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Syllabus CD 350. Perspective-Life-Span Development Fall 2011; 3 Units (CRN: 46127) Asynchronous On-line Course HGH 105 | COURSE CATALOGUE DESCRIPTION The study of biological and environmental influences on normative and individual development across the life-span. Impact of diverse experiences on child development. Interpret theories and research. EXPANDED COURSE DESCRIPTION The focus of this course is on the processes that relate to human development across the life-span. The course will focus on cognitive, social-emotional, language, brain, and the physical-motor development from conception to death. Theories of child development as well as the role of the family and school in the child's growth and development will be emphasized. There will also be discussion of development within a multicultural perspective. MODE OF INSTRUCTION The class will be in the asynchronous online format with student participation being required as well as evaluated. Moodle (see http://learn.humboldt.edu) will be used extensively throughout this course. It is imperative that students know how to access information on this course’s Moodle site. You cannot take this course without weekly work on Moodle. If you are a new user to Moodle and having difficulty, please contact HSU Moodle support at http://www.humboldt.edu/its/support. If you are confused or there is conflictual information about the course, it is the student's responsibility to discuss this with the professor. For instance, if my Moodle site or website indicates that a paper is due on two different dates, please discuss this with the professor as soon as you notice the difference. REQUIRED READING (IN HARDBACK, DIGITAL, OR BINDER READY FORMAT) Santrock, J. W. (2010). A topical approach to life-span development (5th ed.). New York, NY: McGraw Hill. • In hardback: ISBN #: 978-0-07-337093-4 • In “binder ready” format—loose-leaf, 3 hole punch: ISBN #: 9780077457754 (Binder ready is 30% off the regular price.) Other readings may be assigned as required during the course. These will be posted on Moodle. Additional Resources (Recommended but not required) American Psychological Association. (2010). Publication manual of the American Psychological Association (6th ed.). Washington, DC: American Psychological Association. (ISBN #: 13: 978-1-4338-0561-5) American Psychological Association. APA style help. Retrieved American Psychological Association website: http://www.apastyle.org/apa-style-help.aspx The American Psychological Association (APA) format is required for all written material in the course. STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES CD 350 Student Learning Outcomes (SLO) By the end of the course, each of you will be able to demonstrate and identify (through examination, online class discussions, presentations, and written assignments) knowledge, comprehension, and analysis of the following. Each of you will be able to: 1. Identify the basic principles regarding growth and development including the patterns of growth and development in the cognitive, physical and motor, communicative, emotional and social domains, 2. Critically evaluate the literature and research on human development, 3. Compare approaches to research concerning development of children across the life-span, 4. Compare and contrast major theories that explain human development, 5. Analyze the effectiveness of various theoretical approaches in explaining human development, 6. Discuss the basic literature related to development within an environmental context, 7. Analyze how environmental context relates to development across the life-span, and 8. Explain current viewpoints about children and the underlying assumptions of these viewpoints. Child Development Department SLOs This course also contributes to your acquisition of skills and knowledge relevant to the following Child Development Department SLOs. Child Development graduates will be able to: 1. Describe the principles and patterns of growth and development in the cognitive, physical and motor, communicative, emotional and social domains, 9. Critically evaluate literature germane to the Child Development discipline (theories, research, historical viewpoints, current viewpoints, contemporary trends, assumptions, practices), 10. Identify and evaluate the variety of factors that influence children’s development (personal familial and social), and 11. Demonstrate skills required of professionals in the field (interpersonal communication, collaboration, writing, presenting, and using information technology). Humboldt State University (HSU) SLOs This course also contributes to your acquisition of skills and knowledge relevant to the following HSU SLOs. HSU graduates will demonstrate: 1. Effective communication through written and oral modes (SLO #1). 12. Critical and creative thinking skills in acquiring a broad base of knowledge and applying it to complex issues (SLO #2). 13. Preparation for success in their chosen careers (SLO #5). COURSE POLICIES This course is offered online, using the university's Moodle server. This allows you to access the course materials from a computer with any standard web browser already installed. (Firefox browser is recommended for Macs; Internet Explorer and Firefox for PCs.) Lectures in a traditional classroom will be replaced with online readings, topic syntheses, and individual and group learning activities. Students should expect to devote a similar amount of time for this course as one would spend in a face-to-face course. An exciting advantage of online courses is that you can plan your course time around your schedule. However, it is necessary to balance this flexibility with a regular scheduling for your own learning. Class begins August 22, 2011, with an introductory unit to familiarize you with online learning and the course. This is not a self-paced class. Each week, new units may include an instructor's overview, reading, discussion, writing assignments, featured internet websites, and learning activities. You also may be asked to find Internet resources. Work has to be completed by Saturday night at 11:30 P.M. in order to receive credit for the week’s work. Class participation will comprise a significant part of your grade. While you may be accustomed to participating in face-to-face classes by attending and speaking in class, your online class participation will consist of posting your thoughts to online discussion forums and reading and writing responses to other student postings. Therefore, you will likely read and write more in this class than in most face-to-face courses. A minimum of two weekly posts will be graded (at least one due before 11:30 P.M. on Tuesday and at least a second due between Tuesday’s post and 11:30 P.M. on Saturday). See the rubric for forum contributions. You should expect to contribute reflective and relevant posts frequently to the discussion area (See Guidelines for Student Participation in Online Discussion) on the class Moodle site for information about online posts. This interaction with your classmates and the instructor is your opportunity to share your understanding, analysis, and synthesis of the instructional materials. IMPORTANT TIPS FOR SUCCESS AS AN ONLINE LEARNER 1. Begin planning now for private, uninterrupted time in your schedule to complete the reading and writing assignments – preferably in at least one-hour blocks for at least nine hours a week. Be aware that it is easy to fall behind! 14. Check your email account regularly for updated information. If you prefer a different email account other than your HSU email account, be sure to update your preference using Student Center. 15. Use email for private messages to the instructor and other students. The discussion forum and on-line chat rooms are for public messages. 16. If you have questions or confusion about an assignment, take action promptly! Check the "Questions'" forum to see if your concern has been addressed already, and, if not, then post your question to this forum. 17. Follow the steps in order for each week and be certain to complete all steps in each week. 18. Read directions carefully. 19. For posts to online discussion forums, the conventions of on-line etiquette ("netiquette") including courtesy to all users, will be observed and required. 20. Submit files as text/Word files (e.g., .doc, .rtf, .txt), PowerPoint files (.ppt), spreadsheet files (e.g., .xls, .wks), or web pages (.htm, .html) using the designated areas in the course for submitting assignments. If the instructor can't open your files, they can't be graded! Attitudes and Skills Required You will find that the following attitude can help contribute to your success in this online class. 1. A positive attitude towards technology, 21. An open mind towards online education, 22. Willingness to share your experiences with others, 23. Strong writing skills needed for expressing yourself in the discussion area, 24. Strong analytical and critical thinking skills for helping you figure out what to do when you "get stuck," 25. Resourcefulness (e.g., don't be afraid to click on links and explore and ask questions), and 26. Time management. Online Learning Requires Only Basic Technical Skills. You need skills so you: 1. Have competency with file management and internet navigation skills (for example, creating a folder on your desktop, moving files from one location to another, finding a saved file), 2. Can update your Internet browser, 3. Can send and receive email, 4. Can create and save documents (Word, PowerPoint, Excel or HTML), 5. Can toggle between two open software applications on your computer, and 6. Can copy text from a word processing program and paste it into another program. Note: While keyboarding at 35 wpm or greater is not required for online learning, it can be a real time saver! Minimum Hardware and Software Requirements 1. You will need access to a computer and the Internet. Most late model computers have adequate processing capabilities for online courses. For specific questions about the technical suitability of your off-campus computer or laptop, contact the HSU Help Desk (707-826-4357 or help@humboldt.edu). In addition, you may use computers on campus at any of the computer labs during open hours. On campus, you may also use a laptop with wireless capability which will provide maximum flexibility for accessing the course. 2. If you plan to connect to the Internet from home, you will need Internet access. High speed Internet access with a cable modem or DSL is recommended. For either connection method, you will need an Internet Service Provider (ISP). 3. Your final presentation will require recording your voice. For best audio quality, use a microphone headset (available for approximately $20 from Radio Shack or other online vendors). 4. You also will need word processing software (e.g., Microsoft Word). If you need a word processor, the HSU Bookstore reduced pricing on Microsoft Office (includes Microsoft Word processing software) available to registered HSU students. An acceptable alternative is Open Office's Writer program available at no cost. Review documentation on the use of this MS Word substitute. 5. Free web browsing software can be downloaded from the Internet but is usually already installed on modern computers (e.g., Firefox only for Macs; Firefox or Internet Explorer 6 or later for PCs only). COURSE REQUIREMENTS There are several different types of assignments in this course including reading, listening, writing, presenting, participating in online class forums, online class activities, and quizzes. Each assignment will always be due no later than Saturday at 11:30 P.M. of the week it is due, EXCEPT the Quizzes which are always open between Wednesday at noon and Thursday at 11:30 P.M. Quizzes will close at 11:30 PM on Thursday of the quiz week so it is recommended that you begin your quiz no later than 10:00 P.M. and be certain to save it at least by 11:25 P.M. (all times Pacific Time). |Assignments and Quizzes |Points |Date Due1 | |Glossary Words @ 5 points each X 14 (drop the lowest) |065 |Weekly: Weeks 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 15, & 16 | |Discussion Groups plus Activities @ 15 points each week |195 |Weekly: Week 1 through Week 15 except Thanksgiving Week | |X 14 | | | |Class Information |030 | | |~ upload Animoto @ 10 points | |Week 1: Saturday, August 27 | |~ practice quiz @ 10 points | |Week 1: Saturday, August 27 | |~ group contract @ 5 points | |Week 1: Saturday, August 27 | |~ course evaluation @ 5 points | |Week 15: Saturday, December 3 | |Draft Group Annotated Bibliography Thesis Statement @ 5 |165 |Week 5: Saturday, September 24 | |points | | | |Group Annotated Bibliography with Thesis Statement @ 100| |Week 6: Saturday, October 1 | |points (40-Individual work; 60 group work) | | | |Literature Syntheses and Analysis |150 |Week 11: Saturday, November 5 | |~ final Paper @ 150 | | | |Presentation |195 | | |~draft presentation thesis statement @ 5 points | |Week 10: Saturday, October 15 | |~ presentation bibliography with thesis statement @ 40 | | | |points | |Week 11: Saturday, November 5 | |~ presentation @100 points | | | |~ Presentation reviews @ 10 Points each (50 points | |Week 15: Saturday, December 3 (last day) | |total) | |Week 16: Saturday, December 10 | |Three quizzes @ 100 points each |300 |Week 05: Wednesday, September 21 (noon) - Thursday, Sept. 22 (11:30 PM); | | | |online-1 hour 20 min | | | |Week 10: Wednesday, October 26 (noon) - Thursday, October 27 (11:30 PM); | | | |online-1 hour 20 min | | | |Week 17-Finals Week: Wednesday, December 14 (noon) - Thursday, December 15| | | |(11:30 PM); online-1 hour 20 min | |Total Points |1100 | | There are no prerequisite requirements for this course however this is an upper division course and not recommended for freshmen. Assignment Information Late Assignments. Assignments are due on or before the dates given above. The group bibliography and literature synthesis/analysis assignments (but not the on-line class activities, weekly activities, quizzes, nor presentations) may be late for a penalty deduction (1 percent a day for the first two days [e.g., on a 200 point assignment this equals 2 points a day] and 2 percent a day for the subsequent days [e.g., on a 200 point assignment this equals 4 points a day]). Be aware this penalty is for all students in the group so I recommend not handing in assignments after the due date. No assignments will be accepted later than one week (7 days) after the assignment was due (e.g., an assignment due on Monday, November 6 will not be accepted after Sunday, November 13). There will be no exceptions to this policy. Late assignments will likely not be graded until final grades are due to the university (December 21, 2011) so do not expect them returned earlier. Quizzes, class activities, and presentations will not be accepted after their original due date. No assignments will be accepted after Saturday, December 3, 2011, at 23:30 (This takes precedence over the one week late alternative). Assignment Requirements. Written assignments should be professionally presented. Incomplete, handwritten, or unprofessionally presented material will be returned ungraded and will be considered late if not redone and returned by the original due date. All written assignments must be prepared following APA formats for the document, citations, and references. Proofread for spelling, grammar and appropriate word use. If you have doubts on how to proceed, check Chapters 2 and 3 of the APA Manual. Your work will likely receive a higher grade if you limit your discussion to a few essential constructs. In your written work and presentations, please pay special attention to clarity and logical organization. Also, supporting your ideas with examples from the academic literature builds a stronger presentation and is required for all professional work. Remember to give credit for all statements, ideas, concepts, etceteras that are not your own. You give credit by referencing the original source you used with APA (2010) style requirements. Finally, use quotes from other authors, scholars, and etceteras very, very little. Quotes are often not used at all. Quoting other writers is only used to emphasize a point that you have already made. They are NOT used to write YOUR paper and/or presentation for you. All written assignments are to be completed using a computer. Save your assignments to disk or on another form and make sure you have a backup. Before submitting your group annotated bibliography, your group literature synthesis/analysis assignments, and your individual annotated bibliography for the presentation run them through turnitin.com site for CD 350. You may submit any assignment twice. Once for a draft that you can revise based upon the information giving in turnitin.com and a second time for the final paper you upload to the professor. As such, it is important for you to enroll in turnitin.com for CD 350. The instructions for enrolling in turnitin.com are under the link “Enroll in turnitin.com” under Week One. All written assignments must be submitted via Moodle and it is best to use Word or Rich Text format. If your assignments are submitted in another format and are not readable, they will likely not be graded and you will receive a “0” for the assignment. It is your responsibility to check Moodle for feedback and make certain your assignments are submitted properly. Quizzes. There are three quizzes on the course material with each worth 100 points. Quizzes are objective (multiple-choice) and may have short answer questions and/or a short essay. None of the quizzes will be cumulative. Examination questions are based upon all your assigned materials including but not limited to your readings, the week’s learning activities, on-line discussions, your assignments, movies, and all other course materials. Quizzes must be taken within the specific time period given under the “Course Requirement section” of these materials. Missing a quiz on the scheduled time is not acceptable except for prolonged illnesses or other extreme cases that are approved prior to the scheduled date for the quiz or within a week after the scheduled date of the missed exam. The approval must be in writing from the instructor and will likely require a doctor’s note or some other official documentation. In this case and only this case, the instructor will provide an alternative way to evaluate the material. Otherwise, there will be no make-up exams. If you miss an exam you will receive 0 points for that exam. Extra credit will be given if you write questions (multiple-choice questions only) that I use on an exam. Writing questions can raise your final points by a maximum of 9 points. You may submit up to three questions for each exam. You will receive one point for each question that is well written (one point per question). You may only receive a maximum of 3 extra points per quiz. An acceptable question: 1. Relates to the material to be covered on the quiz. 2. Is a multiple-choice question. 3. Must have (a) a stem, (b) one correct alternative, and (c) four other believable alternatives that are incorrect. These extra points for writing questions apply to the specific examination. These questions must be emailed to the instructor a minimum of seven days before the exam is scheduled. Grading Assignments. The instructor intends to return graded assignments and examinations within two weeks of being due. Grading Rubrics will be used to grade most of your assignments and activities. These rubrics can be found on the Moodle site under the “Assignment (Major)” link. I encourage you to look at these before and while working on your assignments. You can use these as a way to self-evaluate your work and to guide your work. In all assignments, please use appropriate grammar, spelling, etcetera, and be careful to use specific and appropriate terms, anti-bias language, and effective headings for sections of any paper. Grading Grading for my courses is criteria-based and is based upon the percentage of total points earned during the semester. You are not graded on a curve. At any point in time, you may figure out your grade by summing the points that you have in the course to-date and dividing your total points to-date by total possible points to-date. Then compare your percentage to the following scale. |Points Earned |Percentage (%) |Letter | | | |Grade | |1023 + |93-100 |A | |946 - 1022.9 |86.0-92.9 |A- | |880 - 945.9 |80.0-85.9 |B+ | |825 - 879.9 |75.0-79.9 |B | |770 - 824.9 |70.0-74.9 |B- | |715 - 769.9 |65.0-69.9 |C+ | |660 - 714.9 |60.0-64.9 |C | |605 - 659.9 |55.0-59.9 |C- | |550 - 604.9 |50.0-54.9 |D+ | |440 - 540.9 |40.0-49.9 |D | | 0.0 - 439.9 |Below 40 |F | For additional information and for selected specific points, you may also refer to the point chart found on my website at http://users.humboldt.edu/nhurlbut/grading.html or at my Moodle “Grading Procedure” link. Note that each assignment receives a point value and that all points are added to determine your final grade. Letter grades on individual assignments are not averaged. Please also note that an “A” means that a student has greatly exceeded minimum requirements for the course and demonstrates strong performance in all areas. One will not receive an “A” for just meeting basic requirements. Child Development Majors must receive a C- or better in this course for it to count towards graduation requirements. Attendance Attendance is necessary to master the material adequately and will be marked on a weekly basis through such assignments as the group forums. Posting your information late or missing a post or an assigned on-line activity/presentation or discussion forum (yours or another student's) will reduce your grade. Please attend regularly online. This is an easy way to learn the material and to gain points towards your final grade. Student’s Rights and Responsibilities Students are responsible for knowing HSU’s policy regarding academic honesty. Academic dishonesty or misconduct is not condoned or tolerated at Humboldt State University. Academic dishonesty is willful and intentional fraud and deception to improve a grade or obtain course credit. It includes all student behavior intended to gain unearned academic advantage by fraudulent and/or deceptive means. This includes using papers from the web or a friend as your own paper. Cheating is defined as obtaining or attempting to obtain, or aiding another in obtaining or attempting to obtain credit for work or any improvement in evaluation of performance by any dishonest or deceptive means. Plagiarism is defined as the act of using the ideas or work of another person or persons as if they were one’s own without giving proper credit to the sources. For more information on these and for policies on how these will be handled, visit HSU’s Academic Honesty Policy or HSU Catalog. You are responsible for understanding and following these rights and responsibilities. If you need clarification about what constitutes your rights and responsibilities, please contact the professor for the course or the Vice-President for Student Affairs. It is the responsibility of each student to conduct oneself in a manner conducive to learning by being prepared, prompt, attentive, and courteous during classroom activities, including those on-line. Students must also conform to policies set by the instructor, the class, and the university in order to help maintain an academic decorum. Students with Conditions Needing Special Attention The instructor, department, college, and university are committed to equal access to the educational process and success for all students. To that end, please contact the instructor early in the semester (within the first week), if you have a disability or other conditions that may require special arrangements in order for you to meet course requirements. Also, Humboldt State University offers support for students with disabilities. Persons who wish to request disability-related accommodations should contact the Student Disability Resource Center (Student Disability Resource Center) in Library 056, 826-4678 (voice) or 826-5392 (TDD) or sdrc@humboldt.edu (email). Some accommodations may take up to several weeks to arrange. Please learn about and use these resources. Add/Drop Policy Students are responsible for knowing the University policy, procedures, and schedule for dropping or adding classes. Schedule Adjustments (Adding or Dropping). Emergency Evacuation Since this is an online course, there will be no concern over classroom evacuation; however, if you work on campus, please review the evacuation plan for the rooms you use (posted on the orange signs), and review Campus Emergency Preparedness at http://studentaffairs.humboldt.edu/emergencyops/campus_emergency_preparedness.php for information on campus Emergency Procedures. During an emergency, information can be found campus conditions at: 826-INFO or Emergency Conditions. Professional Behavior Students are responsible for knowing HSU’s policy regarding attendance and disruptive behavior: Class Attendance and Disruptive Behavior. Disruptive student behavior in the classroom (or online) is defined as behavior which interrupts, obstructs, or inhibits the teaching and learning processes. Disruptive behavior may take many forms such as persistent questioning, incoherent comments, verbal attacks, unrecognized speaking out, incessant arguing, intimidating shouting, and inappropriate gestures. If disruption occurs after the instructor takes corrective measures, the instructor may file a complaint with the office of the Vice-President for Student Affairs to initiate university disciplinary action, which may result in the student's permanent exclusion from the course and other disciplinary sanctions. The instructor determines what is disruptive and has a duty to terminate it. Appropriate behavior in the online classroom, also known as netiquette, is just as important as in face-to-face classrooms. To create a classroom environment that provides constructive learning opportunities for everyone, netiquette guidelines will be observed: polite and respectful communications in our online discussions is expected at all times. No persistent questioning, incoherent comments, verbal attacks, profanity, or incessant arguing will be permitted. Students must also conform to policies set by the instructor, the class, and the University that help maintain an academic atmosphere. NEED HELP' If you have questions about the course, such as concepts covered in the course, your assignments, or scores, post your question in the "Questions'" forum in the top section of the course main page for the speediest assistance—including aid from classmates. As well as asking for assistance, each of you is invited to offer your assistance in the “Question'” forum when you can! You may also contact Nancy Hurlbut by email (n.hurlbut@humboldt.edu), by phone (707-826 3476) or instant message (Chat) during on-line office hours, or by special appointment. For technical questions, such as the suitability of your home computer for the course, installing plug-ins, problems with your password, etc., contact the HSU Help Desk (help@humboldt.edu or 707-826-4357). GETTING STARTED! Let’s get started! Now that you have read the syllabus, the next thing to do is to take a close look at the Moodle site for the class. The top section of the Moodle site has important information for the course such as instructor contact information, “question'” forum, assignment descriptions, course schedule, and etcetera. Read all the items in this section carefully and be certain to ask questions in the “Question'” forum if you have questions. 1. After you have thoroughly reviewed the top section of CD 350 Moodle site, move to the section for Week One and complete all steps in the “To-Do List.” You will notice that the first step for week one is to read the top section of the CD 350 Moodle site which you should have just completed. This “To-Do List” Step-by-step format will be consistent from week to week. 2. Be certain to select a group with which to work for the entire semester. This is one of the first steps for Week One and very important for your success in the course. Groups will be formed on the basis of this choice and will be in place for the duration of the semester. Please note that there can only be five persons in any group and once a group is full, you will not be able to select that group. 3. You are on your way! If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me! I'm looking forward to learning with you this semester! Acknowledgements