Critical examination of human growth and development from school age through adolescence with particular attention given to current theoretical and research perspectives. (Also listed as Psychology 10H. Students may enroll in either department, but not both, for credit.)

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Be prepared to spend at least 12 hours per week interacting with the following course materials.
1. Orientation: Complete the Online Orientation and submit the Student Information Form by 12 noon on Monday, September 21.. Online Orientation may be found at http://distance.deanza.fhda.edu/Orientation.html. Registered students who do not complete the online orientation by the deadline will be dropped to make room for students on the wait list. The last day to add the class if space is available: October 3.
2. Videos: Stepping Stones is the video series that supplements the text. You are required to view 7 half-hour videos. These videos are streamed on-line. For instructions on viewing the streamed video lessons go to https://catalyst.deanza.edu. Or, videos may be checked out one at a time from the Library West Computer Lab on campus at no charge. For those who cannot access the videos by either of these methods, you may rent the videos. See ACT Media section below.
3. Discussion Board: This is an interactive board where students will be asked to post answers to a weekly question for the instructor and students to read. Log-on to the discussion forum at your Catalyst website. Read and respond to the questions which will be posted every Monday. You must post your answer and also respond to another student to earn extra credit. There will be one question that corresponds to each lesson.
A. You must introduce yourself by Friday, September 25 in order to remain in the class. This is considered attendance for the first class of the quarter.
B. Posts are due by 12:00 Midnight, Sunday night of the week they are posted.
4. On-campus reviews: There will be no official reviews held on campus. However, as mentioned in the Orientation, I would be happy to arrange reviews or additional help to those who feel a need. Do not hesitate to contact me for any concerns you might have.
5. Assignments/Exams: There are a total of 6 assignments; 3 papers and 3 observations. There will be three scheduled online examinations. All exams and assignments are submitted on the Catalyst website.
Check Discussion Board for announcements. Please respond to the first questions by Friday or be dropped from the class. If you have any problems, please e-mail me!!!!

An examination of physical, social, emotional and cognitive development from middle childhood through adolescence.

• To survey theories of child development as they relate to physical, psycho-social and cognitive development in middle childhood and adolescence.
• To gain understanding of developmental characteristics and behavior during middle years and adolescence through observation, examination and self-reflection.
• To analyze and relate significant aspects of middle childhood and adolescence to possible behavioral outcomes in later years.
• To demonstrate understanding of theories of identity formation as they relate to adolescence and later adult skills.
• To examine ethnic, cultural, language and disability issues as integral factors in all aspects of development.

Required: Berger, Katheen Stassen, The Developing Person Through Childhood and Adolescence 8th ed. Worth Publishers. (Earlier editions will also work.)
Recommended: Mooney, Carol G. Theories of Childhood: An Introduction to Dewey, Montessori, Erikson, Piaget and Vygotsky. Redleaf Press.
Text can be purchased at the De Anza bookstore. Recommended text may be ordered from bookstore or Amazon.

Cable and videostreaming. Seven half-hour Stepping Stones (Part II) video programs

ASSIGNMENTS: A combination of papers/reflections, observations, interviews and weekly questions. All papers/reflections, observations and interviews must be submitted in order to pass the class.
DUE DATES FOR ASSIGNMENTS: It is suggested that you get assignments in on the designated due date so you don't fall behind. On-line classes take self-discipline and the dates coincide with current reading material and subject matter. However, if you are unable to get your assignment posted on time, no points will be deducted.
PAPERS:
• Friendship: a personal reflection and analysis of a school-aged friendship (20 pts.)
• Morals: Personal reflection and analysis of your 5 most important morals (20 pts.)
• My Adolescence: Personal reflection and remembrance of teen years. (20 pts.)
OBSERVATIONS:
•School Age: Naturalistic observation. 1 hour. (30 points)
• Adolescent Interview: Interview someone from 13 through 17. (30 points)
QUESTIONS: A question of the week posted and answered. (10 questions @5pts) (50pts)
Each assignment is posted with detailed instructions. Check the weekly calendar for due dates. E-mail me with any questions you might have. Please use your own words for the assignments. If you must use someone else’s ideas, then please use quotation marks and a reference citation. Spelling and grammar are a consideration, but your ideas and how you express them are my primary priority for grading. Please retain a copy of your paper for your files. I will try to make comments on all papers either by e-mail or on-line. If I suspect that you have collaborated or used someone else’s work/words, I may not accept your paper and/or deduct points.
Observations: I will be posting guidelines for observation on the Catalyst site. Please follow them.
Plagiarism - copying from internet, books, magazines, etc., without appropriate quotation marks, reference citations results in less points and re-submission the plagiarized portion.

EXTRA CREDIT/DEDUCTION OF POINTS
Given for research paper on advisement of instructor. (30 points)

EXAMS: Three exams will be given. They will be a combination of multiple choice and short essay questions.(3@50 points)(150 points)

Videos: Stepping Stone Video Series is required. These video lesson must be viewed. For instructions on how to view the streamed video lessons on your computer go to http://www.deanza.edu/distance

Three exams are given. They consist of multiple-choice and short answer questions. There will be 4 short answer questions posted on the Discussion Forum the week before the test. Two of those questions will be on the test. Tests are open book. Each test covers current material. No comprehensive final is given. The first two tests will be available on-line the Wednesday after the review until midnight on Sunday. You will have 1.5 hours to complete the test. Test scores will be posted on your web page.

GRADES: (Total points)
320 - 288 = A
287- 256 = B
255 - 224 = C
223 - 192 = D
BELOW 192 = F

The following is a calendar of events for this quarter. When I teach on-campus, I am perpetually behind, as I can be easily led astray to discuss an array of topics. The Discussion Forum is of great interest to me and I find myself commenting on most, if not all of the posts. This takes a good amount of time. I also like to make comments on all of the assignments. If I follow this practice, I am not as prompt in grading as some students would like. if you would rather know your numbers promptly without comments, please let me know, as it will save us both time and effort. If you do want comments, please be prepared for a wait. I thank you in advance for your patience. Communication is the key, so please be open with your ideas and needs.

Check the weekly schedule to make sure what videos are suggested for viewing. Since the text and the video series are from different sources, I have tried to select videos that compliment what we might be reading about in the text. This means that the number order of the videos will skip around and not necessarily be sequential. The numbers will be posted in this calendar as well as in the weekly descriptions on the site page.

Each week, be sure to check the resources for articles, Powerpoints and supplementary information. There may be questions on the quizzes taken from these resources. I suggest that you print out a copy of this calendar for your reference.
Due dates for assignments are flexible. It is highly recommended that you complete and post assignments on the recommended weeks, as it is easy to get behind and the assignments are meant to go with the reading and subject material. However, there will be no points deducted for assignments beyond the recommended due times.
WEEK 1: We will be reviewing the basics of child development the first two weeks.
Review of Chapter 1, Berger. The Beginnings. Stepping Stones video #1. Start working on “Friendship” assignment. (Assign1). Discussion Forum: Respond to question 1.
WEEK 2: Review of Chapter 2, Berger, Theories of Development. Theorists and Their Theories
Review of Chapter 2., Santrock. Stepping Stones video #2. Friendship (Assign1) due. Discussion Forum: Respond to question 2.
WEEK 3: Physical Development in Middle/Late Childhood.
Chapter 11, Berger, Middle Childhood. Biosocial Development. Stepping Stones video # 19. Start Physical/Social Development of School Age Children. (Ob1). Discussion Forum: Respond to question 3.
WEEK 4: Review Week and Quiz
Review Chapters 1, 2, & 11. Quiz 1 available Oct. 15 - Oct. 18. Continue working on Physical/Social. (Ob1). Discussion Forum: No question this week.
WEEK 5: Middle Childhood. Psychosocial Development.
Chapter 13, Berger. (Chapter 12 next week). Stepping Stones video # 18. Physical/Social (Ob1) due. Discussion Forum: Respond to week 5 question.
WEEK 6: Middle Childhood: Cognitive Development.
Chapter 12, Berger. Stepping Stones video #17. Start Moral Development (Assign2). Discussion Forum: Respond to week 6. Supplemental video: Stepping Stones # 20 on school/testing and intelligence.
WEEK 7: Review Week and Quiz.
Chapters 13 & 14. Quiz available Nov. 5 - 8th. Continue working on Moral Development (Assign2). Discussion Forum: No question this week. View Stepping Stones video # 24 in preparation for Adolescence.
WEEK 8: Physical Development in Adolescence
Chapter 14, Berger, Biosocial Development. Stepping Stones video # 21 Moral Development. (Assign2) Due next week. Discussion Forum: Respond to question 8. Supplemental video: Stepping Stones # 26.
WEEK 9: Cognitive Development in Adolescence.
Chapter 15, Berger, Adolescence: Cognitive Development. Stepping Stones video # 22. Start and complete My Adolescence (Assign3) due this week. Discussion Forum: Respond to week 9 question.
WEEK 10: Social/Emotional Development in Adolescence.
Chapter 16 and Epilogue, Berger, Adolescence: Psychosocial Development. Stepping Stones video # 23. Supplemental video: Stepping Stones # 25. Start Adolescent Interview. Discussion Forum: Answer week 10 question.
WEEK 11: Review Week
Review Chapters 15 & 16and 17 and Epilogue. Adolescent Interview due. Discussion Forum: no question this week.
WEEK 12: Quiz 3
Quiz: Chapters 15, 16 & 17 Dec. 4-9th. Discussion Forum: Optional Question. Assessment of course.

Policy on Copying and Cheating:Students who submit the work of others as their own or cheat on exams or other assignments will receive a failing grade in the course and will be reported to college authorities.

The Library West Computer Lab offers support services for Distance Learning students including: open computer lab with Internet access, stations for viewing videotapes and videotape checkout.

A photo I.D. card is required to check out materials or use computers in the Library West Computer Lab, use computers in other campus computer labs.

To check out videotapes from the OML a Distance Learning Center I.D. Card is also required

The Distance Learning I.D. cards are available from the Distance Learning Center.

LWCL Location
Basement floor of the Learning Center West building, Room 1, on the De Anza College campus.

http://www.deanza.fhda.edu/depts/medialab/
(408) 864-8850

ACT, Inc. rents full sets of De Anza College telecourse videotapes to registered distance learning students. Students may use the tapes for the full quarter in which they are enrolled in the course. Orders are taken by telephone and shipped directly to the student. Online ordering is also available. For students with a high speed Internet connection and a PC, some courses are available in video streaming format. Check the ACT web site for details.
ACT, Inc. www.actmedia.org
Phone: 1-800-745-5480

This course utilizes Catalyst, De Anza's Online Learning Community. Please view the Catalyst website at https://catalyst.deanza.edu/ to login. Please note that you will be unable to login until the first day of class. Be sure you are using your correct username and password - do not use your social security number or international "99" number. If you need help logging in or finding your student ID, please view the short instructional video at: https://catalyst.deanza.edu/?pg=mod1. Additional instructions and assistance can be found on the Catalyst website.

Phone: 408-864-8455
http://books.fhda.edu/fhda/

De Anza College Library Services are available for all students and faculty, both on and off campus. Please consult the library website for a complete description of the library services and hours:

De Anza College Library: http://www.deanza.edu/library/

Services of particular interest to off campus students include:

• Access to the Library Catalog which includes books, DVDs, and course reserves. Here is a link to the library catalog:
  Library Catalog: http://library.deanza.edu/uhtbin/webcat
• Article Databases and Research Databases The library subscribes to several electronic databases which provide access to thousands of full-text journals, newspapers, and magazine articles. Research databases include: LEXIS NEXIS Academic, Encyclopedia Britannica Online and a Practice Test Database which contains Nursing Exams, TOEFL Preparation, College Entrance Exams, and many more.

To use the article or research databases from an off campus computer, log in with your 14 digit library number or eight digit student id number. These instructions are repeated on the first page of the library website along with descriptions of all the online resources provided.

This course utilizes streaming video which can be accessed via the Catalyst system. Please view the Catalyst website at https://catalyst.deanza.edu/ to login. Please note that you will be unable to login until the first day of class. Be sure you are using your correct username and password - do not use your social security number or international "99" number. If you need help logging in or finding your student ID, please view the short instructional video at: https://catalyst.deanza.edu/?pg=mod1. Additional instructions and assistance can be found on the Catalyst website.

Due to licensing restrictions video programs are not available for downloading.