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Green sheet CD10G T/ThCD 010G-0326 Child Development (The Early Years)
Adjunct skills132 may be added
Instructor: Juanita Cordero
Fall 2008
Location: Child Development Bldg.
Phone: (408) 864-8894
Office: Second building in the CDC Room 21c
E-mail:corderojuanita@fhda.edu
Room: G10
Time: 8:30 to 9:50 a.m.
Days: Tuesday and Thursday
Office Hours: Mon./Wed. 10:00- 11:00 a.m.
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Required text: Santrock, John. Children 9th edition.
The required syllabus may be found in the bookstore. The brown scantron No. 2052 is used for each test.
Please bring a picture of yourself by the second class meeting to glue into your folder.
Catalog Course Description: Critical examination of human growth and development from conception to early childhood with particular attention to current theoretical and research perspectives.
Course Requirements: Attendance and class participation is a requirement. Students who are absent for more than 2 class sessions, without calling the instructor may be dropped from the class. Arriving late is disruptive to the instructor and the students in the class. Last day to drop with a "W" is Friday Nov. 14th. It is the student's responsibility to drop the class before this date otherwise a grade will be assigned according to the points earned. Participation includes arriving on time, actively participating with the group, and remaining for the entire class.
A number of videos will be shown during this course to illustrate research in progress and new concepts discussed in class. Treat videos as you would lectures by taking notes. Videos serve as a good basis for many exam questions.
5 exams will be given throughout the quarter. 4 exams will be counted as part of your grade. If you are ill or cannot take the quiz on the given date, it is the student's responsibility to inform the instructor prior to the exam. There are no make up exams. If you miss one then you will be required to take a comprehensive final at the end of the quarter. The other option is that you may take the final and have the lowest exam dropped.
Evaluation: Grades based on percentage of points earned. I teach many students per year, each of whom have multiple grades. It is inevitable that an occasional grade will be misplaced or misreported. Therefore, it is imperative that you keep all the work returned to you in your folder and a continual record of your scores.
Grading:The percentage system for determining grades on all papers.
A = 93% 279 -300
A- = 90% 270
B+ = 87% 261
B = 83% 249
B- = 80% 240
C+ =77% 231
C = 70% 210
D+ = 67% 201
D = 63% 189
D- = 60% 180
F = 0.0 below 180
3 Observations: (25 points each)
4 exams (50 points each)
5 in class participation assignments: total 25 points
Final: 50 points
Total: 300 points
Class Schedule:
Sept. 23/25
Chapter 1 Introduction
Sept. 30/Oct.2
Chapter 2 The Science of Child Development
Oct.7/9
Ch. 3 Biological Beginnings
Quiz #1 Ch. 1&2 50 points
Oct. 14/16
Chapter 4 Prenatal Development
1st. Assignment: Childbirth Interview or Infant observation / 25 points.
Oct. 21/23
Chapter 5 Birth
Quiz #2 Ch. 3&4 50 points
Oct. 28/30
Chapter 6 Physical Development in Infancy
Nov. 4/6
Chapter 7 Cognitive Development in Infancy
Quiz #3 Ch. 5&6 50 points.
Last day to drop with a "W" is Nov.14th.
Nov.11/13
Chapter 8 Socioemotional Development in Infancy
2nd. Observation. / Toddler Observation 25 points
Nov.18/20
Chapter 9 Physical Delvopment in Early Childhood
Nov. 25
Chapter 10 Cognitive Development in Early Childhood
Quiz #4 Ch. 7,8,&9 50 points
Nov. 27 Thanksgiving holiday
Dec. 2/4Chapter 11 Socioemotional Development in Early Childhood
3rd assignment due Tuesday Dec. 2nd Preschool observation, 25 points -no late assignments accepted.
FINAL:December 11th at 7:00 to 9:00 a.m. Ch. 10, and 11 (50 points)
No make up finals given
Assignments:
All assignments are due in the student folder on the date stated in the schedule. Late assignments will have 5 points deducted from assignments worth 25 points. Please do not put assignments in my mailbox. These assignments must be turned into your folder no later than one week after it is due. The evaluation sheet needs to be stapled to the front of your observation. E-mail assignments will not be accepted. Assignments must be doubled spaced, typed, and stapled together; otherwise points will be deducted from the paper. Please use black ink and a 12 font. Complete sentences, correct grammar, and spelling are expected on all papers submitted in class. No assignment done is pencil or multicolored inks will be accepted.
Observations 1-3: See syllabus for details
In class assignments: This will consist of group participation, oral presentations, and other assignments completed during class time. A total of 25 points can be earned.
Good Practices:
Avoid plagiarism and cheating. Plagiarism is defined by the college as presenting the work of others without crediting them. This is considered a breach of academic integrity will result in a 0 on the paper for the first offense and possible suspension from the college.
This site will help you with your papers.
http://www.wisc.edu/writing/Handbook/QuotingSources.html
http://www.westwords.com/guffey/mla.html
http://www.researchcentral.org/quotes.html
http://www.liunet.edu/cwis/cwp/library/workshop/citapa.htm
Student Success:
Students who do not understand English, or who need help in understanding the lectures or demonstrations will be responsible for securing assistance in interpreting the instruction. There are many resources available on campus. The Writing and Reading Center in ATC room 309 helps students work on their writing and reading assignments. Call (408) 864-5840 for an appointment.
Extra Credit: Successful completion of the Adjunct Study Skills Class 132. This is worth 10 extra points. Tutors will be provided from the previous 10G classes.
Out of respect for other students please turn pagers and cell phones off when entering the classroom.
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