Adolescent Development HDFS 4133 / 2016

Dept.of EducationalPsychology

Human Development and Family Science

Fall 2016

HDFS4133.001, 3 credit hours

ClassMeets:MWF from 11 – 11:50 am in Curry 103

Professor / Instructor Contact Information

Judi Bradetich, M.S., M.M., CFLE, Senior Lecturer

Office location: Matthews Hall 322-E

Office phone: (940) 565-3962

Office hours: Monday – Thursday, 1 – 3 pm, or by appointment

Email address: I prefer that you contact me through Blackboard Messages

Box in Dept.of EducationalPsychologyOffice,MatthewsHall316

TA: Jay Nagel

REQUIRED MATERIALS

Textbook

Arnett,J. J. (2014).Adolescenceand emergingadulthood: A culturalapproach(5thed.).UpperSaddleRiver,NJ:PearsonEducation,Inc.

Use of REEF POLLING(StudentResponseSystem):

Engagement, participation and interaction are important elements of the learning process. To that end, we will be using REEF Polling, so each student must be registered to REEF and have a device (computer, smartphone or tablet) for polling responses for this course.Because REEF is flexible across devices, you may participate by choosing one of the two options below:

  1. REEF Polling app: You may use your own smartphone or tablet by downloading the REEF app – available for iOS and Android
  2. REEF Polling website – app.reef-education.com – for browser-based use

With either option, you will create an account with REEF, enter your EUID (your Blackboard login ID) in theStudent ID (optional)space, select University of North Texas as your institution, and search for each course in which you will use REEF. Licenses for REEF at UNT-Denton are provided for your use at no cost to you.

Add this course to your REEF course list: FL16 HDFS 4133.001 - Bradetich

Click on the course and JOIN when we are in session. Connecting via wifi in UNT classrooms is highly recommended.

For additional information on REEF, please check Blackboard and the information below. REEF support guide:

CatalogueDescription

Theoriesandcharacteristicsof physical, cognitiveandsocial developmentbetween11 and25yearsofage.Effectsof family, school, communityandotherfactorsonadolescentdevelopmentandemergingadulthoodarealsoaddressed.

Course LearningObjectives:

Theoverallobjectiveof the courseistoprovidethestudent withan in-depthstudyofissuessurrounding physical, cognitive,social, andemotionaldevelopmentof theindividualacrossearly,middle,lateadolescence aswell asemergingadulthood.

The Learner will be ableto…

1. Define adolescenceandemergingadulthood.

2. Explore specificphysical,cognitive,social,andemotional traitsassociatedwith adolescenceandemerging adulthood.

3. Discover important influences andissuesrelatedto thedevelopmentof theindividualacross early,middle,lateadolescenceandemergingadulthood.

4. UsetheoriesofDevelopmentalScience thatrelate specifically tothislifestage.

Welcometo HDFS 4133,AdolescentDevelopment

Iamglad youhavechosentotakethis course!It is importantto studyadolescentdevelopment, especially if youplantoworkwith this agegroupand/oreverparentateenager.Themoreweknowabout "normal"or“typical”adolescentsand thechallengesandjoysviewedthroughtheiregocentriclenses,the better-equippedwearetohelp,support,and understandthem.You mightevenbeabletomakesomesense ofyourownadolescenceaswediscussbraindevelopment,cognition,riskbehaviorsandteenagedecision- making.Ihope you willfindyourselfapplyingtheconceptsandskillsyoulearninthis coursetoyourownlife journey andintothelivesof otherslong afterthisclass!

My favorite quoteis “I amapart of allthatIhavemet”(UlyssesbyAlfred,LordTennyson).AsIponderandteachdevelopmentoverdifferent stagesof thelifespan,thequotebecomesevenmoremeaningfulto me. I wonderhow you willfeel aboutit bytheendofthis course.Ihave recentlyadoptedanewquotethis year.It is:“Teachingdoesnotcauselearning.”Ifteachingdoesn’t causelearning,whatcauseslearning?!Thatiswhat wewilldiscoveranduncovertogetherin thisclass.

CommunicationisKey!

Ifyoufindyourselfstruggling,pleaseletusknowhow wecanhelpyou–soonerratherthanlater.We are interestedinyour success!Youmayscheduleanappointmentwithme,talkwith one of usbeforeorafterclass,or senda quicke-mailto keepusintheloop. We areactuallyquitereasonable when weknowwhatis goingonin a timelyway,so pleaselet usknowhowwe can helpyou.Donotwait!Problemsonlyloomlargerovertime, andmanytimescanbe avoidedaltogetherifyouareproactivein facingthem.

Blackboard/Learnwillbeusedastheprimarymeansofcommunicationanddisseminationofsupplemental materials,which includepowerpointslides,assignmentdescriptions,observationforms,rubrics andgrades. ToaccessLearn,logonto: tologin.

Technical Support:

CLASSFORMAT:TEAM-BASEDLEARNING

Team-BasedLearningis “aspecialformof collaborativelearning using aspecific sequenceof individualwork, group workandimmediatefeedbackto createamotivationalframeworkinwhich studentsincreasinglyhold eachotheraccountable forcomingto class preparedand contributing to discussion.” (Dr. MichaelSweet,NortheasternUniversity)

Team-BasedLearning™(TBL) isaboutdoingsomething withtheinformationyou arelearning; integrating your new knowledge and applying it in useful ways. Therefore,whenyou cometo classprepared,you will be rewardedbyhaving theopportunityto see whythe conceptsareimportantto you.Yourpre-classpreparationwillbeassessedbyReadingAssessmentTests (RATs)overlargerconceptualblocksofcontent,andyou willbeheldaccountablebyyourpeersthrough evaluations.

Youwillbeplacedin ateamwith4 or 5otherstudents.Youwillneed toplanto sittogethertofacilitate workingasateam.All team-workwilloccurduring the classperiod. Attendancewillbetakenthroughyour teamfolder.Team-BasedLearningrequiresactiveparticipationbyeveryonein theteam.

Thefollowing isalistofwhat will occur in theteams:

1. Eachstudentmustarriveat classhavingalreadyreadtheassignedreading.

2. ReadingAssuranceTests(RATs)willbe administeredto individuals(i-RATs).

3. Eachstudentwillre-takethe testwiththeirteam(t-RATs).

4. Studentswill participateinamixofdiscussions andactivitiesthat requireproblem-solvingand/or examinationof specificconcepts.Mini-lectureswillbegivenbythefacilitatorasneeded.

5. Studentswill be askedtomakespecificrecommendationsordecisionsandwillpracticeapplyingthe conceptstheyarelearningasindividualsandas teams.

6. Peers willevaluateeachother’s participation,reliability and contribution totheteam.

7. Peerevaluationsareone component of eachindividual’sfinalgrade.

  • YouMUSTattendclass regularly.Itismandatory.Pleasearriveearly,aswewillstartpromptly. On thedaysthat you haveaRAT,theRATwillbegivenatthebeginningoftheclassperiod.
  • Non-attendancewillresultin beingdroppedfromthe courseby the instructor.
  • It ispossiblefor you to makeupamaximumof twoi-RATs;yourindividualscorewill for themade-upRAT be recordedasyourteamscoreforthatparticulartest.Itis NOTpossibletomakeupTeam-BasedActivity participationpoints.
  • Allassignmentsmust beturnedin electronicallyto theappropriatedropbox bymidnighton theirduedates.

IndividualAssignmentin 2Parts

CASE STUDY ofOlder Adult’s Adolescent ExperiencesandComparisonwithownAdolescence

Youwillinterviewan olderadult,whomustbeatleast65 yearsold (born by 1951).The complete assignmentdescriptionandinstructionsarepost onBbandwill bediscussedinclass.

Theoverallpurposeof theassignmentistoapplytheoriesrelevanttothestudy of development to“real life”examplesof adolescence. Instructions,templatesandrubrics maybefoundintheAssignmentTabin Learn.

OtherMeans of Assessment: Attendance,clickerandin-class participation;mid-termandend-of-semesterPeerEvaluations

FINALGRADE:Studentswillbe evaluatedaccordingly:

Attendance/in-classparticipation10%

IndividualRATs15%

IndividualAssignment30%

Team-BasedLearningActivities45%

TOTAL 100%

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Academic Integrity and REEF Polling:*Please note that the misuse of REEF will be considered a violation of proper student conduct and will be treated as cheating. For this class, REEF is to be used as a learning toolby you in the classroom. Misuse would include submitting answers for a friend who is not in attendance in class, submitting answers when you are absent, having someone else submit answers for you when you are absent, or any other use of REEF by which you are not submitting your own work in class.

It isYOURresponsibilityto adoptapatternof behavior which willallowforthe completionof the requirementsby theirdeadlines.Intheeventthat somethingdoescomeup,contacttheinstructorassoonas possibletodeterminewhatactionsneedtobetaken.And remember, I do not GIVE you a grade: you EARN one by correctly following instructions, and completing your work on time.

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ACADEMICINTEGRITYAND ACADEMICDISHONESTY

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ACCOMMODATIONSFORSTUDENTSWITH DISABILITIES

The UniversityofNorthTexas(UNT)isonrecordas committedtoboththespirit andletterof federalequal opportunitylegislation; referencePublicLaw 92-112–TheRehabilitationActof 1973asamended.Withthe passageof newfederallegislationentitledAmericanswithDisabilitiesAct(ADA),pursuant to section504of theRehabilitationAct,thereisrenewedfocus onprovidingthispopulation withthesameopportunities enjoyedbyallcitizens. Asa facultymember,Iammorethanhappytoprovidereasonableaccommodationsto studentswithdisabilities,tonotdiscriminateon thebasisofdisability.Ifyouareastudentwith a disability, your responsibilityprimarilyrestswith informingmeofyourneedfor accommodationbyprovidingme with your letterfromtheUNTOfficeof DisabilityAccommodation.Informationregardingspecific disability diagnostic criteriaand policies for obtainingacademicaccommodationscanbefound at Also, youmayvisit theOfficeof DisabilityAccommodationin theUniversityUnion(rm. 321)or phone (940) 565-4323.

ACCEPTABLESTUDENTBEHAVIOR

Student behaviorthatinterferes with an instructor’sability toconduct aclass orotherstudents' opportunity to learn isunacceptableanddisruptiveandwillnot betoleratedinanyinstructionalforumat UNT.Students engagingin unacceptablebehaviorwillbedirectedto leavetheclassroomandtheinstructormayreferthe studenttotheDeanofStudentstoconsiderwhetherthestudent'sconductviolatedthe Codeof Student Conduct.The university'sexpectationsforstudentconductapplytoallinstructionalforums,including universityandelectronicclassroom,labs,discussiongroups,fieldtrips,etc.TheCodeof StudentConduct can befound at

EMERGENCYNOTIFICATIONPROCEDURES

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RETENTIONOF STUDENTRECORDS

Studentrecordspertainingto this coursearemaintainedin asecurelocationby theinstructorofrecord.All recordssuchasexams,answersheets(with keys),and writtenpaperssubmittedduringthedurationof the coursearekeptforatleastonecalendaryearaftercoursecompletion.Course workcompletedvia the Blackboardonlinesystem,includinggradinginformationandcomments,is alsostoredin asafeelectronic environmentforoneyear.Youhavearighttoviewyour individualrecord;however,informationaboutyour recordswillnot bedivulgedtootherindividualswithouttheproperwrittenconsent.Youareencouragedto reviewthePublicInformationPolicyand theFamily EducationalRightsandPrivacyAct(FERPA)laws and the university’s policy inaccordancewiththosemandatesatthefollowinglink:

YOURSUCCESS

UNT endeavorsto offeryouahigh-qualityeducationandtoprovideasupportiveenvironmenttohelpyou learnandgrow.Asafacultymember,Iamcommittedtohelping youbesuccessfulasastudent.

Here’s howtosucceed atUNT:Show up.Findsupport.TAKECONTROL. Be prepared. Getinvolved.Be

persistent.Tolearnmoreabout campusresourcesandinformationon how youcanachievesuccess,goto succeed.unt.edu.

Please come to class prepared to join in discussions and participate in Team Activities by completing each reading assignment prior to class to be ready for the RATs and Application Exercises!

Ireservetherighttomakeadditionsorchangesto this syllabusand the calendar,with writtennotificationtothe students.

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