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JOHN CABOT UNIVERSITY
COURSE CODE: "PS 221"
COURSE NAME: "Child Development"
SEMESTER & YEAR:
Summer Session I 2013
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SYLLABUS
INSTRUCTOR:
Castelli Paola
EMAIL: [email protected]
HOURS:
MTWTH 9:00-11:00
TOTAL NO. OF CONTACT HOURS:
45
CREDITS:
3
PREREQUISITES:
Prerequisite: PS 101
OFFICE HOURS:
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COURSE DESCRIPTION:
The purpose of this course is to provide a broad background in all areas of developmental psychology.
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SUMMARY OF COURSE CONTENT:
We will discuss the theories, methods, and empirical research findings in areas such as motor, perceptual, cognitive, social, and emotional development.
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LEARNING OUTCOMES:
You will learn how developmental scientist apply the scientific method to discover how children develop, and how findings from developmental research can inform public policy decisions and affect the lives of children.
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TEXTBOOK:
| Book Title | Author | Publisher | ISBN number | Library Call Number | Comments | Format | Local Bookstore | Online Purchase |
| Children and their development (6th ed) 2012 | Kail, R.V. | Pearson | 9780205034949 | | | | | |
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REQUIRED RESERVED READING:
RECOMMENDED RESERVED READING:
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GRADING POLICY
-ASSESSMENT METHODS:
| Assignment | Guidelines | Weight |
| Exams | You have to take 2 exams. Failure to do so, will result in an F. Exams will cover the assigned textbook readings, lectures, and the films occasionally shown in class. There will be TWO non-cumulative midterm examinations (each covering approximately 1/2 of the course material), worth 50 points each. | 50% |
| Quizzes | Weekly review quizzes will be administered at the beginning of each week.
Each quiz will consist of a variable number of multiple-choice questions that review the material/concepts covered in class the week before. Quizzes sum up to 100 points, and thus count towards 50% of your final grade
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-ASSESSMENT CRITERIA:
AWork of this quality directly addresses the question or problem raised and provides a coherent argument displaying an extensive knowledge of relevant information or content. This type of work demonstrates the ability to critically evaluate concepts and theory and has an element of novelty and originality. There is clear evidence of a significant amount of reading beyond that required for the course.
BThis is highly competent level of performance and directly addresses the question or problem raised.There is a demonstration of some ability to critically evaluatetheory and concepts and relate them to practice. Discussions reflect the student’s own arguments and are not simply a repetition of standard lecture andreference material. The work does not suffer from any major errors or omissions and provides evidence of reading beyond the required assignments.
CThis is an acceptable level of performance and provides answers that are clear but limited, reflecting the information offered in the lectures and reference readings.
DThis level of performances demonstrates that the student lacks a coherent grasp of the material.Important information is omitted and irrelevant points included.In effect, the student has barely done enough to persuade the instructor that s/he should not fail.
FThis work fails to show any knowledge or understanding of the issues raised in the question. Most of the material in the answer is irrelevant.
-ATTENDANCE REQUIREMENTS:
Attendance is not mandatory, but it is strongly encouraged. If you miss a lecture, you miss almost 25% of the material that will be covered on the next review quiz (so you can expect to get at least one grade lower than if you had come to class!). Moreover, some material - such as videos, in-depth description of studies, and examples – will only be presented in class.Please do not arrive late and/or plan to leave early. It will be disruptive to everyone. In addition, you’ll be missing important information that is usually given in the first and last minutes of lecture.
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ACADEMIC HONESTY
As stated in the university catalog, any student who commits an act of academic
dishonesty will receive a failing grade on the work in which the dishonesty occurred.
In addition, acts of academic dishonesty, irrespective of the weight of the assignment,
may result in the student receiving a failing grade in the course. Instances of
academic dishonesty will be reported to the Dean of Academic Affairs. A student
who is reported twice for academic dishonesty is subject to summary dismissal from
the University. In such a case, the Academic Council will then make a recommendation
to the President, who will make the final decision.
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STUDENTS WITH LEARNING OR OTHER DISABILITIES
John Cabot University does not discriminate on the basis of disability or handicap.
Students with approved accommodations must inform their professors at the beginning
of the term. Please see the website for the complete policy.
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SCHEDULE
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Date
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Topic
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Readings
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week 1
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20-May
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Syllabus/intro
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21-May
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science of child development
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Ch 1
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22-May
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Genetic based of development
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Ch 2
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23-May
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Prenatal development/birth/newborn
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Ch 3
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week 2
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27-May
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Growth & Health
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Ch 4
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28-May
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Perceptual/motor development
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Ch 5
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29-May
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Theories of cognitive development
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Ch 6
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30-May
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week 3
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3-Jun
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Intelligence/Individual differences
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Ch 8
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4-Jun
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Midterm 1
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5-Jun
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Development of language
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Ch 9
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6-Jun
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week 4
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10-Jun
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Emotional development
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Ch 10
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11-Jun
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Understanding self & Others
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Ch 11
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12-Jun
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13-Jun
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Moral development
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Ch 12
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week 5
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17-Jun
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Gender & identity
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Ch 13
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18-Jun
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Family relationships
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ch 14
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19-Jun
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Peer relationships
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Ch 15
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20-Jun
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Midterm 2
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21-Jun
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Make-up test
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