Child Growth & Development Syllabus for 2024-2025
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AI Statement

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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 Enrollment Center, Suite 700. More information may be found at www.actx.edu/disability.
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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:

Tutoring for Success applies to any student whose overall performance in the course falls below 75%. The instructor will create the task in the Student Engagement Portal (Watermark) to direct the student to the appropriate tutoring service, which may be faculty- or SI-led, discipline-specific, and/or general. The tutoring service assigned, the due date for when the tutoring must be completed, and the amount of tutoring required are at the discretion of the instructor. Additionally, the task will alert the student’s success team. Students who do not fulfill the assigned tutoring task may be subject to program- and course-specific penalties that could result in a grade reduction and/or in not being allowed to progress in the course until the tutoring requirement has been satisfied.

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

TECA-1354-002 Child Growth & Development

Prerequisites

Course Description

A study of the physical, emotional, social, language and cognitive factors impacting growth and development of children through adolescence.

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

Tech Supported

Syllabus Information

Textbooks

1.  Beginnings & Beyond: Gordon/Williams/Browne - Book

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Supplies

• Computer/laptop with Internet access to Blackboard Learning

• Beginnings & Beyond Book 

• Personal comprehension tools (highlighters, pencil, paper, pens, computer, etc)

Student Performance

End of Course Outcomes:

• Summarize principles of growth and development.

• Identify typical stages of cognitive, social, physical, language, and emotional development.

• Compare, contrast and apply theories of development in practice.

• Discuss the impact of developmental processes on educational practices.

• Identify the stages of play development (i.e. from solitary to cooperative) and describe the important role of play in young children’s learning and development.

• Demonstrate skills in practical application of developmental principles and theories, observation techniques, assessment, and recognition of growth and development patterns.

Students 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

• Active Learner:  Take part in the course regardless of setting.  You are responsible for due dates.  Please look at your learning as professional growth, not just a grade!
• Proactive:  Be proactive to situations that occur rather than reactive.  Please promptly let me know if you have any questions or concerns.  Use your Blackboard Calendar to stay organized.
• Academic Integrity:  Work honestly for your own benefit.  Make sure all required signatures are from the valid, certified personnel.  Ensure you provide proper citations for other’s work.
• Punctuality: ALL ASSIGNMENTS are due on or before the due date. A maximum of 70% will be earned if submitted within 7 days of the original due date.  Zeros will remain in the gradebook after a week has passed.

Grading Criteria

All Assignments are Valued and Equally Balanced:

Grading Scale

A =100-90

B = 89-80

C = 79-70

D = 69-65

F =  64-0

• ALL ASSIGNMENTS are due on or before the due date. A maximum of 70% will be earned if submitted within 7 days of the original due date.  Zeros will remain in the gradebook after a week has passed.

Attendance

Log in frequently. (Recommended Daily)

Complete and submit assignments by the due dates.

Attend all required face-to-face class meetings: 10/29, 11/12 and 12/3

Calendar

Additional Information

Please do not hesitate to reach out to me with any questions and/or concerns.  I am here to work with you through this valuable course. 

Suggestion: Print the Calendar above to track your progress and stay up to date on assignments.