Psy 210, 5623
Human Growth and Development
Stephani S Wagener, BS, MA, EdS student
ONLINE ORIENTATION
Welcome!
I hope you all are excited about taking an online class. I will try to make this as pleasant as possible. Usually, the most difficulty is getting started and becoming familiar with how things are done. After the initial start up, it usually runs smoothly. So, don’t give up – hang in there. If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact me. If I can’t answer your question, we’ll find someone who can. Remember, you’re not walking this adventure alone.
Contact Information:
Stephani S Wagener
Email: wageners@nacc.edu
Cell: 256-899-9162 (Please do NOT call after 8:00 pm unless it is an emergency.)
I have attached a copy of the course syllabus which explains everything and gives you directions on how to find course information, policies, etc. As a basic over view, we will cover five (5) units during the semester. You will have one project (which I hope you find fun as well as educational) and unit assignments and discussion boards. I know this sounds like a lot at first, but rest assured, the assignments are not large and you will have plenty of time to finish your work. I also offer an extra credit assignment if you so choose to do it. (Most student s don’t feel the need to do one.)
Welcome Aboard!
Mrs. Wagener
Human Growth & Development, Psy 210
5623
Text Book: Life-Span Development, Santrock, John W., Mcgrawhill, 11th ed.
Prerequisite: Psy 200
This course is a study of the psychological, social, and physical factors that affect human behavior from conception to death.
Policies: Evaluation and Assessment, Attendance, Statement on Discrimination/ Harassment, and Statement of Adherence to ADA Guidelines may be accessed via the school website and going to syllabus.
Grading Scale:
A= 90 – 100%
B= 80 – 89%
C= 70 – 79%
D= 60 - 69%
F= 50 – 59%
Instructor Information:
Stephani S Wagener, BS, MA, EdS student at Liberty University
Mrs. Wagener received her Bachelor’s of Science in Liberal Arts majoring in Psychology, from Excelsior College in Albany, New York. She received her Master of Arts in Professional Counseling from Psychological Studies Institute in Chattanooga, TN. Currently, Mrs. Wagener is attending Liberty University, on line, to finish her EdS in School Administration and possibly pursue her Doctorate.
Mrs. Wagener is currently serving the Jackson County area as elementary school counselor for Woodville High School and Skyline High School.
Contact Information:
Email: wageners@nacc.edu, wageners@jackson.k12.al.us, stephaniwagener@yahoo.com
Cell: 256-899-9162 (Please do NOT call after 8:00 pm unless it is an emergency.)
Course Objectives:
A. Student will understand the basic scientific methods of research in life-span development.
B. Student will understand and describe the physical, cognitive, and emotional changes that occur throughout the life span.
C. Student will understand the theories of language and cognitive developments.
D. Student will understand the major biological and environmental influences on human growth and development.
E. Student will understand the role of culture in life-span development.
F. Student will understand the perspectives and issues related to death and dying.
Instructional Information:
The following schedule shows the unit tests, discussion boards, and assignments required during this semester. The discussion boards are worth two (2) points each. There are five (5) boards which makes a total of ten (10) points. If you choose not to respond to the discussion boards, it may possibly lower your grade by one (1) letter grade. Each discussion board will cover the material from each unit test and the topic will be of the instructor’s discretion. This is your opportunity to show what you have learned and explain your beliefs about a particular phase in the life-span development phases. The discussion boards will be locked out and you will not be able to access them once the unit test date has expired.
The unit tests will be open from the beginning of the semester. You may work ahead at anytime, but you will be required to complete each unit test by the due date. Once the test date is reached you will not be able to access the unit test again. Each unit test is worth one hundred (100) points. There are five (5) unit tests which make a total of five hundred (500) unit test points possible. Each unit test will have a time limit of one (1) hour each, with twenty-five (25) questions each. After each unit test you will NOT be able to access the test again. You may use your books and notes, but partnering is NOT allowed.
Research Project:
You will be doing one research project this semester for a total of one hundred (100) points. You will be conducting Naturalistic Observation for Descriptive Research. Points will be based on the typed notes from the observation itself fifty (50) points and the three page description of what you observed and learned, fifty (50) points. This project will be due April 18, 2008 by 4:00 pm to my on campus mail box, or 5:00pm online through blackboard.
Extra Credit:
I am offering extra credit worth fifty (50) points. This is NOT a required paper. It will be three (3) full pages covering one of the units you will be tested over. Watch your spelling, grammar, and information correctness. These papers are due April 18, 2008 by 4:00 pm to my on campus mail box, or online through blackboard by 5:00 pm. I will NOT accept any late papers.
Course Updates & Changes:
Please, please, please, check your email frequently! I may leave changes, announcements, updates, etc. for you and if you miss a deadline because of not checking your email – I’m sorry but the deadline has passed and whatever was due will be closed.
Assignments: (please view assignment section of course for reading assignments.)
Chapters #1 - #4: Unit Test #1, Discussion Board #1, Assignment #1 lock out date Jan. 18, 2008 at 5:00 pm.
Chapters #5 - #9: Unit Test #2, Discussion Board #2, Assignment #2 lock out date Feb. 8, 2008 at 5:00 pm.
Chapters #10 - #13: Unit Test #3, Discussion Board #3, Assignment #3 lock out date Feb. 29, 2008 at 5:00 pm.
Chapters #14 - #17: Unit Test #4, Discussion Board #4, Assignment #4 lock out date March 28, 2008 at 5:00 pm.
Research Project and Extra Credit Paper are due April 18, 2008 by 4:00 pm to my on campus mail box or 5:00 pm online through Blackboard.
Chapters #18 - #21: Unit Test #5, Discussion Board #5, Assignment #5 lock out date April 30, 2008 at 5:00 pm.
YOU’RE DONE! J