Introduction to HDF 201 Hans Saint Eloi Cadely Ph D HDF 201 Spring 2016 01 26 2016 Life span Development What is life span development Life span development the process of age related changes that begins at conception and continues throughout the life span i e from birth to death The focus on growth change and stability of human behavior throughout the life course Assumptions of Life Span Development Newman 2015 pp 5 6 Santrock 2015 pp 5 7 Development is lifelong Growth occurs at every period of life from conception through very old age Development is multidimensional We need to understand the whole person because we function in an integrated manner People contribute actively to their environment Development is multidirectional Assumptions of Life Span Development Newman 2015 pp 5 6 Santrock 2015 pp 5 7 Development is plastic Plasticity Development is multidisciplinary Development is embedded in multiple contexts Behavior must be interpreted in the context of relevant settings and personal relationships Assumptions of Life Span Development Newman 2015 pp 5 6 Santrock 2015 pp 5 7 Development involves growth maintenance and regulation of loss Individual lives show both continuity and developmental change over time Continuity Developmental change Stability change issue Development is a co construction of biology culture and the individual Diversity is a product of the interaction of the biological the psychological and the societal systems Developmental Periods Feldman 2015 p 6 Santrock 2015 p 13 Developmental period a time period in a person s life defined by certain characteristics Prenatal period conception to birth Infancy birth to 18 24 months Toddlerhood 1 3 years old Early childhood 3 5 years old Middle childhood 6 11 years old Adolescence 12 20 years old Early adolescence 12 14 years old Middle adolescence 15 17 years old Late adolescence 18 19 years old Young adulthood 20 40 years old Middle adulthood 40 60 years old Late adulthood and aging 60 years old and over Course Description Purpose Examine human development from late adolescence until late adulthood and aging Understand of how early childhood experiences can shape later development Understand how biological and environmental factors interact to shape development during these time periods Explain development within these periods through various theories Course Objectives 1 Describe the process of development from late adolescence to late adulthood and aging 2 Explain theories of human development relating to these periods 3 Define concepts relating to these developmental periods 4 Identify positive and negative influences of human development within these developmental periods 5 Understand cultural differences within these developmental periods 6 Apply course materials to relevant issues How will this class be taught Lectures Pay attention to lectures as certain things discussed in class may not be in the textbook Handouts for each lecture will be posted on Sakai prior to the lecture Discussions Textbook Newman B M Newman P R 2015 Development through life A psychosocial approach 12th ed Stamford CT Cengage Learning I expect for you to have read the material before the next class meeting Please see the course calendar in the syllabus to see what will be covered on what days How will you be graded Examinations 3 exams multiple choice 50 points each 3 X 50 150 points total Exams will be based on course readings and course lectures How will you be graded Quizzes 8 quizzes multiple choice The lowest quiz will be dropped 10 points each 7 X 10 70 points total How will you be graded In Class Reflections 10 in class reflections 3 points each 3 X 10 30 points total Please see the rubric in Sakai to see how these assignments will be graded How will you be graded Possible Points Exams 150 points Quizzes 70 points In Class Reflections 30 points Total 250 points Grading Points A 233 250 points A 225 232 points B 218 224 points B 208 217 points B 200 207 points C 193 199 points C 183 192 points C 175 182 points D 168 174 points D 150 167 points F 149 and below Attendance Attendance will be taken each class period Students are permitted to miss three class days without penalty Afterwards students must provide a university approved excuse for every day that they miss class Should students have perfect attendance or have three unexcused absences or less five points will be included in their final grade Course Policy Statements Make Up Assignments University approved excuse must be provided for make up to be considered Make up assignments will only be administered one week after the original Academic honesty See URI Student Handbook Course Policy Statements Syllabus changes Disability accommodations Civility statements Extra Credit Course Policy Statements Technology Use Policy Cell phones MUST be turned off and stowed away during class time Laptops are only permitted to take notes during lectures Research suggests that students who hand write their notes perform better academically than students who type their notes Mueller P A Oppenheimer D M 2014 The pen is mightier than the keyboard Advantages of longhand over laptop note taking Psychological Science 1 10 DOI 10 1177 0956797614524581 Office Hours Instructor Tuesdays Thursdays 1 00pm 3 00pm by appointment Transition Center Rm 211 I am willing to make myself available at any other time if you have any questions or concerns E mail is the best way to contact me Teaching Assistant Mondays 9 00am 1 00pm Quinn Hall 212 How can you succeed in this class Preparation Read the chapter before class Take GOOD notes Review notes Attendance Attend class regularly Everything that is being discussed is not in the textbook Come to office hours mines and TA s If you want something just ask Ask questions Ask me to slow down or to repeat something Next Class Overview of Psychosocial Theory Read Chapter 1 pp 6 9 Chapter 2 pp 61 84 See you all on Thursday