Course Syllabus

Contact Information

Email:  baldwinlatosha@fhda.edu

202-866-8526

Do not email me in Canvas as I do not receive an alert. 

Office Hours

Fridays at 1:00p.m.

Required Reading

LIFESPAN DEVELOPMENT A Psychological Perspective Second Edition By Martha Lally and Suzanne Valentine-French

Click below for the book

http://dept.clcillinois.edu/psy/LifespanDevelopment.pdf

Course Description

Interaction of the biological, social, cognitive and psychological aspects of human development across the lifespan.

Student Learning Outcome Statements (SLO) 

  

• Student Learning Outcome: Describe the ways in which psychology is grounded in the scientific method. 

  

• Student Learning Outcome: Will demonstrate by reference to supporting research, findings that underlie everyday knowledge and beliefs as they relate to psychology. 

  

• Student Learning Outcome: Create real life examples that show how psychology is present in many human endeavors. 

  

• Student Learning Outcome: Contrast the 5 main models (cognitive, behavioral, psychodynamic, biological, social-cultural) used to explain psychopathology and treatment. 

 

Major Course Objectives   

  1. Recognize and understand basic principles and theories of Psychology. 
  2. Recognize the scientific method used in psychological research and evaluate scientific claims made about human behavior, cognition, motivation, and development. 
  3. Recognize the names and accomplishments of important psychologists. 
  4. Build an awareness of the applicability of psychological principles to daily living. 
  5. Evaluate the basic methodology of psychological studies. 
  6. Identify genetic, physiological, environmental, and cultural factors shaping human behavior. 

Need help with this course? Want to make more personal connections this quarter? Student Success Center tutors and workshops are ready for you! Watch the SSC Welcome Video (Links to an external site.)  to learn more.

Tutoring: Go to http://deanza.edu/studentsuccess (Links to an external site.) and click to join a Zoom tutoring room during open hours.

Workshops: Attend a Skills Workshop (Links to an external site.), a content-specific math/science workshop (Links to an external site.), an Accounting chapter review workshop (Links to an external site.), or a Listening and Speaking workshop (Links to an external site.).

 

Resources: Join the SSC Resources Canvas site to see content and learning skills links.

After-hours or weekend tutoring: See the Online Tutoring (Links to an external site.) page for information about NetTutor (via Canvas) or Smarthinking (via MyPortal).

We know that students who participate in tutoring, group study, or workshops for three or more hours succeed at much higher rates than those who do not. The students who most need the help may reluctant, but they do participate if instructors encourage and incentivize them to use the resources in some way. Perhaps students can improve their grade on an assignment, quiz or exam if they show they did something extra to prepare, such as tutoring, workshop or study group.

 

We're here to help! Get in touch to schedule a class visit, or

arrange to bring your class to visit us in Zoom to see how it works.

Questions, comments, or suggestions? Contact Co-Directors Melissa Aguilar aguilarmelissa@fhda.edu (Links to an external site.) or Diana Alves de Lima alvesdelimadiana@fhda.edu the appropriate SSC contact (Links to an external site.).

Thank you for encouraging students to get the support they need!

The SSC Team

Campus Learning Resources

You are expected to produce college level work in all DeAnza College courses.  If you have any trouble with assignments in this course, please make an appointment to speak with me.  There are also many people in strategic places on the DeAnza College campus to assist you in doing your best work.  You can benefit from their expertise.

  • Psychological Services, 1st floor Student & Community Services, Room 127, 864-8868
  • Counseling and Advising Center, 2nd floor Student & Community Services Bldg., 864-5400
  • Writing and Reading (WRC) and Tutorial Skills Center, ATC 309, 864-5840
  • Academic Skills Center, ATC 302, 864-8253, 864-8485, or 864-5422
  • Health Services, Lower-level Campus Center, 864-8732
  • Transfer Center, 2nd floor Student & Community Services Bldg., 864-8841
  • Career Center, 2nd floor Student & Community Services Bldg., 864-5711
  • Disability Support Services, 1st floor Student & Community Services Bldg., 864-8407
  • Financial Aid, Baldwin Winery Building, 864-8718
  • Child Development Center, 864-8822
  • Extended Opportunity Programs and Services, Lower-level Campus Center, 864-8950

DISCUSSIONS:

Discussion 1 

  • LIVE Via Zoom - 

Discussion 2 Due 

  • LIVE Via Zoom - 

Discussion 3 Due 

  • LIVE Via Zoom - 

Discussion 4 Due 

  • LIVE Via Zoom - 

LIVE DISCUSSIONS: Each discussion is worth 25 points. All discussion posts will be held live via zoom at a certain time during the week. Everyone will have a choice on how to respond to discussion posts. To receive points on the live discussion, you MUST verbally participate. How to earn your points:

  • Respond under the discussions tab in Canvas.

Create a PowToon video and post the link under the discussions tab.  (powtoon.com)

  • Attend the LIVE Discussions. (If you attend the live discussions, you will receive extra credit)
    • If you attend the LIVE+ Discussions and turn on video (not mandatory) you will receive
    • extra credit. (total of 8 extra points for each live attended 4(live) + 4(camera on)

 

 

 

Late Work:  

In the event, you need an extension for classwork, you must contact me in advance to discuss. You may be asked to submit documentation to support your reason. You must have extenuating circumstances to qualify for an extension. Late work will be accepted only for UP TO ONE WEEK PAST THE ORIGINAL DUE DATE (except in cases of severe and documented hardship, for which you have notified me in advance of the due date) and will be marked off  5 pts for each day past the due date.

This is non-negotiable. You will not receive credit for any work submitted more than one week past the original due date. The one exception to the one-week last chance deadline is for work due in Week Eleven--in that week late work must be turned in by the Friday of Week 11. I do not accept any other work after the Friday of Week11 except for whatever is required for the final exam.

Course Communication Policy

This course relies on synchronous and asynchronous communication. Through these resources, you will have the opportunity to: • Interact with others in the class • Develop and share ideas • Pose questions • Get and give feedback • Share experiences

In order for the communication to be effective, interesting, and useful, it is important that you contribute by sharing information, reading information shared by your peers, and responding with respectful and constructive input.

Communication with the Instructors. Deanza email is the preferred method of communication for private messages between students and the instructor in this course. Please remember, however, that while the Internet is available 24 hours a day, your instructor and other students are not. In this course, you can expect that your instructor will respond your email within 24-48 hours. Your instructor will not respond to messages on the weekend. The standard feedback time for assignments is 1 week unless otherwise indicated. In order to stay engaged in the class and meet the course requirements, students are expected to login to the online course room at least once every 3-4 days.

DISCUSSIONS ETIQUETTE

(For written posts) This is an academic environment so your writing should conform to the rules of Standard English. Here are some guidelines for all messages posted to the course's discussion forums or sent via email: • Avoid slang (e.g., "Hey", "Yo," and so forth) • Don't use profanity • Use standard spelling o you (not u) o are (not r) o to or too (not 2) • Avoid acronyms • Use spell check. Mistakes in spelling and grammar reflect poorly on you, and they're not acceptable. • DON'T WRITE THE ENTIREPOSTING WITH YOUR CAPS LOCK ON.

For live discussions, it is an academic environment. It is important that we continue to provide a safe space for individuals to express their thoughts, ideas, and opinions. Please refrain from overtalking your colleagues when discussing the topic. Maintain professionalism at all times. Be respectful to others as you would want them to respect you. Be clear and clean in your speech to respect those that are in attendance. What is discussed is considered confidential and not to be shared with outside parties.  

  1. Be kind, warm, and respectful to others
  2. Use full sentences and be mindful of good grammar and spelling.
  3. Avoid jargon, slang, and acronyms.
  4. Use language that is supportive and inclusive of others.
  5. Don't be petty, burdensome, or argumentative with other students or professors.

Maintain a Professional Code of Conduct The classroom is a professional environment where academic discussions and learning take place. Your instructor will make every effort to make this environment safe for you to share your opinions, ideas, and beliefs. In return, you are expected to respect the opinions, ideas, and beliefs of others.

Students have the right and privilege to learn in the class, free from harassment and disruption. This course follows the Anti-Harassment Policy as defined in the Student Handbook located at the back of the College Catalog. Students found to be in violation of that policy are subject to appropriate disciplinary action.

Important Guidelines to Remember As you participate in online discussion forums and chat, it is important to remember some basic things about online communication. Deanza email should be considered private communication between the sender and recipient(s) but it can easily be shared. With that in mind, do not send communication that you would not want to be shared, and do not

share communication that was intended to be a private message to you.

Student Expectations:

  1. Check the course homepage, schedule of work, your email, and the Blackboard course discussion board every day.
  2. Keep up with your reading assignments and chapter exercises. These exercises test your knowledge and comprehension of each chapter’s content. You have only one attempt at each online exercise, so don’t click to begin the exercise until you are prepared to complete it. You have one hour to complete each exercise.
  3. Participate actively in class discussions including but not limited to including textbook information, applying the knowledge you have learned, and including your personal experiences.
  4. Respond to what others have posted on the discussion board: add to what was stated in the original post – do not repeat what you wrote in your original post. Add new information to what has been shared by another student.

 

Instructor Expectations:

  1. All communication for this online course should be by email through blackboard with any questions or concerns you may have. I will read my email daily during the week but may not read it daily on weekends.
  2. I will respond to your email within 48 hours during the week and within 72 hours during weekends or holidays.
  3. I will read discussions but won’t necessarily participate in the discussion forums. If someone posts information that is incorrect or confusing, that is when I typically “jump in.”
  4. You will receive a grade for your course work within seven working days of the deadline unless I notify you otherwise.