Lone Star College Montgomery
Psychology 2314
Lifespan Growth and Development
Spring 2010
Catalogue Description
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 and development at each period of the lifespan.
Credit and methods
Successful completion of the course provides three credit hours. This course will be taught using lecture, class discussion, videos, lab activities, and group activities.
Prerequisites
PSYC 2301, ENGL 0305 or ENGL 0316 AND ENGL 0307 or 0326, OR higher level course (ENGL 1301), OR placement by testing
ADA Statement
Lone Star Colleges are dedicated to providing the least restrictive environment for all students. The college district promotes equity in academic access through the implementation of reasonable accommodations as required by The Vocational Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Title V, Section 540 and the Americans with
Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA) which will enable students with disabilities to participate in and benefit from all post-secondary educational programs and activities.
Students with disabilities who believe that they need accommodations in this course are encouraged to contact the Disability Services Office at 936-273-7329 located in Building E, Office 103H as soon as possible to better ensure that such accommodations are implemented in a timely fashion.
COURSE OUTCOMES
2009-2010 Learning Outcomes for PSYC 2314
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CLASS SCHEDULE and Office Hours
Office hours: Before class in room A200; evening and weekend office hours available by appointment
INSTRUCTOR
Mrs. Laura Montgomery, M.A. Office/mailbox location: A200
PREFERRED CONTACT METHOD: Email: Laura.K.Montgomery@lonestar.edu (office)
I generally check email several times daily and will make every attempt to respond within 24 hours during weekdays. EMERGENCY telephone number: 936-520-4637.
REQUIRED MATERIALS
Katherine Berger The Developing Person Throughout the Lifespan 7th Ed.
ISBN: 0-7167-6072-X
ISBN-13: 978-0-716-76072-6
Maya Angelou, I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings. Any edition is fine.
Spencer Johnson, Who Moved My Cheese? Again, any edition is fine
Both of these supplementary books are available for Amazon for a very low <$5 price; both will also be on reserve for reading in the library.
Three green Scantron forms and one blue book for tests. These WILL NOT be provided by the instructor.
ATTENDANCE
Class attendance is required. Attendance will be taken daily by the instructor, and is an integral part of the participation grade (see “participation” below). It is virtually impossible to pass this class without regular attendance, as much class work is done through small group activities, lecture materials supplementary to the book, and films. Class begins promptly. A student is considered tardy if he/she enters after 8:10 a.m. for an 8:00 a.m. class, for example. Three tardies are considered an absence. Two absences for any reason are, however, permitted without penalty. Handouts from the previous class period will be placed on the counter for one class period after the initial distribution. If you have missed class, and did not get the handouts after that one class period, please make arrangements to copy those of a classmate. Class notes will not be provided by the instructor for absent students. Please find a buddy with whom you can exchange notes outside of class if you are absent.
DROPPING THE CLASS
Should it become necessary, for whatever reason, to drop this class, it is the responsibility of the student to take the necessary measures and obtain necessary signatures in a timely manner. I do not do administrative drops, as I believe this is the responsibility of the student; if you stop coming to class and do not officially drop it, you will receive an “F” for the course.
EVALUATION
The evaluation process consists of collecting points through measurements designed to promote student responsibility, involvement and thinking in the field of human growth and development. Final grades will be arrived at through a variety of assignments.
1. Reading: There will be reading assignments weekly, but some will be from the text and some from supplementary materials given out in class. You WILL be reading a lot for this class. Don’t get behind!
2. Tests: Three exams of 100 points each, will be given through the term, one being the final exam. Exams will consist up to 50 multiple choice questions and 2-3 essay questions. Exams will cover material covered in class as well as in the text and assigned readings. Students will find the text essential in reviewing class material. Regular exams will also have at least one question each on the research articles. If students have done their card summary and handed it in on time, they will be permitted to use their summary notes on this portion of the exam.
Missed exams: Should a student miss one of the regular exams, the student may take a make up exam, differing in format from the regular exam, up to a week after the scheduled exam date in the testing center. Ten points will be deducted for the student having more time to prepare for the exam than other students who took their exams on time, thus, the absolute highest grade possible on a make up exam is a 90. No extra credit opportunities or study guide points will be awarded on a make up exam. The final exam cannot be made up and must be taken during the final exam period.
Study guides: A study guide will be available for each exam. This study guide will consist of questions from the text and materials that the student will fill in. We will go over the study guide the class period before the exam. Students may receive 10 extra credit points added to the exam for fully completed study guides. No points will be awarded for partially completed study guides.
Study sessions: A study session with the instructor will be held at 7-8 p.m. at the ELC on the night before each regularly scheduled exam. Students attending and participating will receive 5 extra credit points. There will be a study session, date to be announced, before the final exam.
3. Letter to my Unborn Child. 50 points
4. Reading journal for I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings. 100 points
5. Child, adolescent, or adult study project. 100 points
6. Who Moved My Cheese reaction paper. 50 points
7. Participation/class activities. 100 points. For attendance at 40 of the 48 hours of class, 70 possible participation points will be awarded. For each hour beyond 40, 5 points will be awarded, up to a possible total of 100 participation points. Attendance points will not be awarded to students arriving late, leaving early, or being disruptive in class. Extra points beyond the 100 will be credited as Extra Credit points.
8. Research article evaluations. 25 points each
a. Article 1 “Growing Up Biracial”
b. Article 2 due “Fatherhood” due
These are articles which you will either be given a copy of in class, given a link to find the article, or required to use a database to find, and required to evaluate according to the Article Evaluation Guide, on 1-3” x 5” note card. You will be shown exactly how to do this the first week of class. No other sizes of card nor multiple cards will be accepted.
Detailed written instructions for projects 3-8 will be given.
Late work: Late work will be accepted up to 5 days late with a 10 point per day lateness penalty. Work will not be accepted after the 5 day grace period, and a zero will be recorded for the assignment.
Grading Formula:
Out of a total of 750 points:
A = 675-700
B = 600-674
C = 525-599
D = 450-524
F = <450
Extra Credit: Extra credit opportunities will be announced throughout the semester as they become available. A student may earn up to 25 points of extra credit.
Academic integrity
Lone Star College is committed to a high standard of academic integrity…In becoming a part of the academic community, students are responsible for honesty and independent effort. Failure to uphold these standards includes, but is not limited to, the following: plagiarizing written work or projects, cheating on exams or assignments, collusion on an exam or project…When there is clear evidence of cheating, plagiarism, collusion or misrepresentation, a faculty member will take disciplinary action including, but not limited to: requiring the student to retake or resubmit an exam or assignment, assigning a grade of zero or “F” for an exam or assignment; or assigning a grade of “F” for the course.”
Grade Worksheet
The following form is designed to help you follow the progress of your evaluation.
Exam 1: ______ /100
Exam 2: _______ /100
Final exam: ______ /100
Participation points ______/100
I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings Project ______/100
Child/Adolescent/Adult study project ______/100
Letter to My Unborn Child ______/50
Who Moved My Cheese Reaction paper ______/50
Research Articles
1 ______/25
2 ______/25
Total ______/750
Extra credit points ______
Total points ______