Child and Adolescent
1 Foundations of Child and Adolescent Development Syllabus CADV 150, Fall 2011 Lectures: MW 8:00am–9:15am LA 181 Instructor: Dr. Virginia Huynh email: virginia.huynh@csun.edu Tel: 818-677-2510 Webpage: http://moodle.csun.edu
Office Hours: W 9:30–11:30am Room SQ 280F
Course Description This course surveys typical and atypical child and adolescent development. The course begins with the underlying principles and theories of human development and then follows chronologically from prenatal development through adolescence. Readings and coursework will provide an overview of major topics concerning cognitive, social and physical development as they relate to multiple contexts of school, culture, and family. There will be an emphasis on development across cultures. Required Materials Textbook: Cook, G., & Cook, J. (2009). The World of Children, Second Edition. Publisher: Prentice Hall. ISBN: 0205685927. NXT or IR Response Card (clicker by Turning Technologies). You must have this registered on Moodle by the 3rd class (Weds, 9/7). Questions about registering can be directed by phone to 1-866-746-3015 and email to support@turningtechnologies.com Resources The syllabus, assignments, announcements, and additional readings will be posted on the Moodle website. Most lecture slides will be available 24 hours before class. It is your responsibility to be up-to-date with the information on Moodle. Enrollment Please refer to Academic Advisement at (818) 677-2108 for questions about enrollment. The last day to drop the class is Friday, 09/16/11. Course Policies Because important information is on this syllabus, you are expected to read the entire document and refer to it before you ask any questions. Sign into Moodle and submit your name indicating you read and understand the syllabus. You are also expected to upload your picture on Moodle. If you need assistance, in the top lefthand corner of your Moodle page, under “CSUN”, click on the “Student Moodle Help” link. You can
Office Hours: W 9:30–11:30am Room SQ 280F
Course Description This course surveys typical and atypical child and adolescent development. The course begins with the underlying principles and theories of human development and then follows chronologically from prenatal development through adolescence. Readings and coursework will provide an overview of major topics concerning cognitive, social and physical development as they relate to multiple contexts of school, culture, and family. There will be an emphasis on development across cultures. Required Materials Textbook: Cook, G., & Cook, J. (2009). The World of Children, Second Edition. Publisher: Prentice Hall. ISBN: 0205685927. NXT or IR Response Card (clicker by Turning Technologies). You must have this registered on Moodle by the 3rd class (Weds, 9/7). Questions about registering can be directed by phone to 1-866-746-3015 and email to support@turningtechnologies.com Resources The syllabus, assignments, announcements, and additional readings will be posted on the Moodle website. Most lecture slides will be available 24 hours before class. It is your responsibility to be up-to-date with the information on Moodle. Enrollment Please refer to Academic Advisement at (818) 677-2108 for questions about enrollment. The last day to drop the class is Friday, 09/16/11. Course Policies Because important information is on this syllabus, you are expected to read the entire document and refer to it before you ask any questions. Sign into Moodle and submit your name indicating you read and understand the syllabus. You are also expected to upload your picture on Moodle. If you need assistance, in the top lefthand corner of your Moodle page, under “CSUN”, click on the “Student Moodle Help” link. You can