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El Camino CollegePreparing Childhood Education Professionals and Life-long LearnersThe mission of the El Camino College Childhood Education Program is to provide relevant coursework, exemplary rolemodels, and sound pedagogy to successfully prepare childhood educators to earn the required permits or degrees thatwill enable them to teach in diverse settings, to positively influence students and families in their communities, and toserve as advocates for children and the childhood education profession.Child Development 103 - Child Growth and DevelopmentSpring 2017Section 2114 3 UnitsFriday 9:30 to 12:40 pmARTB 317Instructor Janet Young, Ed.D.OfficeARTB 326BPhone310 660-3593 ext. 3613Emailjyoung@elcamino.eduEmail is the best way to reach me as I check it often. Put “CDEV 103 – Friday” in the subject line.)Office HoursTuesdays12:00 (on campus) 1:00-2:00 (online)Wednesdays 9:00 to 10:00am (online)Thursdays2:30 to 3:30 (online) 3:30 to 4:00 (on campus)Fridays9:00 to 9:30am (on campus)Or by appointmentRecommended Preparation: eligibility for English 1ARequired Text (Two Options- Digital or Hard Copy):This is an E-Book. You must purchase this access card, but you can order a loose leaf copy of this book for anadditional 5. The publisher said that it will be mailed to you within two days.REVEL for Child Development -- Access Card, 7/ERobert S. Feldman, University of Massachusetts at AmherstISBN-10:0133961907ISBN-13: 9780133961904Publisher: Pearson, 2016See instructions on next page.

Instructions for Accessing the E-Text (from Pearson)The required link below is unique to this course. Here is how to register:1. Visit this link https://console.pearson.com/enrollment/wf1imi2. Sign in with your Pearson Account. You can either: sign in with an existing Pearson username and passwordOR create a new Pearson account if this is your first Pearson digital product.3. Choose your course under 'My Courses' and choose an access option: redeem an access code that you gotfrom your school's bookstore or purchase access online. There is a free trial if you are waiting for financial aid.What you should know:- Bookmark https://console.pearson.com to easily access your materials.- Pearson recommends using the latest version of Chrome, Firefox, or Safari with this digital product.- Contact your instructor if you lose the invite link.Or you may order the Hard Copy of the book, but it is more expensive.Hard Cover BookChild Development, 7/ERobert S. Feldman, Ph.D., University of Massachusetts at AmherstISBN-10: 0133852032 ISBN-13: 9780133852035 2016 Pearson Cloth, 560 pagesPublished 02/03/2015Canvas -- Online Course MaterialsAll projects, study guides and handouts will be posted on this site.https://myetudes.org/portalUser ID: first name last namePassword: birth month and ain.aspx?item forgot2

Course Description:This course is an introduction to child development from conception through adolescence with an emphasis onthe interaction between the maturational processes and environmental factors relating to physical, cognitive,and psychosocial growth. While studying developmental theory and investigative research methodologies,students will observe and interview children, evaluate individual differences and analyze characteristics ofdevelopment at various stages. Also, the effect of cultural influences on development will be studied.Course Objectives: Upon successful completion of this course, the students will be able to:1. Define developmental theory and explain how theories are used to understand child behavior anddevelopment.2. Examine and discuss major theories of child development such as those of Piaget, Vygotsky, Freud,Erikson, and Bronfenbrenner.3. Evaluate the effectiveness of theories in terms of their practical applications in parenting and teaching.4. Analyze the interdependence of the cognitive, psychosocial and physical domains of development.5. Demonstrate knowledge of the physical, socio-emotional, cognitive and language development ofchildren, both typical and atypical, in major developmental stages.6. Demonstrate knowledge of current research findings as they apply to child development.7. Define various methods of observation and utilize these methods to collect data.8. Demonstrate objective techniques and skills when observing, interviewing, describing and evaluatingbehavior in children of all ages, cultures, and backgrounds.9. Analyze and interpret data collected through observations and interviews.10. Examine and evaluate the role of family, teachers, and other professionals in facilitating children'sdevelopment.11. Examine and evaluate the role of play and its relationship to development at various stages.12. Analyze the effect of biological, environmental, and cultural influences on the development of childrenof all ages.Student Learning Outcomes (Overarching learning goals for this course.)SLO #1 Major Theoretical Frameworks Identify and compare major theoretical frameworks, suchas Piaget, Vygotsky, Erikson, and Bronfenbrenner, as related to the study of human development.SLO #2 Milestones Describe major developmental milestones and typical characteristics forchildren from conception through adolescence in the areas of physical, psychosocial, cognitive, andlanguage development.SLO #3 Research Methodologies Apply developmental theory to child observations, surveys, and/orinterviews using investigative research methodologies.3

Attendance PolicyThis class emphasizes active participation in group activities and discussions. You will receive 5 points perclass meeting for participating in group activities and cooperative learning exercises. Please keep a closeeye on your attendance. If you MUST be absent it is your responsibility to obtain information, handoutsand assignments from a fellow student. Find a study partner.Absences and Drop PolicyYou are allowed a maximum of two (2) absences. We have two holidays, so you may not miss more thantwo classes. After that you will be dropped from the class. If it is past the drop deadline you will receivean “F”. There are no exceptions to this policy. If you decide to drop this class you must notify thecollege. It is your responsibility to drop the class. Do not assume that your instructor has dropped you.Important DatesLast Day to Drop with No Notification on Transcriptand Enrollment Fee RefundLast Day to Apply for Spring Certificate or GraduationLast Day to Drop with a “W”Friday, February 24, 2017Friday, March 3, 2017Friday, May 12, 2017Incomplete PolicyIncompletes are available for extreme emergencies. If you request an incomplete, the coursework must becompleted by the end of the following semester.My ECCStudents may access MYECC for email, and other services such as adding, dropping, and paying for classes, andobtaining unofficial transcripts. Go to www.elcamino.edu. Click on MYECC.Students with Special Needs/ADA StatementEl Camino College is committed to providing educational accommodations for students with disabilitiesupon the timely request by the student to the instructor. A student with a disability, who would like torequest an academic accommodation, is responsible for identifying herself/himself to the instructor andto the Special Resources Center. To make arrangements for academic accommodations, contact theSpecial Resources Center.Academic HonestyThe El Camino and Compton Education Center faculty, staff, and administration are dedicated tomaintaining an optimal learning environment and will not tolerate academic dishonesty. Each student isresponsible for his/her own work, including test answers, written assignments, and oral presentations.Students are expected to cite and reference their material. When you are quoting another author, eitherdirectly or indirectly, always reference them by using a citation. Plagiarism is not acceptable. If a studentplagiarizes, the student will be assigned an automatic zero on the paper with no possibility ofresubmitting the assignment. A guideline for APA style citing and references will be provided to avoidissues of plagiarism and to develop one’s skill for proper writing technique. If you have any questionsabout what constitutes plagiarism or cheating, please ask the instructor. These standards will bediscussed in class.4

Classroom Rules of ConductArrive on time and stay for the entire class.Turn off and put away all cell phones and other electronic equipment.Refrain from engaging in side conversations.Respect one another’s opinions.Actively participate in all group activities and cooperative learning activities.FoldersEach student will receive a folder for this class which will include a grading sheet and a communication sheet.This system will allow you to keep track of your attendance and your grade throughout the class. Pick up yourfolder at the beginning of each class and return it at the end of the class meeting. Be sure to initial yourattendance for each class.Exams, Projects, and Assessment PoliciesLate AssignmentsTen (-10) points per week will be deducted for late assignments, regardless of the reason. This is equivalentto a letter grade.Emailing Assignments to the InstructorIf you do email an assignment to the instructor, please put “CDEV 103 - Friday” in the subject area or youemail might go to my “spam” folder. Be sure to include your full name in the email.ExamsThere are 5 exams for this class. They are open-book and open-note exams. If you purchase the E-book youmay bring your laptop for the exams. Please bring a Scantron and a pencil to class for each exam. There are 50questions on each exam.Make-Up ExamsMake up exams are given for emergencies only. Students must take the make-up exam BEFORE the exams arereturned to students the following week.ProjectsThere are two major projects for this class. Detailed instructions will be distributed and discussed in class.1. Autobiography Project – ALL STUDENTS: Students apply Erikson’s Eight Stages of PsychosocialDevelopment to their own lives2. CHOOSE ONE OF THE FOLLOWING:Preschool Observation: Students observe in a preschool program and write an observation report basedon criteria presented in class.or3. School-Age Interview. Students interview one school-age child and write a report based on the criteriapresented in class. You must use the template provided. You can download it from ETUDES. I will alsoemail it to the class via your ECC email.5