DBPC 400 Human Development Across the Lifespan

The mental, physical, emotional, social, and spiritual implications of healthy development may vary by child, but research consistently shows the importance of key milestones in each stage. More importantly, there are strategies parents can utilize that foster healthy development for their children in each of these domains.

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Course Requirements Checklist

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

Discussions (4)

Discussions are collaborative learning experiences. Therefore, the student is required to provide a thread in response to the provided prompt for each forum. Each thread must be 300 words and demonstrate course-related knowledge. In addition to the thread, the student is required to reply to 2 other classmates’ threads. Each reply must be 150 words. Both threads and replies must utilize course materials and at least 1 outside scholarly source. (CLO: A, B, C, D, E, F).

Interview Summary Assignment

The student will schedule an interview with either a parent, school teacher, or child/adolescent counselor to address the following questions:

• What are the biggest barriers to a child’s emotional, relational, and spiritual development today?
• What is the greatest threat to children and adolescents today?
• What one issue are you most concerned about that, if it is not addressed and/or corrected, can potentially destroy the next generation of young people?

The student will synthesize the interview and submit a 3–4-page summary (not including Title Page or References) in current APA format incorporating specific observations relevant to developmental stages. The student will include at least 2 scholarly sources. At least 1 source must be from course content, and other sources can include scripture or a scholarly article published within the past 5 years. (CLO: A, B).

Developmental Influences Paper: Girls Assignment

After reviewing relevant research and popular media messaging concerning a potential barrier to the healthy development of today’s girls, the student will write a concise 5-page paper (not including the Title Page or Reference Page) in current APA style. The paper must include at least 3 outside sources (not including the course textbooks or the Bible). (CLO: A, B, C, D, E, F)

Developmental Influences Presentation: Boys Assignment

After reviewing relevant research and popular media messaging concerning a potential barrier to the healthy development of today’s boys, the student will create a PowerPoint presentation to express his/her understanding of the topic. The presentation must include at least 20 slides and at least 3 references to outside sources, not including the course textbooks or the Bible. (CLO: A, B, C, D, E, F)

Quizzes (4)

The student will complete four open-book/open-notes quizzes that will consist of 10 essay questions based on the course’s video, audio, and reading materials. Each quiz allows one attempt and is limited to 1 hour.  (CLO: A, B, C, D, E, F)