Angelina College
August 26, 2015
Liberal Arts-Social Behavioral Sciences
Psych 2314. Y02151 S - Life-Span Growth & Development
I. BASIC COURSE INFORMATION:
A. Course Description:
PSYC 2314- Life-Span Growth & Development. Three hours credit.
Life-Span Growth and Development is a study of development from conception to death with
emphasis on factors which influence growth and development. Consideration will be given to
social, emotional, cognitive, and physical growth.
B. Intended Audience:
The intended audience is any student who desires to improve their knowledge and
understanding of psychology and meet the requirement of their academic program.
C. Instructor:
Office Location: Social & Behavioral Science Building
Office Hours: by appointment
Phone: 936-414-1516
E-mail Address: dpearson@angelina.edu
Class Hours – Tues. 8-9:20 am
II.
INTENDED STUDENT OUTCOMES:
A. Core Objectives Required for this Course
1. Critical Thinking: to include creative thinking, innovation, inquiry, and analysis,
evaluation and synthesis of information
2. Communication: to include effective development, interpretation and expression of ideas
through written, oral and visual communication
3. Empirical and Quantitative Skills: to include the manipulation and analysis of
numerical data or observable facts resulting in informed conclusions
4. Social Responsibility: to include the ability to connect choices, actions and
consequences to ethical decision-making
B. Course Learning Outcomes for all Sections
Upon successful completion of this course, students will:
1. Identify the stages of the developing person at different periods of the life span from
birth to death.
2. Identify the social, political, economic, and cultural forces that affect the development
process of the individual.
3. Identify factors of responsible personal behavior with regard to issues such as sexual
activity, substance abuse, marriage, and parenting.
4. Identify the biosocial, cognitive and psychological influences throughout the lifespan as
an ongoing set of processes, involving both continuity and change.
5. Identify the different developmental perspectives of the major theories of development
(i.e. cognitive, learning, humanistic and psychodynamic).
6. Identify examples of some of the cultural and ethnic differences that influence
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development throughout the lifespan.
7. Demonstrate critical thinking and cognitive processing abilities by careful, thoughtful
reading and clear written expression through written assignments and class interaction.
8. Identify the various causes or reasons for disturbances in the developmental process.
III.
ASSESSMENT MEASURES
A. Assessments for the Core Objectives:
1. Critical Thinking: Students will demonstrate the ability to think creatively, to innovate,
inquire, and analyze, evaluate and synthesize information. Outcome will be assessed using
the Angelina College standardized rubric.
2. Communication: Students will demonstrate the ability to effectively develop, interpret
and express ideas through written, oral and visual communication. Outcome will be assessed
using the Angelina College standardized rubric.
3. Empirical and Quantitative Skills: Students will demonstrate the ability to manipulate
and to analyze numerical data or observable facts resulting in informed conclusions. Outcome
will be assessed using the Angelina College standardized rubric.
4. Social Responsibility: Students will demonstrate the ability to connect choices, actions
and consequences to ethical decision-making. Outcome will be assessed using the Angelina
College standardized rubric.
B. Assessments for Course Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, students will:
1. Students will demonstrate the ability to identify the stages of the developing person at
different periods of the life span from birth to death. Outcome will be assessed using the
Angelina College standardized rubric.
2. Students will demonstrate the ability to identify the social, political, economic, and cultural
forces that affect the development process of the individual. Outcome will be assessed using
the Angelina College standardized rubric.
3. Students will demonstrate the ability to identify factors of responsible personal behavior
with regard to issues such as sexual activity, substance abuse, marriage, and parenting.
Outcome will be assessed using the Angelina College standardized rubric.
4. Students will demonstrate the ability to identify the biosocial, cognitive and psychological
influences throughout the lifespan as an ongoing set of processes, involving both continuity
and change. Outcome will be assessed using the Angelina College standardized rubric.
5. Students will demonstrate the ability to identify the different developmental perspectives
of the major theories of development (i.e. cognitive, learning, humanistic and
psychodynamic). Outcome will be assessed using the Angelina College standardized rubric.
6. Students will demonstrate the ability to identify examples of some of the cultural and
ethnic differences that influence development throughout the lifespan. Outcome will be
assessed using the Angelina College standardized rubric.
7. Students will demonstrate critical thinking and cognitive processing abilities by careful,
thoughtful reading and clear written expression through written assignments and class
interaction. Outcome will be assessed using the Angelina College standardized rubric.
8. Students will demonstrate the ability to identify the various causes or reasons for
disturbances in the developmental process. Outcome will be assessed using the Angelina
College standardized rubric.
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IV. INSTRUCTIONAL PROCEDURES:
A. Methods used to teach this class will include lectures, discussion,
Web based instruction, Exams and written assignments.
V. COURSE REQUIREMENTS AND POLICIES:
A. Required Textbook: Santrock, John W. A Topical Approach to Life-Span Development 7th
Edition McGraw Hill Publishing
B. Scantrons -50 question scantron required for each Exam
Tests & Assignments
Autobiography
20 points
4 Major Exams at 100 points each
400
10 Quizzes at 10 points each
100
4 Critical Thinking Assignments at 50 points each 200
Total possible points =720
The Assignments are critical thinking exercises. Each assignment is required to
be typed, have a title/cover page, and at least 1 full page of content. Topics will be
discussed in class.
B. Course Policies – This course conforms to the policies of Angelina College as stated
in the Angelina College Handbook.
1. Academic Assistance – If you have a disability (as cited in Section 504 of the
Rehabilitation Act of 1973 or Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of
1990) that may affect your participation in this class, you should see Karen
Bowser, Room 208 of the Student Center. At a post-secondary institution, you
must self-identify as a person with a disability; Ms. Bowser will assist you with
the necessary information to do so. To report any complaints of discrimination
related to disability, you should contact Dr. Patricia McKenzie, Administration
Building, Room 105 or 936-633-5201.
2. Attendance – Attendance is required as per Angelina College Policy and will be
recorded every day. Any student with three (3) consecutive absences of four
(4) cumulative absences may be dropped from the class. Records will be turned
in to the academic dean at the end of the semester. Do not assume that nonattendance in class will always result in an instructor drop. You must officially
drop a class or risk receiving an F. This is official Angelina College Policy.
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3. Plagiarism/Cheating- Plagiarism (Intentional or Unintentional), Collusion, or
Cheating (in any form) will result in an F in the course. Each student’s work must be
their own original work.
Additional Policies Established by the Instructor
1. It is to be clearly understood that the student is responsible for fulfilling all
assignments on time. Any work missed will be assigned a 0.
2. Instructor is not in any way responsible for advising a student of assignments or
tests missed during an absence of student. It is the responsibility of student to find
out what transpired in the class during the absence. There is no excuse for missing
assignments or exams. If student is absent from class on the day assignment is
due or Exam is given, the instructor is under no obligation to allow make up. It is to
the student’s advantage to inform the instructor as soon as possible of any
situation that prevents student from following the instructor’s time & due dates for
all course work.
3. Cell phones, pagers, recorders, tablets, iPads, iPods, or other similar devices are
NOT allowed in the classroom. There is ZERO tolerance for this unacceptable
behavior in the classroom.
4. RESPECT for fellow classmates & the instructor is expected at all times.
5. No eating in classroom.
6. Visitors are not allowed in class without permission from the instructor.
7. It is appropriate to talk in response to questions or statements made during
class, but it is not appropriate to conduct social conversations or speak out when
the instructor or another student is speaking.
8. Disruptive behavior will not be tolerated.
9. Academic Freedom
The college experience frequently questions, researches, evaluates, and
assesses controversial issues. The classroom may serve as a forum for the
presentation of a variety of ideas, none of which are intended injuriously.
VI. COURSE OUTLINE: Description of the Course Activities including due dates, schedules,
and deadlines.
Exam 1
Chapter
Chapter
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Chapter
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Introduction
Biological Beginnings
Physical development and biological Aging
Health
Exam Date: September 22, 2015
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Exam 2
Chapter
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Motor Sensory and Perceptual Development
Cognitive Developmental Approaches
Information Processing
Intelligence
Exam Date: October 20, 2015
Exam 3
Chapter
Chapter
Chapter
Chapter
9: Language Development
10: Emotional development and Attachment
11: The self, Identity, and Personality
12: Gender and Sexuality
Exam Date: November 17, 2015
Exam 4
Chapter
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Moral Development, Values, and Religion
Families, Lifestyles, and Parenting
Peers and the Sociocultural World
Schools, Achievement, and Work
Death, Dying, and Grieving
Final Exam Date: December 14, 2015
VII.
EVALUATION AND GRADING:
A. Grading Criteria
Grading Scale for Final Class Letter Grade:
648-720 points =A
576-647 points =B
504-575 points =C
432-503 points =D
431 and below =F
1. The final class letter grade will be based on total points accumulated from assignments, quizzes,
and Exams.
2. Exams and assignments will be discussed individually with students upon request. The instructor
will be available by appointment.
VIII. Syllabus Modification
The instructor may modify the provisions of the syllabus to meet individual class needs by informing
the class in advance as to the changes being made.
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