SYLLABUS FOR CHILD DEVELOPMENT

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Term: Spring, 2003-2004 (032)

Course Number: (EDU 313x)

Instructor: Tony Franco

E-mail: ccsjtf@yahoo.com

Phone: (219) 718-1948

Office Hours: By appointment only.

Instructor Background: Tony Franco holds Masters degrees in the fields of Psychology and Management, earned from Valparaiso and Purdue Universities respectively. He has over 13 years experience in the mental health field, holding positions as Counselor, Therapist and Vice President. Clients served range from childhood to geriatric, with populations including: head-injuries, M.R./M.I., psychological disorders, marital, family and adjustment issues.

Mr. Franco has been an adjunct instructor at Calumet College of St. Joseph since 1990, in addition to teaching at two other Chicagoland colleges. He has great faith in his students and strives to provide them quality educational services. With firm beliefs in personal strengths held by all, Mr. Franco actively seeks to aid students develop a sense of empowerment related to their educational and career pursuits. In short, his stance in the educational process can be summarized best by the following quotation, “ Faith in the learner leads some teachers to find strength, where others see only weakness and failure.” – author unknown.

Course Time: Mondays, 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm

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-role development, moral development, early experience, and developmental issues relating to education. Field Experiences Required.

Prerequisites: EDU 100, 200, and 300

Learning Outcomes/ Competencies:

Students in this course will:

· Explore and understand the various theories of development and how they impact learning

· Be able to create appropriate learning experiences based on a child’s developmental stage

· Explore and understand the different concepts of intelligence and the role it plays in learning

· Be able to explain the various cognitive development theories

· Be able to explain how language develops in children

· Be able to evaluate the validity of claims about early childhood enrichment programs

· Explore and understand the influences that environment and genetics play in the development of a child

· Be able to compare and contrast the cognitive, social and behavioral differences between boys and girls

· Understand the role that family and peer relationships play in child development

Textbooks: Children, Robert V. Kail (Prentice Hall)

Learning Strategies: This course will enhance student learning by integrating lecture, discussion, group activities, critical analysis and natural observations.

Assessment:

Exams 45% of grade

Class participation/collaboration/attendance/assignments 35% of grade

Class presentation and assessment instruments 20% of grade

Class Policy for Assignments: Students will be given no less than one class notice for assignments due. Any assignment turned in later than the due date will only be accepted as such with the instructor’s permission, and may be subject to a reduced maximum grade (score).

Grading Scale:

Grade	Points
A	100-92
A-	91-90
B+	89-88
B	87-82
B-	81-80
C+	79-78
C	77-72
C-	71-70
D+	69-68
D	67-62
D-	61-60
F	59 and below

Class Policy on Attendance: Class attendance is very important. Lectures and discussions will include material not covered in the text. Further, there will be ongoing class exercises, whose material and outcomes may be presented in exam format. Attendance for scheduled exams is mandatory, and any ‘makeups’ will be considered only in cases of extreme personal hardship. Students will be allowed two unexcused abscences and one with advanced permission of the instructor. Beyond this total, a reduction in points may be assessed.

Class Policy on Electronic Devices: In recognition of Calumet College of St. Joseph being a ‘non-traditional’ provider of education, it is understood that many students may have outside obligations requiring the use of pagers and cell phones. If such devices are required by the student during classes held, it is expected they by turned to a ‘silent’ or ‘vibrating’ position or to the ‘off’ position, if possible. Any calls received or made are to be made outside of and away from the classroom.

Course Outline:

Class Dates:	Topics/Assignments:
01/12/2004	Introduction / Chapter 1
01/19/2004	Chapters 2 & 3
01/26/2004	Chapters 3 & 4
02/02/2004	Exam 1
02/09/2004	Review Exam 1 / Chapter 5
02/16/2004	Chapters 6 & 7
02/23/2004	Chapter 8
03/01/2004	Exam 2
03/08/2004	Review Exam 2 / Chapter 9
03/15/2004	Chapters 10 & 11
03/22/2004	Chapter 12
03/29/2004	Exam 3
04/05/2004	Review Exam 3 / Chapters 13 & 14
04/12/2004	Chapters 15 & 16
04/19/2004	Final Exam / Reports Due / Extra Credit Due

Class Participation: Class participation is extremely important and will account for 10% of the student’s grade.

Center for Academic Excellence:

Tutoring assistance 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 any 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.

Please note: Calumet College of St. Joseph subscribes to Turnitin.com and all papers can and may be submitted for checks on plagiarism from the Internet/Electronic sources/Databases.

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.

Withdrawal from Classes Policy:

After the last day for class changes has passed (see College calendar), students may withdraw from a course in which they are registered with permission from the faculty member conducting the course. A written request detailing the reason(s) for the withdrawal must be filed with the Registrar. The Registrar must receive written request for withdrawal by the last day of classes prior to the final examination dates specified in the catalogue. Written requests may be mailed to the Registrar or faxed to the College fax number 219-473-4259. Students are to make note of the refund schedule when withdrawing from courses. The request is forwarded to the faculty member, who makes the final determination to accept or deny the request. If the request is honored, the student will receive notification of official withdrawal; if denied, the notification will indicate why the withdrawal is disallowed.

An official withdrawal is recorded as a "W" grade on the student's transcript. Dropping a course without written permission automatically incurs an "F" grade for the course (see Refund Schedule).

School Closing Information:

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