Chapter 1 History, Theory and Research – Strategies Explain the importance of the terms and as they help applied interdisciplinary to define the field of child development. List the age periods researchers use to study child development, and cite the three domains in which development is Read text Chapter 1 often divided. Describe the theoretical perspectives that Review Power Point influenced child development research in Slides In class June 3-5, 2011 the mid-twentieth century, and cite the Quiz Chapter 1 contributions and limitations of each. (10 points) Summarize six recent theoretical perspectives of child development, noting the contributions of major theorists. Describe research designs used to study development and the methods commonly used to study children. Discuss research rights and children’s special ethical concerns in children’s research. Chapter 2 Genetic and Environmental – Foundations Describe the structure and function of Project #1 Due chromosomes and DNA molecules. (submit online) Explain the process of meiosis and how alleles influence the inheritance of Read text Chapter 2 traits, such as through Review Power Point inheritance. Slides Describe major chromosomal Must be completed Watch video: abnormalities, and explain how they Online Friday, June 24, occur. Epigenetics Describe family functioning from the 2011 by 5:00 PM Discussion Forum ecological systems perspective and (10 points) explain the view of the family as a Quiz Chapter 2 dynamic, changing system. (10 points) Discuss how cultural values and public policies influence the well-being of children. Explain the various ways heredity and environment may combine to influence complex human traits Chapter 3 Prenatal Development – Review current trends in family size, parenting quality, and childbearing age, and discuss their impact on child development. Read text Chapter 3 Discuss reproductive choices available to prospective parents and the alternative of Review Power Point adoption. Slides In class June 24-26, 2011 List the three phases of prenatal Quiz Chapter 3 development, and describe the major (10 points) milestones of each. Define the term and teratogen, summarize the factors that affect their impact. Discuss the importance of prenatal health care, and cite some of the barriers to seeking such care.
In class June 3-5, 2011 Chapter 1 – History, Theory and Research Strategies Explain the importance of the terms applied and interdisciplinary as they help to define the field of child development. List the age periods researchers use to study child development, and cite the three domains in which development is often divided. Describe the theoretical perspectives that influenced child development research in the mid-twentieth century, and cite the contributions and limitations of each. Summarize six recent theoretical perspectives of child development, noting the contributions of major theorists. Describe research designs used to study development and the methods commonly used to study children. Discuss children’s research rights and special ethical concerns in children’s research. Read text Chapter 1 Review Power Point Slides Quiz Chapter 1 (10 points) Online Must be completed Friday, June 24, 2011 by 5:00 PM Chapter 2 – Genetic and Environmental Foundations Describe the structure and function of chromosomes and DNA molecules. Explain the process of meiosis and how alleles influence the inheritance of traits, such as through inheritance. Describe major chromosomal abnormalities, and explain how they occur. Describe family functioning from the ecological systems perspective and explain the view of the family as a dynamic, changing system. Discuss how cultural values and public policies influence the well-being of children. Explain the various ways heredity and environment may combine to influence complex human traits Project #1 Due (submit online) Read text Chapter 2 Review Power Point Slides Watch video: Epigenetics Discussion Forum (10 points) Quiz Chapter 2 (10 points) In class June 24-26, 2011 Chapter 3 – Prenatal Development Review current trends in family size, parenting quality, and childbearing age, and discuss their impact on child development. Discuss reproductive choices available to prospective parents and the alternative of adoption. List the three phases of prenatal development, and describe the major milestones of each. Define the term teratogen, and summarize the factors that affect their impact. Discuss the importance of prenatal health care, and cite some of the barriers to seeking such care. Read text Chapter 3 Review Power Point Slides Quiz Chapter 3 (10 points)
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