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• The IT department at the University of Saskatchewan has recently made changes to the course tools in PAWS. For help navigating it, go to videos and documentation http://www.usask.ca/its/courses/coursetools/help_student.html • The new tools provide an opportunity to give exams and assignments on line and to have them marked on line as well. Since the new tools have been running for only 3 days now, I did not get a chance to use this feature but might do so as the semester progresses. However, I may have to have two options for students as I do not know if all can bring laptops to class. I will address this issue in class. Course Objectives: 1. The primary objective of this course is to acquaint you with a range of topics within the major areas of child psychology by: a) Surveying the nature and course of normal development from conception to early adolescence with respect to the child psychology areas of biological, cognitive and personality growth; b) Teaching basic methods of investigation in the content areas; c) Reviewing research findings in support of theoretical understanding; d) Discussing applications of current knowledge to child rearing and educational practises; and e) Inviting a critical analysis of child psychological assumptions, limitations and investigations. 2. A second objective is to acquaint you with data gathering strategies, library research and writing skills in child psychology by assigning a term paper. 3. A third objective is to interest you in applying your knowledge about child psychology to everyday life difficulties by: a) Discussing human action and experience; b) Discussing interpersonal relationship implications of knowledge. Required Text: 1. Berk, Laura E. & Roberts, William L. (2009) Child Development: Third Canadian Edition Toronto: Pearson Education Canada, Inc. There is a companion website to accompany the text. It is www.mydevelopmentlab.com . Please check the Preface for more information. I have placed a copy of the 2 nd and 3 rd edition of the textbook in the STM library. You check on them online by following the links below in order: University Library then Tool and Services (left hand column), then Course reserves, then Information for Students, then Course Reserve Lists, then in Course Name Search, Search for, write psy 213. You will then Read Materials and see that each in on a four hour reserve. It will tell you if someone else is using the material at the moment and when to expect it back. 2
Suggested supplement: For those who desire a hard copy of some of the resources that are available, you may order through the Bookstore, a student guide, entitled: 1. Berk, Laura E., Christensen, Claire G., Harris, Sara, Ashkenaz & Carioni, Jessica (2009) Grade Aid for Child Development (8 th Edition). Toronto: Pearson Education Canada, Inc. (Note that the Grade Aid for the Third Canadian Edition is the same as it is for the 8th Edition). Unless directed otherwise in class or by the class syllabus, you will be responsible for all of the material in the textbook even though some of that material may not be discussed in class. Exam questions may come from the material in the text that may not be covered in class. Examinations: Please note the University Examination Regulations (for the complete documents, see your Paws link to University Regulations. Note that in cases of incomplete course work, absence from final examinations and late withdrawal students must be assigned a numeric final grade. The regulations stipulate that the calculation of the final grade in these cases will assign a ZERO for all missed components and that the maximum numeric grade that can be assigned is 49%. Note also that you must make an application at the College of Arts and Science Main Office for a Deferred Examination. And note that there is a minimum performance standard in course work for you to be eligible to write the final or the deferred final examination. The standard is that 30% toward you final grade has been contributed by your performance in course work and by the midterm examination up to the date of the final examination. Note also that you may be refused to take the final examination if your professor deems that you have not attended a sufficient number of the classes. Excepting legitimate medical/compassionate leave, my expectation is that you attend 85% of the classes. After the first week of classes, I will assemble a seating plan and will expect you to sit in the same seat. I hope to use the information to learn your names. No computer, ipod and/or cell phone or any other electronic aid will be permitted during any examinations. There are two major examinations in this course. The first examination, the midterm, will be on Oct. 17, 2011 during the regular class time and will have different versions such that the probability of anyone around you having the same exam will be very low. It will be an in-class closed book examination and will contain up to 60 multiple choice questions on Chapters 1-7 of the course and depending on the number of students in the course it may contain short answer questions. I will hand out your computer grade sheet, approximately 10 days later (depending on the demand for computer marking) and you will have an opportunity to go over your exam during office hours if you choose to bring your computer grade sheet. The exam will contribute up to 20% of your final grade. The final examination will be held on a date and at a time determined by the Registrar. It, too, will be a closed-book examination and you will have three (3) hours to complete it. It will likely have two parts. The first part could be up to 120 multiple choice questions, approximately 60 - 3
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