See Sample Online . Each student will complete 4 research summaries during the semester. Appropriate references for these articles will be found in the periodical section of the library. The student will be expected to explain theory, developmental concepts, methods of research, and other issues pertinent to the course goals. Attendance is required and will be monitored by quizzes and roll call.
Attendance is part of the participation grade, as is class discussion.
Students should read assigned material before coming to class and be prepared to discuss the major topics and focus of the reading. Late arrival and early departure will reduce attendance credit by 5 points for each occurrence. It is the students' responsibility to decide what grade will be achieved for the class, and then complete the work necessary to receive that grade. The orientation of the course is to study the child's development from a holistic perspective, where all domains of development are concluded to be inter related. Both theoretical and applied strategies are employed in the study of the child.