EDHD 320: Human Development through the Lifespan Summer 2016 July 11 through July 29 (MTuWTh, 1:30pm to 4:50pm) Instructor: Courtney Hattan, chattan@umd.edu Classroom: Online Course Description: This course covers development across the lifespan from the prenatal period through death. Physical, cognitive, social, and emotional development will be examined through the exploration of continuity and change within the developing individual. Required Text Sigelman, C. K., & Rider, E. A. (2015). Life-Span Human Development (8 th ed.). Belmont, CA: Wadsworth Cengage Learning. ISBN: 978-0-495-55340-3 Additional readings will be posted on ELMS. Course Outcomes: 1. Learning about human development: o Students will demonstrate an understanding of major theories and central concepts related to the study of lifespan development o Students will demonstrate an understanding of the connections between diverse concepts, information, and theories in order to gain a comprehensive picture of how individuals develop from birth to death 2. Learning how to apply human development research: o Students will demonstrate that they can ask and answer questions related to human development o Students will demonstrate the ability to apply psychological concepts to their lives, the lives of others, and portrayals of human development in the arts/media Student Expectations Students are expected to prepare for class by completing all readings and assigned materials. You are expected to put a solid effort into understanding the material from the readings, to be open to developing your knowledge and learning strategies in the field of human development, and to bring questions and ideas to class. Students are expected to be respectful and active participants. Plan to engage in discussions, ask questions, and actively involve yourself with in-class assignments. Students are expected to complete assignments in a timely manner. Due to the online nature of this course, as well as the short, three-week time period, it is imperative that all assignments are turned in by the time and date they are due.
Summer 2016 Course Requirements Reading guide notes (40 points; 10% of final grade) There are assigned readings for most classes. On ELMS, a reading guide is posted that is designed to guide your reading efforts by asking specific questions about the text. These guides are for your reference and preparation, so you may take notes as you prefer. However, I will be checking off each class that you have taken notes related to the questions assigned for each reading and 5 points are allocated to notes on each of the 8 sets of reading guides. You are required to turn in your reading guide notes by 1:30pm the day they are due. In-class assignments and projects (100 points; 25% of final grade) We will be completing assignments and writing for various purposes throughout the summer term. Point values for assignments will be provided when the assignment is presented. It is important for you to complete these assignments and projects as they serve various purposes from helping me to gauge your understanding, to helping you develop research skills and make connections between the materials. You should expect to complete an assignment during our class time each week. Each in-class assignment is due by midnight. Discussion (100 points; 25% of final grade) After you complete each in-class assignment, you will be required to engage in a conversation with your classmates. Once you have completed the in-class assignment, post reactions or questions about the assigned content to our discussion board, and respond to at least two other students in the class. Discussions are due by 1:30pm on the assigned date. Exams (160 points; 40% of final grade) There will be 2 exams during the course of the summer term, worth 80 points each. The exams will cover material from in-class assignments, discussions, and assigned readings and will be in the form of essays and/or projects that will be submitted on the assigned dates. Grading System (400 possible points) A+ 400+ B+ 350-357 C+ 310-317 D+ 270-277 F <238 A 370-399 B 330-349 C 290-309 D 250-269 A- 358-369 B- 318-329 C- 278-289 D- 238-249
Class policies Students are expected to turn in reading guides, discussions, in-class assignments and exams, on the day that they are scheduled. Academic Integrity The University of Maryland, College Park has a student-administered Honor Code and Honor Pledge. For more information on the Code of Academic Integrity or the Student Honor Council, please visit http://www.studenthonorcouncil.umd.edu/whatis.html. This Code sets standards for academic integrity at Maryland for all undergraduate and graduate students. As a student you are responsible for upholding these standards for this course. It is very important for you to be aware of the consequences of cheating, fabrication, facilitation, and plagiarism. The Code prohibits students from cheating, fabrication, facilitating academic dishonesty, and plagiarism. Instances of this include submitting someone else s work as your own, submitting your own work completed for another class without permission, or failing to properly cite information other than your own (found in journals, books, online, or otherwise). Any form of academic dishonesty will not be tolerated and any sign of academic dishonesty will be reported to the appropriate University officials. Attendance and Make-up policy Missed single class due to illness: Once during a semester, a student s self-authored note will be accepted as an excuse for missing a minor scheduled grading event in a single class session if the note documents the date of the illness, acknowledgement from the student that information provided in the note is correct, and a statement that the student understands that providing false information is a violation of the Code of Student Conduct. Students are expected to attempt to inform the instructor of the illness prior to the date of the missed class. This does not apply to major scheduled grading events, which are indicated on this syllabus and require written documentation from a healthcare provider or other proof of a university excused absence. Major scheduled grading events: Major Scheduled Grading Events (MSGE) are indicated on the syllabus. The conditions for accepting a self-signed note do not apply to these events. Written, signed documentation by a health care professional, or other professional in the case of non-medical reasons (see below) of a University-approved excuse for the student s absence must be supplied. This documentation must include verification of treatment dates and the time period for which the student was unable to meet course requirements. Providers should not include diagnostic information. Without this documentation, opportunities to make up missed assignments or assessments will not be provided. Non-consecutive, medically necessitated absences from multiple class sessions: Students who throughout the semester miss multiple, non-consecutive class sessions due to medical problems must provide written documentation from a health care professional that their attendance on those days was prohibited for medical reasons. Non-medical excused absences: According to University policy, non-medical excused absences for missed assignments or assessments may include illness of a dependent, religious observance, involvement in University activities at the request of University officials, or circumstances that are beyond the control of the student. Students asking for excused absence for any of those reasons must also supply appropriate written documentation of the cause and make every attempt to inform the instructor prior to the date of the missed class. University excused absence: If you provide proof of a university excused absence (e.g., illness, death in the family), you will be permitted to make up the assignment or test, or submit your reading guides without penalty. I do not accept emailed assignments. All assignments should be submitted via elms. Late work: If you are unable to submit your work on the day it is due, and you do not have an excused absence, you may turn it in at the next class meeting for a 10% deduction. This includes your reading guide notes, take-home exams, and topic/references/slides. Late work will not be accepted more than 1 class meeting late.
Accommodations for Students with Disabilities If you have a registered physical or learning disability that requires accommodation for you to be successful in this course, please see me early in the semester so that necessary arrangements can be made. If you have a disability and have not yet registered with the University, please contact Disability Support Services in the Shoemaker Building (301.314.7682 or 301.405.7683 TTD) as soon as possible. Religious Observations The University of Maryland policy on religious observances states that students will not be penalized in any way for participation in religious observances. Students shall be allowed, whenever possible, to make up academic assignments that are missed due to such absences. However, the student must contact the instructor before the absence with a written notification of the projected absence and arrangements will be made for make-up work or examinations. Written work Written work should follow standard APA 6 th edition formatting (12pt. font; Times New Roman; 1 inch margins). Citations should also follow APA formatting. See UMCP s library webpage for more information about APA citations. http://www.lib.umd.edu/guides/citing_apa.html#more
Class schedule: Summer 2016 Date Topics Readings Assignments Due July 11 (Mon) Scientific Study of Human Chapter 1 In-Class Assignment 1** Development Nature & Nurture Chapter 3 (pp. 76-88) July 12 (Tues) Theories of development Chapter 2 Watson, 1924/1958 (pp. 1-11) Elder, 1994 (pp. 4-8, 10-14) Bronfenbrenner, 1992 Discussion 1* Reading Guide 1* In-Class Assignment 2** July 13 (Wed) July 14 July 18 (Mon) July 19 (Tues) Physical & Cognitive development Memory & Language development Age 7 in America Intelligence, Creativity, & Expertise Chapter 7 Nelson et al., 2007 Chapter 8 Alzheimer s Disease Fact Sheet Chapter 9 Gladwell, 2008 (pp. 15-55) Discussion 2* Reading Guide 2* In-Class Assignment 3** Discussion 3* Reading Guide 3* In-Class Assignment 4** Exam 1 (major graded event)* Discussion 4* Reading Guide 4* In-Class Assignment 5** July 20 (Wed) Self, identity, and gender identity development Chapter 11 Discussion 5* Reading Guide 5* In-Class Assignment 6** July 21 Attachment Chapter14 Acevedo & Aron, 2009 Discussion 6* Reading Guide 6* In-Class Assignment 7** July 25 (Mon) Family Chapter 15 Harris, 1998 Discussion 7* Reading Guide 7* In-Class Assignment 8** July 26 (Tues) Death, Dying, and Bereavement Chapter 17 Couzin-Frankel, 2011 Discussion 8* Reading Guide 8* In-Class Assignment 9** July 27 (Wed) Age 21 in America Discussion 9* In-Class Assignment 10** July 28 Exam 2 (major graded event)* Notes: Items with an asterisk * are due by 1:30pm, or the start of class. Items with two asterisks ** are due by midnight.