HDFS 230 Syllabus Spring 21 PDF

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NIU - School of Family and Consumer Sciences HDFS 230 and 230 H Introduction to Child Development (3 credits) Spring 2021

Course description - Understanding of developmental principles of children under 8 years of age. Includes observation. PRQ/CRQ: PSYC 102.

Instructor Dr. Bette Montgomery Office - 122B Wirtz School of Family and Consumer Sciences (FACS) College of Health and Human Sciences e-mail: [email protected] Office hours: On class meeting days – time will be available after class is completed to ask general questions. For individual (confidential) questions or concerns, we will need to schedule an appointment. Online/Synchronous Class Meetings - Monday, Wednesday, Friday 9:00 – 9:50 AM Required Text Kuther, T.L. (2021). Child and adolescent development in context. Sage Vantage. ISBN 9781071807422 This is a digital textbook that can be purchased through Sage Vantage or you may purchase a code from the NIU bookstore to use for registration. We will be using the section focused on Infants and Children. Sage Vantage registration course id: MONTGO-8375

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Course Objectives 1. Explain the foundations, principles, and theories of child development (Program Goal 2) 2. Compare and contrast the developing child across the first eight years of life (Program Goal 2) 3. List introductory issues related to development in context, including children for whom development is delayed or at risk (Program Goal 1,2,5) 4. Compare and contrast methods of child study (Program Goal 2,3) 5. Identify key research journals, organizations and advocacy groups working in the area of child development (Program Goal 3,4,5) 6. Demonstrate application of child development principles through observation (Program Goal 1,3,4,5)

Course Requirements A. Access to Blackboard: Course information as well as grades will be available electronically on Blackboard. Assignments must be submitted electronically through Blackboard. Technology Resources for students (including Help) are posted at: http://niu.edu/doit/audience/students.shtml B. Class Participation and Attendance: You are expected to attend class and participate: - Come prepared by reading the assigned chapter in the textbook. - Arrive (log in) on time and stay the entire class period. - Be attentive in class including participation in discussion questions. C. Written Assignments – There will be two writing major assignments (each are broken down into parts). Directions and grading criteria (rubrics) will be posted in Blackboard. All written assignments will be submitted through Blackboard; no paper copies need to be submitted. The NIU Writing Center is available for assistance http://www.niu.edu/uwc/index.shtml 2

 Submission of assignments – All assignments should be written in a word processing program (such as Word) and uploaded to Blackboard. Be sure to save copies of your assignments.  Due Dates/Times – Due dates for assignments are identified in the course schedule. Assignments are due on the scheduled due date and must be submitted in Blackboard by the end of the day (11:59 pm).  Points Received - If you believe you did not receive appropriate points for a writing assignment, identify the discrepancy in writing (i.e., e-mail) within one week of receiving the graded assignment/exam and provide a rationale as to why this grade should be reconsidered.

D. Chapter Tests/Quizzes – There will be a chapter test/quiz for each chapter. The tests serve as a way for you to check your understanding of chapter concepts. You will have three attempts for each chapter test. E. Chapter Videos – There are short videos incorporated within the digital textbook. The videos are a way for you to further your understanding of concepts. Each video includes follow-up questions. You will have three attempts for the video questions. F. Exams - There will be four exams based on course content. Exams will be completed in Blackboard. G. Honors students: Students enrolled in the honors section of this course (HDFS 230 H) will complete an APA style literature review paper or project on any child development related topic.

Course Policies 1. Late Work: Assignments, quizzes and exams are due on the scheduled due date and must be submitted electronically. Late work will be accepted based on the discretion of the instructor. Documentation may be requested regarding reasons(s) for late work. 2. Classroom Behavior: Students admitted to NIU are assumed to have the maturity to function appropriately in a variety of instructional situations. When a student’s 3

behavior in a classroom, laboratory, or other formal learning environment is such that the rights of other enrolled students to an effective learning climate are being violated, the student shall lose the privilege of attending or receiving credit in the class. Consequences of classroom disruption-If you are asked to leave a course session or discussion board for inappropriate behavior, a report will be submitted to NIU Office of Community Standards & Student Conduct and follow-up action taken if needed. For additional information, see the NIU Student Code of Conduct at https://www.niu.edu/conduct/student-code-of-conduct/index.shtml 3. Academic Misconduct: The receipt or transmission of unauthorized aid on assignments or examinations, plagiarism, unauthorized use of examination materials, cheating, or other forms of dishonesty in academic matters. The term “cheating” includes but is not limited to the following: a. Use of sources beyond those authorized by the instructor in writing papers, preparing reports, solving problems, or carrying out other assignments; b. Acquisition, without permission, of tests or other academic material belonging to a member of the University faculty or staff; c. Engagement in any behavior specifically prohibited by a faculty member in the course syllabus or class discussion. The term “plagiarism” includes but is not limited to the use, by paraphrase or direct quotation, of the published or unpublished work of another person without full and clear acknowledgment. Plagiarism also includes the unacknowledged use of materials prepared by another person or agency engaged in the selling of term papers or other academic materials. (NIU Student Code of Conduct) Consequences of academic misconduct - Any student who engages in academic misconduct will receive a grade of zero on that exam or assignment and/or may receive an F for the course. When academic misconduct occurs, an incident report will be submitted to the NIU Office of Community Standards & Student Conduct and follow-up action taken if needed. For additional information, see the NIU Student Code of Conduct at: https://www.niu.edu/conduct/student-code-ofconduct/index.shtml

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4. Incomplete Grade (I): School of FACS policy strongly discourages an incomplete course grade unless there is a medical crisis (or other legitimate reason) during the last several weeks of the semester. If an incomplete grade is assigned, the majority of the coursework must already be completed. When instructors give incompletes, the student must complete and sign a contract stating which items need to be completed and deadlines for their completion. The chair of FACS must approve requests for incompletes. University policy dictates completion deadlines for graduate and undergraduate incompletes.

5. Accommodations - If you need an accommodation for this class, please contact the Disability Resource Center as soon as possible. The DRC coordinates accommodations for students with disabilities. It is located in the Campus Life Building, Suite 180, and can be reached at 815-753-1303 or [email protected]. Also, please contact me privately as soon as possible so we can discuss your accommodations. Please note that you will not be required to disclose your disability, only your accommodations. The sooner you let me know your needs, the sooner I can assist you in achieving your learning goals in this course.

Course Grade - Your course grade will be based on the following: HDFS 230 Points*

Percentage of Course Grade (approximate)

Written Assignments – #1 – Connecting Theory and Research – 52 points #2 - Child Observation – 54 points

106

20%

Chapter Tests/Quizzes – 12 tests/quizzes 15 points each

180

35%

66

13%

160 _____ 512

32%

Chapter videos -- 22 videos @ 3 points each Exams – Four exams @ 40 points each Total Possible Points

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*Note: Point values may vary slightly as written assignments and exams are developed or revised.

HDFS 230 H – In addition, students enrolled in the honors section of this course will also complete a paper or project, and must earn a grade of C or above (70% 100%) in order to receive the honors designation with your course grade. Not completing the honors assignment will negatively affect your grade in the course.

Grading Scale – The following grading scale will be used to determine your course grade. Percentage 93 – 100 90 – 92.99 87 – 89.99 83 – 86.99 80 – 82.99 77 – 79.99 70 – 76.99 60 – 69.99 59.99 and below

Course Grade A A– B+ B BC+ C D F

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HDFS Program Goals The Human Development and Family Sciences program has developed the following goals for graduates of the program. Courses required for the degree have been designed to contribute to the meeting of these goals. Note: Not all courses meet all six goals; collectively, however, the courses required for the degree meet all six program goals. Bachelor of Science in Human Development and Family Sciences - Program Goals Graduates of the program will be prepared for successful professional careers serving children, families, and individuals throughout the lifespan by demonstrating: 1. Use of self-reflection for personal and professional development. 2. Use of a variety of theoretical and scientific approaches to study and work with children, individuals and families. 3. Applications of methods for affecting change in family and social systems through empowering intervention strategies. 4. Application of professional expertise regarding human development and family relationships when disseminating knowledge to children, individuals and families. 5. Professional communication skills and use of technology. 6. Integration of knowledge and skills to work with individuals and families of diverse backgrounds.

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GATEWAYS EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION CREDENTIAL Early Childhood Education (ECE) Credential Content Areas – Level 5 (B.S.Degree) HDFS 230, 231, 284, 330, 332, 384, 432, 488, 490, FACS 498, NUTR 405 A. Human Growth and Development: HDFS 230, 231, 284, 330, 432, 490 B. Health, Safety and Well- Being: HDFS 231, 330, 332,4 90, FACS 498 NUTR 405 C. Observation and Assessment: HDFS 231, 332, 490 D. Curriculum or Program Design: HDFS 330, 332, 490 E. Interactions, Relationships, and Environments: HDFS 230, 330, 332, 490 F. Family and Community Relationships: HDFS 284, 384, 488, 490 G. Professionalism: HDFS 231, 332, 384, 490, FACS 498

Illinois Gateways Early Childhood Education (ECE) Credential Competencies and HDFS 230 course objectives 

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HGD1: “Identifies and describes theories of typical and atypical growth in all developmental domains and the interactions between individual and contextual factors on development and learning” competency introduced, developed and assess (Course Objectives #1,2,3,4 6) HGD2: “Describes the interrelationship between developmental domains, holistic wellbeing, and adaptive/living skills” competency introduced, developed and assessed (Course objectives #2,3,6) IRE1: “Describes the role of the environment in supporting positive developmental and behavioral outcomes” competency introduced and developed (Course objectives #1,3,5 and 6) IRE2: “Articulates the importance of relationships in supporting positive developmental and behavioral outcomes” competency introduced and developed (Course objectives #1, 3,5 6) IRE3: “Identified factors that contribute to positive interactions with the environment” competency introduced (Course objectives #1,3 6)

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