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# STARK STATE COLLEGE GENERAL SYLLABUS

## Course Information

Course Name: Child Development

Course Number: EDU131

## Required Materials

Textbook(s): Marotz, L.R. & Allen, K.E. (2023). Developmental Profiles: Pre-Birth Through Adolescence. 9th edition, Cengage, California. This text is via Instant Access. No physical book required

Required Readings: None

Additional Materials: Additional items will be available in Brightspace for download. Please note that this course contains audio and video items. Students needing accommodations for these items should contact Disability Support Services early in the semester. Microsoft Office products (including Word, Publisher, and PowerPoint) are needed for several assignments. Campus computers are equipped with these programs and most of these programs are available for download by the students for their convenience. In addition, reliable internet access will be needed to participate in this course.

## Course Outline/Calendar

The date of coverage and order of coverage may be modified based on the faculty member and events beyond the control of faculty members that interfere with class times and teaching.

<div style="text-align: center;">16 Week Calendar</div>



<table border=1 style='margin: auto; word-wrap: break-word;'><tr><td style='text-align: center; word-wrap: break-word;'>Week</td><td style='text-align: center; word-wrap: break-word;'>Chapter/Topic/Lab</td></tr><tr><td style='text-align: center; word-wrap: break-word;'>1</td><td style='text-align: center; word-wrap: break-word;'>Course Welcome; Chapter 1: Child Development Theories &amp; Data GatheringDiscussion Week 1Chapter 1 Quiz</td></tr><tr><td style='text-align: center; word-wrap: break-word;'>2</td><td style='text-align: center; word-wrap: break-word;'>Chapter 1, Theorists continued: In depth look at specific theorists.Discussion Week 2Theorist Presentation</td></tr><tr><td style='text-align: center; word-wrap: break-word;'>3</td><td style='text-align: center; word-wrap: break-word;'>Chapter 2: Principles of Growth and DevelopmentDiscussion Week 3Chapter 2 Quiz</td></tr><tr><td style='text-align: center; word-wrap: break-word;'>4</td><td style='text-align: center; word-wrap: break-word;'>Chapter 3: Prenatal DevelopmentDiscussion Week 4Chapter 3 QuizPregnancy Myth Research</td></tr></table>

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<table border=1 style='margin: auto; word-wrap: break-word;'><tr><td style='text-align: center; word-wrap: break-word;'>Week</td><td style='text-align: center; word-wrap: break-word;'>Chapter/Topic/Lab</td></tr><tr><td style='text-align: center; word-wrap: break-word;'>5</td><td style='text-align: center; word-wrap: break-word;'>Chapter 3 cont....Pregnancy &amp; Nutrition
Nutrition during Pregnancy
Observation 1
Observation 2
Observation 3</td></tr><tr><td style='text-align: center; word-wrap: break-word;'>6</td><td style='text-align: center; word-wrap: break-word;'>Chapter 4: Infancy: Birth to Twelve Months
Discussion Week 6
Chapter 4 Quiz</td></tr><tr><td style='text-align: center; word-wrap: break-word;'>7</td><td style='text-align: center; word-wrap: break-word;'>Chapter 5: Toddlerhood: 12-24 Months
Discussion Week 7
Chapter 5 Quiz
Discipline vs. Punishment</td></tr><tr><td style='text-align: center; word-wrap: break-word;'>8</td><td style='text-align: center; word-wrap: break-word;'>Midterm</td></tr><tr><td style='text-align: center; word-wrap: break-word;'>9</td><td style='text-align: center; word-wrap: break-word;'>Chapter 6: Early Childhood: 3,4, &amp;5 year olds
Discussion Week 9
Chapter 6 Quiz</td></tr><tr><td style='text-align: center; word-wrap: break-word;'>10</td><td style='text-align: center; word-wrap: break-word;'>Chapter 6 cont....
Childhood Obesity Assignment</td></tr><tr><td style='text-align: center; word-wrap: break-word;'>11</td><td style='text-align: center; word-wrap: break-word;'>Chapter 7: Early Childhood: 6,7,&amp;8 year olds
Chapter 7 Quiz
Observation 4
Observation 5
Observation 6</td></tr><tr><td style='text-align: center; word-wrap: break-word;'>12</td><td style='text-align: center; word-wrap: break-word;'>Chapter 8: Middle Childhood: 9,10, &amp;11-year olds
Discussion Week 12
Chapter 8 Quiz
Influence of Pop Music Paper</td></tr><tr><td style='text-align: center; word-wrap: break-word;'>13</td><td style='text-align: center; word-wrap: break-word;'>Chapter 10: When &amp; Where to Seek Help
Discussion Week</td></tr><tr><td style='text-align: center; word-wrap: break-word;'>14</td><td style='text-align: center; word-wrap: break-word;'>No New Material this week—Final Exam Review
Discussion Week 14
Observation 7
Observation 8
Observation 9</td></tr><tr><td style='text-align: center; word-wrap: break-word;'>15</td><td style='text-align: center; word-wrap: break-word;'>Ages &amp; States Presentation—due
Final Exam Open</td></tr><tr><td style='text-align: center; word-wrap: break-word;'>16</td><td style='text-align: center; word-wrap: break-word;'>Final Exam Due</td></tr></table>