Developmental Psychology - Harvard University
Developmental Psychology
PSYCH 235 Spring 2016
Instructor: Ellen Birchander Staff Assistant:
S113, 617-521-2613
Cell Phone #: 603-560-6653
Ellen.birchander@umb.edu Class Meetings: TTh:11:00 -12:20pm
Office hours as arranged
Room:
Developmental Psychology is the study of children from conception into adolescence. This includes biological development, cognitive, psychological and social development and growth. This class will take a thematic approach to addressing concepts and issues impacting children as they grow.
Text: Kail, Robert V. (2010), Children and Their Development, New Jersey: Prentice Hall.
Readings: Additional readings as assigned.
Evaluations: There will be a Brief worth 15 points and Powerpoint presentation worth 20 points.
Homework Assignments: There will be 4 short homework assignments worth 15 points each. Class participation is also worth 5 points.
Extra Credit Opportunities: Extra credit will be available through the psychology department research participation.
"Consistent with the psychology department's policy on student
research participation, you can earn up to 2 bonus points on your
final course grade through participation in up to two hours of
research-related activities for this course. You can earn credit
through participating as a volunteer in two hours worth of research
offered in the psychology department, completing two hours of
equitable alternative activities, or a combination of these two
options. You will receive 1 percentage point for each hour of research
participation or participation in an alternative activity for a
maximum of 2 percentage points. For instance, if you have earned an
average of 90 on all regular course assignments, you could raise your
grade no higher than a 92 with extra credit earned through
participation in research related activity. Details of the
department's research participation program including information on
how to sign up for studies and access alternative assignments will be
posted within the first few weeks of the semester at this address:
Academic Honesty: “Each member of the Simmons College community is responsible for maintaining a high level of integrity, honesty, and trust within the community. Each student is responsible for presenting work of her own creation, and for not representing as her own work that which is not hers. Any student who violates the standards of the Honor System must accept the consequences of her behavior.” (Simmons College Student Handbook, p. 160). I have zero tolerance for cheating and/or plagiarism.
GRADING
EVALUATIONS: 35 points
HOMEWORK ASSIGNMENTS: 60 points
PARTICIPATION 5 points
100 points total
Most of all, this class offers an exciting and hopefully fun opportunity to understand how children become competent, independent and interesting individuals.
Schedule:
WEEK 1
Objective: Understand course structure, class expectations and assignments. Identify the origins and growth of the field of Developmental Psychology
January 26
Introduction
Assign Homework 1
January 28
Foundations of Development
Kail, Chapter 1, Modules 1 & 2
WEEK 2
Objective: Apply basic research methods to the study of childhood development
February 2
Discussion Continued
February 4
Research Chapter 1, Modules 3& 4
Homework 1 Due
WEEK 3
Objective: Analyze the impact of advances in genetics on approaches to the study of childhood development. Compare our understanding of prenatal development now to the past
February 9
Genetics, Chapter 2
February 11
Prenatal Development, Birth,
Chapter 3, modules 1,2 & 3
Assign Homework 2
WEEK 4
Objective: Recognize physical, cognitive and psychological attributes of a newborn. Identify all aspects of growth and health, cognitive, psychological physical
February 16
The Newborn,
Chapter 3, module 4
Assign brief
February 18
Growth and Health,
Chapter 4
WEEK 5
Objective: Apply knowledge of cognitive, physical, psychological and social development to children
February 23
Perceptual and Motor Development,
Chapter 5
February 25
Play day
Homework 2 Due
WEEK 6
Objective: Discuss various theorists, their theories and the developmental changes that are identified
March 1
Cognitive Development theories
Chapter 6
Explain Midterm Assessment
March 3
Review and assess
Brief Due
WEEK 7
March 7-11 SPRING BREAK!!!!
Week 8
Objective: Evaluate cognitive theories of language and thought. Compare ideologies of different approaches.
March 15
Midterm Assessment due
Cognitive Processes,
Chapter 7
March 17
Language and communication,
Chapter 9
Assign homework 3
WEEK 8
Objective: Assess theories of emotional development and interpersonal interactions in children.
March 22
Emotional Development,
Chapter 10
Homework 3 Due
March 24
Understanding self and others,
Chapter 11
WEEK 9
Objective: Interpret various behaviors in children and identify impact of different events, structures and parenting styles
March 29
Understanding and behavior
March 31
Understanding and behavior, continued
Chapter 12
Assign Homework 4
WEEK 10
Objective: Identify physical, social and psychological markers for gender development. Evaluate children’s impact on family and family’s impact on children
April 5
Gender and Development,
Watch film
Chapter 13
April 7
Family relationships,
Chapter 14
WEEK 11
April 12
Family relationships continued
April 14
Powerpoint presentation organization
Homework 4 Due
WEEK 12
Objective: Assess knowledge and understanding of developmental psychology
April 19
powerpoints start
April 21
More powerpoints!
WEEK 13
Objective: Assess knowledge and understanding of developmental psychology
April 26
More powerpoints!
April 28
More powerpoints!
WEEK 14
Objective: Assess knowledge and understanding of developmental psychology
May 3
Review
May 5
Wrap Up
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