ECD-51 - Prenatal to Early Childhood

 

Instructor: Hilal Ozdemir
Email Instructor:  hozdemir@chabotcollege.edu

Instructor phone:  510-723-6685

Course Description

Development of the child from prenatal life to early childhood; developmental characteristics, influences affecting development in prenatal life and infancy; individual differences; physical, emotional, intellectual and social development.  Emphasis on scientific method, research strategies, historical overview, social and cultural context, methods of observing children, and theories.

Check the college catalog for CSU/UC transferability and to see if this course meets AA/AS degree requirements.

This class begins August 17th and ends December 19th

On-Campus Meetings

There is one required on-campus meeting on August 19th, from 6:30-8:30 p.m. in Room 1602.

Optional On-Campus Orientations

You can also attend an OPTIONAL, on-campus Orientation to Online Learning that provides Blackboard log in instructions and help, an overview of the Blackboard course management system, and tips on netiquette, time management, and study skills for the online student. 

Attend any one of these sessions:

• Monday, August 17th, 5:30-6:30 p.m., in Room 1602

• Tuesday, August 18th, noon-1:00 p.m., in Room 1602

• Wednesday, August 19th, 4:00-5:00 p.m., in Room 1618

• Thursday, August 20th, noon-1:00 p.m., in Room 1602

• Saturday, August 22nd, 10:00-11:00 a.m., in Room 1602

• Monday, August 24th, 5:30-6:30 p.m., in Room 1602

Learn more about these orientations, which are NOT course-specific.

How This Class Operates

This is not a self-paced class; there are due dates throughout the semester that you are expected to meet, just like in a traditional, face-to-face class. You will be expected to check in at least 3-4 times a week and spend approximately  7 + hours a week on the course.
 

Textbook Information

 

You will be able to purchase the textbook at the Chabot Book Store "The Developing Person Through Childhood and Adolescence" by Kathleen Stassen Berger.  ISBN: 13:978-1-4292-2372-0
 

Grading Information

 

The grading criteria will be the same as for a Face to Face course.  You will be expected to participate fully, to complete assignments on time and to demonstrate your deep understanding and application of knowledge in the course. You will be expected to post your assignments on time and participate in the Discussion Board with other classmates by assigned due dates.  It is important since in this class you will be sharing ideas with other classmates that your postings and responses are on time.
 

Succeeding in an Online Course

Students who succeed in online courses tend to be independent, self-motivated learners with good computer skills. If you are a procrastinator who relies heavily on the instructor for motivation, or can't use a computer too well, you should probably consider enrolling in a face-to-face course instead.   Or, you might consider enrolling in our Introduction to Online Learning course (GNST-4910), which provides an overview of online learning and equips you to succeed in your first online class.

Don't enroll in this class if you believe the myth that learning online requires less effort than learning face-to-face. This course covers the same content and has similar activities as the face-to-face version of the course; only the method of delivery changes.

Blackboard

This course will use the Blackboard course management system as its virtual classroom. To learn how to log in to Blackboard, go to the How to Begin an Online Course page. Once you enroll, you will not be able to log in until the first day of class.  Students are expected to become familiar with the use and operation of Blackboard functions and are encouraged to attend an orientation session provided by the Distance Education program at Chabot College. In addition, the professor provides a general unit on "How to Navigate in Blackboard" for students to understand how to use the major features the professor employs.

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