Family, School and Community Syllabus for 2011-2012
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Any student who, because of a disabling condition, may require some special arrangements in order to meet course requirements should contact disAbility Services (Student Service Center room 119, phone 371-5436) as soon as possible.

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As a student you may experience a range of issues that can cause barriers to learning, such as strained relationships, increased anxiety, alcohol/drug problems, feeling down, difficulty concentrating and/or lack of motivation. These mental health concerns or stressful events may lead to diminished academic performance or reduce a student's ability to participate in daily activities. Amarillo College offers services to assist you with addressing these and other concerns you may be experiencing. If you or someone you know are suffering from any of the aforementioned conditions, you can learn more about the broad range of confidential mental health services available on campus by calling the AC Counseling Center at 806-371-5900. The AC Counseling Center website is https://www.actx.edu/counseling/ . Also, if you are in need of social services (affordable housing, utilities, transportation, food, clothing, childcare, medical/dental/vision, legal), please call the AC Advocacy & Resource Center at 806-371-5439. The AC Advocacy & Resource Center website is https://www.actx.edu/arc

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Course

TECA-1303-001 Family, School and Community

Prerequisites

Course Description

A study of the child, family, community and schools, including parent education and involvement, family and community lifestyles, child abuse and current family life issues. Students will participate in field experience with children from infancy through age 12 in a variety of settings with varied and diverse populations.

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Department Expectations

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Hours

(3 sem hrs; 3 lec, 1 lab)

Class Type

Online Course

Syllabus Information

Textbooks

\ Home, School and Community Relations,7th Edition, by Carol Gestwicki, Cengage Learning, bundled with Angel Access WEBTUTOR.

Supplies

\ Pens, paper, pencils.  Access to a computer with reliable internet and printer.  Other supplies as needed.

Student Performance

1.     Examine literature on parenting styles and effective parenting techniques.

2.    Discuss issues relating to families and communities and literature relating to diverse cultures and lifestyles.

3.    Summarize ways to communicate and interact with parents and families.

4.    Recognize signs of abuse and neglect and describe ways to work effectively with abused and neglected children, families, and community professionals.

Students Rights and Responsibilities

Log in using the AC Connect Portal

In order to receive your AC Connect Email, you must log in through AC Connect at https://acconnect.actx.edu .

If you are an active staff or faculty member according to Human Resources, use "Exchange". All other students, use "AC Connect (Google) Email".

Expected Student Behavior

\ Students are expected to follow all Amarillo College policies and procedures.

Grading Criteria

\ Grading Scale

\ 800 - 720 points     = A                      559-480 points   =  D

\ 719 –  640 points      = B                     Below 480 points =  F

\ 639 – 560 points      = C

Attendance

\ Students are expected to attend all campus meetings.  In addition, assignments will be issued online.  It is the student's responsibility to log into the class site and complete assignments by their due date.

Calendar

Additional Information

To satisfactorily complete this course the student will:

1. Read the assigned chapters in the textbook and view any media assigned with each chapter or section in the text.
2. Participate by completing and posting discussions, case studies, or journal assignments on a weekly basis by the deadline dates.
3. Satisfactorily complete five exams on scheduled dates.
4. Complete and submit Observation Experience Journal and Log Sheet by  Thursday,  April 5, 2012.

COMPLETION AND VERIFICATION OF A 16 HOUR OBSERVATION EXPERIENCE AND COMPLETED JOURNAL AND LOG SHEET IS MANDATORY IN ORDER TO RECEIVE CREDIT FOR THIS COURSE.  Observations must be completed by Thursday, April 5, 2012.

1. Complete a criminal history form, affidavit form (notarized), and a $2 money order.  Make the money order payable to the TX Department of Family & Protective Services (TDFPS).  All students must have a clear criminal history on file with Amarillo College in order to begin observation hours.  I will notify you as soon as we get a clear record back from the State. 

·         Bring the following items to the AC Child Development Lab School by January  24:  

               1) $2 money order payable to TDFPS; 2) completed criminal history form; and 3) notarized affidavit. 

·         Note:  If you have resided outside of the state of Texas within the last five years, you will need to complete

               a finger print test.

·         If you have completed a tour and a criminal history in another TECA course here at AC, send me an email

               indicating which course and semester you completed the criminal history and one hour tour.

Things to Remember:

• Your participation in class helps you learn more, and makes the class more interesting.
• Feel free to ask questions.  I am here to help you.
• Check out Amarillo College’s Students Rights and Responsibilities.
• Respect and honesty will guide this course.
• If for some reason you are unable to complete this course, be sure to notify the instructor and the Registrar’s office before April 19, 2012, which is the last day to drop a class.
• MAKE UP EXAMS ARE UP TO THE INSTRUCTOR'S DISCRETION.  PLEASE MAKE A STRONG EFFORT TO COMPLETE ALL EXAMS BY THE DEADLINE DATE AND TIME.
• TIME MANAGEMENT IS AN IMPORTANT SKILL.  COMPLETE ASSIGNMENTS  EARLY EACH WEEK AND LATE WORK WILL NOT BE AN ISSUE.
• Any student, who because of a disabling condition may require some special arrangement in order to meet course requirements, should contact disAbility services at 371-5436 as soon as possible.
• Please know that I am a reasonable person.  I realize thatlife's circumstances are beyond our control sometimes, and I will listen to any concerns or issues you may have.  Good communication between instructor and student is vital for your success.  

 Grade Distribution

Exams (5 @ 100 points each)                                                   500

10 weekly assignments (10 points each)                                    100

Observation Journal (documentation of Obs. Experience)             100        

WEB Activities/assignments                                                     100

                                                                                   Total    800 points

Grading Scale

800 - 720 points     = A                     559-480 points    =  D

719 –  640 points   = B                     Below 480 points =  F

639 – 560 points    = C