CD/PSYC 10G: Early Years

All aspects of children's growth and development, physical, social/emotional, and cognitive, from prenatal through early childhood. Includes how development affects a child's thoughts, feelings, and actions in fundamental ways. (Students may enroll in either C D 10G or PSYC 10G, but not both, for credit.)

PREREQUISITES

EWRT 100B and READ 91 (or LART 100), or ESL 4 advised.

INSTRUCTOR INFORMATION: SUSAN DANSKER

Office Hours Held: On Wednesdays from April 14 through June 9 office hours are held at the Distance Learning Office, located in the library. When I am on campus for reviews, office hours are 8:00-8:30 P.M. in LCW-26.

Phone/Voicemail: (408) 864-8999 X3116
Fax Telephone: (408) 864-8245, 864-5546
Office Location: Distance Learning Office
E-mail: danskersusan@fhda.edu - the best way to contact me

REQUIREMENTS

Be prepared to spend 12 or more hours per week using and studying the course materials.

1. Attend the Orientation Meeting on Tuesday, April 6, 6:30-7:30 PM, LCW-26 OR complete the Online Orientation and submit the Student Information Form by 12 noon on Friday April 2.
Online Orientation may be found at: http://distance.deanza.fhda.edu/
The last day to add the class: Monday, April 12, if there is room.
2. View the fifteen half-hour video programs, "Stepping Stones".There will be 5 questions on each test based on the videos. These are also video streamed. For instructions on viewing the streamed video lessons go to https://catalyst.deanza.edu.
3. Log on to the discussion forum at the catalyst class website. Read and respond to the lessons which will be posted every Monday. YOU MUST ALSO RESPOND TO ANOTHER STUDENT. There will be one lesson each week to correspond to the reading assignment.
You must INTRODUCE YOURSELF by Wednesday, April 14 in order to remain in the class. This is considered attendance for the first class of the quarter.
Posts are due by 12:00 Midnight Sunday night of the week they are posted.
4. Attend the review sessions, study the Summary, and the Key Terms at the end of each chapter. Review sessions will be video streamed with a 24 hour delay.
5. Take four scheduled examinations on the catalyst website. (100 points each)
6. Complete one written research assignment on the four, main theorists. See: "How to Make A Peanut Butter Sandwich - APA Style " (on the website) for a summary of APA style. (50 points each).
7. Complete three observation assignments. See link for Guidelines for Observations. (50 points each). The format for the observations is: type the question, answer all parts of the question with a description of what you saw when you observed the child. The observations must be done in order!
OBJECTIVES
After completing the readings and watching the video programs, you should be able to:
1. Demonstrate an understanding of the discipline of Child Development through examination of the historical and cultural foundations of the field as well as current perspectives.
2. Examine and compare different research methodologies and understand how these methods are used in a systematic investigation of the foundation years of human behavior. This investigation will include evaluation of ethical issues, which surround research with infants and young children.
3. Identify the major theories in the field of child development.
4. Examine and predict the relationship of early childhood development to possible behavioral outcomes in later years including examination and reflection on the student's own development.
5. Examine issues of ethnic and cultural identity as integral factors in all aspects of development.

COURSE MATERIALS
Purchase at the De Anza College Bookstore: [Phone: 408-864-8907 or 864-8949 or http://books.fhda.edu.fhda/]You can now purchase the text on line at the De Anza Bookstore!
1.Text books The Developing Person, Kathleen Stassen Berger, eight edition, ISBN-13:978-1-4292-1647-0, or ppbk. ISBN-13: 978-1-4292-2080-4. Required. Theories of Childhood, Carol Garhart Mooney, ISBN188483485X. Recommended. This book is especially helpful for the Theories paper.
[ The last day for fee refund is Friday, April 9.]
2. Watching the Stepping Stone Video Series is MANDATORY.
These video lessons add greatly to the student's understanding of the course material. For instructions on how to view the streamed video lessons on your computer in my class catalyst website or go to http://distance.deanza.fhda.edu/technology.shtml
3. Discussion Forum.
There will be 10 Lessons (5 points each) throughout the course. There will also be important messages posted in the News Forum of the catalyst website. You MUST check your email DAILY.
4. Our class takes place within the catalyst website.
This is a secure site which can only be accessed by students registered in the class. It opens the Monday of the first week and stays open through week 12. All assignments are to be downloaded to the appropriate assignment. Tests are taken within the site. You must download the FIREFOX browser in order to use the catalyst website functions. Instructions for using the catalyst website are on the website. You must have a high speed connection and be somewhat computer literate. (We will NOT be using the Discussion Forum on this De Anza College website.)
Participating in the Discussion Forum (on the catalyst website) is an important part of our class. This is where you incorporate what you are learning with your personal experiences growing up and read other points of view. I hope you will take advantage of it to ask each other relevant questions and express your ideas.
Available on line: 1. Guidelines for Observations.
MEDIA COMPONENTS AND AVAILABILITY
Fifteen half-hour Stepping Stone video programs "Child Development: Stepping Stones (Part I)" TV Schedule,
Video programs for this course are shown weekly on local cable TV in the south San Francisco Bay Area on cable networks. Check the Distance Learning Website for the cable TV schedule (or watch the videos streamed on your computer).
STUDY EACH WEEK'S ASSIGNMENTS
The primary course content comes from the readings. The videotape programs are intended to emphasize and illustrate the reading material. You will be tested on information from the readings. You can now access the videos on your computer by following the instructions, click on "Resources" on my catalyst website. Work on the lessons in the following order:
a. Read the text assignment. Pay particular attention to the Summary at the end of each chapter, as it will help you when you watch the videos. A question will be posted on the Discussion Forum every Monday. Post your answer AND respond to another student's post.
b. Watch the video lesson. There will be 5 questions on each test based on material in the videos.
c. Again, go over the Important Terms and Concepts at the end of each chapter.
COMPLETE THE WRITTEN ASSIGNMENTS AND SUBMIT THEM ON TIME!
Written assignments must be uploaded to the catalyst website under "Theories Paper".
The first assignment, the Theories Paper, will NOT be accepted after Sunday, May 16.Please retain a copy of your paper for your files.

If you need writing assistance please contact the Tutorial and Academic Skills Center. Drop-in tutoring is available in L-47.

Online help with writing skills is available at: http://www.deanza.edu/studentsuccess/writing-reading-center

Don't lose points (1 pt./day) for late assignments!

Assignment 1 (50 Points)- Theories Paper, due Thursday, April 29.

See "Peanut Butter and Jelly" Resource on APA Style Write a 3-4 page-typewritten summary of the major theories of child development as they pertain to early childhood. Include Piaget, Erikson, Bronfenbrenner and Vygotsky. Include a list of stages described by Piaget and Erikson.

Assignment 1 has two parts:
1. Write one statement (two or threee paragraphs), in your own words. Be sure to list and describe the stages and important points (such as Vygotsky's theory of ZPD) for each theorist.
2. How can the theory be observed in early childhood programs? In other words, think about each theory and tell me what the classroom would look like that puts each theory into practice. Give specific examples!You should allow one page per theorist.
10 points APA style, grammar, spelling.
5 points each theorist - summary of the major points of Piaget, Erikson, Bronfenbrenner and Vygotsky
5 points each theorist -examples of how the theory is put into practice in the classroom or childcare program.
Late papers are docked 1 point/day.
The research paper must be ORIGINAL (no copy and pasting) or it will not be accepted.
Total 50 points
Use your text, the videos, and at least one other source (Theories of Childhood, by Carol Mooney) to research this assignment.
Include an alphabetized list of references. References must be properly sited (APA style)in the body of the paper.
Points will be deducted if assignments are not typed and your references are not sited properly within your paper. See "How to Make a Peanut Butter and Jelly Sandwich: APA Style" in this website, for tips on APA Style.
Assignment #1 and rewrites will not be accepted after Sunday May 16.

Observation Projects (50 Points Each)
Three Written Observations are due during the quarter. To complete these observations you must:
- Download and print the Guidelines for Observations on the Catalyst website or click on the assignment for complete instructions. 25 Points will be deducted for not following the guidelines..
- Observe a non-walking infant, toddler 13-32 months of age, and pre-school children in their homes and/or at their schools, and take notes.
- Use your notes to answer completely, the questions on the Guidelines for Observations included in this website and on the catalyst website when you click on the observation assignment.
Be sure to copy and paste the question first! (You will lose 5 points if you do not!)Questions must be answered based on what you see during the observation (not what you know about the child from previous experience). Do NOT observe your OWN child.

Observations provide stimulating learning experiences for the students as they are able to see children in context. This helps the theory and technical information presented in the textbook make more sense. Be sure to pick a time when the infant is at his/her best (not sleeping, sick, or tired). Avoid party situations, since the infant will not be acting in a normal fashion.

Be sure to read the pertinent chapters in the text prior to doing the observations.

Do not observe your own child for this assignment. DO NOT observe while you are working in a center or as a babysitter!!
Take advantage of Office Hours to improve your score on assignments.
See CD/PSYC 10G Assignment Schedule.
Assignment #1 will not be accepted after week 5. Points will be deducted for grammar and spelling errors.
REVIEW MATERIAL FOR EXAMS
Attending the Review Sessions helps you prepare for the tests. Past experience has shown that students who attend these review sessions have a better grasp of the course material and score higher on their exams. Attendance at review sessions is optional (5 points extra credit). They will be video streamed.
Review #1: Tuesday, April 20, 6:30-8:00 PM, LCW-26
Review #2: Tuesday May 11, 6:30-8:00 PM, LCW-26
Review #3: Tuesday June 1, 6:30- 8:00 PM, LCW-26
Final Review: Tuesday, June 15, 6:30-8:00 PM, LCW-26

TESTING AND GRADING Four exams are given. They consist of 50 multiple-choice questions and 2 short answer type questions. There will be 4 short answer questions posted on the Discussion Forum the week before the test. Two of those questions will be on the test. Tests are open book.

Test #1: Will be available Friday, April 23, from 8:00 AM to Midnight on Saturday, April 24. You will have 2 hours from the time you log on to take the test.You will have only 1 chance to take the test.
It Covers Chapter 1 - Introduction, and Chapter 2 - Theories of Development
Test #2: will be available from 8:00 AM Friday, May 14, to Midnight on Saturday, February 6. You will have 2 hours to complete the test. Only 1 chance to take the test.
It covers Chapter 2 - Heredity and the Environment, and Chapter 3 - Prenatal Development and Birth.
Test #3: will be available Friday from 8:00 AM June 4, to Midnight on Saturday, June 5.
It covers Chapter 5 - The First Two Years: Biosocial Development, Chapter 6 - The First Two Years: Cognitive Development, Chapter 7 - The First Two Years: Psychosocial Development. Only one chance to take this test.
Final Exam: 8:00 AM Friday, June 18, to Midnight on Saturday, June 19.
Covers Chapter 8 - Early Childhood: Biosocial Development, Chapter 9 - Early Childhood: Cognitive Development, Chapter 10 - Early Childhood: Psychosocail Development. You will have 2 hours to complete the test. One chance to take this test.
Extra Credit: - 5 points for posting a summary of a scholarly article (information based on research, not just one person's opinion) relevant to the material in the current chapter. (25 points maximum)
Points will ONLY be given for 1 article PER WEEK. You must state IN YOUR OWN WORDS why this article is important. It should be a paragraph in length and list the website. Be sure to indicate state the subject in the title of the post.
- Reflection Paper. What has worked or not worked for you in this class? This should be 1-2 pages in length. You will download it to the catalyst website. 5 points
- Attendance at the review session is optional. (5 points) You must arrive by 6:15 PM, participate and stay to the end of the session and check in with me. The review sessions are video taped. You will be able to view them on your computer 24 hours later.
Be sure to check the News Forum daily for comments, special announcements.
Exam Scores: Scores will be posted on your web page in catalyst after they are graded, by Monday morning.
You must respond to Lesson One (Please introduce yourself...)during the first week of class or you will be dropped as "Never Attended".
Final Grades:
Requirement: Possible Points:
Lessons on the Discussion Board (due by Sunday evening,midnight, of week posted) (5 points each, 1 per chapter)- 55 points
Tests 1, 2, 3, and the Final: (100 points each)
- 400 points
Theories Paper (50 points )
- 50 points
Observation Projects (3 @ 50 points each)
- 150 points
Total Points Possible: 655 points
Final Grade Scale:
Grade: Percentage: A 90 - 100% 585 - 655 B 80 - 89% 520 - 584 C 70 - 79% 455 - 519 D 55 - 69% 357 - 454 F Below 55%
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REVISED 4/10/2010 CD/PSYC 10G (Dansker)

Updated Saturday, April 10, 2010 at 2:37:38 PM by Susan Dansker - danskersusan@fhda.edu
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