

Grading is based on a standard college curve, where students earn a grade based upon the
percent of total points possible. Drop quizzes may not be made up. There will be a one week
grade period to make up any missed exams or assignments. Any missed exam/work not make
up within that allotted time will be given a zero. It is the responsibility of the student to schedule
make-up work during a date and time mutually convenient for the student and the instructor.
Final letter grades are based on the following criteria:
A - 89.5 - 100% of the total points
B - 79.5 - <89.5% of the total points
C - 69.5 - <79.5% of the total points
D - 59.5 - <69.5% of the total points
F - <59.5% of the total points
Tentative Course Outline (Subject to Change):
WEEK:
Discussion Topic and
Activities:
Assignment/Readings:
Jan 10, 12
Review syllabus,
Questionnaire, Overview of
the Class
Evidence based practice,
research types, research in
your classroom setting,
effective study strategies
Read Chapter 1 for Jan 12
Jan 17,19
Brain development, Piaget,
Vygotsky, language
development
Read Chapter 2
Jan 24,26
Personality, self perception,
peer relationships, social
cognition, moral and
prosocial development
Read Chapter 3
Jan 31, Feb 2
EXAM
Differences - gender, SES, at
risk, cultural
EXAM #1 (1-3)
Read Chapter 4
Feb 7,9
Intelligence, learning styles,
IDEA, adapting instruction,
G/T
Read Chapter 5, learning style
inventory
Feb 14,16
Memory, Cognitive processes Read Chapter 6
Feb 21,23
Storage and retrieval,
organized knowledge,
effective learning, effective
Read Chapter 7