PSY216JG1 - Human Development - DL (J. Griswold) information page

PSY216 HUMAN DEVELOPMENT

Dr. Jackie Griswold

Intersession 2011

Please note that this is a preliminary plan. The syllabus posted on the course site is the document to which you should refer for specific information.

In order for you to be successful in this course you MUST have basic computer skills, and be familiar with the internet. You need to be able to create a WORD document, send an email with an attachment, navigate the course website and perform other basic computer functions. You also need to know how to use the HCC online library services and search engines to do research. There is an online orientation that is STRONGLY RECOMMENDED, particularly if you have never taken an online course. You need to know how to navigate the website and use all the relevant functions.

This is a fast paced course. We will cover the entire book, and the expectations in terms of academic workload are exactly the same as they are during the full academic semester. If you are not prepared to hit the ground running, and spend several hours each day studying for this course, you will not be successful.

Office: DON 265

Phone: 413-552-2333

Email: jgriswold@hcc.edu

General course description A study of human development with emphasis on the broad physical, maturational, and behavioral changes occurring throughout the life span and the factors and conditions that influence these changes.

Instructional objectives

1. To give students a basic understanding of the developmental milestones affecting human growth throughout the life span.

2. To familiarize students with key issues and concepts in human development.

3. To provide students with current research on issues relating to human development.

4. To engage students in critical thinking and the use of analytical skills to help them understand the complexities of being human throughout the life span.

Required text:

Feldman, Robert S. 2009 Discovering the Lifespan. Pearson Publishing

ISBN 13: 978-0-13-606167-0

Please note that this is a different textbook from what I have required in my classes in the past. You may certainly buy a used book, but be sure to get the correct book.

Communication: I will check the course email at least twice a day, every day, during the intersession period. Please allow me at least 24 hours to respond, although it will rarely take that long.

Interaction Plan: I would prefer you use the private email within the course to email me, but if you are unable to reach me using the private email, you may contact me at jgriswold@hcc.edu.

This course is delivered asynchronously, which means you do not have to be on line at a particular time. There will be no required chat room for the course; however, your group may decide to use a chat room to communicate. The discussion forum is asynchronous. You can be online participating in the discussion forum at midnight, 6 AM, 5 PM or whenever it works for you.

Attendance Policy: As stated in the college catalog:"All students are expected to report to all classes on time. Persistent absence or tardiness may result in grading penalties or the student’s dismissal from class and a grade of F."

HOWEVER, since this is an online course, the rules change! You will be expected to log in and participate in the online discussion group daily. Chapter discussions will be available only for a short period, since we will be covering approximately a chapter each day. Check the specific expectations in the course syllabus.

Online discussion group:Because there is no face-to-face classroom interaction, this segment of the course is particularly important. Let me repeat: The discussion part of the course is VERY IMPORTANT. It is worth 25% of your grade. The discussion is asynchronous, which essentially means ‘any time, anywhere.’ This is a threaded discussion, not a chat room discussion. Every day I will post a discussion question or two. You may find yourself logging onto the discussion group at midnight, noon, 3 a.m., 3 p.m. or sometime in between. When you participate doesn’t really matter - but it is important that you do participate. As noted above, you are expected to log in and post a minimum of four relevant comments daily. It would be good to check in a couple times each day so that you can get the full flow of the discussion. The more often you check in, the better your understanding will be. There is an expectation that all students will take an active role in their own learning. I will actively monitor and participate in the discussion group. I may also utilize group emails as a tool to share information, questions, concerns and new information.

Teaching procedures: Because this is an online course, it is somewhat different from an onsite class. There will be no formal lectures, as such, but chapter outlines and notes will be posted in the content section. Additionally, there will be an asynchronous discussion forum, written assignments, and chapter quizzes

Basis for student grading: Please note that this distribution might change slightly - the course syllabus which is posted in the course site will have the most up-to-date information.

Written assignments: 35%

Chapter Quizzes: 40%

Participation: 25%

Written Assignments: There will be a variety of written assignments. These assignments will be noted in the calendar, and posted in the content section of the web site. Assignments should be emailed to me as a WORD document attachment by the due date.

Due Dates: Due dates will be noted on the course calendar. I will comment on and grade the assignments and return them to you in an attachment via email. Assignments not submitted by the due date/time MAY NOT be accepted.

Tentative test/assignment(s) schedule:

Assignments and quizzes will be noted on the course calendar. You can expect approximately 4 written assignment, in addition to doing the online quizzes. The instructor will not provide additional reminders for assignments. It is your responsibility to check the calendar for assignments on a regular basis.

Students with special needs: HCC is committed to full inclusion of all students. Students who, by nature of a documented disability, require accommodations should notify the instructor at the beginning of the semester. Students may also speak with the Office for Students with Disabilities to request accommodations. Your immediate attention to these arrangements is necessary to assure a positive learning experience.

Academic Integrity: To quote the HCC catalog: "Academic integrity is expected of all students. Any dishonesty in the performance of course work, such as plagiarism or cheating in other forms, will be reported. In the event the student is charged with some form of dishonesty, the Student Discipline Policy will be followed (see the Student Policy Guide)." If you do not have a copy of the Student Discipline Policy, one can be obtained at the Office of Student Development.

Students who are dishonest in the performance of course work will be subject to dismissal from the class with a failing grade.

Course Content/Chapter Outline

Ch. 1 Introduction

Ch. 2 Infancy

Ch. 3 The Preschool Years

Ch. 4 Middle Childhood

Ch. 5 Adolescence

Ch. 6 Early Adulthood

Ch. 7 Middle Adulthood

Ch. 8 Late Adulthood

Ch. 9 Death and Dying

Revised 12/10


	PSY216 HUMAN DEVELOPMENT Dr. Jackie Griswold Intersession 2011 Please note that this is a preliminary plan. The syllabus posted on the course site is the document to which you should refer for specific information. In order for you to be successful in this course you MUST have basic computer skills, and be familiar with the internet. You need to be able to create a WORD document, send an email with an attachment, navigate the course website and perform other basic computer functions. You also need to know how to use the HCC online library services and search engines to do research. There is an online orientation that is STRONGLY RECOMMENDED, particularly if you have never taken an online course. You need to know how to navigate the website and use all the relevant functions. This is a fast paced course. We will cover the entire book, and the expectations in terms of academic workload are exactly the same as they are during the full academic semester. If you are not prepared to hit the ground running, and spend several hours each day studying for this course, you will not be successful. Office: DON 265 Phone: 413-552-2333 Email: jgriswold@hcc.edu General course description A study of human development with emphasis on the broad physical, maturational, and behavioral changes occurring throughout the life span and the factors and conditions that influence these changes. Instructional objectives 1. To give students a basic understanding of the developmental milestones affecting human growth throughout the life span. 2. To familiarize students with key issues and concepts in human development. 3. To provide students with current research on issues relating to human development. 4. To engage students in critical thinking and the use of analytical skills to help them understand the complexities of being human throughout the life span. Required text: Feldman, Robert S. 2009 Discovering the Lifespan. Pearson Publishing ISBN 13: 978-0-13-606167-0 Please note that this is a different textbook from what I have required in my classes in the past. You may certainly buy a used book, but be sure to get the correct book. *Communication: I will check the course email at least twice a day, every day, during the intersession period. Please allow me at least 24 hours to respond, although it will rarely take that long.* Interaction Plan: I would prefer you use the private email within the course to email me, but if you are unable to reach me using the private email, you may contact me at jgriswold@hcc.edu. This course is delivered asynchronously, which means you do not have to be on line at a particular time. There will be no required chat room for the course; however, your group may decide to use a chat room to communicate. The discussion forum is asynchronous. You can be online participating in the discussion forum at midnight, 6 AM, 5 PM or whenever it works for you. Attendance Policy: As stated in the college catalog:"All students are expected to report to all classes on time. Persistent absence or tardiness may result in grading penalties or the student’s dismissal from class and a grade of F." HOWEVER, since this is an online course, the rules change! You will be expected to log in and participate in the online discussion group daily. Chapter discussions will be available only for a short period, since we will be covering approximately a chapter each day. Check the specific expectations in the course syllabus. Online discussion group:Because there is no face-to-face classroom interaction, this segment of the course is particularly important. Let me repeat: The discussion part of the course is VERY IMPORTANT. It is worth 25% of your grade. The discussion is asynchronous, which essentially means ‘any time, anywhere.’ This is a threaded discussion, not a chat room discussion. Every day I will post a discussion question or two. You may find yourself logging onto the discussion group at midnight, noon, 3 a.m., 3 p.m. or sometime in between. When you participate doesn’t really matter - but it is important that you do participate. As noted above, you are expected to log in and post a minimum of four relevant comments daily. It would be good to check in a couple times each day so that you can get the full flow of the discussion. The more often you check in, the better your understanding will be. *There is an expectation that all students will take an active role in their own learning. I will actively monitor and participate in the discussion group. I may also utilize group emails as a tool to share information, questions, concerns and new information. Teaching procedures: Because this is an online course, it is somewhat different from an onsite class. There will be no formal lectures, as such, but chapter outlines and notes will be posted in the content section. Additionally, there will be an asynchronous discussion forum, written assignments, and chapter quizzes Basis for student grading: Please note that this distribution might change slightly - the course syllabus which is posted in the course site will have the most up-to-date information.* Written assignments: 35% Chapter Quizzes: 40% Participation: 25% Written Assignments: There will be a variety of written assignments. These assignments will be noted in the calendar, and posted in the content section of the web site. Assignments should be emailed to me as a WORD document attachment by the due date. Due Dates: Due dates will be noted on the course calendar. I will comment on and grade the assignments and return them to you in an attachment via email. Assignments not submitted by the due date/time MAY NOT be accepted. Tentative test/assignment(s) schedule: Assignments and quizzes will be noted on the course calendar. You can expect approximately 4 written assignment, in addition to doing the online quizzes. The instructor will not provide additional reminders for assignments. It is your responsibility to check the calendar for assignments on a regular basis. Students with special needs: HCC is committed to full inclusion of all students. Students who, by nature of a documented disability, require accommodations should notify the instructor at the beginning of the semester. Students may also speak with the Office for Students with Disabilities to request accommodations. Your immediate attention to these arrangements is necessary to assure a positive learning experience. Academic Integrity: To quote the HCC catalog: "Academic integrity is expected of all students. Any dishonesty in the performance of course work, such as plagiarism or cheating in other forms, will be reported. In the event the student is charged with some form of dishonesty, the Student Discipline Policy will be followed (see the Student Policy Guide)." If you do not have a copy of the Student Discipline Policy, one can be obtained at the Office of Student Development. Students who are dishonest in the performance of course work will be subject to dismissal from the class with a failing grade. Course Content/Chapter Outline Ch. 1 Introduction Ch. 2 Infancy Ch. 3 The Preschool Years Ch. 4 Middle Childhood Ch. 5 Adolescence Ch. 6 Early Adulthood Ch. 7 Middle Adulthood Ch. 8 Late Adulthood Ch. 9 Death and Dying Revised 12/10