Date

Topic

Read

Note

W

9/8

Introduction

F

9/10

History of child development

Ch 1

M

9/13

Research  methods

Ch 2

 p. 43-53

W

9/15

Theoretical Foundations

Ch 2

 remaining

F

9/17

Theoretical Foundations

Self quiz Ch 1 due

M

9/20

Genetic contributions

Ch 3

p. 61-73

W

9/22

Prenatal Development

The Mind:  Development

Ch 3

remaining

F

9/24

Prenatal Development-Birth

Self quiz Ch 2 & 3 due

M

9/27

Exam I:  Foundations

Ch 1-3

W

9/29

Debate Topics/Sign up

Skim whole book (really!)

F

10/1

Neonatal  Competencies

Ch 4

M

10/4

First 2 Years: Physical Growth

Ch 5

p. 135-145

W

10/6

First 2 Years:  Cognitive 

p. 146-158

F

10/8

First 2 Years:  Language

p. 159-174  

Self quiz Ch 4 due

M

10/11

Columbus Day:  No class  

W

10/13

First 2 Years:  Emotion 

Last day to register to vote in MA

Ch 6

p. 176-182  

Voting Info Link

F

10/15

First 2 Years:  Temperament

Ch 6

p. 182-184 

Self quiz Ch 5 due

M

10/18

First 2 Years:  Attachment

Ch 6

p. 185-200

W

10/20

First 2 Years:  Synthesis  

Ch 6

p. 200-209

F

10/22

Exam II:  First Two Years

Ch 4-6

Self quiz Ch 6 due

M

10/25

Childhood:  Physical 

Ch 7

Ch 9

p. 213-220

p. 285-288

W

10/27

Childhood:  Cognition

Midsemester  

Ch 7

Ch 9

p. 220-230

p. 288-397

F

10/29

Guest Lecture:  

Fairy Tales & Child Development

Note:Material not in text

M

11/1

Childhood:  Cognition & Culture

Preschool in Three Cultures  

Ch 7

Ch 9

p. 230-237 

p. 312-316 

Tu

11/2

Express yourself:  VOTE !!!

W

11/3

Childhood:  Language

Ch 7

Ch 9

p. 237-243

p. 297-301

F

11/5

Childhood: Self in Social World

Ch 8

Ch 10

p. 245-258

p. 301-304, 318-323

Self quiz Ch 7 & 9 due

M

11/8

Childhood: Parents & Siblings

Ch 8

Ch 10

p. 258-275

p. 329-332

W

11/10

Class cancelled due to illness

F

11/12

Childhood:  Peers & Play

rescheduled

Ch 8

Ch 10

p. 275-281

p 332-338

M

11/15

Childhood:  Morality rescheduled

Bring questions you may have

p. 338-349

Self-quiz Ch 8 & 10 due

W

11/17

Exam III:  Childhood

Last day to withdraw with W

F

11/19

Adolescence:  Physical

Ch 11

Ch 13

p. 352-373

p. 412-422

M

11/22

Adolescence:  Cognition

Ch 11

Ch 13

p. 373-382

p. 422-438

W

11/24

Adolescence:  Identity

Ch 12

Ch 14

p. 383-388

p. 439-441 

Self quiz Ch 11 & 13 due

F

11/26

Happy Thanksgiving!!

M

11/29

Adolescence:  Social relations

Ch 12

Ch 14

p. 390-409

p. 441-467

W

12/1

Adolescence:  Synthesis

F

12/3

Exam IV:  Adolescence

Self quiz Ch 12 & 14 due

M

12/6

DEBATE I

No exams last week of classes

W

12/8

Separate is still not equal:  Students with disabilities continue the struggle More info here

Class does not meet today

Wannalancit Mills

10:00-12:00

F

12/10

DEBATE II

Debate I response papers due

M

12/13

Last class: Review

Come with questions!

Debate II response papers due

Extra credit due*

 8:00 a.m. Saturday 12/18/04  •  Final Exam  •  Weed Lecture Hall 2

Final is comprehensive

One page of notes may be used at the final.

One standard 8 1/2 x 11" sheet of paper; both sides may be used.