Summer Sessions 2021 Course Syllabus Course: PSYC-2314- Section: 71 Lifespan Growth and Development

Instructor Information
Instructor	Carol Barbay
E-mail	barbacm@lamarpa.edu
Phone	(409) 984-6311
Office	Location: Educational I - Room: 110 Hours: By Appointment
COVID 19 Information	The Lamar State College Port Arthur (LSCPA) Student Code of Conduct COVID 19 Policy requires students who have been exposed to COVID 19 or diagnosed with COVID 19 to report their condition on the COVID 19 Notification Form (available via a link on the Student Code of Conduct COVID19 webpage). This information will be provided to the Dean of Student Services. In addition, this policy requires all students to wear face coverings in compliance with the criteria included in the policy. For more information please refer to the COVID 19 link on the LSCPA website.
Course Information
Description	Life-Span Growth and Development is a study of social, emotional, cognitive and physical factors and influences of a developing human from conception to death.
Prerequisites	None
Learning Outcomes	1. Describe the stages of the developing person at different periods of the life span from birth to death.(PSLO 1,2) Measured by course assignments and projects. 2. Discuss the social, political, economic, and cultural forces that affect the development process of the individual.(PSLO 1,2) Measured by course assignments and projects. 3. Identify factors of responsible personal behavior with regard to issues such as sexual activity, substance abuse, marriage and parenting.(PSLO 1,2) Measured by embedded test questions, course assignments and projects. 4. Explain the biosocial, cognitive and psychological influences throughout the lifespan as an ongoing set of processes, involving both continuity and change.(PSLO 1,2) Measured by course assignments and projects. 5. Describe the different developmental perspectives of the major theories of development (i.e. cognitive,learning, humanistic and psychodynamic).(PSLO 1,2) Measured by course assignments and projects. 6. Identify examples of some of the cultural and ethnic differences that influence development throughout the lifespan.(PSLO 1,2,5) Measured by embedded test questions, course assignments and projects. 7. Discuss the various causes or reasons for disturbances in the developmental process.(PSLO 1,2) Measured by course assignments and projects. 8. Calculate current course grade accurately, using information provided by instructor relating to individual scores from projects, assignments, quizzes and exams.(PSLO 3) Measured by course project. 9. Improve comprehension of content-area reading material. (PSLO alpha) Measured by pre-test/post-test scores.
Core Objectives	* Communication skills: Students will demonstrate effective written, oral and visual communication. * Critical Thinking Skills: Students will engage in creative and/or innovative thinking, and/or inquiry, analysis, evaluation, synthesis of information, organizing concepts and constructing solutions. * Empirical and Quantitative Skills: Students will demonstrate applications of scientific and mathematical concepts. * Social Responsibility: Students will demonstrate intercultural competency and civic knowledge by engaging effectively in local, regional, national and/or global communities.
Program Student Learning Outcomes	Associate of Arts PSLO ALPHA: Reading skills - Demonstrates comprehension of content-area reading material. PSLO 1: Critical Thinking Skills Uses creative thinking, innovation, inquiry and analysis, evaluation and synthesis of information. PSLO 2: Communication Skills Demonstrates effective development, interpretation and expression of ideas through written, oral and/or visual communication. PSLO3: Empirical and Quantitative Skills Applies the manipulation and/or analysis of numerical data or observable facts resulting in informed conclusions. PSLO 5: Social Responsibility Skills - Expresses intercultural competence, knowledge of civic responsibility, and the ability to engage effectively in regional, national, and global communities.
Textbooks	Textbook Purchasing Statement: A student attending Lamar State College Port Arthur is not under any obligation to purchase a textbook from the college-affiliated bookstore. The same textbook may also be available from an independent retailer, including an online retailer. The required textbook for this course is Essentials of Lifespan Development, 6th Edition by John W. Santrock. You may also review course lecture notes for required quiz and exam question content.. Course lecture notes are available using a link in the Blackboard view of your course. You must have access to the following Microsoft Office applications to view the course lecture notes: Word and PowerPoint. If you do not have access to Microsoft Office applications, you can gain access by going to the following webpage: http://lamarpa.edu/Departments/Information-Technology-Services/Microsoft-Office-Pro-Plus-for-Students NOTE ALTERNATIVE LINK TO COURSE LECTURE NOTES: http://www.teachercb.com/play_summer_lifespan.html ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ABOUT REQUIRED TEXTBOOK: : Essentials of Lifespan Development, 6E; John W. Santrock; 2020; McGraw-Hill; ISBN FOR TEXTBOOK ALONE: 978-1-260-529-890
Lecture Topics Outline	DRAFT CONTENT AS OF MAY 27, 2021 MAY BE REVISED AS NECESSARY AND RELEVANT TO COURSE COURSE LECTURE TOPICS OUTLINE PSYC 2314-71 SUMMER SESSION 3 2021 SUGGESTED READING AND REVIEW GUIDELINES MODULE 1 Week 1 Syllabus Review; Read and Review ch 1; Introduction to Development Week 1 Read and Review ch 1 Introduction to Development; read and review ch 2 Biological Beginnings; Week 2 Read and Review ch 2 Biological Beginnings; Read and Review ch 3 Physical and Cognitive Development-Infancy; Week 2 Read and Review ch 3 Physical and Cognitive Development -Infancy; Read and Review ch 4 Socioemotional Development - Infancy Week 3 Read and Review ch 4 Socioemotional Development - Infancy; Read and Review ch 5 Physical and Cognitive Development-Preschool; MODULE 2 Week 4 Read and Review ch 5 Physical and Cognitive development - Preschool; Read and Review ch 6 Social and Emotional Development - Preschool; Week 4 Read and Review ch 6 Socioemotional Development - Preschool; Read and Review ch 7 Physical and Cognitive Development - Elementary School; Week 5 Read and Review ch 7 Physical and Cognitive Development - Preschool Week 5 Read and Review ch 7 Physical and Cognitive Development - Elementary School; Read and Review ch 8 Socioemotional Development - Elementary School; Week 6 Read and Review ch 9 Physical and Cognitive Development - Adolescence; Week 6 Read and Review ch 9 Physical and Cognitive Development - Adolescence; Read and Review ch 10 Socioemotional Development - Adolescence; MODULE 3 Week 7 Read and Review ch 10 Socioemotional Development - Adolescence; Read and Review ch 11 Physical and Cognitive Development - Early Adulthood; Week 7 Read and Review ch 11 Physical and Cognitive Development - Early Adulthood; Week 8 Read and review ch 12 Socioemotional Development - Early Adulthood; Read and Review ch 13 Physical and Cognitive Development - Middle Adulthood; Week 8 Read and Review 13 Physical and Cognitive Development - Middle Adulthood; Week 9 Read and Review ch 13 Physical and Cognitive Development - Middle Adulthood; Read and Review ch 14 Socioemotional Development - Middle Adulthood; MODULE 4 Week 9 Read and Review ch 14 Socioemotional Development - Middle Adulthood; Read and Review ch 15 Physical and Cognitive Development - Late Adulthood; Week 10 Read and Review ch 15 Physical and Cognitive Development - Late Adulthood; Read and Review ch 16 Socioemotional Development - Late Adulthood Week 11 Read and review ch 16 Socioemotional Development - Late Adulthood; Read and Review ch 17 Death, Dying and Grieving
Major Assignments Schedule	MODULE 1 WEEK 1 OPTIONAL COURSE ORIENTATION MEETING - 2:00-3:30 PM - COURSE COLLABORATE ULTRA ROOM THU JUN 10 WEEK 2 OPTIONAL BONUS START HERE QUIZ FRI WEEK 2 JUN 18 WEEK 2 OPTIONAL COURSE PRETEST BONUS FRI WEEK 2 JUN 18 WEEK 2 REQUIRED ATTENDANCE ASSIGNMENT 1 FRI JUN 18 WEEK 2 REQUIRED ATTENDANCE ASSIGNMENT 2 FRI JUN 18 WEEK 3 REQUIRED SPECIAL RQA ASSIGNMENT 1 MON JUN 21 WEEK 3 REQUIRED REGULAR RQA ASSIGNMENT 1 MON JUN 21 WEEK 3 OPTIONAL PRACTICE GRADE CALCULATION ASSIGNMENT 1 MON JUN 21 WEEK 3 REQUIRED DRAFT 1 PSYCHOLOGY CORE ASSIGNMENT WED JUN 23 WEEK 3 REQUIRED TED TALK 1 ASSIGNMENT THU JUN 24 WEEK 3 REQUIRED SOAR ASSIGNMENT 1 THU JUN 24 WEEK 3-4 REQUIRED QUIZ 1/EXAM 1 CHAPTERS 1,2,3,4 MON JUN 28 WEEK 4 OPTIONAL COURSE EVALUATION SURVEY BEGINS THU JUL 1 WEEK 4 OPTIONAL PRACTICE GRADE CALCULATION ASSIGNMENT 2 TUE JUN 29 WEEK 4 REQUIRED ATTENDANCE ASSIGNMENT 3 FRI JUL 2 WEEK 4 REQUIRED ATTENDANCE ASSIGNMENT 4 FRI JUL 2 MODULE 2 WEEK 5 REQUIRED SPECIAL RQA ASSIGNMENT 2 TUE JUL 6 WEEK 5 REQUIRED REGULAR RQA ASSIGNMENT 2 TUE JUL 6 WEEK 5 REQUIRED TED TALK ASSIGNMENT 2 WED JUL 7 WEEK 5 REQUIRED SOAR ASSIGNMENT 2 WED JUL 7 WEEK 5 COURSE TREASURE HUNT SYLLABUS QUIZ FRI JUL 9 WEEK 5 REQUIRED PSYCHOLOGY CORE ASSIGNMENT DRAFT 2 FRI JUL 9 WEEK 6-7 REQUIRED QUIZ 2/EXAM 2 CHAPTERS 5,6,7,8 MON JUL12 MODULE 3 WEEK 6 REQUIRED TED TALK ASSIGNMENT 3 WED JUL 14 WEEK 6 REQUIRED SOAR ASSIGNMENT 3 WED JUL 14 WEEK 6 REQUIRED ATTENDANCE ASSIGNMENT 5 THU JUL 15 WEEK 6 REQUIRED ATTENDANCE ASSIGNMENT 6 THU JUL 15 WEEK 7 REQUIRED SPECIAL RQA ASSIGNMENT 3 WED JUL 21 WEEK 7 REQUIRED REGULAR RQA ASSIGNMENT 3 WED JUL 21 WEEK 7 REQUIRED QUIZ 3/EXAM 3 FRI-MON,; CHAPTERS 9,10,11,12 WED-FRI JUL 21-23 WEEK 7 REQUIRED DRAFT 3 PSYCHOLOGY CORE ASSIGNMENT FRI JUL 23 WEEK 8 OPTIONAL COURSE EVALUATION SURVEY BONUS ENDS MON JUL 30 WEEK 8 REQUIRED COMBINED GRADE CALCULATION ASSIGNMENT FRI JUL 30 MODULE 4 WEEK 9 OPTIONAL COURSE EVALUATION SURVEY BONUS FRI JUL 30 WEEK 9 OPTIONAL COMBINE AA 567 BONUS ASSIGNMENT MON AUG 2 WEEK 9 COMBINED REQUIRED SPECIAL ASSIGNMENT 4 WED AUG 4 WEEK 9 REQUIRED REGULAR ASSIGNMENT 4 WED AUG 4 WEEK 9 REQUIRED ATTENDANCE ASSIGNMENT 7 THU AUG 5 WEEK 9 REQUIRED COMBINED SOAR ASSIGNMENT 4 THU AUG 5 WEEK 9 REQUIRED COMBINED TED TALK ASSIGNMENT 4 THU AUG 5 WEEK 10 REQUIRED FINAL VERSION PSYCHOLOGY CORE ASSIGNMENT MON AUG 9 WEEK 10 OPTIONAL DIRECTIONS BONUS TUE AUG 10 WEEK 10 REQUIRED QUIZ 4/EXAM 4; CHAPTERS 13,14,15, 16, 17 WED-FRI AUG 11-13
Final Exam Date	August 11, 2021 - 12:0 AM   Through  August 13, 2021 - 11:59 PM
Grading Scale	90 - 100=A    80 - 89=B    70 - 79=C     60 - 69=D    Below 59 = F
Determination of Final Grade	Your course letter grade will be based on an approximate percentage of 1000 total possible points as follows: Letter Grades Point Totals Approximate Percentages A 900-1000 90%+ B 800-899 80-89% C 700-799 70-79% D 600-699 60-69% F 599 and below 59% and below REQUIRED EXAMS X 4 = 400 POINTS = 40% REQUIRED QUIZZES X 4 = 100 POINTS = 10% REQUIRED REGULAR RQA ASSIGNMENTS X 4 = 100 POINTS = 10% REQUIRED SPECIAL RQA ASSIGNMENTS X 4 = 50 POINTS = 5% REQUIRED GRADE CALCULATION ASSIGNMENT X 1 = 20 POINTS = 2% REQUIRED SOAR READING SKILL TRAINING ASSIGNMENTS X 5 = 50 POINTS = 5% REQUIRED TED TALK ASSIGNMENTS X 5 = 50 POINTS = 5% REQUIRED PSYCHOLOGY COMMON ASSIGNMENT POSTER DOCUMENT X 1 = 130 POINTS = 13% REQUIRED DRAFT PSYCHOLOGY COMMON ASSIGNMENT POSTER DOCUMENT X 3 = 30 POINTS = 3% REQUIRED ATTENDANCE ASSIGNMENTS X 7 = 70 POINTS = 7% TOTAL POINTS = 1000 = 100% HOW TO CALCULATE YOUR GRADE AT ANY TIME DURING THE SEMESTER 1. Add all of the points you have earned as of today's date, excluding any points from practice activities. 2. Request current required total course points from instructor. 3. Divide your total points by the total number of required points as of today's date. 4. For your final semester grade<\b> divide your current total by 1000 or use the grade chart on page one of this syllabus.
Course Policies
Instructor Policies	THIS IS A DRAFT DOCUMENT - THE CONTENT MAY BE CHANGED AS NECESSARY DURING THE SEMESTER TO REDUCE UNCERTAINTY AND CONFUSION 1. Welcome to Psyc 2314 Lifespan Psychology! This course will be an 11 week course. Please consider this message your invitation to explore the Start Here section of this course once you have access to the course as well as a welcome to this course. The Start Here section has useful information for assisting you in being more successful in online courses in general and in this course specifically. 2. This course will involve the study of Life-Span Growth and Development. In this course we will explore social, emotional, cognitive and physical factors and influences on developing humans from conception to death. 3. In order to do your best in this course, you will need a basic level of skill in reading English. 4. This course is an online course. All assignments, projects, quizzes, exams and other course activities will be completed online. In order to complete this course you will need a reliable computer with a reliable connection to the internet in order to complete the course activities. 5. If you do not have a computer with reliable connection to the internet, you will need to arrange access to these resources. You should have basic computer-related skills as described in Step Five of the Start Here section of the course (Technical Requirements for the Course). 6. Because this course is a fully online course, you will need computer-related skills and a reliable connection to the internet. 7. There will be an orientation session during the first week of the semester. If you cannot attend the orientation session, please get in touch with me if you have questions about the course. During this orientation session, we discuss the syllabus for the course as well as course policies and procedures. 8. The orientation meeting will be held on FRI June 7 at 2:00 pm in the afternoon in the open computer lab located in the campus library.. 9. *For further details about assignments, see additional information available by accessing your course in the "My Courses" area of my.lamarpa.edu 10. *I will not discuss your grades over the phone. If you want to discuss your grades, you must come to my office, in person. I will send a grade summary during the semester using email. 11. *For help with logging on to www.lamarpa.edu, my.lamarpa.edu or your course website, or assistance with changing your my.lamarpa.edu password, get in touch with: Lamar State College - Port Arthur Help Desk Phone: 409-984-6150 or 1 800 477-5872, ext. 6150 12. *I will not discuss your grades over the phone. I will send a grade summary on request during the semester using email. If you want to discuss your grades in detail, we can meet using my virtual office. PERSONAL TEACHING WEBSITE: http://www.teachercb.com/play_summer_index Use the above teaching website for lecture notes links only. Links to syllabus are examples only. 13. GRIEVANCES, COMPLAINTS, AND CONCERNS REGARDING THIS COURSE: If you have a grievance, complaint, or concern about this course that cannot be resolved through discussion with the instructor, please consult Michelle Davis, Ed.D.., GEDS Department Chair ( Office: EDUC 131; Email: davisml1@lamarpa.edu; Phone: 409-984-6341) 14. YOU CAN FIND FURTHER INFORMATION ABOUT THIS COURSE BY ACCESSING THE "MY COURSES" AREA AFTER LOGGING IN TO THIS COURSE USING my.lamarpa.edu. AFTER YOU HAVE LOGGED INTO THE COURSE, CHECK THE COURSE MENU LINK FOR ADDITIONAL USEFUL INFORMATION. 15. A GOOD PLACE TO START WOULD BE THE START HERE SECTION OF THE COURSE MENU, ENDING WITH THE START HERE BONUS QUIZ. OTHER GOOD PLACES TO CHECK WOULD BE THE COURSE LECTURE NOTES SECTION AND ADDITIONAL INFORMATION SECTIONS OF THE COURSE MENU. ALL ASSIGNMENTS AND BONUS WORK WILL BE GRADED AS SUBMITTED. THERE WILL BE NO RE-SUBMISSIONS OR CORRECTIONS OF COURSE WORK ACCEPTED. 16. REQUIRED: LATE WORK MUST INCLUDE AT THE BEGINNING OF THE DOCUMENT A LATE SUBMISSION APPROVAL STATEMENT APPROVED BY THE INSTRUCTOR. WORDING OF LATE SUBMISSION STATE IS AVAILABLE FROM INSTRUCTOR PENDING ACTUAL APPROVAL OF LATE SUBMISSION. 17. LATE WORK APPROVAL APPLIES ONLY TO REQUIRED WORK AND DOES NOT APPLY TO BONUS OR EXTRA CREDIT WORK.
Attendance Policy	Research has shown a strong positive relationship between attendance, participation and college success. I STRONGLY recommend regular participation in this course, both mental and physical. PARTICIPATION WILL HELP YOU SUCCEED IN THIS COURSE!! CAUTION: I WILL NOT AUTOMATICALLY DROP YOUR NAME FROM THE CLASS ROLL BECAUSE YOU DO NOT PARTICIPATE IN CLASS ACTIVITIES. MAKEUP POLICY - THERE ARE LIMITED OPPORTUNITIES TO MAKE UP MISSED WORK IN THIS COURSE. ONLY MISSED REQUIRED WORK SUCH AS ASSIGNMENTS OR REQUIRED EXAMS AND REQUIRED STUDY GUIDE QUIZZES MAY BE SUBMITTED OR COMPLETED LATE ACCORDING TO THE FOLLOWING GUIDELINES: 1. ONLY REQUIRED ASSIGNMENTS, STUDY GUIDE QUIZZES OR EXAMS MAY BE SUBMITTED LATE. 2. ONLY STUDENTS WHO HAVE MISSED WORK BECAUSE OF OFFICIAL COLLEGE BUSINESS AND CAN PROVIDE VERIFICATION FROM A COLLEGE OFFICIAL SUCH AS AN ATHLETIC COACH OR STUDENT ORGANIZATION SPONSOR MAY TURN IN REQUIRED WORK LATE FOR CREDIT, SUCH AS AN ASSIGNMENT OR EXAM. 3. NO OTHER JUSTIFICATION WILL BE ACCEPTED FOR TURNING IN OR COMPLETING WORK AFTER THE DUE DATE. 4. IF THERE IS A TECHNICAL PROBLEM WITH BLACKBOARD WHICH AFFECTS ALL STUDENTS, SUCH AS THE SYSTEM NOT WORKING PROPERLY, THERE MAY BE AN EXTENSION OF THE AVAILABILITY OR DUE DATE FOR EXAMS AND STUDY GUIDE QUIZZES. 5. ALL STUDENTS ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR READING AND UNDERSTANDING THESE GUIDELINES. 6. ALL STUDENTS ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR MAINTAINING A RELIABLE CONNECTION TO THE INTERNET FOR COMPLETING WORK IN THIS COURSE. 7. FAILURE TO COMPLETE AND EXAM OR STUDY GUIDE QUIZ BECAUSE OF A FAILED WIRELESS CONNECTION TO THE INTERNET IS NOT AN ACCEPTABLE REASON FOR AN EXTENSION OF QUIZ OR EXAM AVAILABILITY.
Academic Honesty	Academic honesty is expected from all students, and dishonesty in any form will not be tolerated. Please consult the LSC-PA policies (Section IX, subsection A, in the Faculty Handbook) for consequences of academic dishonesty.
Facility Policies	No food or tobacco products are allowed in the classroom. Only students enrolled in the course are allowed in the classroom, except by special instructor permission. Use of electronic devices is prohibited.
Important Information
ADA Considerations	The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is a federal anti-discrimination statute that provides comprehensive civil rights for persons with disabilities. Among other things, this legislation requires that all students with disabilities be guaranteed a learning environment that provides for reasonable accommodation of their disabilities. If you believe you have a disability requiring an accommodation, please contact the the Office for Disability Services Coordinator, Room 231, in the Madison Monroe Building. The phone number is (409) 984-6241.
MyLSCPA	Be sure to check your campus E-mail and Course Homepage using MyLSCPA campus web portal (My.LamarPA.edu). When you've logged in, click the email icon in the upper right-hand corner to check email, or click on the "My Courses" tab to get to your Course Homepage. Click the link to your course and review the information presented. It is important that you check your email and Course Homepage regularly. You can also access your grades, transcripts, and determine who your academic advisor is by using MyLSCPA.
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HB 2504	This syllabus is part of LSC-PA's efforts to comply with Texas House Bill 2504.
Department	General Education and Developmental Studies Chair: Dr. Michelle Davis E-mail: davisml1@lamarpa.edu Phone: (409) 984-6341 If you have a grievance, complaint, or concern about this course that has not been resolved through discussion with the Instructor, please consult the Department Chair.