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COURSESYLLABUSTerm:20161

Course:AdultDevelopmentandAging

InstructorInformation:InstructorName DionSmithSr.,PSY.MAOfficeNumber: PhoneNumber: 219-221-1400Email: dsmith1@ccsj.eduHoursAvailable: By appointment only InstructorBackground:GraduateofCalumetCollegeofSt.Joseph.CurrentlyaProgramDirectorfortheIndianaDept.ofChildServicesasRegionalServicesCoordinator.

CourseInformation:

CourseTime: Thursdays3:30–6:30pm

Classroom: Prerequisites: PSY100and210orpermissionofprogramdirectorRequiredBooksandMaterials:

Mandatory:JourneyofAdulthood(8thEdition)8thEdition,byBarbaraR.BjorklundPh.D.,ISBN-13:978-0205970759

LearningOutcomes/Competencies:Studentswill:

• Developanunderstandingofthechangesthattakeplacewithinindividualsastheyprogressfromemergingadulthoodtotheendoflife.

• DiscussrecentchangesinAmericanculturalnormsthathaveblurredthedistinctionbetweenadolescenceandadulthood.

• Demonstrateknowledgeofthescientificmethod,researchdesigns,andtypicallifespanstudies.

CourseDescription:Thestudentwillexploretheagingprocessfromearlyadulthoodtodeath.Biological,cognitive,socialandpersonalityaspectsanddevelopmentwillbeconsidered

LearningStrategies:

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Lecture,smallgroupwork,peertopeerlearning,publicspeakingExperientialLearningOpportunities:Experiencing/Exploring“Doing”Studentswillperformordoahands-onminds-onexperiencewithlittleornohelpfromtheinstructor.Examplesmightinclude:Makingproductsormodels,role-playing,givingapresentation,problem-solving,playingagame.Sharing/Reflecting“WhatHappened?”Studentswillsharetheresults,reactionsandobservationswiththeirpeers.Studentswillalsogetotherpeerstotalkabouttheirownexperience,sharetheirreactionsandobservationsanddiscussfeelingsgeneratedbytheexperience.Thesharingequatestoreflectingonwhattheydiscoveredandrelatingittopastexperienceswhichcanbeusedforfutureuse.

Assessments:

MajorAssignments:

This course will include the following teaching and learning methods: lecture, individual application exercises, small group activities, class discussions, and homework assignments.

There will be one multiple choice Final Exam. The Final Exam will be worth 100 points. The exam is based on both the textbook and lectures, with heavy emphasis on the textbook. In class presentation, will be worth 50 points 2 reaction papers will be worth 25 points each (50 total)

ClassParticipation Class participation is a large component of this class. Attendance is required and will be taken via weekly quizzes.

Quizzes = 10 points each (120) There will be NO MAKEUP for these points

ReactionPaper There will be 2 reaction papers due by the end of the semester 1 paper will be based on your reaction to yours peers teaching of the chapter 1 paper will be on your reaction to any other chapter that impacted you

Reaction paper(s) is worth 25 points each Total of 50 points

Inclasspresentation

Each student will teach 1 chapter of the book to their peers

Presentation will be worth 50 points

Total points possible 420 points

GradingScale 100–92:A91–90:A-89–88:B+ 87–82:B 81–80:B-79–78:C+ 77–72:C 71–70:C-69–68:D+ 67–62:D 61–60:D-59andbelow F

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CourseSchedule:

ClassDate Assignments ClassDiscussion/ActivitiesWeek1:12/17/17

Introductions, Syllabus, Expectations, midterm projects outlined, blackboard

Readings for following class: Chapter 1. Introduction to Adult Development

Week2:1/19/17

Lecture, Quiz (ch. 1) Readings for following class: Chapter 2. Physical Changes

Week3:1/26/17

Lecture, Quiz (ch. 2) Readings for following class: Chapter 3. Health and Health Disorders

Week4:2/2/17

Lecture, , Quiz(ch.3) Readings for following class: Chapter 4. Cognitive Abilities

Week5:2/9/17

Lecture, Quiz(ch.4) Readings for following class: Chapter 5. Social Roles

Week6:2/16/17

Lecture, Quiz(ch.5) Readings for the following class: Chapter 6. Social Relations

Week7:2/23/17

Lecture, Quiz(ch.6) Readings for the following class: Chapter 7. Work and Retirement

Week8:3/2/17

No Class Online Lecture and Quiz(ch.7) via Blackboard

Readings for the following class: Chapter 8. Personality. If you have not presented yet you should use this time to prepare!!

Week9:3/9/17

Lecture, Quiz(ch.8) Readings for the following class: Chapter 9. The Quest for Meaning

Week10:3/16/17

Lecture, Quiz(ch.9) Readings for the following class: Chapter 10. Stress, Coping, and Resilience

Week11:3/23/17

Lecture, Quiz(ch.10) Readings for the following class: Chapter 11. Death and Bereavement

Week12:3/30/17

Lecture, Quiz(ch.11) Readings for the following class: Chapter 12. The Successful Journey

Week13:4/6/17

No Class Review for Final Exam

Week14:4/13/17

Lecture and Quiz(ch.12) Reaction Papers Due

Final Exam review will be posted on Blackboard

Week15:4/20/17

Complete Final Exam via Blackboard On Blackboard

Ireservetherighttochangethisscheduletomeettheneedsoftheclass.

Responsibilities AttendingClass

Youcannotsucceedinthisclassifyoudonotattend.Webelievethatintellectualgrowthandsuccessinhighereducationoccurthroughinteractionintheclassroomandlaboratories.However,wedonotwanttopenalizestudentsforparticipatingincollege-sponsoredevents.Whenyoumissclassbecauseofacollegeevent,youmustgivenoticeofyourabsenceinadvance,andyouareresponsibleforallmissedwork.Beingabsentdoesn’texcuseyoufromdoingclasswork;youhavemoreresponsibilitiestokeepupandmeettheobjectivesofthiscourse.

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TurningInYourWork

Youcannotsucceedinthisclassifyoudonotturninallyourworkonthedayitisdue.

LATEworkwillnotbeacceptedunlessyoumakearrangementspriortotheduedate.

UsingElectronicDevices

Electronicdevicescanonlybeusedinclassforcourse-relatedpurposes.IfyoutextoraccesstheInternetforotherpurposes,youmaybeaskedtoleave,inwhichcaseyouwillbemarkedabsent.

ParticipatinginClass Youmustbeontime,stayforthewholeclassandspeakupinawaythatshowsyouhavedonetheassignedreading.Ifyouarenotpreparedforclassdiscussion,youmaybeaskedtoleave,inwhichcaseyouwillbemarkedabsent.

DoingYourOwnWork

Ifyouturninworkthatisnotyourown,youaresubjecttojudicialreview,andtheseprocedurescanbefoundintheCollegeCatalogandtheStudentPlanner.ThemaximumpenaltyforanyformofacademicdishonestyisdismissalfromtheCollege.Usingstandardcitationguidelines,suchasMLAorAPAformat,todocumentsourcesavoidsplagiarism.TheLibraryhasreferencecopiesofeachofthesemanuals,andtherearebriefchecklistsinyourStudentHandbookandPlanner.PLEASENOTE:Allpapersmaybeelectronicallycheckedforplagiarism.

WithdrawingfromClass

Afterthelastdayestablishedforclasschangeshaspassed(seetheCollegecalendar),youmaywithdrawfromacoursebyfollowingthepolicyoutlinedintheCCSJCourseCatalog.

ResourcesStudentSuccessCenter:

TheStudentSuccessCenterprovidesfacultytutorsatalllevelstohelpyoumasterspecificsubjectsanddevelopeffectivelearningskills.Itisopentoallstudentsatnocharge.YoucancontacttheStudentSuccessCenterat219473-4287orstopbytheLibrary.

DisabilityServices:

DisabilityServicesstrivestomeettheneedsofallstudentsbyprovidingacademicservicesinaccordancewithAmericanswithDisabilitiesAct(ADA)guidelines.Ifyoubelievethatyouneeda“reasonableaccommodation”becauseofadisability,contacttheDisabilityServicesCoordinatorat219-473-4349.

CCSJAlerts:

CalumetCollegeofSt.Joseph’semergencycommunicationssystemwilltellyouaboutemergencies,weather-relatedclosings,orotherincidentsviatext,email,orvoicemessages.PleasesignupforthisimportantserviceannuallyontheCollege’swebsiteat:http://www.ccsj.edu/alerts/index.html.

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Inaddition,youcancheckothermediaforimportantinformation,suchasschoolclosings:Internet:http://www.ccsj.eduRadio:WAKE–1500AM,WGN–720AM,WIJE–105.5FM,WLS–890AM,WZVN–107.1FM,WBBMNEWSRADIO78TVChannels:2,5,7,9,32

Emergency Procedures MEDICAL EMERGENCY

EMERGENCY ACTION

1. Call 911 and report incident. 2. Do not move the patient unless safety dictates. 3. Have someone direct emergency personnel to patient. 4. If trained: Use pressure to stop bleeding. 5. Provide basic life support as needed.

FIRE EMERGENCY ACTION

1. Pull alarm (located by EXIT doors). 2. Leave the building. 3. Call 911 from a safe distance, and give the following information: • Location of the fire within the building. • A description of the fire and how it started (if known)

BUILDING EVACUATION 1. All building evacuations will occur when an alarm sounds and/or upon notification by

security/safety personnel. DO NOT ACTIVATE ALARM IN THE EVENT OF A BOMB THREAT.

2. If necessary or if directed to do so by a designated emergency official, activate the building alarm. 3. When the building evacuation alarm is activated during an emergency, leave by the nearest

marked exit and alert others to do the same. 4. Assist the disabled in exiting the building! Remember that the elevators are reserved for persons

who are disabled. DO NOT USE THE ELEVATORS IN CASE OF FIRE. DO NOT PANIC. 5. Once outside, proceed to a clear area that is at least 500 feet away from the building. Keep

streets, fire lanes, hydrant areas and walkways clear for emergency vehicles and personnel. The assembly point is the sidewalk in front of the college on New York Avenue.

6. DO NOT RETURN to the evacuated building unless told to do so by College official or emergency responders.

IFYOUHAVEADISABILITYANDAREUNABLETOEVACUATE: Stay calm, and take steps to protect yourself. If there is a working telephone, call 911 and tell the emergency dispatcher where you are or where you will be moving. If you must move,

1. Move to an exterior enclosed stairwell. 2. Request persons exiting by way of the stairway to notify the Fire Department of your location.

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3. As soon as practical, move onto the stairway and await emergency personnel. 4. Prepare for emergencies by learning the locations of exit corridors and enclosed stairwells.

Inform professors, and/or classmates of best methods of assistance during an emergency.

HAZARDOUS MATERIAL SPILL/RELEASE EMERGENCY ACTION

1. Call 911 and report incident. 2. Secure the area. 3. Assist the injured. 4. Evacuate if necessary.

TORNADO EMERGENCY ACTION

1. Avoid automobiles and open areas. 2. Move to a basement or corridor. 3. Stay away from windows. 4. Do not call 911 unless you require emergency assistance.

SHELTER IN PLACE EMERGENCY ACTION

1. Stay inside a building. 2. Seek inside shelter if outside. 3. Seal off openings to your room if possible. 4. Remain in place until you are told that it is safe to leave.

BOMB THREATS EMERGENCY ACTION

1. Call 911 and report incident. 2. If a suspicious object is observed (e.g. a bag or package left unattended): • Don’t touch it! • Evacuate the area.

TERRORISM AND ACTIVE SHOOTER SITUATIONS

1. Call 911 and report intruder.

RUN, HIDE OR FIGHT TIPS:

1. Prepare – frequent training drills to prepare the most effectively. 2. Run and take others with you – learn to stay in groups if possible. 3. Leave the cellphone. 4. Can’t run? Hide – lock the door and lock or block the door to prevent the shooter from coming

inside the room. 5. Silence your cellphone -- use landline phone line. 6. Why the landline? It allows emergency responders to know your physical location.

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7. Fight – learn to “fight for your life” by utilizing everything you can use as a weapon. 8. Forget about getting shot – fight! You want to buy time to distract the shooter to allow time for

emergency responders to arrive. 9. Aim high – attack the shooter in the upper half of the body: the face, hands, shoulder, neck. 10. Fight as a group – the more people come together, the better the chance to take down the

shooter. 11. Whatever you do, do something – “react immediately” is the better option to reduce traumatic

incidents.