Course Assignments

Assignment

 Desciption

Points

Module 1: Lifespan Development Introduction
  • 1.1 Assignment - Create e-Portfolio Shell
  • 1.2: Discussion - Introductions
  • 1.3 Assignment - Lifespan Development Reflection

75

Module 2: Developmental Theories

  • 2.1: Self-Check Quiz - Theories in Lifespan Development
  • 2.2: Discussion - Developmental Theories
  • 2.3 Assignment - Bioecological Model Journal

75

Module 3: Prenatal Period, Infancy, and Toddlerhood
  • 3.1: Self-Check Quiz - Prenatal Development
  • 3.2: Assignment - Hot Topic Infographic
  • 3.3: Discussion - Share Your Infographic
  • 3.4: Discussion - Angleou's Attachment Styles
  • 3.5: Learning and Development Project Part I

125

Module 4: Early Childhood
  • 4.1 Brochure on Play
  • 4.2 Virginia Child Abuse Recognition Training
  • 4.3 Angelou's Early Childhood Discussion
  • 4.4 Learning and Development Project-Part II

100

Module 5: Middle Childhood
  • 5.1: Self-Check Quiz - Middle Childhood
  • 5.2 Angelou's Middle Childhood Discussion
  • 5.3: Middle Childhood Observation
  • 5.4 Assignment: Learning and Development Project Part III

125

Module 6: Adolescence
  • 6.1 High School Crowd Membership Discussion
  • 6.2 Angelou's Adolescence Discussion
  • 6.3 Assignment: Diversity, Development and Learning Project
  • 6.4 Assignment: Learning and Development Project-Part IV

100

Module 7: Adulthood
  • 7.1 Angelou's Adulthood Discussion Board

25

Module 8: Final Submissions
  • 8.1 I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings Analysis Outline
  • 8.2 Course Reflection

100

Proctored Assessments*

*60% combined average required to pass the course
  • Required Integrity and Identity Proctored Activity - Requires Respondus LockDown Browser + Webcam
  • Midterm: Childhood Memory Reflection
  • Final Exam: I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings - Developmental Theories Analysis
 275

NOVA Online proctored or major assessments are required to maintain compliance with our accreditation standards and the Higher Education Act’s identity verification requirements for online courses. College-wide, proctored or major assessments must prove identity. To accomplish this in online courses, students must show overall passing levels on the proctored or major assessments in order to pass the course.

In this online course, if your average score on all proctored or major assessments is a passing percentage of 60 percent or higher, then your grade will be calculated according to the scale in the table below. Otherwise, a final grade of F will be assigned.

 Your final grade will be based on the following scale.

Letter Grade

Description

Point Values

A

90%-100%

Superior mastery of course content and skills. High-quality, reflective work. Demonstrated excellent communication skills.

900 to 1000 points

B

80%-89%

Mastery of course content and skills. Consistent work. Demonstrates reflection. Good communication.

800 to 899 points

C

70-79%

Adequate performance and knowledge of course content. Work inconsistent at time. Developing sills of reflection and communication.

700 to 799

D

60-69%

Below standard. Meets only basic standards of the course. Course does not transfer to university nor count toward licensure requirements.

600 to 699

F

Below 60%

Fails to meet course expectations.

Below 600