with your papers: go to Writers' Corner

  • Mission and Services:The Writers’ Corner staff firmly believe that good writing is an essential skill for being successful in college. Our main goal, therefore, is to help students become more confident and effective writers.Whether drafting research papers, preparing marketing proposals, or working on writing projects for any class at Amarillo College, students will benefit from one-on-one tutoring sessions with knowledgeable and encouraging tutors.  Our tutors review assignment requirements, provide constructive feedback, and guide students through all phases of the writing process.The Writers’ Corner is open to all students, regardless of academic discipline and skill level.

  • We Offer:*One-on-one tutoring sessions with trained tutors,  small workshops throughout the semester covering various aspects of academic writing,  in-class presenations on the role of the Writers' Corner, a waiting area for walk-ins and early arrivals, coffee and donuts for students with appointments, EMAIL US AT: writerscorner@actx.edu

  • OR stop by: LOCATION:  Ordway Hall, Room 102

  • Hours of Operation:

    • Fall & Spring Semesters:Monday - Thursday  8:00 am to 4:00 pm and ClosedFriday, Saturday, and Sunday

    • Summer Sessions:  Monday - Thursday 9:00 am to 1:00 pm and Closed Friday, Saturday, and Sunday

 
GREAT RESOURCE:  Mental Health Services and the Advocacy & Resource Center:
 As a student you may experience a range of issues that can cause barriers to learning, such as strained relationships, increased anxiety, alcohol/drug problems, feeling down, difficulty concentrating and/or lack of motivation. These mental health concerns or stressful events may lead to diminished academic performance or reduce a student’s ability to participate in daily activities. Amarillo College offers services to assist you with addressing these and other concerns you may be experiencing. If you or someone you know are suffering from any of the aforementioned conditions, you can learn more about the broad range of confidential mental health services available on campus by calling the AC Counseling Center at 806-371-5191.  The AC Counseling Center website is https://www.actx.edu/counseling/.  Also, if you are in need of social services (affordable housing, utilities, transportation, food, clothing, childcare, medical/dental/vision, legal), please call the AC Advocacy & Resource Center at 806-371-5439. The AC Advocacy & Resource Center website is www.actx.edu/arc
 

Student Performance

STUDENT PERFORMANCE:

BY THE END OF THIS COURSE, STUDENTS SHOULD BE ABLE TO:

  • Understand and explain the major theories and themes related to the physical, cognitive and social development of children and adolescents.
  • Understand, compare and contrast the methods used in child psychology research.
  • Understand, describe and explain the sequence of prenatal development from conception to birth, including basic genetic transmission of traits.
  • Understand and explain the importance of neurological and brain development in children, and analyze, integrate and apply that knowledge to methods of enhancing a child's physical, cognitive and social development.
  • Understand the maturation process and the sequencing of events in children's and adolescents' physical, cognitive and social/personality development.
  • Describe the major social influences on the developing child, and integrate the knowledge from the research in the field as to how parents, caregivers, teachers, and others who interact with children can apply this knowledge to enhance children's social and personality development.
  • Apply this information in critical and creative ways to virtual and actual interactions with children and adolescents that might include (but are not limited to) the students own children, younger siblings or relatives, care giving opportunities such as babysitting, as well as training and professional contact in the fields of teaching, nursing, childcare, criminal justice, counseling, social work, and even business.

Students Rights and Responsibilities

Student Rights and Responsibilities

Log in using the AC Connect Portal

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".

Expected Student Behavior

STUDENT BEHAVIOR: What is expected of you!

IF THIS IS AN ON CAMPUS COURSE: Students are expected to attend class, to participate in class and to prepare for class lectures and discussions by reading the text and doing homework assignments. Students are expected to turn off all electronic devices (if you have a sick child, you may bring your phone and put it on vibrate). Please do not engage in side conversations during class time, texting, reading newspapers, taking naps, and any other distracting behaviors. If you miss class, you are expected to contact the instructor and/or other students in the class to get information about the class. 

FOR ALL COURSES: Since this instructor emails reminders via the AC ONLINE classroom announcement page, it's best to check into your AC ONLINE class frequently.  As well, all course notes and assignments are in the AC ONLINE classroom folders, as directed by your instructor.   It is your responsibility to get the information and printed materials, as well as take EXAMS in the AC Online classroom. If you don't have a computer, simply check the ones in the library.  You can get onto AC ONLINE from any computer anywhere!

Each student is expected to engage in academic honesty, refraining from cheating on EXAMS or plagiarism. YOUR EXAMS ARE MEANT TO BE TAKEN BY YOU!  IF THIS INSTRUCTOR LEARNS THAT YOU ARE COLLABORATING ON EXAMS, YOU WILL FAIL THE COURSE!  Plagiarism on written work will NOT be tolerated.  PLAGIARISM IS USING SOMEONE ELSES’ MATERIAL AS IF IT WERE WRITTEN OR ORIGINATED BY YOU.  If you plagiarize, you can fail the assignment and receive a 0.  Plagiarism means copying off of the internet, quoting directly without giving credit to the source, or using parts of another persons work as your own. Copying and pasting material off the internet is strictly forbidden!   YOU MUST CITE ALL SOURCES AND HAVE A REFERENCE SECTION WITH APA STYLE CITATIONS FOR YOUR PAPER! PLEASE DO NOT ENGAGE IN THIS BEHAVIOR.  We have access to a plagiarism checker program and any paper that this instructor sees is plagiarized in part or in full, will be getting a 0 on the paper, and a letter of reprimand will be filed in your academic record.  IF YOU HAVE QUESTIONS AS TO WHETHER SOMETHING IS CONSIDERED PLAGIARISM, PLEASE ASK YOUR INSTRUCTOR BEFORE YOU ENGAGE IN QUESTIONABLE BEHAVIOR!  AGAIN, I CONSIDER THIS A VERY SERIOUS OFFENSE AND WILL NOT TOLERATE IT!!!

FOR ONLINE COURSES AND ONLINE PORTIONS OF TRADITIONAL AND HYBRID COURSES: Students are expected to engage in appropriate "netiquette" in the ONLINE PORTIONS of this class AT ALL TIMES.  Inappropriate online behaviors, such as swearing, discussion of inappropriate issues NOT related to the course room material, or any type of intolerance or rudeness to other learners will not be tolerated and may result in having to drop this course, failing the class, or dismissal from Amarillo College. Treat others as you like to be treated and everything should be fine!

Now, having said that, please remember that this is an COLLEGE LEVEL COURSE, and we will be discussing controversial issues in an ADULT MANNER!  You are expected to act like an adult in these discussions and realize that others may think and feel differently than you on a host of issues related to sociology!  Diversity is a GREAT THING and to be APPRECIATED in this instructors opinion.  If you find something offensive that is said by another student OR your instructor, please don't hesitate to contact me and discuss this with me.  However, it's important to remember that this course is not designed to CONFIRM YOUR OWN POLITICAL or RELIGIOUS BELIEFS, but rather to get you to think about sociology, society, and people in a bigger way than you may have already been exposed to. IN THAT, YOU MAY FIND YOURSELF UNCOMFORTABLE AT TIMES, AS YOU ARE BEING REQUIRED TO STRETCH OUTSIDE OF YOUR COMFORT ZONE! This is a part of what it means to get an education!  Obviously, learning to see the world in a different light is the goal of this course!   You are encouraged to debate others, and your instructor, in a polite BUT WELL INFORMED manner!  If you want to debate a point made, all this instructor asks, is that you bring your sources and do a good job of backing up your ideas.  In academics, we like well informed opinions!  This is KEY to analytical and creative thinking and is the hallmark of what it means to have academic freedom!  If you are not comfortable expressing your opinions in front of the class, you may obtain 10 extra credit points by WRITING a rebuttal paper.  If your instructor feels that you have backed up your point of view with sources that are informed and expert on the topic, your instructor will READ your paper to the class (with your permission of course!).  Let's enjoy the spirit of debate and differing viewpoints.  I look forward to a REAL educational experience with you all! 

If you have a complaint about this course, please contact me first.  If you are uncomfortable doing that, you may contact my supervisor, Dr. STEFANIE DECKER, at DUTTON HALL 202-L, or call her at 806 371-5195

If you have a concern that something you want to say or write that you think might offend others in the classroom or in the online course-room, run it by me first. Simply contact me via the AC ONLINE class email. As well, if you are aware of any student being mistreated or harassed in this course (including yourself), please bring it to my immediate attention.  We have zero tolerance for any student being mistreated here at Amarillo College. This will be a SAFE place for the expression of ideas and exchanges! Remember, you are an adult and differences in opinions, beliefs and ideas are a critical part of adult education!  You are expected to be an adult in this class!  Thank you for making our class a safe place to discuss ideas and to learn!   ~ Dr. Harding

Grading Criteria

GRADING CRITERIA:

YOUR FINAL GRADE will be based on the following:
 

Syllabus Quiz worth 10 points (REQUIRED) = 10 pts

Service Learning Project Topic (where you will be voluteering) worth 10 points = 10 points

DISCUSSIONS: INCLUDE:

  • Unit 1 Discussion and Introduction to class: worth 30 points = 20 pts
  • Unit 4 Discussions: Kids Say the Funniest Things, Love & Logic vs Spanking: = 20 pts

EXAMS:

  • Units 1-5 Exams each worth 100 points and the gradebook will automatically drop your lowest exam score  from UNITS 1 through 5 = worth (500 pts - dropped exam) = 400 pts
  • Unit 6 FINAL EXAM is REQUIRED FOR EVERYONE and 50% is over Chapters 14, 15 & 16 on Adolescence and 50% is over the REQUIRED LOVE AND LOGIC BOOK, worth 50 pts = 100 pts
  • TOTAL FOR EXAM POINTS = 500 points.

SERVICE PROJECT ESSAY: (you can get up to 10 extra pts on y our paper for turning it in to the WRITE'S CORNER for their feedback and making changes on it as they suggest): = 100 pts + (10 extra cred pts)

EXTRA CREDIT:

  • Practice Quizzes: You may earn UP TO 30 points on the 6 practice quizzes (6 quizzes worth up to 5 points each). These can help you but can't hurt you!
  • If you don't want to take the practice quizzes OR if you miss points on them, you can get UP TO 30 points extra credit by donating to the AC FOOD PANTRY or your LOCAL FOOD BANK. You must send me your PURCHASE RECEIPT and the PANTRY OR FOOD BANK RECEIPT for you donation. YOU NEED BOTH!  So you can donate solely to the PANTRY or combine QUIZZES and DONATION or just get up to 30 points on your practice quizzes.
  • EXAMPLE: Let's say you get 22 points on your extra credit practice quizzes, then you can make another $8.00 donation to the pantry of food or gift cards (no cash allowed).

TOTAL FINAL NUMBER OF POINTS = 660 points   (with up to 30 extra credit points possible but not required)

Attendance

STUDENT ATTENDANCE:

"90% of Success is SHOWING UP": WOODY ALLEN  While it may be tempting to SKIP CAMPUS BASED COURSES or to ONLY CHECK INTO YOUR ONLINE CLASSES ONCE A WEEK, know that the #1 factor linked with good grades and SUCCESS IN COLLEGE is REGULAR and FREQUENT class attendance (Yes...it's just the same as for both ON LINE and ON CAMPUS COURSES...BEING INVOLVED AND ENGAGED HELPS YOU SUCCEED!).

If you are not familiar with AC CONNECT, ALL AC COURSES HAVE AN ONLINE COMPONENT, whether they are ONLINE OR TRADITIONAL ON CAMPUS COURSES or A BLEND OF BOTH CALLED HYBRID COURSES.  Be sure you use the STUDENT TOOLS and HELP WITH BLACKBOARD tutorials, and you can call the AC HELPDESK at 371-5000, as well as get help in the LIBRARY on WASHINGTON STREET on the 4th with the staff there! You can also get help in any of the COMPUTER LABS across campus!

We want you to do great in your AC classes, so please LET US HELP YOU! If we don't know your difficulties, we cannot be of service!  Also, call me if you want some help with the course materials!  REMEMBER: The best way to get me is on my cellphone! I’m always happy to answer your questions if I can!   ~THANKS! DR. HARDING

Calendar

CHILD PSYCHOLOGY 2308 Sec 1 ONLINE:  SUMMER 2019

CALENDAR & CHECKLIST:  WHAT TO DO and WHEN is it DUE?

Below is a dateline of ALL COURSE DUE DATES, a course map and grading schedule.  I HIGHLY RECOMMEND YOU PRINT THIS OFF AND KEEP IT BY YOUR COMPUTER! AS WELL, PLEASE PUT ALL DUE DATES IN YOUR TIME MANAGEMENT DEVICE (like your PHONE CALENDAR), so that you do not miss important dates. THIS INSTRUCTOR DOES NOT TAKE LATE WORK!  In this course, once an exam, science lab, discussion or the project is closed, I do not take late work except in the most exceptional circumstances!

NOTE: Your UNITS will be open early so YOU CAN WORK AHEAD. However, EACH UNIT and each ASSIGNMENT has a CLOSING DATE. You must complete your work by the closing date or you will get a ZERO on that assignment.  You get to drop your lowest exam from UNITS 1 through 5, but you must complete the UNIT 6 Exam.  NO EXCEPTIONS!

NOTE: IF something in your UNIT SAYS "REQUIRED" It will be on the EXAM!  (read it or watch it if it says required!)

NOTE: TO FIND EVERYTHING IN YOUR COURSE, USE THE MENU LIST to the LEFT SIDE OF YOUR SCREEN showing links to your units, service project, email, etc! 

REQUIRED BOOKS FOR THIS COURSE: Make sure you have BOTH BOOKS needed for this class including FELDMAN, CHILD DEVELOPMENT (7th Edition), and Parenting with Love and Logic by Jim Fay & Foster Cline. 

CHILD PSYCHOLOGY 2308 ONLINE: SUMMER 2019 OVERVIEW of DUE DATES

  • CLASS OPENS MONDAY, JUNE  3rd. (Your course will likely be open by Friday, May 31st)
  • SYLLABUS QUIZ due MONDAY, JUNE 10th by 11:55 pm (REQUIRED TO BE COUNTED ON  CENSUS)
  • Your SERVICE LEARNING PROJECT selected “TOPIC” DUE THURSDAY, JUNE 13th 11:55 pm; The topic is the AGENCY/PROJECT you will be doing for your Service Learning Project.
  • UNIT 1 DISCUSSION over Secrets of Wild Child Film & INTRODUCTION, and Ch 1 due MONDAY, JUNE 17th by 11:55 pm
  • UNIT 1 PRACTICE QUIZ up to 5 extra credit points: closes TUESDAY, JUNE 18 by 11:55 pm
  • UNIT 1 EXAM CLOSES TUESDAY, JUNE 18th by 11:55 pm. Over Ch 1, 2, films & Science.
  • UNIT 2 PRACTICE QUIZ up to 5 extra credit points: closes TUESDAY, JUNE 25th 11:55 pm
  • UNIT 2 EXAM closes TUESDAY, JUNE 25th by 11:55 pm. Over ch 3, 4, film & BT Manual.
  • UNIT 3 PRACTICE QUIZ up to 5 extra credit points: closes TUESDAY, JULY 2nd by 11:55 pm
  • UNIT 3 EXAM closes TUESDAY, JULY 2nd by 11:55 pm. Over ch 5, 6 7 & required videos
  • UNIT 4 DISCUSSION due MONDAY, JULY 8th by 11:55 pm over Love & Logic Film, Spanking vs Discipline articles.
  • UNIT 4 PRACTICE QUIZ up to 5 extra credit points: closes TUESDAY, JULY 9th 11:55 pm
  • UNIT 4 EXAM closes **TUESDAY, JULY 9th by 11:55 pm. Over ch 8, 9, 10 & Love &Logic FILM & spanking article & film.
  • NOTE: BE sure to FINISH UP THE LOVE AND LOGIC BOOK for your LAST EXAM, as this book is required and this test may NOT BE DROPPED! 
  • Note: finish your SERVICE PROJECT HOURS AND ESSAY, as well as getting your VERIFICATION FORM SIGNED! You must have both. Be sure you use the TEMPLATE PROVIDED for you for your ESSAY QUESTIONS! DUE MONDAY, JULY 22nd by 9 PM!  NO LATE PAPERS CCEPTED!
  • UNIT 5 PRACTICE QUIZ up to 5 extra credit points: closes TUESDAY, JULY 16th by  11:55 pm
  • UNIT 5 EXAM closes TUESDAY, JULY 16th by 11:55 pm. Over ch 11, 12, 13, Class Divided
  • SERVICE PROJECT ESSAY QUESTIONS IN THE PROVIDED TEMPLATE AND the SIGNED VERIFICATION FORM DUE by MONDAY, JULY 22nd by 9:00 pm! REMEMBER: NO LATE WORK ACCEPTED FOR ANY REASON!  Be sure you UPLOAD BOTH DOCUMENTS in THE DROP BOX before you HIT SUBMIT!!!   If you hit submit before you have both documents in the drop box, you will have to call me to delete your submission so you can upload it again! DO NOT WAIT UNTIL THE LAST MINUTE TO SUBMIT YOUR PAPER and VERIFICIATION FORM!!  Remember, this is due by 9:00 pm on MONDAY, JULY 22nd!
  • EXTRA CREDIT DUE: PANTRY or FOOD BANK RECEIPT along with your PURCHASE RECEIPTS FOR EXTRA CREDIT DUE TUESDAY, JULY  23rd by 11:55 pm. NO LATE WORK ACCEPTED NOW FOR ANY REASON!!!!!
  • UNIT 6 PRACTICE QUIZ up to 5 extra credit points: closes THURSDAY, JULY 25th by 11:55 pm!  NO LATE WORK ACCEPTED FOR ANY REASON!
  • UNIT 6 EXAM REQUIRED FOR EVERYONE closes THURSDAY, JULY 25th by 11:55 pm. Over ch 14, 15 and 16 (20% per chapter), and 40% of it is over the PARENTING with LOVE & LOGIC BOOK.  NO LATE WORK ACCEPTED FOR ANY REASON!
  • Final grades posted by Friday, July 27th by NOON!  GOOD JOB!

COURSE MAP: WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING IN THIS COURSE

For this course you will be completing the following in the next 8 weeks

  • SYLLABUS QUIZ: Read the course syllabus and take the REQUIRED QUIZ by Monday, the end of 1st week. This quiz is REQUIRED TO BE COUNTED AS ATTENDING THIS COURSE.  Failure to complete this quiz may mean that you will be withdrawn from the class and you can lose your financial aid!
  • 6 COURSE UNITS including:
    • Unit 1 comprised of chapters 1 & 2, a major film, several short videos and a unit discussion.
    • Unit 2 comprised of chapters 3 and 4, a film and the BRAIN TRAINER MANUAL.
    • Unit 3 comprised of chapters 5, 6 & 7 on INFANCY, a few reqired  videos,.
    •  Unit 4 comprised of chapters 8, 9 and 10 over EARLY CHILDHOOD, PARENTING IN the 90’s: Love and Logic Film and Unit Discussion over articles and film regarding SPANKING versus DISCIPLINE.
    • Unit 5 comprised of chapters 11, 12 and 13 over MIDDLE CHILDHOOD, CLASS DIVIDED video.
    • Unit 6 comprised of chapters 14, 15, and 16 over ADOLESCENCE, and the LOVE AND LOGIC BOOK.
  • 1 SERVICE LEARNING PROJECT and ESSAY QUESTIONS, along with your signed SERVICE VERIFICATION FORM, reporting on your selected 4 hours of community service (100 points) including:
    • Investigating, CONTACTING and informing instructor of your service project "TOPIC", which is the "AGENCY" where you will volunteer, submit in the SERVICE PROJECT TOPIC DROP BOX worth 10 points.
    • 4 hours of volunteer community service in an agency of your choice. See instruction sheet!
    • For this assignment, you will write four short ESSAY QUESTIONS related to your experience, as well as a final 5th question related to understanding of data found on graphs on the topic of poverty. SEE TEMPLATE FOR THE EXACT QUESTIONS you will be completing.
    • YOU MUST ALSO SUBMIT the COPY OF YOUR VERIFICATION FORM online in the SAME DROP BOX and at the SAME TIME as you submit your ESSAY! Please do not forget this. If you submit your essay without the VERIFICATION FORM you will have to call me to DUMP YOUR SUBMISSION and then GO BACK AND UPLOAD BOTH OF THESE IN THE DROP BOX AGAIN!  It's a pain for you and for me! THIS VERIFICATION FORM IS WORTH 30 points of your project grade of 100 points! DO NOT FORGET IT! If you do not submit the signed verification form, you can only submit #5 on your ESSAY, which is the graph problem!  It shows me that you did the SERVICE PROJECT!  Be sure you get this done early!    Again, this form shows you did the 4 hours of service and IS WORTH 30 points on your project!  YOU MUST HAVE YOUR PROJECT SUPERVISOR SIGN THIS FORM!
    • NOTE: You can get 10 extra points on your essay by SUBMITTING YOUR ESSAY to the WRITER'S CORNER at AC for a TUTOR to assist you with your work!  Great way to maximize your grade!!!
    • TO FIND YOUR SERVICE PROJECT INSTRUCTIONS, TEMPLATE and ASSIGNMENT DROP BOXES go to the SERVICE LEARNING PROJECT FOLDER link on the MENU to the left of your COURSE HOMEPAGE SCREEN.  You will see all those materials there.  Your ESSAY QUESTIONS in the TEMPLATE are WORTH 70 points of the total 100 points.   THE SIGNED VERIFICATION FORM with your SERVICE HOURS is worth 30 points! YOU MUST SUBMIT BOTH TO GET FULL CREDIT!
      REMINDER: They both go into the SAME DROP BOX! DO NOT HIT SUBMIT until you have uploaded BOTH the TEMPLATE with your ESSAYS and your VERIFICATION FORM! If you do submit  one without the other, you will have to call your instructor at 806 584-7569, to have me delete your first submission! 

  • 6 UNIT EXAMS including Units 1, 2,  3, 4, 5 and 6 EXAMS covering all chapters in the unit and all films, handouts (anything that says it's required will be on your exam).
    • On EXAMS for Units 1, 2, 3 4 and 5, you will get to DROP your LOWEST EXAM SCORE.  For UNIT 6 EXAM, it is required for everyone and will NOT BE DROPPED!
    • Exams will have 40 to 50 questions, be timed and have a final closing due date. If you miss an exam for Units 1 through 5, it's a 0 and that is the exam that will be dropped. You get to drop your lowest of the first 5 exams.  YOU CANNOT MISS EXAM 6!  It is required as it has some comprehensive concept questions on it and COVERS BOTH Chapters 14, 15 and 16 from Feldman, as well as the LOVE and LOGIC book.   If you miss this last exam, it’s a 0 and will not be dropped.   
    • NOTE: All exams will allow only ONE ATTEMPT, so be ready to take it. If you get booted out, go right back in and continue.  If your internet shuts down, then you have to have some screen shot to show me as to the problem to be allowed to retake the exam! If you don't have that, then it's a 0....and that's your drop!  THE ONLY ACCEPTABLE REASON to MISS EXAM 6, is if the AC SYSTEM SHUTS DOWN!  Please do NOT wait until the last minute to take your exams! That's a very bad online course strategy!
    • Again, you will have a total of SIX EXAM SCORES.  The grade book automatically DROPS your LOWEST OF the 1st five exams. UNIT 6 EXAM Is required   If you miss an exam in Units 1 -  5, that is your DROPPED EXAM. I don't do make-ups except in very RARE and EXCEPTIONA CIRCUMSTANCES!   YOU MUST TAKE EXAM 6, and missing that exam will be a 0 in your course average! Do not FORGET!
  • 2 CLASS DISCUSSIONS:  UNIT 1 and UNIT 4 worth 20 points each.
    • You will have a class discussion over course materials and films you will watch in UNITS 1 and UNIT 4.
    • Please Edit your work carefully to maximize your grade. DO NOT USE TEXTING LANGUAGE (LOL or “I” instead of proper noun capitalized “I”, for example).  THIS IS A COLLEGE LEVEL ESSAY! Writing counts!
    • BE SURE You RESPOND TO AT LEAST 1 other students discussion.
    • Grades will be 18-20 points = A, 16-17 points = B, 14 – 15 points = C, and 12- 13 points = D. Below that is an F.  Points will b e deducted for poor writing, failure to develop the questions being asked or not answering certain parts of the question, and failure to respond to another students post.   

  • EXTRA CREDIT OPPORTUNITIES: INCLUDES SIX EXTRA CREDIT PRACTICE QUIZZES and DONATION to AC PANTRY or your LOCAL FOOD BANK. You may earn UP TO, but NOT MORE THAN 30 extra credit points in the following ways.  EXTRA CREDIT IS STRICTLY OPTIONAL!
    • There are 6 EXTRA CREDIT PRACTICE QUIZZES AVAILABLE for each unit worth up to 5 points each (possible 30 points). You have two attempts up to the closing date. These points can help BUT NOT HURT YOUR FINAL GRADE, and will help you prepare for the exam.
    • For extra credit, you may also make a donation of food, gift cards or cash to the AC PANTRY or your local food bank.  To get credit, you must download a copy of the PANTRY RECEIPT AND your FOOD PURCHASE RECEIPT in the EXTRA CREDIT DROP BOX to verify your DONATION.   
    • You can do one of these or both of these in combination for UP TO BUT NOT MORE THAN 30 extra credit points. So let's say you had 20 points on the practice quizzes, you could also donate $10.00 worth of food to the pantry for the rest of the 30 extra credit points, as an example.
    • REMEMBER: EXTRA CREDIT IS OPTIONAL, not required, but can help with a missed reading quiz, discussion or a low exam score!  Also, you may not earn more than 30 points in extra credit, with the exception of the 10 extra points for doing the WRITER'S CORNER TUTORIAL on your SERVICE LEARNING PROJECT ESSAY! That is separate from this extra credit and is added to your service project grade.

DETAILED CALENDAR:

  • TO BEGIN OUR COURSE: Course opens JUNE 3rd and closes THURSDAY night, JULY 25th by 11:55 pm.  
  • YOUR FINAL GRADES WILL BE posted by NOON on FRIDAY JULY 26th.
  • The last exam is REQUIRED FOR EVERYONE, as the FINAL EXAM and is 50% over the LOVE AND LOGIC BOOK!  Failure to take this last exam will mean a 0 in your grade book. NOT DROPPED!
  • TO BEGIN OUR COURSE DO THE FOLLOWING in the FIRST WEEK:
    •  Click on the "MENU" to the left of your screen. When you come into the classroom, read the announcements under the CLASS BANNER on the HOMEPAGE by clicking on the MENU TAB for ANNOUNCEMENTS or on VIEW COURSE ANNOUNCEMENTS under the banner on tje HOME PAGE. DO THIS EACH TIME YOU COME INTO THE CLASSROOM
    • CHECK YOUR AC EMAIL FREQUENTLY FOR REMINDERS AND UPDATES by going to your AC GOOGLE MAIL! This is your responsibility to stay in touch...any email, course change or reminder I send you will go to your GOOGLE ACCOUNT!  Get in the habit of checking that daily when you take an online course.
    • Next click on the CALENDAR WHAT'S DUE WHEN MENU TAB (that's this sheet of paper). Print off to see what's due when
    • After that, click on VIEW SYLLABUS and TAKE SYLLABUS QUIZ.  
    • Go over the materials in the SERVICE PROJECT FOLDER and decide what project you will be doing!  Get started now! This is worth 100 points! These courses go by FAST so be sure you don't wait to get started on this!
    • Start reading the LOVE & LOGIC book. To prepare for the UNIT 4 DISCUSSION and our UNIT 6 FINAL EXAM (40% of which is over this book), be sure you OUTLINE the MAJOR CONCEPTS in each chapter as you read! 

  • WHAT TO DO IN WEEK 1:  Check off the items below in WEEK 1 & 2:
  • Click on the CALENDAR tab on the menu to the left of your screen and print off this course WHAT'S DUE WHEN calendar.   Refer to it often and check off your items as you complete them.
  • Click on the SYLLABUS AND SYLLABUS QUIZ tab in the menu to the left of your screen. 
    •  Read through syllabus online, PRINT OFF YOUR SYLLABUS to refer to it as class progresses. 
    • You must take the SYLLABUS QUIZ by MONDAY, JUNE 10th by 11:55 pm.  You have 20 minutes to complete 10 questions worth 10 points, as well as 2 attempts.  You may not be counted on the class census if you do not take this quiz! FAILURE TO TAKE THIS QUIZ MAY RESULT IN YOUR BEING ACADEMICALLY WITHDRAWN FROM THIS COURSE!
    • See below: Review your SERVICE LEARNING PROJECT and post TOPIC (where you will volunteer by THURSDAY, JUNE 13th 11:55 pm in the TOPIC DROP BOX.
  • BEGIN UNIT 1:  Read Chapters 1 and 2 in Feldman text, Watch the SECRETS OF THE WILD CHILD film in the UNIT 1 VIDEO FOLDER.  Review the material in chapter 2 over science in child psychology.   You will be discussing this in UNIT 1 DISCUSSION and there will be questions over it on the exam.
  • After watching the film, reading the chapters INTRODUCE YOURSELF and discuss NATURE-NURTURE in UNIT 1 Discussion.  Due MONDAY, June 17th by 11:55 pm
  • GO TO THE SERVICE PROJECT FOLDER to REVIEW THE SERVICE PROJECT INSTRUCTIONS for this course for your final project. PICK YOUR PROJECT
    • You must submit your SERVICE PROJECT TOPIC in one sentence that describes your PROJECT in one sentence by THURSDAY, JUNE 13th 11:55 pm in the TOPIC DROP BOX in the SERVICE LEARNING PROJECT FOLDER.  It is critical for you to contact your selected agency and get in early to do your project!  This is especially critical in the summer! 
    • You will complete your 4 hours of volunteer service and complete the 4 essay questions along with #5 which has multiple questions over the GRAPHS you will see in the TEMPLATE.  YOU MUST ALSO have YOUR VERIFICATION FORM SIGNED by your PROJECT SUPERVISOR.  Both of these items MUST BE SUBMITTED at the SAME TIME in the SAME BOX by MONDAY, JULY 22nd by 9:00 pm at the latest in the SERVICE PROJECT ESSAY DROP BOX .  There is a link to submit your service project in the menu.
    • To find all your materials for the SERVICE PROJECT, click on the LINK IN YOUR MENU on the COURsE HOME PAGE. You will see a list of VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES for you to engage in  As well, be sure you download the INSTRUCTION SHEET and the ESSAY TEMPLATE FORM! You are required to donate 4 hours of volunteer time for this project and it's worth 100 points (the same as an exam!). You are required to have a minimum of two sources referenced in your essay, at least one over the agency or social problem you are dealing with and another related to material in your textbook.  EXCELLENT essays may include more than two referenced sources from your textbook readings and other website materials on the topic.
    • NOTE: If you are taking more than ONE PSYCHOLOGY, SOCIOLOGY or SOCIAL WORK COURSE, you must do 4 hours of service for each class.  You may submit the same essay WITH THE EXCEPTION of #3 ESSAY QUESTION.   This essay question will be related specifically to your COURSE TEXTBOOK, which will be different for each class!

  • REMINDER:  EXTRA CREDIT OPPORTUNITY: DONATIONS TO THE AC FOOD BANK or the HIGH PLAINS FOOD BANK (or your local food bank).
    • The LAST DAY TO SUBMIT YOUR RECEIPT from the AC FOOD PANTRY or the HIGH PLAINS FOOD BANK ALONG with your FOOD PURCHASE RECEIPT is TUESDAY, JULY 23rd by 11:55 pm.  THE AC PANTRY IS NOW LOCATED IN THE WARE CENTER at WASHINGTON STREET CAMPUS in the NORTHEAST CORNER of the 1st floor in the RESOURCE CENTER.  They will give you a receipt (and you need your purchase receipt). Make sure you keep your purchase receipts as well! 
    • To submit your RECEIPTS you can do it one of 3 ways.           
      • SUBMIT a copy of your receipt from PANTRY or the HIGH PLAINS FOOD DRIVE along with your PURCHASE RECEIPT in the DROP BOX in the EXTRA CREDIT FOLDER online. You will find that link in the menu on the left of your screen.
      • BY MAIL (sent to Dr. Deborah Harding, 3909 Huntington Dr, Amarillo, Tx 79109)
      • Or bring copies of the AC PANTRY- HIGH PLAINS FOOD BANK receipt and your PURCHASE RECEIPT DELIVERED TO THE LARGE MANILLA ENVELOPE on my OFFICE DOOR at the WASHINGTON STREET CAMPUS in DUTTON HALL 202-J
      • If you live elsewhere, YOU MAY DONATE to YOUR LOCAL FOOD BANK! Be sure and get a receipt and a copy of your purchase receipt!
    • In combination with your PRACTICE QUIZZES, you get up to 30 extra credit points for this course!  If you don’t take the quizzes, you may donate up to $30.00 worth of food (no money) to the AC PANTRY or the HIGH PLAINS FOOD BANK for up to 30 extra credit points.  If you do take the quizzes, you can donate whatever amount added to your quiz scores makes 30 points. So, lets say you got 20 points on your practice quizzes. You could donate an added $10.00 worth of food for 30 points (1 $ food for each point).   This can help with a low test score or missed assignment...PLUS, you get to do something good for someone! This may not be used as your SERVICE LEARNING PROJECT!  

 

  •  UNIT 1 : OPEN MONDAY, JUNE 3rd and CLOSES TUESDAY, JUNE 18th at 11:55 pm, covers chapter 1, 2, items on the UNIT 1 EXAM Study Guide, & Secrets of the WILD CHILD film, along with short film on NATURE VS NURTURE.  Also, review the material in chapter 2 on science!
  • HOMEWORK-READINGS-VIDEOS:: Read Ch 1, and 2, along with the reading all the SCIENCE MATERIALS and watching SCIENCE VIDEOS. As well, watch the Secrets of the Wild Child film and the short video on Nature-Nurture for the UNIT 1. Start Love & Logic book and read a chapter!
  • UNIT 1 DISCUSSION: due MONDAY, JUNE 17th, by 11:55 pm.  Watch SECRETS OF THE WILD CHILD FILM: Read pages 10-12 and 64-65 in your Feldman textbook. Then participate in the Unit 1 DISCUSSION which is required and worth 20 points. Answer all the questions being asked, EDIT YOUR WORK for grammar (no texting language allowed!), and BE SURE YOU start your DISCUSSION by INTRODUCING YOURSELF to the class in your UNIT 1 Discussion for full credit.  THIS IS A COLLEGE LEVEL WRITING ASSIGNMENT....not a text message to your friends!  MAKE SURE YOU EDIT IT WELL!  AGAIN: DO NOT USE TEXTING LANGUAGE and USE COMPLETE SENTENCES and WORDS!  You also need to respond in a substantive manner to at least 1 student!

  • UNIT 1 PRACTICE QUIZ: You can get up to 5 points extra credit on your PRACTICE QUIZZES for this course. They can only help you, not hurt you.  DUE TUESDAY, JUNE 18th by 11:55 pm
  • UNIT 1 EXAM: Closes by TUESDAY, JUNE 18th by 11:55 pm.   PREPARE using Unit 1 study guide over chapters 1 and 2, as well as the science lab and science lab answer sheet.  Exam 1 covers chapters 1, 2, the material over Science (you can complete the Science Lab and go over the ANSWER SHEET materials if you aren't familiar with the terms), and watch the WILD CHILD & Nature vs Nurture videos.  You get 2 ATTEMPTS ON this exam ONLY!  All the other exams you get 1 attempt! So don't wait until the last minute to take it for the first time! If you don't do well first time, it will take the highest grade.  THE GRADEBOOK IS SET TO TAKE THE HIGHEST GRADE.  Also, if something says it's required, you will have questions over it on the exam! 

 

  •  UNIT 2 covers chapters 3, 4 and the BRAIN TRAINER MANUAL & Pregnancy Video series. Unit 2 CLOSES TUESDAY, JUNE 25th by 11:55 pm .
  •  HOMEWORK-READINGS-VIDEOS: Use the Unit 2 study guide to prepare for the exam as you read  chapters 3 and 4 and study the BRAIN TRAINER MANUAL. Watch the required PREGNANCY VIDEO SERIES in UNIT 2 section. I WROTE THE BRAIN TRAINER MANUAL and you are getting it for free here! Be sure you go over this material well!
  • Again, be reading another chapter in  your LOVE AND LOGIC BOOK at this time for your final exam.  You will watch a film over LOVE AND LOGIC with FOSTER CLINE in UNIT 4.
  • Go over the Unit 2 STUDY GUIDE for chapters 3, 4 and Brain Trainer Manual.
  • UNIT 2 PRACTICE QUIZ: You can get up to 5 points extra credit on your PRACTICE QUIZZES for this course. They can only help you, not hurt you.  DUE TUESDAY, JUNE 25th by 11:55 pm
  • UNIT 2 EXAM is due TUESDAY, JUNE 25th by 11:55 pm. It covers chapters 3, 4, the Brain Trainer Manual, the Pregnancy videos, and the Unit 2 Exam study guide.  You have 1 attempt.  Be ready to take this exam!

  •  UNIT 3 covers chapters 5, 6 and 7 over Infant physical, cognitive and social development and the INFANCY Videos in required video folder. It will CLOSE TUESDAY, JULY 2nd by 11:55 pm (the day after the holiday weekend!)   Have a great fourth of July!  LALA!
  • HOMEWORK-READINGS-VIDEOS: Read chapters 5, 6 and 7. Use your Unit 3 study guide to prepare for your exam.  Watch the "NEW DAD" video and read short article on NEW PARENT STRESS.
  • WORK ON YOUR SERVICE PROJECT!   You can get it done EARLY if you want and complete your essay so you aren't working on it at the last minute!  It's worth 100 points so be sure to get it done!
  • Read another chapter or two from your LOVE AND LOGIC BOOK (Teaching with LOVE AND LOGIC or Parenting with LOVE AND LOGIC) at this time for your final exam. To prepare for this exam, be sure you write down the major concepts in each section of each chapter!  This will help you prepare for Unit 6 exam which is 40% over the L and L book!
  • UNIT 3 PRACTICE QUIZ: You can get up to 5 points extra credit on your PRACTICE QUIZZES for this course. They can only help you, not hurt you.  DUE TUESDAY, JULY 2nd by 11:55 pm
  • UNIT 3 EXAM is due TUESDAY, JULY 2nd by 11:55 pm (enjoy your holiday!).  Covers chapters 5, 6 and 7, along with the article and videos!.  You have 1 attempt.  Be ready to take this exam!1

  •   UNIT 4 covers chapters 8, 9 and 10 over TODDLERS and the LOVE and LOGIC FILM & UNIT 4 required articles and film over Discipline vs. Spanking (all will be on the exam!): UNIT 4 will close TUESDAY, JULY 9th by 11:55 pm.    
  • HOMEWORK-READINGS-VIDEOS: Read chapters 8, 9 and 10, and watch the LOVE & LOGIC FILM.  You will read several articles as well over DISCIPLINE vs SPANKING and watch a couple of videos.  IF IT SAYS REQUIRED, IT'S ON THE EXAM!
  • UNIT 4 DISCUSSION:  Due MONDAY, JULY 8th by 11:55 pm. Watch Love & Logic film, read articles on DISCIPLINE vs SPANKING and watch required videos.  Complete UNIT 4 Discussion. Be sure you edit your spelling, grammar and ideas for maximized grade! Respond to at least 1 other student.
  • Read another chapter or two from your LOVE AND LOGIC. Be outlining the major concepts for each section of each chapter to prepare for EXAM 6. To prepare for exam, outline all the major concepts from each section in each chapter!  What is the take-away for each section?
  • Keep working on your SERVICE PROJECT!  Be sure you get your SUPERVISOR to SIGN The VERIFICAION FORM!   Follow all guidelines from your instruction sheet! It’s due MONDAY, July 22nd by 9:00 PM!
  • UNIT 4 PRACTICE QUIZ: You can get up to 5 points extra credit on your PRACTICE QUIZZES for this course. They can only help you, not hurt you.  DUE TUESDAY, JULY 9th by 11:55 pm
  • UNIT 4 EXAM is due TUESDAY, JULY 9th by 11:55 pm, over chapters 8, 9, 10, spanking and discipline articles and short videos, as well as the PARENTING WITH LOVE AND LOGIC film.  If it says required, it's on the exam!  Y ou get one attempt! BE READY!

  •  UNIT 5 covers chapters 11, 12, 13 and CLASS DIVIDED film: UNIT 5 closes WEDNESDAY, JULY 16th by 11:55 pm.
  • HOMEWORK-READINGS-VIDEOS: Read chapters 11, 12 and 13 and watch the CLASS DIVIDED  film over prejudice development in children.  There will be questions on EXAM 5 over the film and chapters.
  • You should be FINISHING UP your LOVE AND LOGIC BOOK at this time for your final EXAM. Reminder: EXAM 6 is required for everyone...you may not drop exam 6. To prepare for the exam, outline the book with all the MAJOR CONCEPTS in each section of each chapter!  The question to ask is "what is the take-away here"? That should help you do well on the exam!
  • REMINDER:  I HOPE YOU ARE GETTING YOUR SERVICE PROJECT DONE. You will be writing an essay (see the SERVICE PROJECT INSTRUCTIONS SHEET to see the questions for the essay!  It's due very soon on MONDAY, JULY 22nd by 9:00 pm in the SERVICE PROJECT drop box and is worth 100 points  and this all goes towards your final grade! You can always turn it in early! YES!!!!  EARLY IS BEST!!!!!
  •  Also, your extra credit FOOD PANTRY DONATION is due TUESDAY, JULY 23rd!
  • UNIT 5 PRACTICE QUIZ: You can get up to 5 points extra credit on your PRACTICE QUIZZES for this course. They can only help you, not hurt you.  DUE TUESDAY,  JULY 16th by 11:55 pm
  • UNIT 5 EXAM is due TUESDAY, JULY 16th 11:55 pm over chapters 11, 12 13 and CLASS DIVIDED film. Reminder: The LOWEST EXAM SCORE from UNITS 1 - 5 exams will automatically drop out of your final grade and exam average. You get one attempt!  REMEMBER, EVERYBODY HAS TO TAKE EXM 6!

  •  UNIT 6 covers chapters 14, 15 and 16 (60 points) and review questions over the LOVE and LOGIC book (40 points). Study hard! EXAM 6 is REQUIRED!  UNIT 6 EXAM will close THURSDAY, JULY 25th by 11:55 PM!   It's required for everyone to take the last exam!  
  • REMINDER: Unit 6 EXAM IS THE FINAL EXAM REQUIRED FOR EVERYONE!!!!!!

  • HOMEWORK-READINGS-VIDEOS: Read chapters 14, 15 & 16, and print off study guide. FINISH Love and Logic and your SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY PROJECT. You need to have your SERVICE PROJECT ESSAY in the DROP BOX by MONDAY, JULY 22ND 9:00 pm! Don't wait until the last minute! And, remember, UNIT 6 EXAM is REQUIRED for everyone!
  • SERVICE PROJECT ESSAY: DUE MONDAY JULY 22nd by 11:55 pm in the SERVICE PROJECT DROP BOX.  ABSOLUTELY NO SERVICE PROJECT ESSAYS WILL BE ACCEPTED AFTER THAT date and time for ANY REASON! This is worth 100 points!  OUCH! Get it in early!  REALLY! BE SURE YOU USE THE SERVICE PROJECT TEMPLATE and DO NOT DELETE ANYTHING! THis is required~!  NO LATE WORK ACCEPTED AFTER THIS DATE FOR ANY REASON! If you wait until the last minute to turn it in and you have trouble, IT IS ON Y OU!  I will not grade any essay turned in after MONDAY, JULY 22nd 11:55 pm! PERIOD! NO EXCEPTIONS! THIS MEANS YOU!
  • FINISH UP your LOVE AND LOGIC BOOK. Again, 40 points of the 100 points in EXAM 6 will be over the LOVE AND LOGIC BOOK and major concepts.  
  • UNIT 6 PRACTICE QUIZ: You can get up to 5 points extra credit on your PRACTICE QUIZZES for this course. They can only help you, not hurt you.  DUE THURSDAY, JULY 26th by 11:55 pm.  No late work accepted!
  • Unit 6 EXAM REQUIRED BY EVERYONE:  It closes THURSDAY JULY 26th by 11:55 pm.  It covers 60 points of Unit 6 Study guide over Chapters 14, 15 and 16 on adolescent development, and 40 points over the LOVE AND LOGIC BOOK.  THIS EXAM IS REQUIRED...you may not drop it.  Failure to take this exam will result in a 0. You get two attempts on this exam as well!   REMEMBER: NO LATE WORK.
  • Final grades will be posted by FRIDAY, JULY 27th by noon!. Thanks!

Additional Information

HOW TO REVIEW YOUR EXAMS & QUIZZES, and VIEW GRADES, INSTRUCTOR's FEEDBACK COMMENTS AND RUBRICS FOR YOUR LABS AND DISCUSSIONS:

  You can REVIEW YOUR EXAMS AND QUIZZES ONCE THE DUE DATE AND TIME HAS PASSED. In order to review your exams, click on MY GRADES TAB, go to the exam or quiz in the list that you want to review and Click on the exam.  It will show you what you missed.  In order to view your assignments, discussions, papers, and other work for YOUR INSTRUCTOR’s FEEDBACK, again, go to MY GRADES tab in the left hand menu, click.  Find the item you want to look at in the LIST (they are not necessarily in order...sorry!).  Click on that and you will see a place that says RUBRIC and COMMENTS.  Click on comments to see anything your instructor has said, and click on RUBRIC to view the rubric grading system and how your instructor graded you.  PLEASE...this instructor SPENDS A LOT OF TIME to give you CONSTRUCTIVE FEEDBACK...USE IT and make corrections accordingly! If you keep making the same error time and again, YOUR GRADES WILL CONTINUE TO GO DOWN!  I expect you to USE THE FEEDBACK I GIVE YOU TO BECOME A BETTER STUDENT and to IMPROVE IN YOUR SCHOOL WORK!  

 

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