Essentials

Here is where you will find some important information about the course itself and materials you will need for class

Course Description

Course description from the Miramar College Catalog

This course examines the interrelationship among the physical, cognitive, and psychosocial growth and development of individuals from conception through adolescence. Emphasis is placed on positive relationships with family members, peers, and other significant individuals. Topics include theories and philosophies of human development and cross-cultural patterns. Students observe children and educational programs. This course is a core requirement for the State of California Child Development Permit and the State of California Community Care Licensing, Title XXII.

Why this course is important to you.

Have you ever wondered why infants turn their heads when someone strokes their cheek? Why does a three year old try to flush the teddy bear down the toilet? Why do high school students stay up all night and sleep all day? This class will help you find the answers and you will discover how you can help children become successful adults.

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Textbook

Your textbook for this course is an Open Education Resources (OER) textbook written by ECE Department faculty at College of the Canyons. You will find a link to the textbook in the Modules in our Canvas Course.

Technology

A reliable computer is recommended for this course since it is fully online.
Mesa College provides a limited number of computers for loan. You can request a laptop check out using the google form Mesa Resources for Student Check Out.
WiFi Access is also available on the Mesa Campus in Parking Lot #1
Because this a fully online class, it is expected that you have basic familiarity with computer terms and use.

Attendance and Participation

Attending an online course is achieved by participating in the course, contributing to discussions, asking questions, proposing answers, submitting assignments, and collaborating with your peers. You'll have many opportunities to participate in the coming weeks, but remember that simply logging onto Canvas does not count as participation. You must complete assignments located in the modules each week to show your attendance. Assignments submitted must be on topic and related to the course content.

Per the San Diego Community College District:

It is the student’s responsibility to drop all classes in which he/she is no longer participating.
It is the instructor’s discretion to withdraw a student after the add/drop deadline (6/29/22) due to excessive absences.
Students who remain enrolled in a class beyond the published withdrawal deadline (7/22/22), will receive an evaluative letter grade in this class (A, B, C, D, F).

Make sure you login and begin the coursework on the first day of class. Complete your initial post to the discussion no later than Saturday, June 25. This action lets me know you want to stay in the course.

Note: You can be dropped from the course after missing 1 (one) week's worth of class material. This is the equivalent of not submitting anything online for a period of 7 (seven) days.

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Communications

I enjoy hearing from you. No question or concern is too small, and there's no such thing as a "stupid question." I check my email/Canvas messages often, and responding to students is my number one priority . Sometimes, "meeting in person" or using Zoom is a more effective and efficient way to get your questions answered, so I would love to meet with you if you would like. Please contact me so we can arrange a meeting.

Accommodating Students With Disabilities

Students with disabilities who may need academic accommodations are encouraged to discuss their authorized accommodations from Disability Support Programs and Services (DSPS) with their professors early in the semester so that accommodations may be implemented as soon as possible.

The faculty member will work with the DSPS Office to ensure that proper accommodations are made for each student. By law, it is up to the DSPS Office, through the interactive process with the student, to determine which accommodations are appropriate, not the instructor. This includes accommodations in a clinical setting.

I have made every effort to make this course accessible to all students, including students with disabilities. If you encounter a problem accessing anything in this course, please contact me immediately by email and also contact the college’s Disability Support Programs and Services (DSPS) Office.

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