Green Sheet CD10G M/W

Child Development (The Early Years)
Professor: Dr. Juanita Cordero
Fall: 2011
Location: Child Development Bldg.
Phone:
Office: Second building in the CDC Part Time Office
E-mail: www.corderojuanita@fhda.edu

Room: G10
Time: 8:30a.m.-10:20 a.m.
Days: Tuesday 10:30 to 11:30.  Feel free to come and see me. When I am not in the classroom my door is open and you are always welcomed.

Required Text: Steinberg, Laurence. Development  or any other Child Development book. This book is part of the rental program. 
The required syllabus may be found in the bookstore. The brown scantron form no. 2052 is needed for each test
Please bring a picture of yourself by the second-class meeting to tape into your folder.

Catalog Course Description: Critical examination of human growth and development from conception to early childhood with particular attention to current theoretical and research perspectives.

Course Requirements: Attendance and class participation is a requirement. Students who are absent for more than 2 class sessions, without calling the instructor may be dropped from the class. Arriving late is disruptive to the instructor and the students in the class. If you are late 10 minutes, more than three times it will be considered an absence. Last day to drop with a "W" is Friday Nov. 18th.  It is the student's responsibility to drop the class before this date otherwise a grade will be assigned according to the points earned. Participation includes arriving on time, actively participating with the group, and remaining for the entire class. If you are more than 5 minutes late you will be considered absent.

A number of videos will be shown during this course to illustrate research in progress and new concepts discussed in class. Treat videos as you would lectures by taking notes. Videos serve as a good basis for many exam questions.
5 exams will be given throughout the quarter. 4 exams will be counted as part of your grade. If you are ill or cannot take the exam on the given date, it is your responsibility to inform the instructor prior to the exam.
No make up exams will be given.
If you miss one exam then you will be required to take the final at the end of the quarter. The other option is that you may take the final and have your lowest exam score dropped.
Evaluation: Grades based on percentage of points earned. I teach many students per year, each of who have multiple grades. It is inevitable that an occasional grade will be misplaced or misreported. Therefore, it is imperative that you keep all the work returned to you in your folder and a continual record of your scores until the end of the quarter.  C- is not a passing grade and therefore not accepted in the CSU and UC systems. A (D+ )will be given instead.

Grading: The percentage system for determining grades on all papers.

3 Observations:(25 points each)
4 exams (50 points each)
In class participation assignments total 25 points
Final 50 points.  This counts as one of your 4 exams
Total: 300 points

Class Schedule:
Sept. 26th, 28th Chapter 1 Introduction

Oct. 3rd, 5th Chapter 1 Theories of Development 

Oct. 10th,12th Chapter 3 Heredity and Environment
(Wednesday April 20th.) Quiz #1 Ch. 1&2  50 points

Oct. 17th, 19th Chapter. 4 Prenatal Development

Oct. 24th, 26th Chapter 4 Birth

Oct. 31st, Nov. 2nd Chapter 5 The First Two Years Biological Development
Monday May 9th 1st Assignment is due: Childbirth Interview/ 25 points

Nov. 7th, 9th Chapter 6 First Two Years: Cognitive Development
(Monday May 16th) Quiz #2 Ch. 3&4  50 point

Nov. 14th, 16th Chapter 7 First Two Years:Social Emotional Development
May 23rd.) 2nd Assignment: Toddler observation 25 points
(Wednesday May 25th) Quiz # 3 Ch. 5&6
Last day to drop a class with a "W" is Friday May 27th

Nov. 21st, 23rd  Chapter 8 Early Childhood: Biosocial Deveolopment

Nov 28th, 30th  Chapter 9 Early Childhood: Cognitive Development
(Monday June 13th Quiz # 4 ch. 7& 8

Dec. 5th, 7th Chapter 10 Early Years: Psychosocial Development
Monday June 20th 3rd assignment due: Preschool Observation - No late assignments accepted

Dec. 12th Finish the chapter -review
Last day of class.  Pick up your folders and summary sheets.

Final: Dec. 15th  7 to 9 a.m.Ch. 9, and 10 (50 points)
No make up finals given

Assignments: All assignments are due in the student folder on the date stated in the schedule. Late assignments will have 5 points deducted from assignments worth 25 points. Resubmit papers  must be turned in a week later.  Have someone proof read your paper before you turn it in.  Please do not put assignments in my mailbox. These assignments must be turned into your folder no later than one week after it is due. E-mail assignments will not be accepted. Assignments must be typed, and stapled together; otherwise points will be deducted from the paper. The evaluation form must be stapled to the front of the assignment in order for me to grade it. Please use black ink, 12 font,1.5 or  double spacing on all your assignments.  Complete sentences, correct grammar, and spelling are expected on all papers submitted in class. No assignment done in pencil or multicolored inks will be accepted. 
Observations 1-4: See syllabus for details

In Class Assignments: This will consist of group participation, oral presentations, and other assignments completed during class time. A total of 25 points can be earned.

Observations 1-4: See syllabus for details

Good Practices: Avoid plagiarism and cheating. Plagiarism is defined by the college as presenting the work of others without crediting them. This is considered a breach of academic integrity and will result in a 0 on the paper and possible suspension from the college. These will help you with your papers.

http://www.wisc.edu/writing/Handbook/QuotingSources.html
http://www.westwords.com/guffey/mla.html
http://www.researchcentral.org/quotes.html
http://www.liunet.edu/cwis/cwp/library/workshop/citapa.htm

To help you quote papers correctly go to:

http://www.liu.edu/cwis/cwp/library/workshop/citmla.htm

Class Room Respect: This involves coming to class on time and not leaving until the end of class.  It is very disruptive to have students leaving the room and then returning during a lecture.  If you need to leave please sit in the back so as not to disturb others.  Please take care of your personal needs before attending class.

Extra Credit:
Successful completion of the Adjunct Study Skills Class 132. This is worth 10 extra points. Tutors are from the previous 10G classes.

Important:Out of respect for other students please turn your electronic devices such as  cell phones when entering the classroom. Text messaging is reserved for outside the classroom. Students found using their phones during class time will be asked to leave the class.