Online/Asynchronous
This course focuses on the changes which occur in normal development between conception and death in the areas of cognitive, physical, and social development. Some sections of this course are taught in the computer lab; computer literacy skills are recommended. IAI: S6 902.
Appropriate assessment score or ENGL 1422 with a grade of C or better - Must be taken either prior to or at the same time as this course.
Course Alignment
General Education Outcomes are the knowledge, skills, abilities, attitudes, and behaviors that students are expected to develop as a result of their overall experiences with any aspect of the college, including courses, programs, and student services, both inside and outside of the classroom. The General Education Outcomes specifically learned in this course are:
- Critical Thinking
IAI Number: S6-902
IAI Title: Life-span Developmental Psychology
Faculty Contact Information
Tuesday & Thursday 9am -11am, L311
Friday 9-11am, online
Jessica M. Oladapo
L311
Course Information
At the end of this course, students will be able to:
- Understand how children/adolescents/adults construct knowledge, acquire skills, and develop habits of mind
- Analyze how demographic and economic changes in the USA are impacting the family unit, child rearing in the home and at school.
- Contrast child-rearing practices and parenting styles in different ethnic groups.
- Understand basic research methods and able to identify methodological flaws in research studies as well as interpret correlations in research.
- Describe early childhood education programs that enhance cognitive and social skills.
- Understand attachment/bonding theory and its impact on development for later years.
- Identify age characteristics described in the stage theories: Freud, Erikson, and Piaget.
- Understand that children’s/adolescents’/adults’ physical, social, emotional, ethical, cognitive and language development influences learning
- Understand human developmental concepts, learning theory, neural science, and the ranges of individual variation within each domain
- Understand that differences in approaches to learning and performance interact with development
- Understand the impact of cognitive, emotional, physical, and sensory disabilities on learning and communication processes
- Understand the areas of exceptionality in learning as defined in the Individual with Disabilities Act
- Understand how cultural and gender differences can affect communication
- Understand the benefits, barriers, and techniques involved in parent/family relationships
- Compare and contrast the basic assumptions of four main theories of development: psychoanalytical, Piagetian, Vygotskyian, and behavioral.
- Prenatal Development and Birth
- Physical, Cognitive, and Socioemotional Development During:
- Infancy
- Early Childhood
- Middle and Late Childhood
- Adolescence
- Early Adulthood
- Middle Adulthood
- Late Adulthood
- Dying and Grief
Allison Sidle Fuligni; Andrew J. Fuligni; Jessica Bayne (2023). Scientific American: Lifespan Development. MacMillian Learning.
Other required readings will be posted via CANVAS.
Grading is based on:
Discussion Posts/Chapter Quizzes/Chapter Project
The grading breakdown is:
Quizzes - 40%
Discussion posts – 30%
Chapter Project – 30%
Grading Scale
A --- (100 – 90%)
B --- (90 – 80%)
C --- (80 – 70%)
D --- (70 - 60%)
F --- less than 60%
Liberal Arts & Sciences
Dean, Jennifer Huggins; 815-802-8484; R310; jhuggins@kcc.edu; Division Office- W102; 815-802-8700
General Set up of the class:
1. POSTING REQUIREMENTS: Each week there will be discussion sections. Please respond with an original post/answer.
2. You may respond to your classmates’ original posts. These responses should be thoughtful, challenging, and well organized. A response of “I agree” or “I disagree” is not thought provoking. You may, however, add to an idea, refute an idea, and give an argument as to why you agree or disagree, citing evidence from the text. Responses are not required but are encouraged. Additional points may be gained for thoughtful, thought provoking responses that further the conversation.
3. Also in the folder for each week, there may be possible video clips and other reading materials. Please pay close attention to the discussion question as it may require you to watch or read the other materials prior to completion.
4. This is a completely online course. As such, you are required to be able to work independently and stay on task. Quizzes will be on material covered in the text, as well as the online discussions. You are responsible for reading and understanding the material. I am available and during office hours if clarification is needed.
| Date | Chapter Assignment Due |
| January 12- January 18 | Introductions |
| January 19 – January 25 | Chapter 1 – The Science of Human Development Chapter 2 – Theories and Methods of Human Development |
| January 26 – February 1 | Chapter 3: Prenatal and Birth |
| February 2 – February 8 | Chapter 4 & 5: Toddlerhood |
| February 9 – February 15 | Chapter 6 & 7: Early Childhood |
| February 16 – February 22 | Chapter 6 & 7: Early Childhood |
| February 23 – March 1 | Chapter 8 & 9: Middle Childhood |
| March 2 – March 8 | Chapter 8 & 9: Middle Childhood |
| March 9 – March 15 | Spring Break |
| March 16 – March 22 | Chapter 10 & 11: Adolescence |
| March 23 – March 29 | Chapter 10 & 11: Adolescence |
| March 30 – April 5 | Chapter 12 & 13: Early Adulthood |
| April 6 – April 12 | Chapter 12 & 13: Early Adulthood |
| April 13 – April 19 | Chapter 13 & 14: Middle Adulthood |
| April 20 – April 26 | Chapter 13 & 14: Middle Adulthood |
| April 27 – May 3 | Chapter 15 & 16: Late Adulthood |
| May 4 – May 10 | Chapter 15 & 16: Late Adulthood |
| May 11 – May 14 | Finals Week |
College Policies, Resources and Supports
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KCC offers various academic and personal resources for all students. Many services are offered virtually, as well as in person. Please visit Student Resources - Kankakee Community College to access student resources services such as:
- Clubs and organizations
- Counseling and referral services
- Office of disability services
- Student complaint policy
- Transfer services
- Tutoring services, etc.
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|Course syllabus/calendar is subject to change.