Course Syllabus

Fall 2024 | PSY-1050-VO11S - Human Growth & Development

Synchronous Class

Synchronous courses are delivered through a combination of online and regularly-scheduled Zoom sessions. In synchronous classes, students must attend Zoom sessions and actively engage with each other and faculty in course activities and discussions.

Faculty

Jessica Bowen
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Hiring Coordinator for this course: Kate Hughes

General Education Requirements

VSCS Social Sciences

Note

Many degree programs have specific general education recommendations. In order to avoid taking unnecessary classes, please consult with additional resources like your program evaluation, your academic program catalog year page, and your academic advisor.

Courses may only be used to meet one General Education Requirement.

Course Description

This course is a survey of human growth and development throughout the life cycle including physical, cognitive, linguistic, ethical, and psychosocial dimensions.

Essential Objectives

1. Compare and contrast two major theories of developmental psychology.
2. Identify and discuss issues in human growth and development arising from differences in gender, race, and socioeconomic status.
3. Select one theory and discuss the major aspects of each stage of growth according to physical, cognitive, language, and social dimensions.
4. Explain how both environmental and genetic factors influence growth and development.
5. Apply the main concepts and principles of one developmental theory to the development of an individual.
6. Describe the process of empirical and ethical research (both cross-sectional and longitudinal) as it is commonly practiced and applied in the field of developmental psychology, including how that research informs contemporary issues.
7. Distinguish between fact and opinion, recognize unstated assumptions, and evaluate arguments according to the quality of supporting evidence in the literature.

Required Technology

More information on general computer and internet recommendations is available on the CCV IT Support page. https://support.ccv.edu/general/computer-recommendations/

Please see CCV's Digital Equity Statement (pg. 45) to learn more about CCV's commitment to supporting all students access the technology they need to successfully finish their courses.

Required Textbooks and Resources

*** This is a no cost textbook or resource class. ***

This course only uses free Open Educational Resources (OER) and/or library materials. For details, see the Canvas Site for this class.

Artificial Intelligence(AI) Policy Statement

CCV recognizes that artificial intelligence (AI) and generative AI tools are widely available and becoming embedded in many online writing and creative applications.

Allowed: This course's generative AI policy acknowledges technology, including generative AI, plays a supportive role in learning and feedback. During our class, we may use AI writing tools such as ChatGPT in certain specific cases. You will be informed as to when, where, and how these tools are permitted to be used, along with guidance for attribution. Any use outside of these specific cases constitutes a violation of CCV's Academic Integrity Policy.

Written assignments WILL be checked for plagarism and AI use. If you are struggling with an assignment, please schedule a time to speak with me rather than copying someone's (or something's) work.

Methods

Each week will follow a similar format, with some exceptions.

*Small and large group discussions via Canvas and Zoom on computer/laptop/tablet (no phones)

*Interactive projects and/or activities

*Multimedia presentations and resources

*Readings, writing, and inquiry-based research

PLEASE NOTE: Zoom is an online conferencing tool that utilizes video, audio, and visual tools. If you will require accommodations in accessing this tool (or any aspect of this class), please contact your ADA Advisor before the semester begins.

Evaluation Criteria

You have the opportunity to earn 1000 points for this class.

Attendance and Zoom Participation: 390 points possible (30 per class)

Discussion Forum Participation: 240 points possible (20 per week)

Canvas assignments: 70 points/as assigned

Autobiography/Biography: 200 points

Annotated Bibiography: 100 points

Zoom Participation: Students are expected to arrive on time and stay for the entire class with cameras on (there are virtually no exceptions). Understanding that emergencies happen, you may miss one class without issue. If you will miss a class, however, you should let me know asap, and plan to follow up with classmates for missing work. Any subsequent absences will require additional work. If you miss three or more classes, it will be challenging for you to pass the class.

Receiving weekly full credit in this area requires camera-on, distraction-free participation in all group discussions and activities. The flexibility of an online class comes with the added responsibility of being in a quiet location where you can fully dedicate your time and attention to the class.

Forum Participation and Canvas assignments: This will vary each week and will be clearly outlined prior to the week due. This will include Forums/Discussions and writing and or/creative projects.

Autobiography/Biography: Using the developmental stages you have studied, you will write a 7-10 page paper about your life (or a close friend or family member's life) so far. What developmental theories best describe parts of the history? And, which might shape the future? You should describe stand-out memories in terms of development, and use specific theories to describe the outcomes. This will be a semester-long project and will have several smaller assignments due throughout the class.

Annotated Bibliography:Using the VSCS Library or Google Scholar ONLY, you will create an abbreviatedannotated bibliographyof 3-4 journal articles published between 2015 and 2024 that relate to adevelopmental disability(non-exhaustive list) of interest. You will then write a short 2-3 page paper summarizing how development unfolds, including but not limited to the domains we have studied.

Grading Criteria

CCV Letter Grades as outlined in the Evaluation System Policy are assigned according to the following chart:

	High	Low
A+	100	98
A	Less than 98	93
A-	Less than 93	90
B+	Less than 90	88
B	Less than 88	83
B-	Less than 83	80
C+	Less than 80	78
C	Less than 78	73
C-	Less than 73	70
D+	Less than 70	68
D	Less than 68	63
D-	Less than 63	60
F	Less than 60
P	100	60
NP	Less than 60	0

Weekly Schedule

Attendance Policy

Regular attendance and participation in classes are essential for success in and are completion requirements for courses at CCV. A student's failure to meet attendance requirements as specified in course descriptions will normally result in a non-satisfactory grade.

• In general, missing more than 20% of a course due to absences, lateness or early departures may jeopardize a student's ability to earn a satisfactory final grade.
• Attending an on-ground or synchronous course means a student appeared in the live classroom for at least a meaningful portion of a given class meeting. Attending an online course means a student posted a discussion forum response, completed a quiz or attempted some other academically required activity. Simply viewing a course item or module does not count as attendance.
• Meeting the minimum attendance requirement for a course does not mean a student has satisfied the academic requirements for participation, which require students to go above and beyond simply attending a portion of the class. Faculty members will individually determine what constitutes participation in each course they teach and explain in their course descriptions how participation factors into a student's final grade.

Participation Expectations

Additional Attendance Information:

Attendance and participation are crucial to your success in this class. Life happens, and therefore you will not be penalized for missing one class. If you will be absent however, you must notify the instructor and turn in any assignments prior to the end of the class to avoid a reduction in your grade for that assignment. Your final grade may be impacted for missing more than one class, and you likely will not pass if you miss more than three classes.

This synchronous coursemeets each week online in Canvas and during regularly scheduled days and times on Zoom. Zoom meetings are not optional.They are a critical component to the teaching and learning that happens in this course, and are designed to be highly interactive opportunities for students to engage with each other and the faculty.

For the Zoom portion of our class:

You will earn 30-20 points if…	You will earn 19-9 points if…	You will earn 8-1 points if…	0 Points
-You are fully prepared for the zoom class. -You demonstrate understanding of concepts and actively contribute to class discussions and activities. -Your camera is turned on and you remain focused. -Zoom presence is appropriate for class.	-You are prepared for the zoom class. -You demonstrate an awareness of concepts and participate when asked. -Your camera is turned on and you are focused most of the time. -Zoom presence is appropriate for class.	-You are not prepared for zoom class but demonstrate attentiveness and ask relevant questions. -Your camera is not always on and you don’t always respond to questions when prompted. -Zoom presence may not be appropriate for class.	Absent or did not participate.

You will complete an exit ticket at the conclusion of each class which will include a self-assessment on this rubric. Your assessment, combined with mine, will give you the weekly grade in this area.

Adapted from: https://www.facultyfocus.com/articles/online-education/adding-a-live-online-class-to-your-course/

For the Canvas Online portion of our class:

You will earn 20-15 points weekly if…	You will earn 14-9 points weekly if…	You will earn 8-0 points weekly if…
-You complete all Forum/Canvas assignments. -You demonstrate understanding of concepts and actively contribute to forum discussions. -Your posts are timely, inquisitive, and contain appropriate grammar, usage, and mechanics.	-Your assignments are completed with little thought or effort. -You demonstrate an awareness of concepts but complete minimal forum discussions. -Your posts are late, and/or contain errors in GUM.	-You do not complete weekly assignments. -Concept understanding can’t be judged. -You do not complete posts or they are irrelevant, misguided, and/or contain multiple errors in GUM.

Missing & Late Work Policy

• Assignments are due by the deadline noted on the syllabus, even when you need to be absent.
• Late assignments *may* be accepted up to one week past the deadline, IF you have previously communicated with me. After one week, assignments will no longer be accepted for credit.
• Forum posts will not be accepted past the due date. Interacting with classmates is an essential part of online discussions and cannot be made up after the fact.
• You should plan on spending approximately 5-7 hours per week on this class, outside of our Zoom meeting.

Accessibility Services for Students with Disabilities:

1. Provide disability documentation to the Accessibility Coordinator at your academic center. https://ccv.edu/discover-resources/students-with-disabilities/
2. Request an appointment to meet with accessibility coordinator to discuss your request and create an accommodation plan.
3. Once created, students will share the accommodation plan with faculty. Please note, faculty cannot make disability accommodations outside of this process.

Academic Integrity