Developmental Psychology – PSYC 210

Course Description

This course provides an overview of human development across the life span. Theory and research related to physical, cognitive, and socioemotional development will be explored.

Rationale

An understanding of human development is integral to the ability for Christ-centered men and women to impact tomorrow’s world, regardless of their future careers. The values, knowledge, and skills gained in the study of developmental psychology offer the student an opportunity to examine human behavior with the intent of helping people of any age to cope with the many problems they face in life. By exposing the student to the cognitive, psychosocial, physical, and spiritual domains, it is hoped that he or she will attain a better understanding of the complexities of human existence.

Course Assignment

Textbook readings and lecture presentations

Course Requirements Checklist

After reading the Course Syllabus and Student Expectations, the student will complete the related checklist found in the Course Overview.

Discussion: Three Views of Emerging Adulthood

Discussions are collaborative learning experiences. Therefore, the student is required to create a thread 300-500 words in length in response to the provided prompt for the Discussion.  In addition to the thread, the student is required to reply to the threads of at least 2 classmates in 150-250 words. For the initial thread, the student must support his/her assertations with at least 1 citation from each of the video presentations assigned as resources for the discussion, 1 citation from the course textbook, and 1 citation from Scripture. Further, each reply must contain at least 1 scholarly citation, with the acceptable potential sources including the video presentations assigned as resources in the discussion, the course textbook, outside scholarly sources (published within the last five years), or the Bible. All sources must be cited according to current APA format. (CLO: A, B, C, D, E, F). This assignment aligns with the following FSLOs: Social and Scientific Inquiry 1, 2, 3.

Foundations Q & A Assignment

The student will read and respond to a list of brief questions in the Foundations Q & A Template. In each question, the student must include a concise response that is 5-7 sentences in length and a properly formatted in-text citation identifying the source of any information that is not common knowledge. Questions 3 and 4 are exceptions to the 5-7 sentence requirement. The student is required to cite from the textbook for this assignment. Citations from other sources are welcome but not required. All information needed to answer these questions can be found in the resources in the assigned Module: Week. The student should be sure to format the assignment according to current APA style guidelines.

Research Exploration Assignments (4)

The student will: (1) download a PDF of a specified scholarly article, (2) explore the content of the article while identifying pertinent information, and (3) write a clear and concise description and reflection on the experience by responding to six assigned questions/prompts. The student will provide 3-5 sentences for each question/prompt (with the exception of the fourth question) and format his/her response paper according to current APA format. Citations to the assigned article and Scripture (in current APA format) must be made as specified by the demands each specific prompt. The student will upload an edited copy of the assigned article PDF with the pertinent information identified and his/her response paper in Canvas for grading. For this assignment, the student will gain experience in using Adobe Reader. (CLO: B, D, E). This assignment aligns with the following FSLOs: Social and Scientific Inquiry 1, 3.

Life Review Interview and Reflection Assignment

The student will develop a list of questions and interview an individual over age 50. The student will then write an 800–1000-word paper reflecting on the results of the interview. The interview results will be used to analyze the interviewee's life experiences, comparing/contrasting the life experiences with developmental norms studied in this course. The student should be sure to include citations from the course textbook within the paper, as well as format the paper according to current APA style guide standards. (CLO: B, D, E). This assignment aligns with the following FSLOs: Social and Scientific Inquiry 1, 3.

Quizzes (8)

Each quiz will cover the Learn material for the assigned module: week. Each quiz will be open-book/open-notes. One attempt is allowed for each quiz. Each quiz will contain 25 multiple-choice and true/false questions and have a time limit of one hour. (CLO: A, B, C, D). This assignment aligns with the following FSLO: Social and Scientific Inquiry 1.

Quiz: Research Overview

This quiz will assess the student's understanding of basic concepts related to research, theories, and worldview. The student will answer 10 questions (true/false and multiple choice). The quiz has a time limit of 30 minutes and allows for a one attempt. The student may consult the Research Overview video at any time during the quiz. (CLO: F). This assignment aligns with the following FSLOs: Social and Scientific Inquiry 1, 3.