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Department of Educational Psychology
DFST 1013 (005): Lifespan Development
Tuesdays and Thursdays, 2:00-3:20pm, WH 121
SPRING 2015
Instructor: Sean Jefferson, M.S.
Office: Matthews Hall 322-H
Office Hours: Tuesdays, and Thursdays from 12pm-145pm
Email: [email protected] (this is the best way to contact me!)
Phone: 940.565.2093
The University of North Texas makes reasonable academic accommodation for students with
disabilities. Students seeking accommodation must first register with the Office of Disability
Accommodation (ODA) to verify their eligibility. If a disability is verified, the ODA will
provide you with an accommodation letter to be delivered to faculty to begin a private
discussion regarding your specific needs in a course. You may request accommodations at any
time, however, ODA notices of accommodation should be provided as early as possible in the
semester to avoid any delay in implementation. Note that students must obtain a new letter of
accommodation for every semester and must meet with each faculty member prior to
implementation in each class. For additional information see the Office of Disability
Accommodation website at http://www.unt.edu/oda. You may also contact them by phone at
940.565.4323.
Catalog Description: Human Development. (3 hours.) Introduction to the theories and processes
of physical, cognitive, and social development of the individual from conception until death.
Suitable for non-majors. Satisfies the Social and Behavioral Sciences requirement of the
University Core Curriculum.
Readings: Santrock, J. W. (2012). A topical approach to life-span development (7th ed.). NY:
McGraw-Hill. APA Manual. Sixth Edition
Resources: Some course information will be posted on Blackboard Learn (Bb Learn). Students
may view this information by going to http://helpdesk.unt.edu and logging in using their EUID.
All UNT students are assigned an EUID. If you are not aware of what your EUID is, please go to
the Bb Learn website and click “Need help logging in the first time?” If you need assistance
when using Bb Learn, there is an online tutorial available for students. You may also visit the
Helpdesk staff in Sage Hall, Room 130.
Course Objectives: The overall objective of the course is to provide the student with an in-depth
study of issues surrounding physical, cognitive, social, and emotional development of the
individual across the lifespan. Issues specifically addressed include: developmental theory,
concepts, and research; physiological change across the lifespan; cognitive development:
growth/decline in reasoning and processing skills, issues related to intelligence, language
development, effect on decision-making; socioemotional development: personality development,
attachment/love, parent-child-peer relationships, aspects of culture; death.
Objectives for courses in the UNT Social and Behavioral Sciences Core Curriculum:
1. Focus on the application of empirical and scientific methods that contribute to the
understanding of what makes us human
2. Exploration of behavior and interactions among individuals, groups, institutions, and events,
examining their impact on the individual, society, and culture
3. Development of critical thinking skills, which include creative thinking, innovation, inquiry,
and analysis, evaluation and synthesis of information
4. Development of communication skills
Course Assignments
Learning takes time and attention… keeping up with reading, taking time to understand what you have
read, and finding ways to remember what we have discussed in classes are all challenges.
*ALL PAPERS ARE TO BE COMPLETED IN APA STYLE, TYPED, AND SUBMITTED BY USING
TURNITIN.COM. PAPERS NOT SUBMITTED VIATURN IT IN WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.
PLEASE NOTE THAT WHEN USING APA THE COVER PAGE IS PAGE NUMBER
ONE. REFERENCES ARE NOT USED IN THE PAGE COUNT.
*RUBRICS WILL BE PROVIDED TO GUIDE YOU THROUGH COMPLETING EACH
ASSIGNMENT.
APA Formatting
Papers should be prepared following the format of the American Psychological Association
(APA) as described in the 6th edition. Adherence to APA format is considered part of the overall
quality and professional presentation of these assignments. Students unfamiliar with APA should
consider purchasing and studying the APA manual. Exceptionally written papers not conforming
to APA will NOT receive an A and will be severely penalized. If the student is unfamiliar with
APA format, it is his/her responsibility to acquaint him/herself with the criteria. In addition
to referencing format, APA requires papers be grammatically correct. For students who have
difficulty with grammar in writing assignments, it is strongly recommended the services of the
UNT Writing Lab be consulted (http://www.unt.edu/writinglab/). While the teaching of grammar
is not the purpose of this course, use of poor grammar detracts from the overall quality and
professionalism of any assignment and does not represent collegiate level work.
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ASSIGNMENT
POINTS
% OF GRADE
DUE DATE
1
2
3
4
6
7
8
Meet & Greet
Exam #1
Exam #2
Journal Article Review
Final
Presentation of Article Review
**QUIZZES x 9
20
200
200
100
200
100
(20 EACH)
2%
20%
20%
10%
20%
10%
18%
Feb-10
Feb-17
March-31
April-07
March 14 (1:30)
April 30 – May 7
Random
Grading Scale: To earn a(n):
A
requires 900-1000
B
requires 800-899
C
requires 700-799
D
requires 600-699
Earning less than 600 points results in a failing grade. Also, I do not round up.
1. MEET & GREET (2%)
Students are expected to come to the instructor’s office and have a brief visit. This visit
generally last 2-3 minutes.
2. QUIZZES. (18%)
During the semester ten quizzes will be randomly assigned. They will require you to reflect on
your understanding of the material and how well you can utilize it to express yourself. YOU
MUST BE IN CLASS THE DAY THESE QUIZZES ARE ASSIGNED IN ORDER TO BE
ABLE TO PARTICIPATE. ALSO PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING:
1. IF YOU ARRIVE TO CLASS LATE YOU WILL NOT BE ABLE TO TAKE THE
QUIZ.
2. IF YOU LEAVE CLASS BEFORE THE QUIZ HAS BEEN GIVEN YOU WILL NOT
BE ALLOWED TAKE THE QUIZ.
3. IF YOU LEAVE CLASS AFTER THE QUIZ HAS BEEN GIVEN AND THERE IS
CLASS TIME REMAINING YOU WILL RECEIVE A ZERO FOR THE QUIZ.
3. RESEARCH JOURNAL ARTICLE REVIEW (10%).
These reviews will help to build your skill in reading research and summarizing the results based on the
methodology of the research project and the results and discussion.
In completing this assignment, you will need to search the library and/or library website to find
one research article. Research articles have an introduction, a methods section, a results section,
and a discussion or conclusion. You are to write an analysis of each article discussing each
section (introduction, methods, results, and discussion/conclusion). You are to write the analysis
using your own verbiage. If you do not understand a concept you look up what it means and
express it how you understand its definition. DO NOT SIMPLY REPEAT WHAT THE
AUTHORS/RESEARCHERS HAVE ALREADY SAID. This assignment should be five pages.
No more, no less. Failure to adhere to page length guidelines will result in point
deductions. Make sure you are clear, precise, and have thoroughly checked your work for errors, typos,
etc.
4. PRESENTATION OF ARTICLE REVIEW (10%)
You will discuss your article review by giving a formal presentation, which should last 5-10
minutes.
YOU MUST BE PRESENT FOR THE ENTIRE PERIOD DURING PRESENTATION
DAYS TO RECEVE CREDIT. POWERPOINTS ARE PREFERRED; HOWEVER
PREZI’S ARE ALSO EXCEPTABLE. PLEASE HAVE ALL OF YOUR MATERIALS
READY TO GO. PEERS WHO SHOW UP LATE OR ARE DISRESPECTFUL (CELL
PHONES GO OFF ETC.,) WILL BE PENALIZED.
IF FOR ANY REASON YOU NEED TO USE YOUR CELL PHONE, PLEASE STEP
OUTSIDE OF THE CLASS.
5. EXAMS (60%) Two regular exams, plus one final exam. Each are worth 20%.
Students will complete two regular exams in this course. Exams will cover both the assigned
chapters in your text and the material discussed in class. Exams will consist of multiple choice
questions. Bonus questions may be given. At the end of the semester students will complete a
final exam.
Class Schedule
Date
Topic
January 20 Syllabus and Course Requirements
January 22 What is lifespan development?
January 27 Intro to Theories and Research
January 29 Biological Beginnings
January 28 cont.
February 3 Physical Development
February 5 cont.
February 10 Health
February 12 Motor, Sensory, & Perceptual Development
February 17
February 19 Cognitive Development
February 24 cont.
February 26 Information Processing Theory
March 3
cont.
March 5
Intelligence
March 10 cont.
March 12 Language
March 17 SPRING BREAK
March 19 SPRING BREAK
March 24 Emotion
March 26 cont.
March 31
April 2
Personality
April 7
cont.
April 9
Gender and Sexuality
April 14
cont
April 16
Moral Development
April 21
Peers & The Social World
April 23
cont
April 28
Death & Dying
April 30
Presentations
May 5
Presentations
May 7
Presentations & Wrap UP
May 14
FINAL EXAM 1:30-3:30pm
Course Policies:
Readings
Chapter 1
Chapter 1
Chapter 2
Chapter 2
Chapter 3
Chapter 3
Chapter 4
Chapter 5
Assignments
&Exams
Meet & Greet
EXAM 1
Chapter 6
Chapter 7
Chapter 8
Chapter 9
Chapter 10
EXAM 2
Chapter 11
Article Critique
Chapter 12
Chapter 13
Chapter 15
Chapter 17
FINAL EXAM
Readings: You are responsible for reading the assigned pages of the text prior to the date they are
covered in class. Discussions, activities, and exams will be based on the assumption that you
have read the required material.
Late work and Make-ups: No make-up exams will be given. No one is exempted from the final
exam. All exams must be taken in class on the scheduled exam day. In addition, you will not be
allowed to “make-up” participation points. In cases of extreme emergency, together we can
determine a course of action.
Attendance: You are expected to attend, and participate in, each scheduled class this semester.
You are expected to be present before class is actually scheduled to begin. Attendance will be
taken every class session. Absences will affect your Participation grade in the class.
Academic Integrity: Academic integrity prohibits acts such as copying from another student's
paper, collaborating on assignments, submitting as one's own a paper prepared by another, and
plagiarism. Plagiarism is defined as stealing and/or using the ideas or writings of another
individual and representing them as one's own. Plagiarism includes both directly copying the
words of another without proper acknowledgment as well as paraphrasing the ideas or arguments
of another in such a way as to lead the reader to believe they originated with the writer. In other
words, one may never use information/ideas original to someone else and not properly credit that
individual/source. Students found violating standards of academic integrity by cheating or
plagiarizing on any assignment or exam may be given a grade of "0" for that assignment or
exam.
Other Policies: Students are expected to conduct themselves as mature and responsible adults
while enrolled in this course. This includes displaying respect for peers and faculty, accepting
personal responsibility for arriving to class on time, attending each class session, and
maintaining class notes as well as performance on assignments and exams. Please turn off all cell
phones, iPods, computer alarms, MP3s, pagers, and anything else that makes noise and could be
disruptive to class. Disrespect and harassment will not be tolerated under any circumstances, and
will lead to removal from the course.
Incompletes and Dropping the Course: The grading system for the University of North Texas
indicates a grade of “I” is a nonpunitive grade given only during the last quarter of the semester
and only if the student is currently passing the class and has a justifiable reason why assignments
cannot be completed on time. In addition, the student must arrange with the instructor to finish
the course at a later date. Students requesting an “I” are required to sign a “Contract to Remove
Incomplete” which states the specific assignments and their due dates required to remove the “I.”
Only those students who experience some unforeseen major life crisis (e.g., emergency surgery,
death in the family, newly diagnosed life-threatening illness) will be considered to have a
justifiable reason that merits an “I.” Inability to turn assignments in on time or displeasure with
grades is NOT a valid reason to request an “I.” Students who experience “normal” life events
(e.g., time crunches due to other courses, employment, etc.) should go to the Registrar to drop
the course as soon as it becomes evident assignments will not be completed by their due date.
Drop deadlines this semester are available from the UNT Home Page. It is YOUR responsibility
to be aware of these dates and to drop yourself from the course if it becomes necessary. Drop
deadlines for this semester are available on the UNT website at www.unt.edu/academics.htm.
Please check the dates for any tuition refunds, deadlines for dropping a single course, and
deadlines for withdrawing from the semester. It is the student’s responsibility to be familiar with
and meet these deadlines.
* The provisions contained herein do not constitute a contract between the student and the
College. These provisions may be changed at any time for any reason at the sole discretion of
the instructor. When necessary, in the view of the College, appropriate notice of such change
will be given to the student. If not specifically delineated in this syllabus, all other policies will
be in accordance with the policies included in the UNTHSC catalogue and Student Handbook for
the Academic Year 2013-2014.
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Students seeking accommodation must first register with the Office of Disability Accommodation (ODA)
to verify their eligibility. If a disability is verified, the ODA will provide you with an accommodation
letter to be delivered to faculty to begin a private discussion regarding your specific needs in a course.
You may request accommodations at any time, however, ODA notices of accommodation should be
provided as early as possible in the semester to avoid any delay in implementation. Note that students
must obtain a new letter of accommodation for every semester and must meet with each faculty member
prior to implementation in each class. For additional information see the Office of Disability
Accommodation website at http://www.unt.edu/oda. You may also contact them by phone at
940.565.4323.
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It is expected that students will conform to the University of North Texas’ Code of Student Conducted and
Discipline as outlined in the undergraduate catalog (see also the Student Handbook which can be found
on line at www.unt.edu). This states in part that all instances of cheating, fabrication and plagiarism are
prohibited and will be reported. Any student who assists in any form of dishonesty is equally as guilty as
the student who accepts such assistance. Any work submitted to me with your name alone on it should
represent your work alone. To the extent that others contribute ideas, suggestions, they must be directly
credited by name (and full cite as appropriate). Disciplinary action will be taken against any student found
in violation of the Code, which may include failure in the course and possible expulsion from the
University.
It is important to rely only on the most current information available in the literature, and it is
equally important that the materials come from professional and credible sources. If you cannot
identify a professional source for the information you find, do not use it unless you have
received permission for this class. Assignments which rely on nonprofessional materials will
be severely penalized.
Students should paraphrase materials taken from sources and included in these written
assignments; consequently, directly quoted material may not be used anywhere in these
assignments. Secondary sources also may NOT be used. Use only primary sources – i.e., those
materials YOU personally read. If you are confused between primary and secondary sources,
ask me.
NOTE RE: Plagiarism, Dual Submission, and Turnitin.com
Academic integrity prohibits acts such as copying from another student's paper, collaborating on
assignments, submitting as one's own a paper prepared by another, and plagiarism. Plagiarism
is defined as stealing and/or using the ideas or writings of another individual and representing
them as one's own. Plagiarism includes both directly copying the words of another without
proper acknowledgment as well as paraphrasing the ideas or arguments of another in such a way
as to lead the reader to believe they originated with the writer. In other words, one may never
use information/ideas original to someone else and not properly credit that individual/source.
Frequently, students argue information contained within the body of their papers is “common
sense” and, therefore, this information need not contain a reference. The paper required for this
course should be considered a professional paper, i.e., one that represents the student as a
professional member of a professional field. Consequently, while the student might have an
opinion based on “common sense,” the task required necessitates representing oneself as a
professional, complete with the evidence on which that professional opinion is based. Therefore,
any individual opinions included in the paper MUST be substantiated and supported by the
information presented in the professional literature, necessitating reference to a source. It is not
that students are not entitled to individual opinions, but rather that as a professional, this opinion
should be based on a body of knowledge, not just on “common sense.” ANY INFORMATION
CONTAINED WITHIN THE PAPER THAT IS NOT ORIGINAL TO THE WRITER
REQUIRES A REFERENCE. THIS INCLUDES INFORMATION STUDENTS “JUST
KNOW” BASED ON PREVIOUS COURSE WORK, INDEPENDENT READINGS, ETC.
INFORMATION IS “KNOWN” BECAUSE IT HAS BEEN OBTAINED FROM SOME
SOURCE AND/OR PERSONAL RESEARCH.
CONSEQUENTLY, THAT SOURCE NEEDS TO BE CREDITED. Papers that do not provide
accurate referencing of sources will be severely penalized.
Dual submission of a paper or project (i.e., submitting for grading any materials submitted for
grading in any other class, including papers submitted for grading in this class from previous
semesters) is also considered by the University of North Texas as an act of student misconduct.
Materials submitted for grading in other courses taken at UNT or any other institution will
not be accepted for grading. Students may not cheat on any assignment. Students found
violating standards of academic integrity may be given a grade of "0" for the assignment
and reported to the UNT Center for Student Rights and Responsibilities.
Turnitin.com:
Turnitin.com is a tool that thoroughly checks papers for duplication of existing materials and
allows you to check your work for plagiarism and to help you ensure you have properly cited all
borrowed materials.
A link to Turnitin.com is available from the course website under the Assignments icon. Papers
that have not been submitted to Turnitin.com will not be accepted for grading. Deadlines
will not be extended.
The grading system for the University of North Texas indicates a grade of “I” is a
nonpunitive grade given only during the last quarter of the semester and only if the student
is currently passing the class and has a justifiable reason why assignments cannot be
completed on time. In addition, the student must arrange with the instructor to finish the
course at a later date. Students requesting an “I” from me are required to sign a “Contract
to Remove Incomplete” which states the specific assignments and their due dates required
to remove the “I.” Only those students who experience some unforeseen major life crisis
(e.g., emergency surgery, death in the family, newly diagnosed life-threatening illness) will
be considered to have a justifiable reason that merits an “I.” Inability to turn assignments
in on time or displeasure with grades is NOT a valid reason to request an “I.” Students
who experience “normal” life events (e.g., time crunches due to other courses, employment,
etc.) should go to the Registrar to drop the course as soon as it becomes evident
assignments will not be completed by their due date. Drop deadlines for Fall, 2014, are
provided on the UNT website. It is the student’s responsibility to drop him/herself from the
course if it becomes necessary.
The provisions contained herein do not constitute a contract between the student and the
College. These provisions may be changed at any time for any reason at the sole discretion
of the instructor. When necessary, in the view of the College, appropriate notice of such
change will be given to the student.
If not specifically delineated in this syllabus, all other policies will be in accordance with the
policies included in the UNTHSC catalogue and Student Handbook for the Academic Year
2014-2015.
UNT Library Tours and Orientation:
If you are unfamiliar with the UNT library system, electronic databases, etc., it is strongly
suggested you attend a library tour and orientation. Please check the UNT library website for
scheduled times: www.library.unt.edu.
UNT students are also able to obtain a TexShare card that enables them to use all public libraries
across the state of Texas. These cards may be obtained in Willis Library; UNT student ID is
required. You might also consider contacting Jo Monahan, Library Liaison to the College of
Education, for assistance. Her office is also located in 119B Matthews Hall, 940.565.3955.
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Getting your grade at the end of the semester:
During the course of the semester, your grades will be available in My Grades via Blackboard.
At the end of the semester you may access your final course grade for this and any other course
online via the University website at: www.unt.edu and my.unt.edu.
DFST 1013 (005): Lifespan Development
Tuesdays and Thursdays, 2:00-3:20pm, WH 121
SPRING 2015
Instructor: Sean Jefferson, M.S.
Office: Matthews Hall 322-H
Office Hours: Tuesdays, and Thursdays from 12pm-145pm
Email: [email protected] (this is the best way to contact me!)
Phone: 940.565.2093
The University of North Texas makes reasonable academic accommodation for students with
disabilities. Students seeking accommodation must first register with the Office of Disability
Accommodation (ODA) to verify their eligibility. If a disability is verified, the ODA will
provide you with an accommodation letter to be delivered to faculty to begin a private
discussion regarding your specific needs in a course. You may request accommodations at any
time, however, ODA notices of accommodation should be provided as early as possible in the
semester to avoid any delay in implementation. Note that students must obtain a new letter of
accommodation for every semester and must meet with each faculty member prior to
implementation in each class. For additional information see the Office of Disability
Accommodation website at http://www.unt.edu/oda. You may also contact them by phone at
940.565.4323.
Catalog Description: Human Development. (3 hours.) Introduction to the theories and processes
of physical, cognitive, and social development of the individual from conception until death.
Suitable for non-majors. Satisfies the Social and Behavioral Sciences requirement of the
University Core Curriculum.
Readings: Santrock, J. W. (2012). A topical approach to life-span development (7th ed.). NY:
McGraw-Hill. APA Manual. Sixth Edition
Resources: Some course information will be posted on Blackboard Learn (Bb Learn). Students
may view this information by going to http://helpdesk.unt.edu and logging in using their EUID.
All UNT students are assigned an EUID. If you are not aware of what your EUID is, please go to
the Bb Learn website and click “Need help logging in the first time?” If you need assistance
when using Bb Learn, there is an online tutorial available for students. You may also visit the
Helpdesk staff in Sage Hall, Room 130.
Course Objectives: The overall objective of the course is to provide the student with an in-depth
study of issues surrounding physical, cognitive, social, and emotional development of the
individual across the lifespan. Issues specifically addressed include: developmental theory,
concepts, and research; physiological change across the lifespan; cognitive development:
growth/decline in reasoning and processing skills, issues related to intelligence, language
development, effect on decision-making; socioemotional development: personality development,
attachment/love, parent-child-peer relationships, aspects of culture; death.
Objectives for courses in the UNT Social and Behavioral Sciences Core Curriculum:
1. Focus on the application of empirical and scientific methods that contribute to the
understanding of what makes us human
2. Exploration of behavior and interactions among individuals, groups, institutions, and events,
examining their impact on the individual, society, and culture
3. Development of critical thinking skills, which include creative thinking, innovation, inquiry,
and analysis, evaluation and synthesis of information
4. Development of communication skills
Course Assignments
Learning takes time and attention… keeping up with reading, taking time to understand what you have
read, and finding ways to remember what we have discussed in classes are all challenges.
*ALL PAPERS ARE TO BE COMPLETED IN APA STYLE, TYPED, AND SUBMITTED BY USING
TURNITIN.COM. PAPERS NOT SUBMITTED VIATURN IT IN WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.
PLEASE NOTE THAT WHEN USING APA THE COVER PAGE IS PAGE NUMBER
ONE. REFERENCES ARE NOT USED IN THE PAGE COUNT.
*RUBRICS WILL BE PROVIDED TO GUIDE YOU THROUGH COMPLETING EACH
ASSIGNMENT.
APA Formatting
Papers should be prepared following the format of the American Psychological Association
(APA) as described in the 6th edition. Adherence to APA format is considered part of the overall
quality and professional presentation of these assignments. Students unfamiliar with APA should
consider purchasing and studying the APA manual. Exceptionally written papers not conforming
to APA will NOT receive an A and will be severely penalized. If the student is unfamiliar with
APA format, it is his/her responsibility to acquaint him/herself with the criteria. In addition
to referencing format, APA requires papers be grammatically correct. For students who have
difficulty with grammar in writing assignments, it is strongly recommended the services of the
UNT Writing Lab be consulted (http://www.unt.edu/writinglab/). While the teaching of grammar
is not the purpose of this course, use of poor grammar detracts from the overall quality and
professionalism of any assignment and does not represent collegiate level work.
#
ASSIGNMENT
POINTS
% OF GRADE
DUE DATE
1
2
3
4
6
7
8
Meet & Greet
Exam #1
Exam #2
Journal Article Review
Final
Presentation of Article Review
**QUIZZES x 9
20
200
200
100
200
100
(20 EACH)
2%
20%
20%
10%
20%
10%
18%
Feb-10
Feb-17
March-31
April-07
March 14 (1:30)
April 30 – May 7
Random
Grading Scale: To earn a(n):
A
requires 900-1000
B
requires 800-899
C
requires 700-799
D
requires 600-699
Earning less than 600 points results in a failing grade. Also, I do not round up.
1. MEET & GREET (2%)
Students are expected to come to the instructor’s office and have a brief visit. This visit
generally last 2-3 minutes.
2. QUIZZES. (18%)
During the semester ten quizzes will be randomly assigned. They will require you to reflect on
your understanding of the material and how well you can utilize it to express yourself. YOU
MUST BE IN CLASS THE DAY THESE QUIZZES ARE ASSIGNED IN ORDER TO BE
ABLE TO PARTICIPATE. ALSO PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING:
1. IF YOU ARRIVE TO CLASS LATE YOU WILL NOT BE ABLE TO TAKE THE
QUIZ.
2. IF YOU LEAVE CLASS BEFORE THE QUIZ HAS BEEN GIVEN YOU WILL NOT
BE ALLOWED TAKE THE QUIZ.
3. IF YOU LEAVE CLASS AFTER THE QUIZ HAS BEEN GIVEN AND THERE IS
CLASS TIME REMAINING YOU WILL RECEIVE A ZERO FOR THE QUIZ.
3. RESEARCH JOURNAL ARTICLE REVIEW (10%).
These reviews will help to build your skill in reading research and summarizing the results based on the
methodology of the research project and the results and discussion.
In completing this assignment, you will need to search the library and/or library website to find
one research article. Research articles have an introduction, a methods section, a results section,
and a discussion or conclusion. You are to write an analysis of each article discussing each
section (introduction, methods, results, and discussion/conclusion). You are to write the analysis
using your own verbiage. If you do not understand a concept you look up what it means and
express it how you understand its definition. DO NOT SIMPLY REPEAT WHAT THE
AUTHORS/RESEARCHERS HAVE ALREADY SAID. This assignment should be five pages.
No more, no less. Failure to adhere to page length guidelines will result in point
deductions. Make sure you are clear, precise, and have thoroughly checked your work for errors, typos,
etc.
4. PRESENTATION OF ARTICLE REVIEW (10%)
You will discuss your article review by giving a formal presentation, which should last 5-10
minutes.
YOU MUST BE PRESENT FOR THE ENTIRE PERIOD DURING PRESENTATION
DAYS TO RECEVE CREDIT. POWERPOINTS ARE PREFERRED; HOWEVER
PREZI’S ARE ALSO EXCEPTABLE. PLEASE HAVE ALL OF YOUR MATERIALS
READY TO GO. PEERS WHO SHOW UP LATE OR ARE DISRESPECTFUL (CELL
PHONES GO OFF ETC.,) WILL BE PENALIZED.
IF FOR ANY REASON YOU NEED TO USE YOUR CELL PHONE, PLEASE STEP
OUTSIDE OF THE CLASS.
5. EXAMS (60%) Two regular exams, plus one final exam. Each are worth 20%.
Students will complete two regular exams in this course. Exams will cover both the assigned
chapters in your text and the material discussed in class. Exams will consist of multiple choice
questions. Bonus questions may be given. At the end of the semester students will complete a
final exam.
Class Schedule
Date
Topic
January 20 Syllabus and Course Requirements
January 22 What is lifespan development?
January 27 Intro to Theories and Research
January 29 Biological Beginnings
January 28 cont.
February 3 Physical Development
February 5 cont.
February 10 Health
February 12 Motor, Sensory, & Perceptual Development
February 17
February 19 Cognitive Development
February 24 cont.
February 26 Information Processing Theory
March 3
cont.
March 5
Intelligence
March 10 cont.
March 12 Language
March 17 SPRING BREAK
March 19 SPRING BREAK
March 24 Emotion
March 26 cont.
March 31
April 2
Personality
April 7
cont.
April 9
Gender and Sexuality
April 14
cont
April 16
Moral Development
April 21
Peers & The Social World
April 23
cont
April 28
Death & Dying
April 30
Presentations
May 5
Presentations
May 7
Presentations & Wrap UP
May 14
FINAL EXAM 1:30-3:30pm
Course Policies:
Readings
Chapter 1
Chapter 1
Chapter 2
Chapter 2
Chapter 3
Chapter 3
Chapter 4
Chapter 5
Assignments
&Exams
Meet & Greet
EXAM 1
Chapter 6
Chapter 7
Chapter 8
Chapter 9
Chapter 10
EXAM 2
Chapter 11
Article Critique
Chapter 12
Chapter 13
Chapter 15
Chapter 17
FINAL EXAM
Readings: You are responsible for reading the assigned pages of the text prior to the date they are
covered in class. Discussions, activities, and exams will be based on the assumption that you
have read the required material.
Late work and Make-ups: No make-up exams will be given. No one is exempted from the final
exam. All exams must be taken in class on the scheduled exam day. In addition, you will not be
allowed to “make-up” participation points. In cases of extreme emergency, together we can
determine a course of action.
Attendance: You are expected to attend, and participate in, each scheduled class this semester.
You are expected to be present before class is actually scheduled to begin. Attendance will be
taken every class session. Absences will affect your Participation grade in the class.
Academic Integrity: Academic integrity prohibits acts such as copying from another student's
paper, collaborating on assignments, submitting as one's own a paper prepared by another, and
plagiarism. Plagiarism is defined as stealing and/or using the ideas or writings of another
individual and representing them as one's own. Plagiarism includes both directly copying the
words of another without proper acknowledgment as well as paraphrasing the ideas or arguments
of another in such a way as to lead the reader to believe they originated with the writer. In other
words, one may never use information/ideas original to someone else and not properly credit that
individual/source. Students found violating standards of academic integrity by cheating or
plagiarizing on any assignment or exam may be given a grade of "0" for that assignment or
exam.
Other Policies: Students are expected to conduct themselves as mature and responsible adults
while enrolled in this course. This includes displaying respect for peers and faculty, accepting
personal responsibility for arriving to class on time, attending each class session, and
maintaining class notes as well as performance on assignments and exams. Please turn off all cell
phones, iPods, computer alarms, MP3s, pagers, and anything else that makes noise and could be
disruptive to class. Disrespect and harassment will not be tolerated under any circumstances, and
will lead to removal from the course.
Incompletes and Dropping the Course: The grading system for the University of North Texas
indicates a grade of “I” is a nonpunitive grade given only during the last quarter of the semester
and only if the student is currently passing the class and has a justifiable reason why assignments
cannot be completed on time. In addition, the student must arrange with the instructor to finish
the course at a later date. Students requesting an “I” are required to sign a “Contract to Remove
Incomplete” which states the specific assignments and their due dates required to remove the “I.”
Only those students who experience some unforeseen major life crisis (e.g., emergency surgery,
death in the family, newly diagnosed life-threatening illness) will be considered to have a
justifiable reason that merits an “I.” Inability to turn assignments in on time or displeasure with
grades is NOT a valid reason to request an “I.” Students who experience “normal” life events
(e.g., time crunches due to other courses, employment, etc.) should go to the Registrar to drop
the course as soon as it becomes evident assignments will not be completed by their due date.
Drop deadlines this semester are available from the UNT Home Page. It is YOUR responsibility
to be aware of these dates and to drop yourself from the course if it becomes necessary. Drop
deadlines for this semester are available on the UNT website at www.unt.edu/academics.htm.
Please check the dates for any tuition refunds, deadlines for dropping a single course, and
deadlines for withdrawing from the semester. It is the student’s responsibility to be familiar with
and meet these deadlines.
* The provisions contained herein do not constitute a contract between the student and the
College. These provisions may be changed at any time for any reason at the sole discretion of
the instructor. When necessary, in the view of the College, appropriate notice of such change
will be given to the student. If not specifically delineated in this syllabus, all other policies will
be in accordance with the policies included in the UNTHSC catalogue and Student Handbook for
the Academic Year 2013-2014.
GENERAL UNIVERSITY INFORMATION
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Statement regarding Discriminatory Practices
The University of North Texas makes reasonable academic accommodation for students with disabilities.
Students seeking accommodation must first register with the Office of Disability Accommodation (ODA)
to verify their eligibility. If a disability is verified, the ODA will provide you with an accommodation
letter to be delivered to faculty to begin a private discussion regarding your specific needs in a course.
You may request accommodations at any time, however, ODA notices of accommodation should be
provided as early as possible in the semester to avoid any delay in implementation. Note that students
must obtain a new letter of accommodation for every semester and must meet with each faculty member
prior to implementation in each class. For additional information see the Office of Disability
Accommodation website at http://www.unt.edu/oda. You may also contact them by phone at
940.565.4323.
Eagle Mail
All Students should activate and regularly check their Eagle Mail (e-mail account). Eagle Mail is used for
official communications from the University to students. Many important announcements for the
University and College are sent to students via Eagle Mail. For information about Eagle Mail, including
how to activate an account and how to have Eagle Mail forwarded to another e-mail address, visit:
https://eaglemail.unt.edu.. SHOULD YOU NEED TO EMAIL ME PLEASE DO SO VIA
[email protected]. I DO NOT CHECK BLACKBOARD MESSAGES.
Academic Honest
It is expected that students will conform to the University of North Texas’ Code of Student Conducted and
Discipline as outlined in the undergraduate catalog (see also the Student Handbook which can be found
on line at www.unt.edu). This states in part that all instances of cheating, fabrication and plagiarism are
prohibited and will be reported. Any student who assists in any form of dishonesty is equally as guilty as
the student who accepts such assistance. Any work submitted to me with your name alone on it should
represent your work alone. To the extent that others contribute ideas, suggestions, they must be directly
credited by name (and full cite as appropriate). Disciplinary action will be taken against any student found
in violation of the Code, which may include failure in the course and possible expulsion from the
University.
It is important to rely only on the most current information available in the literature, and it is
equally important that the materials come from professional and credible sources. If you cannot
identify a professional source for the information you find, do not use it unless you have
received permission for this class. Assignments which rely on nonprofessional materials will
be severely penalized.
Students should paraphrase materials taken from sources and included in these written
assignments; consequently, directly quoted material may not be used anywhere in these
assignments. Secondary sources also may NOT be used. Use only primary sources – i.e., those
materials YOU personally read. If you are confused between primary and secondary sources,
ask me.
NOTE RE: Plagiarism, Dual Submission, and Turnitin.com
Academic integrity prohibits acts such as copying from another student's paper, collaborating on
assignments, submitting as one's own a paper prepared by another, and plagiarism. Plagiarism
is defined as stealing and/or using the ideas or writings of another individual and representing
them as one's own. Plagiarism includes both directly copying the words of another without
proper acknowledgment as well as paraphrasing the ideas or arguments of another in such a way
as to lead the reader to believe they originated with the writer. In other words, one may never
use information/ideas original to someone else and not properly credit that individual/source.
Frequently, students argue information contained within the body of their papers is “common
sense” and, therefore, this information need not contain a reference. The paper required for this
course should be considered a professional paper, i.e., one that represents the student as a
professional member of a professional field. Consequently, while the student might have an
opinion based on “common sense,” the task required necessitates representing oneself as a
professional, complete with the evidence on which that professional opinion is based. Therefore,
any individual opinions included in the paper MUST be substantiated and supported by the
information presented in the professional literature, necessitating reference to a source. It is not
that students are not entitled to individual opinions, but rather that as a professional, this opinion
should be based on a body of knowledge, not just on “common sense.” ANY INFORMATION
CONTAINED WITHIN THE PAPER THAT IS NOT ORIGINAL TO THE WRITER
REQUIRES A REFERENCE. THIS INCLUDES INFORMATION STUDENTS “JUST
KNOW” BASED ON PREVIOUS COURSE WORK, INDEPENDENT READINGS, ETC.
INFORMATION IS “KNOWN” BECAUSE IT HAS BEEN OBTAINED FROM SOME
SOURCE AND/OR PERSONAL RESEARCH.
CONSEQUENTLY, THAT SOURCE NEEDS TO BE CREDITED. Papers that do not provide
accurate referencing of sources will be severely penalized.
Dual submission of a paper or project (i.e., submitting for grading any materials submitted for
grading in any other class, including papers submitted for grading in this class from previous
semesters) is also considered by the University of North Texas as an act of student misconduct.
Materials submitted for grading in other courses taken at UNT or any other institution will
not be accepted for grading. Students may not cheat on any assignment. Students found
violating standards of academic integrity may be given a grade of "0" for the assignment
and reported to the UNT Center for Student Rights and Responsibilities.
Turnitin.com:
Turnitin.com is a tool that thoroughly checks papers for duplication of existing materials and
allows you to check your work for plagiarism and to help you ensure you have properly cited all
borrowed materials.
A link to Turnitin.com is available from the course website under the Assignments icon. Papers
that have not been submitted to Turnitin.com will not be accepted for grading. Deadlines
will not be extended.
The grading system for the University of North Texas indicates a grade of “I” is a
nonpunitive grade given only during the last quarter of the semester and only if the student
is currently passing the class and has a justifiable reason why assignments cannot be
completed on time. In addition, the student must arrange with the instructor to finish the
course at a later date. Students requesting an “I” from me are required to sign a “Contract
to Remove Incomplete” which states the specific assignments and their due dates required
to remove the “I.” Only those students who experience some unforeseen major life crisis
(e.g., emergency surgery, death in the family, newly diagnosed life-threatening illness) will
be considered to have a justifiable reason that merits an “I.” Inability to turn assignments
in on time or displeasure with grades is NOT a valid reason to request an “I.” Students
who experience “normal” life events (e.g., time crunches due to other courses, employment,
etc.) should go to the Registrar to drop the course as soon as it becomes evident
assignments will not be completed by their due date. Drop deadlines for Fall, 2014, are
provided on the UNT website. It is the student’s responsibility to drop him/herself from the
course if it becomes necessary.
The provisions contained herein do not constitute a contract between the student and the
College. These provisions may be changed at any time for any reason at the sole discretion
of the instructor. When necessary, in the view of the College, appropriate notice of such
change will be given to the student.
If not specifically delineated in this syllabus, all other policies will be in accordance with the
policies included in the UNTHSC catalogue and Student Handbook for the Academic Year
2014-2015.
UNT Library Tours and Orientation:
If you are unfamiliar with the UNT library system, electronic databases, etc., it is strongly
suggested you attend a library tour and orientation. Please check the UNT library website for
scheduled times: www.library.unt.edu.
UNT students are also able to obtain a TexShare card that enables them to use all public libraries
across the state of Texas. These cards may be obtained in Willis Library; UNT student ID is
required. You might also consider contacting Jo Monahan, Library Liaison to the College of
Education, for assistance. Her office is also located in 119B Matthews Hall, 940.565.3955.
Communicating with UNT
Getting your grade at the end of the semester:
During the course of the semester, your grades will be available in My Grades via Blackboard.
At the end of the semester you may access your final course grade for this and any other course
online via the University website at: www.unt.edu and my.unt.edu.
