ALIGNMENT WITH CONCEPTUAL FRAMEWORK:
This course addresses topics and learning activities that facilitate the development of Exemplary Educators as problem-solvers

KNOWLEDGE BASE FOCUS:
Theoretical (primary)
Ethics
Diversity

PROBLEM-SOLVING EMPHASIS:
Students in EDUC 641 are introduced to theoretical concepts and current research in human development over the life-span. This theoretical knowledge base will serve as a foundation for future problem-solving.

PROFESSIONAL DISPOSITIONS EMPHASIS:
Practice thoughtful forseeability
Diversity

DESCRIPTION:
A course designed to examine from both a chronological and topical perspective issues relating to human development across the life-span. Multicultural, legal, and ethical issues are addressed. Class presentation includes lecture, discussions, and video presentations.


TEXT:
Sigelman, C.K., & Rider, E. A. (2006). Lifespan Human Development (5^th Ed.) Belmont, CA: Thomson/Wadsworth.

Rider, E.A. (2006). Study guide for Lifespan human development (5th Ed.) Belmont, CA
Thomson/Wadsworth.

OBJECTIVES:
The general objectives of the course are

1. The student will acquire general knowledge of human development over the lifespan.
2. The student will grow in self-awareness of his/her personal development.

ASSIGNMENTS
1. The student will complete midterm and final exams. (200 pts)
2. The student will complete an autobiography; guidelines will be provided (50 pts)
3. The student will complete a critical book review (3-5 pages) which will be presented
     to the class (50 pts) 

TOPICAL OUTLINE/ASSIGNMENTS

1/15 - Course Introduction  Ch. 1  Handout 1

1/22   Theories Ch. 2  Handout 1

1/29– Genetics & Environment  Ch. 3-4 Handout 1  Handout 2

2/05   Cognitive Development   Ch. 7  Handout 1

2/12- Intelligence; Education Ch. 9-10  Handout 1   Handout 2

2/19- Self & Personality CH. 11  Handout 1

2/28  -mid-term Exam

 3/04- Gender & Sexuality  CH. 12  Handout 1

3/11- Morality Ch. 13  Handout 1

3/18– Social development   CH. 14 Handout 1

3/25-Family CH. 15  Handout 1

4/01 -  Developmental Psychopathology  CH. 16  handout 1

4/08-Death & Dying Ch. 17; epilogue  handout 1

4/15-Exam

 NOTE: All notes can be downloaded from the website: campbell.edu/faculty/hatcher.  They 
            are in pdf format; you will need the Acrobat Reader to access and print them.

EVALUATION:
A total of 300 points may be earned for this class; grades will be assigned as follows:

300 - 270 - A
269 - 240 - B
239 - 210 - C
below 245 - F

POLICY ON WRITTEN ASSIGNMENTS:
Assignments are considered "on time" when turned in at the published due date. I will accept written assignments late with a 10 point per day penalty. There is no penalty for turning work in early

All students are subject to the academic integrity and behavioral expectations of the University.

Students with documented disabilities who desire modifications or accomodations should contact Laura Rich, director of student support services, located in the University's Hight House. 814-4364 or richl@campbell.edu

Reading list for Ed 641

Albom, M. (1997). Tuesdays with Morrie. New York:Broadway Books.

Albom. M. (2003). The five people you will meet in heaven. New York: Hyperion.

Berger, K. S. (1994). The developing person through the life-span. (3rd ed). Worth.

Carlson, R., & Carlson, K. (2008). an hour to live, and hour to love. Hyperion: New York

Claypool, J. (1977). Stages: the Art of living the expected. Word.

Clinton, T., & Sibcy, G. (2002). Attachments: Why you love, feel and act the way you do . Brentwood TN: Integrity Publishers.

Coles, R. (1990). The spiritual life of children. Houghton-Mifflin.

Dayringer, R. (2000). Life cycle: Psychological and theological perceptions. Binghampton, NY: Haworth Pastoral Press.

Elkind, D. (1988). The hurried child (2nd ed.). Addison-Wesley.

Fowler, J. W. (1981). Stages of faith. Harper & Row.

Fowler, J. W. (1984). Becoming adult: Becoming Christian. Harper & Row.

Goleman, D. (1995). Emotional intelligence . New York: Bantam Books.

Gray, J. (2008). When Mars and Venus collide. New York:Harper/Collins.

Ivey, A. E. (1986). Developmental therapy. Jossey-Bass.

Johnson, R. (1999). Your personality and the spiritual life. Gainesville, FL: CAPT

Kubler-Ross, E. (1969). On death and dying. Macmillan.

Kubler-Ross, E. (1975). Death: the Final stage of growth. Prentice-Hall.

Pausch, R. (2008). The last lecture. New York: Hyperion Press.

Powers, B. P. (1982). Growing faith. Nashville: Broadman Press.

Thomas, R. M. (1990). Counseling and life-span development. Sage.

Wilhoit, J.C., & Dettoni, J.M. (Eds) (1995). Nurture that is Christian. Wheaton, IL: Bridgepoint.

Yount, W. R. (1996). Created to learn. Nashville, TN: Broadman/Holman.

Personal Autobiography

This is a paper about YOU. I do not want it to become an academic exercise. You are not restricted to any rigid format; you may add anything you choose in addition to the things I ask. Be thoughtful and honest, try to include at least the things I ask.

What was your early childhood like? What was grade school like? How did junior high go? For each stage of your life as you were growing up, what were your most vivid memories, your greatest joys, and frustrations? At each stage, what persons, events. Situations influenced you most, and how? What did you learn from this?

As you look back from where you are now, how would you characterize past relationships with: family, friends, boyfriends, girlfriends, etc.? What pictures do all these people have of you?

What have recent years been like? What is your current lifestyle like and why? How would describe your personality in detail? Who and what are you? What are you like? What is most important to you? What do you like or dislike about yourself? Realistically, what are your greatest strengths and weaknesses? What would you like to change about yourself? How would do that? What are your goals and dreams for your life ahead?