Calumet College of St. Joseph

Child Development Syllabus

 

Term: Fall 2002-2003

Course Number: EDU 313

Instructor:  Mary Beth Tabaczynski

E-mail: metabaczynski@m1.hammond.k12.in.us

Office Hours:  Upon Request

 

Course Time: Saturdays 8:00am - 4:30pm

 

Course description:  Teacher candidates will examine major theories and findings concerning human development from birth through the elementary years and the implications of these for the professional educator.  Topics include physical development, intelligence, perception, language, socio-emotional development, gender roll development, oral development, early experience, and developmental issues relating to education.  Field Experience Required.

 

Prerequisites:  EDU 100, 200, and 300

 

 

 

Textbook:  “Child Development” Ninth Edition By:  John W. Santrock

 

Assessment:

Quiz #1                                   50 points

Quiz #2                                   50 points

Group Project #1                    50 points

Group Project #2                    50 points

Observation                            100points

Final Exam                              150 points

Class participation                  50 points

                                                                _________

                                                                500 points total

Grading Scale

 

490-500                            A+                                                390-399                C+

475-489                            A                                                375-389                C

450-474                   A-                                            350-374                C-

 

440-449                            B+                                                340-349                D+

425-439                            B                                                325-339                D

400-424                   B-                                            300-324                D-

                                                                                323 & below      F

 

Course Outline and Dates:

 

10/05/02

A.M                Introduction

                Chapters 3,4,5, and group project

 

P.M         Finish group project and discuss

                Chapter 9

 

 

10/12/02

AM         Quiz

                Chapters 10,11,13, and group project

PM          Finish group project

 

 

 

 

 

 

Page 2

 

10/17/02

AM         Quiz

                Turn in observation

                Chapters 15,16,17

PM          Chapter 18

                Final Exam

 

Class Policy on Attendance and Assignments:

Because this is a fast pace class, all students must attend all classes.  No class can be made up and tests can not be given at a later time.  If a student fails to take either the mid term or final exam, an automatic final class grade of “F” will be given.  A class participation grade will be given for in class discussions and blackboard assignments.

 

Center for Academic Excellence:

Tutoring assignments is free to all students of Calumet College of St. Joseph.  Call the Center for Academic Excellence (CAE) to make an appointment at 473-4287.  The Center has experienced and well-trained tutors in most subject areas to help students who are struggling in a course or who are doing well and would like to do better.  Regular weekly tutoring sessions are likely to improve your grade.

 

Statement of Plagiarism:

If an instructor or other Calumet College of St. Joseph personnel find that a student has plagiarized or been involved in another form of academic dishonesty, the instructor or other personnel may elect to bring the matter up for judicial review.  The maximum penalty for nay form of academic dishonesty is dismissal from the College.  The procedures for judicial review are listed under the section of CCSJ handbook that addresses student grievances. (Academic Planner 2001/2002 p. 27)

 

Citation Guidelines:

Calumet College of St. Joseph adheres to citation guidelines as prescribed by the particular discipline (i.e., MLA, APA, and Chicago Manual of Style or Turabian).  All of these guidelines are available in the Calumet College of St. Joseph library or bookstore.  These texts outline how to cite references from a variety of sources, including electronic media.