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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.
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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.
(3 sem hrs; 3 lec)
Online Course
Child Development by Robert Feldman, 8th Edition only WITH online code to Pearson REVEL
This textbook code/online textbook is available through the AC Bookstore. AC has an online bookstore www.actx.edu/bookstore or TECA book codes are available for purchase at the campus bookstore. You can also choose to purchase access to the textbook and REVEL inside the course directly from Pearson.
Computer and internet access to complete assignments on time. MUST have reliable internet.
TECA-1354: Child Development / Birth to Adolescence
PROMOTE CHILD DEVELOPMENT AND LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
1) Know and understand young children’s characteristics and needs.
a) Summarize principles of growth and development
b) Describe how brain research impacts current knowledge of growth and development.
c) Compare and contrast the differences between various theories of development.
d) Discuss the developmental stages in the physical, cognitive, language and social/emotional domains for children birth through adolescence and recognize signs of developmental delays.
2) Know and understand the multiple influences on development and learning.
a) Discuss how specific factors/processes (heredity, environment including culture and society) may affect individuals in one or more developmental domains.
b) Discuss how brain research impacts practice.
3) Use developmental knowledge to create healthy, respectful, supportive and challenging learning environments.
a) Uses constructed knowledge of child development theories and principles in practical application.
BUILD FAMILY AND COMMUNITY RELATIONSHIPS OBJECTIVES:
1) Know about and understand family and community characteristics.
2) Discuss how family and community impacts children’s growth and development.
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Things to know and remember: ·
Your participation in class helps you learn more, and makes the class more interesting.
· Feel free to ask questions. I am here to help you. If you get off-course or severely behind, please contact the instructor to make a plan of action for saving the semester.
· Check out Students Rights and Responsibilities: Student Rights and Responsibilities
· Respect and honesty will guide this course.
· There is peer tutoring available to you at no cost. Let the instructor know if you need assistance.
· If for some reason you are unable to complete this course, be sure to notify the instructor and the Registrar’s office.
· Any student, who because of a disabling condition may require some special arrangement in order to meet course requirements, should contact disAbility services at 371-5436 as soon as possible.
***Please make a strong effort to complete all work by the deadline date and time. Time management is an important skill. Complete assignments early and late work will not be an issue. *** Please know that I am a reasonable person. I realize that life's circumstances are beyond our control sometimes, and I will listen to any concerns or issues you may have. Make-up work is up to the instructor's discretion.
GRADING CRITERIA:
Video Quizzes= 20 points each = 20% There is a video quiz for each week to complete. You will watch the video over an important concept for each stage of development and then answer 5 questions about the video.
Chapter Quizzes= 100 points each = 20% Each Chapter in Pearson REVEL will have a quiz with 10 questions. These quizzes will help prepare you for the Unit Exams.
Virtual Child Project= 100 points = 30% You are to "create" a child and raise the child in this project. This software program will take you from birth through age 18. There are decisions you will make for your child at each age and use the knowledge you are gaining as you progress through the course. This is a large portion of your grade, so it is very important to complete the assignment with well thought out answers, answering ALL parts of the question.
Unit Exams= 500 points maximum (100 points each) = 30% There will be five unit exams covering the text material and weekly assignments on developmental stages. Exams will be comprehensive in nature possibly consisting of multiple choice, true false, matching, short answer, and/or essay questions. All exams will be administered in Blackboard. The test is not timed. Please be sure you have prepared and have allowed yourself time and privacy when you start the test with a solid internet connection. You will be more successful with planning and preparation. Please know that your preparation for each exam will help you make the most of your time in the midst of the test.
Grading:
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Final Grades 90% - 100% = A 80% - 89% = B 70% - 79% = C 60% - 69% = D Below 60% = F |
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Total = 100% |
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Video Quizzes |
20 points each (1 each week) |
20% |
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Case Study/Virtual Child |
100 points |
30% |
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Chapter Quizzes |
100 points each |
20% |
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Unit Exams |
5@100 points each |
30% |
This is an online course that the student needs to be logging in regularly to complete assignments. It is recommended to log in at least 2-3 times a week to stay on track.
Course Schedule:
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Assignments/Exams Due |
Reading/Chapter |
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1 |
March 22-March 28 |
Week 1/ Purchase text & Pearson REVEL access / All Week 1 assignments due March 28 at 11:59 PM
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Introduction to Child Development Chapters 1 |
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2 |
March 29-April 4 |
Week 2 / All Week 2 Assignments due April 4 at 11:59 PM |
Theoretical Perspectives and The Start of Life: Genetics, and Prenatal Development Chapters 2 & 3 |
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3 |
April 5-11 |
Week 3/ All Week 3 Assignments due April 11 at 11:59 PM |
Birth and the Newborn and Infant Physical Development Chapters 4 & 5 |
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4 |
April 12-18 |
Week 4 / All Week 4 assignments due April 18 at 11:59 PM |
Cognitive, Social and Personality Development in Infancy Chapters 6 & 7 |
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5 |
April 19-April 25 |
Week 5/ All Week 5 assignments due April 25 at 11:59 PM
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Physical, Cognitive, Social, and Personality Development in the Preschool Years Chapters 8, 9 & 10 |
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6 |
April 26-May 2 |
Week 6 /All Week 6 assignments due May 2 at 11:59 PM |
Physical, Cognitive, Social and Personality Development in Middle Childhood Chapters 11, 12, & 13 |
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7 |
May 3-9 |
Week 7/All Week 7 assignments due May 9 at 11:59 PM |
Physical, Cognitive, Social, and Personality Development in Adolescence Chapters 14, 15, & 16 |
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8 |
May 10-14 |
Week 8/All Week 8 assignments due May 12 at 11:59 PM |
Final = Unit 5 Exam |
Final Date to Drop Course is May 4, 2021. MUST contact instructor for approval several days before!
Final Grades will be posted May 14, 2021.
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