Child Development 138:
Social and Emotional Development
California State University,
Sacramento
Department of Child Development
College of Education
Spring 2003
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Course description: Students in this
course examine a range of social, biological, and contextual factors that
influence children's social, emotional, and personality development from
conception through adolescence. The material focuses on current empirical
research and first-hand observation of developmental processes. The semester
begins with a brief history of the field and an introduction to research
methodology in social development, followed by an examination of developmental
processes within major theoretical frameworks, starting with classic theories
and moving to more contemporary. Students will examine sources of individual
differences in social-emotional development, and finish with a discussion
of social and cultural settings and contexts which impact the social and
emotional lives of children. Woven through discussions is an emphasis
on the interaction between biological, social, cognitive, and cultural
influences on development. Course materials and activities are supplemented
with internet-based WebCT activities. While using this system is not required
to pass the class, a large portion of students' participation grade will
be dependent on its use. Note: Must not be taken concurrent with CHDV
137.
Prerequisite: Research Methods (CHDV
133; may be taken concurrently.)
Required Texts:
Shaffer, D. R. (2000). Social and Personality Development, (4th Ed.) Belmont,
CA: Wadsworth Publishing.
Selected readings available in the reserve book room of the library.
View the course schedule- To examine classic and contemporary theories, current topics, and
current research on the topic of social and emotional development.
- Familiarize students with research methods in developmental research.
- Learn methods for systematically observing and recording behavior
underlying the developmental concepts discussed in class.
- Understand the importance of examining both biological and environmental
fores influencing social-emotional development.
- Exercise and develop skills for writing and critiquing research papers.
The following assignments are due on the dates indicated.
Assignment Exams (3 at 50 points each) Article presentation Research paper Lab attendance Participation (in-class participation)
Research paper outline
Observation papers (3 at
34 points each)
Online
activities and quizzes
Attendance
| A+ 493 - 500 | B+ 438 - 447 | C+ 388 - 397 | D 298 - 347 |
| A 458 - 492 | B 408 - 437 | C 353 - 387 | F 297 or lower |
| A- 448 - 457 | B- 398 - 407 | C- 348 - 352 |
Students will need an electronic mail account and computer access to the Web. All CSUS students enrolled in one or more units can create a SacLink account for electronic mail and Internet services. Although a home computer with a high speed modem running Netscape or Internet Explorer would be beneficial, students can use the Web from one of the campus student labs.
Computing RecommendationsYou should be comfortable using a computer and willing to browse the Web. This class requires online class participation on the Web assignments and electronic discussions.
You need:
- Macintosh compatible with System 8 or higher or Windows compatible Pentium running Windows 95/98 or Windows NT.
- 32MB of RAM, preferably 64MB
- 28.8K or faster modem - preferably 56K
- Microsoft Internet Explorer or Netscape 4.0 (or higher)
- SacLink or other Internet Account
- Word processing skills
Students need an electronic mail account and computer access to the Web. All CSUS students enrolled in one or more units can create a SacLink account for electronic mail and Internet services. Although a home computer with a high speed modem running Netscape or Internet Explorer would be beneficial, students can use the Web from one of the campus student labs.