Child Growth & Development
Semester Hours Credit: 3
Lecture Hours: 48
Course Dates/Days/Times: 4 Sept – 29 Oct
Instructor:BARBARA PETERS
Weekly Skype Office Hours:M-TH 1700-2100
Skype Name: bpeters6
Instructor Email:
Phone: 34-608-314-027 (SPAIN)
I. INTRODUCTION
A. A study of the principles of child growth and development from
conception through adolescence. Focus on physical, cognitive, social, and
emotional domains of development. The student will summarize principles
of growth and development and developmental stages in various domains;
discuss theories of development, the impact of developmental processes on
early childhood practices, types, and techniques of observation; and
explain the importance of play. The student will demonstrate skills in the
practical application of developmental principles and theories, observation,
techniques, and recognition of growth and developmental patterns.
B. This course is a required course for the AAS Degree and Certificates in
the Child Development field.
C. This course is occupationally related and serves as preparation for
careers in Child Development.
D. Prerequisite(s): None
II. LEARNING OUTCOMES
Upon successful completion of this course, Child Growth and Development, the
student will be able to:
1. Summarize principles of growth and development.
a. Explain the principles of growth and development.
b. Investigate child development as an integrated process in
which development in any one area may affect
development in other areas.
c. Discuss how specific factors (e.g., those related to prior
experiences, classroom grouping practices, stress, family life,
nutritional and physical status) may affect individuals in one
or more development
domains.
2. Summarize developmental stages in various domains.
a. Explain the process of development from conception through
the birth process.
b. Describe physical, fine and gross motor and perceptual
development from conception through adolescence.
c. Explain cognitive development from conception through
adolescence.
d. Describe social development from birth through adolescence.
e. Describe emotional development, including self-concept and
self-esteem from birth through adolescence.
f. Describe receptive and expressive language development
from birth through adolescence.
g. Outline literacy development from birth through adolescence.
h. Describe creative development from birth through adolescence.
3. Compare and contrast theories of development.
a. Explain the purpose of child development study and research.
b. Describe theoretical approaches, research, and theorists.
c. Describe biological and environmental influences on
growth and development (nature versus nurture.)
d. Describe practical applications of theories.
4. Discuss the impact of developmental processes on early childhood practices.
a. Use knowledge of how children develop to describe a
classroom environment and experiences that will
encourage growth in all developmental areas.
b. Explain how to provide children opportunities to recognize differences
in individuals, appreciate diversity, and show respect for those different
from themselves.
5. Discuss types and techniques of observation.
a. List and explain the types of observations of children.
b. Describe ethical issues in assessment of children.
c. Observe and record young children’s development.
d. Describe how personal bias can influence observations and practice.
6. Explain the importance of play.
a. Discuss play as in i ntegral part of a child’s development.
b. Describe the stages of play.
III. INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS
A. The instructional materials identified for this course are viewable through
Required Student Textbook:
Woolfolk, Anita & Perry, Nancy. (2014. Child and Adolescent Development,
2nd Edition. Pearson Education.
ISBN: 9780133831511
IV. COURSE REQUIREMENTS
A. Your first responsibility is scholarship. The grade you receive for this course
will not be the grade of the instructor, but rather the grade you and you alone
make.
B. You should attend online class regularly on Central Texas College (CTC)
Blackboard. Online attendance involves logging into your Blackboard class
and participating in discussions, submitting assignments, etc. Be prepared to
also take any unannounced quizzes relating to text assignments and lecture
material presented from the beginning of the course. Please refer to ‘Class
Attendance and Course Progress’ under the Academic Policies section in our
current CTC Course Catalog.
C. You are encouraged to give your best effort throughout the course. From the
beginning, you should plan for a steady, organized, and continuous effort,
which in the long run will prove more effective for your final grade than a last
minute crash-cram policy. Your course grade is not determined solely by
exam grade. Such factors as class participation, initiative, attendance, and
individual research papers or projects will be considered in grade computation.
D. From time to time, special library and/or outside assignments will be made to
members of the class individually and/or in groups. You are expected to read
all assignments and fulfill your responsibilities to any group assignment.
E. You are expected to read all assigned material and bring your textbook/reading
materials to class. Keep informed on all assignments, especially after an
absence.
F. Good class notes are indispensable for earning a good grade, since both the
material assigned and that discussed in class will be the basis for examination
material.
G. Scholastic Honesty: All students are required and expected to maintain the
highest standards of scholastic honesty in the preparation of all coursework
and during examinations. The following are considered examples of scholastic
dishonesty:
Plagiarism: The taking of passages from the writing of others without
giving proper credit to the sources.
Collusion: Using another’s work as one’s own, or working together with
another person in the preparation of work, unless such joint preparation
is specifically approved in advance by the instructor.
Cheating: Giving or receiving information on examinations.
Students guilty of scholastic dishonesty will be administratively dropped from
the course with a grade of “F” and be subject to disciplinary action, which may
include suspension and expulsion.
H. Special Work: A term paper or other project, per requirements of the
instructor, will be required. The subject must be appropriate for the course
material. Check with the instructor when you have made a selection. The
value is indicated in the semester grade computation and has considerable
weight on your final average.
V. COURSE FORMAT – WeBB Learning on Blackboard
This course has been developed on Blackboard. It is the student’s responsibility to
make sure that they have access to CTC Blackboard and that they are familiar with
the contents and assignments. It is also the student’s responsibility to log into CTC
Blackboard at least once a week to ‘attend’ the online class portion and to
participate in the online Blackboard streaming sessions, discussions, and
assignments. Failure to do so will violate the attendance policy and will have a
negative impact on the course grade.
The course will meet for eight weeks. Instructional strategies will include weekly
CTC Blackboard assignments, discussion boards, and streaming sessions to
accomplish the lecture hours per week. Weekly interactions will be available via
various communication tools to include Skype, Blackboard Collaborate, or Voice
Podcaster/Voice Email, and conventional use of emails and Blackboard Message
Board. Students may be assigned to participate in Groups, Journals, Blogs, or
Wikis. Students will also have an access to required Discussion Board threads;
course Announcements; critiques and feedback on Assignments and drafts of
papers. Specific weekly interaction will be communicated via Announcements on
Blackboard and arranged with the course instructors.
VI. EXAMINATIONS
A. There will be a minimum of two major examinations and a written paper or
project as follows:
1. Mid-term exam due by 21 May.
2. Final exam due by 25 June.
3. Research Paper due by on 25 June.
B. A student must be present for all examinations. Students who know in
advance that they will be absent from an examination due to valid reasons
must arrange to take an early examination. Unexpected absences due to illness
or extenuating circumstances will require the student to see the instructor
about individual make-up work.
C. Students without excused absences will be given a zero for the missed
examination.
D. Examinations will consist of both objective (true/false, multiple choice, fill inthe-
blank, and matching) and subjective (short answer and essay) questions.
Students must be able to communicate both orally and in written form, thus
some questions requiring the composition and writing of an essay answer will
be required.
E. Exams will be administered via BioSig application. See Blackboard class for
registration information.
VII. SEMESTER GRADE COMPUTATIONS
The final grade in this course will be based on the following:
Participation (Bb attendance and activity) 50 points
Discussion Board Activity 100 points
Assignments 1-8 (8 weekly assignments; 25 pts each) 200 points
Research Paper 200 points
PowerPoint Slide Show on Research 150 points
Mid-term Exam 100 points
Final Exam 200 points
Total possible points: 1000 points
POINTS GRADES
900-1000 A=4 pts/sem hr
800-899 B=3 pts/sem hr
700-799 C=2 pts/sem hr
600-699 D=1 pt/sem hr
0-599 F=0 pts/sem hr
A term paper or term project is expected from all students. Students may vary in
their competency levels on these abilities, so the instructor may need to revisit the
term paper concept during the course.
VIII. NOTES AND ADDITIONAL INSTRUCTIONS
A. Tuition refunds are made only in the case of class cancellation or official and
timely withdrawal from CTC or from a course. Please refer to the current course
catalog for more details.
B. GoArmyEd students should contact their education counselor before withdrawing
and are required to withdraw through the GoArmyEd portal.
Please note: a military withdrawal does not override CTC’s grading policy.
For self-pay students, refunds are computed from the date the Application for
Withdrawal or Refund is filed with the CTC Field Representative or designated
student Services Officer. Special conditions apply to students who receive federal,
state, and/or institutional financial aid.
Tuition and fees paid directly to the Institution by the Veterans Administration,
Title IV (Financial Aid Programs, a sponsor, donor, or scholarship shall be
refunded to the source rather than directly to the students.
C. Course Withdrawals, Student Responsibilities: It is the student’s responsibility
to officially withdraw from a course. The instructor cannot initiate a withdrawal
based upon a student’s request. Rather, students must initiate the withdrawal with
the designated Education Center Representative, through the CTC Field
Representative or the Student Services Officer for that region.
Applications for Withdrawal will be accepted at any time before the completion of
75% of the course, after which time the student will be assigned an “FN”- “Failure
for Non-attendance.”
D. Faculty/Administrative Initiated Withdrawals
Faculty are authorized to withdraw students who are not making satisfactory course
progress as outlined in the section of the Catalog entitled "Satisfactory Progress
Standards.
A student may be administratively withdrawn by a designated member of the
administrative staff of the College under the following conditions:
• The student has been placed on Academic Suspension or Disciplinary
Suspension;
• The student has an outstanding financial obligation owed to the college;
• The student registered for a course without the required prerequisite or
departmental permission;
• Students who do not participate or complete graded activities during the
first week will be administratively withdrawn.
The college is under no obligation to refund tuition and fees, or other costs
associated with a student who is administratively withdrawn.
E. Incomplete / Course in Progress Grade Policy: An “IP” or “Incomplete” grade
may be assigned by an instructor if a student has made satisfactory progress in a
course with the exception of a major quiz, final exam, or other project. The “IP”
grade may also be assigned based on circumstances beyond a student’s control,
such as personal illness, death in the immediate family, or military orders. Notice
of absences, with supporting documentation, may be required by the instructor. The
instructor makes the final decision concerning the granting of the incomplete grade.
With an “Incomplete” grade, students are required to complete a set amount of
work before the instructor will submit an official letter grade.
F. Cellular phones, beepers, and other electronic devices will be turned off while
the student is in the classroom or laboratory unless the student is using the device
for class purposes. No texting or social networking is allowed during class.
G. Instructor Discretion: The instructor reserves the right of final decision in course
requirements.
H. Civility: Individuals are expected to be cognizant of what a constructive
educational experience is and respectful of those participating in a learning
environment. Failure to do so can result in disciplinary action up to and including
expulsion.
IX. COURSE OUTLINE
Note:
The instructor has the right to change the course schedule and will announce any changes
in class.
This structured course has been developed on Blackboard with any instructor-required live
sessions on Skype, Blackboard Collaborate, Google+, FaceTime, etc. It is not a self-paced
course. Please follow your instructor’s schedule of Discussion Board posts, lessons,
assignments, and quizzes/exams.
The course will meet for eight weeks. Instructional strategies will include weekly CTC
Blackboard assignments and discussion boards to accomplish the learning outcomes.
Schedule of Assignments:
Weekly:
a) CTC Blackboard Discussion Board posts are due by Thursday at midnight (Central
Europe Time)
1. CTC Blackboard peer responses to Discussion Board posts is due by
Saturday midnight (Central Europe Time)
b) CTC Blackboard assignment/project is due by Sunday midnight (Central Europe
Time)
Week Lessons Chapters Assignments/Projects/Exams Due Dates
Schedule of AssignmentsWeek / Chapter(s) / Assignments / Due Dates
1 / Chapter 1: Introduction: Dimensions of Development / Lesson 1
Read Chapter 1
Discussion Board Week 1 Post
Discussion Board Week 1 Reply
Assignment 1
BlackBoardCollaborate / 09/04
09/04
09/07
09/10
09/04
TBA
2 / Chapter 2: Theory and Research in Child Development
Chapter 3: Genetics, Prenatal Development, and Birth / Lessons 2 & 3
Read Chapters 2 & 3
Discussion Board Week 2 Post
Discussion Board Week 2 Reply
Assignment 2 / 09/11
09/11
09/14
09/17
09/17
3 / Chapter 4: Infancy and Toddlerhood / Lesson 3
Read Chapter 4
Discussion Board Week 3 Post
Discussion Board Week 3 Reply
Assignment 3
BlackBoard Collaborate / 09/18
09/18
09/21
09/24
09/24
TBA
4 / Chapter 5: Physical Development in Early Childhood
Chapter 6: Cognitive Development in Early Childhood / Lessons 5 & 6
Read Chapters 5 & 6
Discussion Board Week 4 Post
Discussion Board Week 4 Reply
Assignment 4
Midterm Exam / 09/25
09/25
09/28
10/01
10/01
09/28
5 / Chapter 7: Social Emotional Development in Early Childhood / Lessons 7 & 8
Read Chapters 7 & 8
Discussion Board Week 5 Post
Discussion Board Week 5 Reply
Assignment 5 / 10/02
10/02
10/05
10/08
10/08
6 / Chapter 9: Cognitive Development in Middle Childhood
Chapter 10: Social Emotional Development in Early Childhood / Lessons 9 & 10
Read Chapters 9 & 10
Discussion Board Week 6 Post
Discussion Board Week 6 Reply
Assignment 6
BlackBoard Collaborate / 10/09
10/09
10/12
10/15
10/15
TBA
7 / Chapter 11: Physical Development in Adolescence
Chapter 12: Cognitive Development in Adolescence / Lesson 11
Read Chapters 11 & 12
Discussion Board Week 7 Post
Discussion Board Week 7 Reply
Assignment 7
PowerPointPresentation / 10/16
10/16
10/19
10/22
10/22
10/22
8 / Chapter 13: Social Emotional Development in Adolescence / Lesson 12
Read Chapter 13
Discussion Board Week 8 Post
Discussion Board Week 8 Reply
Assignment 8
Research Paper
Final Exam / 10/23
10/23
10/26
10/29
10/29
10/29
10/26
A. Lesson One: Introduction to Child Growth and Development
1. Lesson Objectives: When you successfully complete this lesson, you will
be able to
a. Describe the field of child development and compare it to the
science of developmental psychology.
b. Explain four broad time periods in the development of children,
including the social expectations about what children can do at each
period and the broad areas of development within each period.
c. Discuss three key and constant questions in child development
involving the shape, timing, and sources of development, and
explain how these questions are answered.
d. Discuss how family, ethnicity, social class, social policies, and
historical time periods provide contexts for child development.
e. Apply the knowledge you have gained about child development.
2. Assigned Reading
a. Read the assigned chapter in Child and Adolescent Development
1. Chapter 1: Introduction: Dimensions of Development
3. Lesson Core Questions
a. What is child development?
b. What are the basic themes and debates in the developmental field?
c. What are the contexts for development?
d. Why study development?
B. Lesson Two: Theory and Research in Child Development
1. Lesson Objectives: When you successfully complete this lesson, you will
be able to
a. Demonstrate that child development is a diverse field—
multidisciplinary, multicultural, applying multiple methods, and
producing multiple theories.
b. Summarize these development theories: ethology and sociobiology,
Freud's psychoanalytic theory, Erikson's psychosocial theory,
classical and operant conditioning, Bandura's cognitive learning
theory, information processing theories, and Piaget's cognitive
developmental theory.
c. Describe these contextual and dynamic theories: Vygotsky's
sociocultural theory, Bronfenbrenners's bioecological theory, and
Thelen's dynamic systems theory.
d. Explain the scientific research cycle in studying children's
development, including methods for gathering information about
development and different research designs (correlational,
experimental, quantitative, and qualitative).
e. Discuss critical issues in child development research including key
ethical considerations; comparing and contrasting basic, applied, and
community-based research; assuring reliability, validity, and cultural
sensitivity in research about children; and evaluating sources of
information about child development.
2. Assigned Reading
The assigned chapter in Child and Adolescent Development: Chapter 2:
Theory and Research in Child Development
3. Lesson Core Questions
a. What are some of the key theories informing our understanding of