Trimester I

Text:  Developmental Psychology,6th Ed., David R. Shaffer

            Online quizzes and Web links                          Life Span Development

    Beginning in mid- September all students will attend class three days weekly and complete a field assignment in the Pre-Primary Division the remaining two days of the week.                                                                                                                                                                                                                         Students then meet twice a week as "High School Helpers" in the Pre-Primary Department here at Pine Crest.  While working with the pre-school children, students are to observe  developmental indicators.  Developmental Psychology students then prepare a journal relating their observations to the various textbook related studies available which document development.  MLA style documentation of all textbook research is required.  Journal due dates are published in the course assignment syllabus. ( Journals will ALWAYS be due on Monday.)

                    Read                      Topics                   Test Date               

Chapter 1

start:  8/26

 Introduction

Research Strategies

     9/13 Tu.

Power Point Review

 Learn Journaling

Research sources??

Chapter 2

 

Theories of Human Development

 

9/27 Tu.

Power Point Review

Reports on theories:

Nature / Nurture

Psychoanalytic

Learning         

Cognitive       

Evolutionary

Chapter 3

Foundations of Development

10/18 Tu.

Power Point Review

Hereditary Influences on Development

Chapter 4 and 5

Prenatal Development

Development of Brain, Body & Motor Skills

11/22 Tu.

Conception to Birth

Developmental Changes

       

     Trimester Exams:  11/18 - 23.

     Thanksgiving Holiday 11/24-27              

This is a time estimate.  The assignments are due when scheduled unless you are notified of changes.  This schedule is subject to change with notice.

*** Be sure to read the class policies.