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CDE 430 Infant-Toddler Development in the Family

Instructor: Denise Ann Bodman (Bustamante) Office: Cowden 101

Time and Place:  TTH 10:40-11:55; ANTH 340  Telephone: 480-965-8335

Email: dbodman@asu.edu       Office Hours: MW, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., and by appointment

Website:  http://www.public.asu.edu/~dbodman; class website will be on MyASU (http://my.asu.edu).

Course Description and Objectives

This course will expose you to current theory and research on infants and toddlers and to the implications of theory and research. In addition, meaningful and practical applications of theory and research will be made in order to help parents (and parents-to-be), as well as professionals in the areas of infant mental health, child-care administration, early childhood education and research, and maternal-child health. The course will emphasize the reciprocal influences between children and parents, and between the family and its surrounding environment in the early years of children’s lives.

Prerequisites

The official prerequisite for this class is CDE 232 Human Development.  This class is an upper division class, so it is assumed that you have fairly well developed reading, writing, and critical thinking skills.

Text and Materials

Fogel, A. Infancy: Infant, family, and Society (4th ed.). West Publishing Company: St. Paul, 2001.

You will need a computer and a reliable Internet connection and access to the myASU/Blackboard class site. Additional readings and activities will be posted on the myASU/Blackboard class site.  You must use your ASU email address; if you use another provider, such as yahoo or hotmail, simply have your ASU email forwarded to that address.

Course Requirements

Students tend to rate this class as difficult, even though it is enjoyable and the topic is fascinating. This class is difficult!  The exams are difficult! 

You will be given four examinations.  Each exam is worth 50 points and is made up of multiple choice, true-false, and matching items. Half of each exam is usually taken from your textbook and half is taken from lecture. I usually do not lecture from the text, so it is important that you watch all lectures. Don’t let your enjoyment of the class fool you into not studying, reading, or preparing for each exam. If you must miss an exam due to verifiable illness or valid excuse, you must make up the exam before the next class. One exam will be given on the Internet; therefore, it will be open book (however, it will be timed so you should count on knowing your stuff).

Your grade will also be based on several homework assignments (25 points) and in-class assignments (25 points).  Thus, these assignments will equal a test grade (50 points).  Assignments must be handed in ON TIME for credit.  All homework assignments will be given on myASU website and will be handled electronically.  Grades will be given on a point basis:

225-250 points  A            200-224  B           175-199  C         150-174 D      0-149 points  E

I do not allow "extra credit." If you find that you are failing your exams, please come and talk to me EARLY in the semester. I will be glad to check your notes, go over your study guides, etc., and I will do whatever is possible to help you get the best grade possible. However, you must show that you are putting in the effort. This means that you actually read the textbook (not just the summaries) and write out the answers to the study guide (not just look them up and "remember" them).

Netiquette

Good netiquette skills are a must in this class.  What is good netiquette?  Please go to http://www.albion.com/netiquette/.  Yes…it will be on the test.

Academic Honesty Policy

Academic honesty is important to me!  Go to http://www.asu.edu/clas/fhd and click “Academic Honesty Policy.” You must read the policy and complete the form.  Academic honesty applies to distance learning classes as well as classroom learning.

FAQ

Will this be on the test?

Yes.

Will I pass?

Probably.

Can’t I use my Hotmail email address instead of my ASU email address?

No.  MyASU does not recognize email addresses from outside sources.  All of our communication will be through your ASU email.  If you prefer to receive messages on your other email address, simply use EMMA to access your email account and click the option that allows you to forward your ASU emails to your personal email address.

CDE 430 Infant-Toddler Development

TENTATIVE Class Outline for Fall 2003

Final Exam - Friday, December 12, 10:00 The exam is NOT cumulative.