Course Syllabus

Spring 2024 | PSY-2010-VO04S - Child 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

Joy Kitchell
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Hiring Coordinator for this course: Philip Crossman

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

In this course, students will explore child development from conception through preadolescence. The course emphasizes physical, emotional, social, cognitive, behavioral, and communication development of the child. Topics include developmental theories, research, applications, and assessment tools.

Essential Objectives

1. Discuss theories and research on child development from conception to preadolescence, how they have evolved over time, and how they influence our understanding of children and their development.
2. Describe the physical, emotional, social, cognitive, behavioral, and communication milestones of children from the pre-natal period through preadolescence.
3. Discuss how culture, race, socioeconomic status, generational trauma, and other factors can influence when and how children demonstrate developmental milestones.
4. Identify and effectively use tools for developmental screening and assessment, including those relevant to temperament, learning style, and all developmental domains.
5. Evaluate assessment tools for bias and discuss the ways in which assessing children without adequate context of their circumstances can create or reinforce social inequalities.
6. Understand the multiple influences on early development, including biological, genetic, environmental, cultural, familial, and adverse childhood experiences and recognize the lasting impacts these influences can have on a child, the family unit, and the larger community.
7. Describe the elements of safe, healthy, supportive, culturally sensitive, and trauma-informed environments for children from birth through preadolescence.
8. Demonstrate proficiency in understanding the scientific method and in interpreting and evaluating statistical and other quantitative data as it is applied to human behavior in an ethical manner.

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 course uses one or more textbooks/books/simulations, along with free Open Educational Resources (OER) and/or library materials.

Spring 2024 textbook/book details will be available on 2023-11-06. On that date a link will be available below that will take you to eCampus, CCV's bookstore. The information provided there will be specific to this class. Please see this page for more information regarding the purchase of textbooks/books.

PSY-2010-VO04S Link to Textbooks for this course in eCampus.

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

The last day to use a Financial Aid Advance to purchase textbooks/books is the 3rd Tuesday of the semester. See your financial aid counselor at your academic center if you have any questions.

Methods

This semester we will be working in a synchronous class. That means we will be working online, in real-time, via Zoom. It is extremely important that we are all present each class as if we were meeting in-person. What does that mean? Foremost there is the expectation that we will all be present without distractions. Much like an in-person class, we will utilize a variety of methods to review and enrich our learning:

• small and large group discussions
• interactive projects and/or activities
• multimedia presentations and resources
• readings, writing, and inquiry-based research

Note: Zoom is an online conferencing tool that utilizes video, audio, and visual tools. If you will require accommodations in accessing this tool, please contact your ADA advisor before the semester begins.

Evaluation Criteria

This course uses a weighted categories system to calculate final grades.

Attendance and Participation= 10%

Chapter Review Assignments= 15%

Online Discussion Groups= 15%

Exit Tickets=10%

Mid-Term and Final Exams= 20%

Presentation= 15%

Reflection Papers=15%

Total= 100%

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

Attendance and Participation is 10% of your final grade.

If you are new to Zoom, it is expected that you know how to get on Zoom prior to the first class.

Active and thoughtful engagement will be used to evaluate your understanding of the material and course objectives. The following habits and skills are important.

• Attend class regularly, on-time and for the full session (Just as you would in an in-person class, arrive a few minutes early to get yourself settled in.)
• Prepare to be on camera for the entire class.
• Complete all of the week's reading and assignments before the start of class.
• Listen to others attentively and with an open mind.
• Positively contribute to class discussions and activities.
• Ask questions and seek help when you need it.
• Challenge yourself to do your best work.

Regarding cell phones in the virtual classroom, staying present during class is expected. There is no texting/messaging in class. Cell phones should be on silent and put away. If you have an emergency, and need your phone out, speak with the professor prior to class.

Missing & Late Work Policy

A successful learning experience in class requires a commitment from everyone. The first and most important expectation is to be prepared and be on time. Full participation requires active and thoughtful engagement in class each week.

Attendance and Participation = 10% of your grade

Weekly Assignments = 40% of your grade

By staying current with reading and individual assignments, you will help create a vibrant learning experience for all. Plan for an average of 3-4 hours per week focused on this class outside of our time together.

We are all humans and there may be a time when your work is late. However, given that completed readings and assignments are integral to the structure of this course it is expected that you plan ahead to complete assignments. If you believe you have an emergency or extenuating circumstance, it is expected that you will communicate as early as you can via my inbox. I will judge each case as it arises and respond in a fair way.

Written assignments: for each day late there will be a 5% deduction to your grade.

Assignments that are more than a week late will receive a zero.

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.

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