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PSYC-2315-001 Psychology of Adjustment
Study of the processes involved in adjustment of individuals to their personal and social environments.
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Notice to Students enrolled in an educational program for preparation of issuance of certain occupational licenses:
Students enrolled in an educational program in preparation for obtaining certain occupational licenses are potentially ineligible for such license if the student has been convicted of an offense. For further information, please contact:
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(3 sem hrs; 3 lec)
Online Course
No textbooks available
No supplies available
Dr. Alan Kee
Professor of Psychology
Amarillo College
Psychology of Adjustment (Online)
Syllabus
Summer (8 Week), 2024
Welcome to Psychology of Adjustment Online!
If you have any concerns about any aspect of this course over the course of the semester, please talk to me directly. I will do my best to work out the issue. You can email me or call me on my cell at 806-336-2143.
The Syllabus and the Course Schedule / Assignments explain how everything works in the course. Both of these documents are found under Lessons. If you do not read these two documents, you will be lost in the course! Please read these two documents carefully, and let me know if you have any questions about the course.
Critical Information on How To Use Email in This Course!
It is critical for us to be able to communicate with email. Here is the first way we can communicate with email. I will use the “Messages” function inside of Blackboard. I can use this function to send an email to the entire class or to a specific student. You also can use this function to email your professor. Go to “Messages” at the top of your screen. Then, click on “New Message” at the right of your screen. Next, click in the window under “Recipients” to find your professor’s name. My name is listed as Jeffery Kee in Blackboard.
A second way we can communicate is through your AC Connect Google Email account.
Here are the steps to access your Student Email Address:
To send email to your professor, do the following:
If you are attending this class, your Introduction Assignment is to complete an introduction on yourself in order to be counted as attending. This Introduction Assignment also allows me and your classmates to get to know you. Please briefly tell the class your name, major, and your career plan. You will post your response by clicking on Discussions. You will find “Discussions” at the top left of the screen. Then click on “First Assignment: Your Introduction.” Next, go to Responses and copy and paste your response into the window where it says “Type a response.” After you copy and paste your response into this window click the “Respond” button below the window.
You must make this post by 6/8/24. The reason for this assignment is that the college needs proof that you are participating in the class before your first written assignment. **If you do not complete this assignment, you will be considered NOT attending and you WILL BE DROPPED from the course. And, your financial aid can be terminated. **
Why Take a Course in the Psychology of Adjustment?
This course is about helping you create a Self-Care plan that you can practice over the course of your life. If you can learn effective strategies for dealing with the stress in your life, you will experience greater well-being over the course of your life. You will suffer less. And you will also have more meaningful and loving relationships. However, let’s look at the research on stress to see what we are all facing.
Is stress really a problem? It’s no surprise that college can be a stressful time in a person’s life. What may be surprising is the degree and extent to which college students are affected by stress. The September 2015 edition of the Chronicle of Higher Education did a special report entitled Today's Anguished Students. Let me just give you a few highlights:
As you can see from these data, a student’s susceptibility to stress becomes a major concern. Stress arises when the combination of internal and external pressures exceeds the individual’s resources to cope with their situation. Students are very likely to experience some or many stressors which may test their ability to cope: adapting to a new environment, balancing a heavy work load, making new friends, becoming more independent, caring for children and families while trying to succeed as a student, financial problems and dealing with a myriad of other issues.
Stress can have a profound impact on college students’ well-being. It is critical to be able to identify the signs and symptoms of too much stress.
Physical symptoms:
Emotional / Behavioral symptoms:
Such feelings can be dangerous as students may turn to unhealthy choices to cope including alcohol or drug abuse, or worse. If the stress is not effectively managed, it could cause long-term health problems, including heart problems, high blood pressure, chronic pain, skin problems and long-term mental health problems such as depression, anxiety, and anorexia.
Stress is also related to learning. It takes a lot to be successful in college, and students have to be ready to learn. How prepared students are for learning determines how much and how well they learn, and influences persistence, retention, and graduation. And, a person’s overall health affects the ability of his or her brain to create or modify connections and networks among neurons, which is the critical first step in learning.
Mental health issues (such as stress, anxiety, and depression) and harmful health behaviors such as substance abuse can impair the quality and quantity of learning. For example, students with depression show flattened interest, affect, appetite, attention, and motivation, along with difficulty sleeping or concentrating. Researchers have also documented both functional and structural effects of depression in the brain, including suppressed activity in areas that are responsible for the formation of new memories.
Depression makes the brain less efficient, which in turn creates difficulties for learning. Students with depression can be expected to learn less, not to learn as well, and to learn more slowly than their peers. Moreover, depressed students have lower grade point averages (GPAs) and blunted levels of academic persistence and achievement compared with their peers who are not depressed.
The stress and suffering in our lives is not effectively managed by any single intervention. To manage stress effectively, you must create an entire lifestyle of self-care over time. This course is designed to help you make this a reality. It will take time, persistence, and practice. I hope you enjoy our journey!
COURSE NAME: Psychology of Adjustment (Online)
COURSE NUMBER: Psychology 2315
HOURS: 3 Credit Hours
FACULTY: Dr. Alan Kee, Ph.D.
OFFICE: Dutton Hall 202N
PHONE: 806-371-5183 is my office number. The best way to reach me is through email using your AC Connect Google Email account. If you need to contact me by phone, you are more likely to reach me by my cell #: 806-336-2143.
E-MAIL: I prefer that you email me using the instructions I provided at the beginning of this syllabus. In those instructions, I indicate that you must use your AC Connect Google Email account. This way I will know which course you are in and I can keep track of our messages. If for some reason you cannot get your AC Connect Google Email account to work you may email me at jakee@actx.edu until you get your AC Connect Google Email account to work.
OFFICE HOURS: I have online office hours Mon. – Thu. 9:00 am – 10:00 am; I prefer to meet by phone or zoom due to Covid. Please call me on my cell at 806-336-2143 to set an appointment by phone or zoom.
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
Study of the processes involved in adjustment of individuals to their personal and social environments. Psychological researchers explore many different aspects of human behavior, from our inner subjective experiences to interpersonal relationships and cultural differences. While many mysteries remain, psychologists continue to identify principals and techniques which individuals can use to better their lives. This course examines psychological principals and techniques which are relevant to human adjustment. Its goal is to give students the opportunity to learn how psychology can help them understand and cope with the challenges of their everyday life, and gain exposure to a variety of topics related to the psychology of adjustment. Topics covered will include personal learning & growth, reviewing your childhood & adolescence, autonomy and interdependence in adulthood, wellness, managing stress, love, relationships, communication, gender issues, sexuality, work & recreation, loneliness & solitude, death & loss, and meaning & values. While upon completion of this class students will be expected to demonstrate understanding important concepts in all these areas, this class is also meant to be practical. Students will learn about themselves, their own adjustment, and ways they can live happier and more productive lives.
LEARNING OUTCOMES:
Upon successful completion of this course, students will:
1. Students will be able to define key concepts and vocabulary important to the psychology of adjustment.
2. Students will be introduced to an understanding of a variety of topics important to the psychology of adjustment, and demonstrate their familiarity and understanding of these topics through exam responses and written response to assigned discussion essays.
3. Students will learn how psychological knowledge is relevant in their personal growth and development, including their understanding of their own patterns of feeling, thinking, and behavior (e.g., in areas such as interpersonal relationships, health, and work).
4. Students will learn strategies for changing their own behavior so that they can more successfully cope with the challenges of everyday life.
TEXTS:
There are two books required for this course: I Never Knew I Had A Choice: Explorations in Personal Growth and Be Your Best.
Here is the information on each book:
Corey, G., Corey, M.S., and Muratori, M. (2017). I Never Knew I Had A Choice: Explorations in Personal Growth (11th ed.). Cengage Learning. ISBN: 978-1-305-94572-2 (paper). (You may buy the 10th ed. of this book instead of the 11th ed. if you wish. However, the 11th ed. is preferred.) This book is required. You should be able to get this book at the AC bookstore.
Adams, L. (1989). Be Your Best. (Required) You have three options to order this book:
1) Independently published (November 3, 2021). ISBN: 979-8459011876 (paperback; this option is recommended.) You should be able to get this book at the AC bookstore.
2) Perigee Trade (October 9, 1989). ISBN: 0399515631 (used paperback) or ISBN: 0-399-52626-9 (used paperback)
3) RedShelf (EISBN13: 9780399526268) (e-book / electronic)
DISABILITY STATEMENT:
Any student who, because of a disabling condition, may require some special arrangements in order to meet course requirements should contact disAbility Services (Location: Student Service Center, Room 119, Phone 371-5436) as soon as possible.
MENTAL HEALTH AND SOCIAL SERVICES AT AC
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 www.actx.edu/arc
ATTENDANCE POLICY:
Regular attendance is necessary for satisfactory achievement. It is the responsibility of the student to attend class.
Administrative Drop Policy
Students who do not attend class on or prior to the census date will be administratively dropped.
Tutoring Policy:
Tutoring for Success applies to any student whose overall performance in the course falls below 75%. In this case, the instructor will create the task in the Student Engagement Portal (Watermark) to direct the students to the appropriate tutoring service.
MAKEUP POLICY:
No exams will be given after the deadlines posted in your course schedule with the exception of a true emergency such as death in the family or illness. In such a case you must provide documentation from a physician or psychologist indicating that you were not able to complete the exam.
HOW DO I PREPARE FOR THE EXAMS?
1. This is a three-hour course. An estimate of study time outside of class is 3 hours for every 1 hour in class. Therefore, you need to plan on spending at least 9 hours per week in studying for this class outside of class.
2. Studying in college is a complex task in that it involves many factors such as time management skills, reading ability, nutrition, exercise, study skills, motivation, sleep, and stress among others. The guidelines offered in this section may help to some degree. However, I recommend that you take the course on Student Success at AC and/or read books on study skills, motivation, time management, and stress management.
3. Achieving success in this course will require a time commitment. I recommend that you prepare for your exams and for class by ACTIVELY reading and outlining (taking detailed notes) the assignments. Then, I suggest you take practice exam questions.
4. I recommend that you use a word processor to create your own outline of the reading material. After you complete this process, you have a way to test your knowledge level and you will have covered the material in a systematic and comprehensive manner. This process will allow you to “chunk” the material into smaller pieces, which is more effective than trying to “digest” it all at once by cramming or just “reading over” or skimming over the reading.
5. If you are having difficulty with the material, you may want to receive tutoring or study skills training free of charge from the Access Center (Library; 3rd floor). There are also many web sites on study skills and strategies.
6. Study "How To Prepare For Exams" and “How to Study by Summarizing and Marking the Text.” This information will help you to develop effective study skills. These documents can be found under the Lessons Tab.
7. Students report that it is helpful to make a flash card for each paragraph of reading material. They ask a question on one side of the card and answer it in their own words on the other side of the card. Then, they have a way of testing their understanding of the content.
EXAMS:
1. How many exams are there in this course?
There will be three multiple choice EXAMS. The exams will be taken online. Each exam is scored on a 100-point scale.
2. How do I prepare for the exams?
Studying in college is a complex task in that it involves many factors such as time management skills, reading ability, nutrition, exercise, study skills, motivation, sleep, and stress among others. The guidelines offered in this section may help to some degree. However, I recommend that you take the course on Student Success at AC (First Year Seminar), which teaches important areas such as study skills, motivation, time management, and stress management.
Achieving success in this course will require a time commitment. I recommend that you prepare for your exams and for class by ACTIVELY reading and outlining (taking detailed notes) the assignments.
I recommend that you use a word processor to create your own outline of the lectures /reading material. After you complete this process, you have a way to test your knowledge level and you will have covered the material in a systematic and comprehensive manner. This process will allow you to “chunk” the material into smaller pieces, which is more effective than trying to “digest” it all at once by cramming or just “reading over” or skimming over the reading.
If you are having difficulty with the material, you may want to receive tutoring or study skills training free of charge from the Access Center (Library; 3rd floor). There are also many web sites on study skills and strategies.
3. How many questions are on the exams? How much time do we have to take each exam?
Each online exam will have 50 questions that will be randomly selected from a test generator. Each online exam will have a time limit of 75 minutes (approximately 1.5 minutes per test item), so you will not have much time to look up the answers. In other words, you will need to know the information well before you take the online exams.
4. What time do the exams open and close?
The exams start at 12:00 am on the scheduled start date, and they will turn off at 11:59 pm on the last day scheduled for the exam. Therefore, you will need to be sure to allow plenty of time to take the exam. You need to allow an hour and a half to take an exam, even though most students will finish in about 50 minutes.
5. What are the basic instructions for taking the exams online?
In order to locate the lockdown browser practice exam, go to lessons and then click on “lockdown browser practice exam.” Once you click on the exam it will open and you can quickly answer the five questions.
Please carefully read the instructions here in the syllabus regarding the lockdown browser before you attempt to take this exam so you understand how to proceed.
WHAT IS RESPONDUS LOCKDOWN BROWSER? (Camera Instructions)
All exams will be taken online. A web camera is required in order to take an exam. We will use Respondus LockDown Browser to ensure test security.
LockDown Browser is a locked browser for use with exams in Blackboard. It prevents you from printing, copying, going to another URL, or accessing other applications during an assessment. If a Blackboard exam requires that LockDown Browser be used, you will not be able to take the exam with a standard web browser.
LockDown browser records the student as they take their exams in order to ensure test integrity. If a different person from whom started the exam is spotted in the video, the incident is flagged. It will also alert the instructor to the use of unauthorized materials during the exam. No other person apart from the student should be involved in the test.
WHAT ARE THE STEPS I NEED TO TAKE IN ORDER TO USE MY CAMARA DURING AN EXAM?
1. Make sure you have a broadband Internet connection. Call your Internet provider if you are uncertain about which type of Internet connection you have.
2. A web camera is required for all exams. If your computer system does not have one, you will need to purchase one.
3. A computer microphone is required for all online exams. An embedded microphone is acceptable. Go to your computer settings or control panel to check your microphone settings.
4. Before you begin an online exam, make sure that LockDown Browser is the only open program on your computer.
5. LockDown Browser is required for all online exams. It is not required for the Reading Quizzes. To install the software, go to this link and follow the directions:
https://www.actx.edu/ctl/respondus-lockdown-browser-download-instructions
6. If you are having trouble with these procedures, you can call Student and Faculty Help Center (806.371.5429) for assistance. Visit the Underground website for hours of operation.
7. On a Mac, the LockDown Browser program will be located in the Applications folder. On a Windows PC, you can find the program in the Start menu. On a Chromebook, LockDown Browser is an extension of the Chrome browser and will be automatically activated when needed if installed properly.
8. If you try to log in to an exam through your regular browser, you’ll get an error message and a request for a password. If that happens, close your browser and run LockDown Browser.
9. The next task is to take the practice exam. This will allow you to become familiar with how taking an exam with LockDown Browser works and troubleshoot problems that arise. The practice exam is worth 5% of your final grade. The exam will not require any preparation other than installing LockDown Browser.
10. At the beginning of the exam, LockDown Browser will ask you to take a picture of yourself and then it will ask you to show your identification. You need to use either your driver’s license or your Amarillo college ID. You must show a valid photo ID to the web camera. If you fail to show a valid photo ID, you will receive no credit for the exam.
13. After you show your valid ID to the web camera, then you need to do a complete environment scan. Turn your web camera in a 360-degree pan to look at the room. Lift your webcam or laptop and slowly turn it around to give a 360-degree view of your exam environment. It is required for you to show each corner of the room and your desktop area. Do not move the camera too fast or it won't provide a clear video.
14. A student who has any music or audio recordings playing during exams, or who talks with anyone for any reason during the exam, will receive no credit for the exam. No one besides the student is allowed to be in the room during an exam or quiz. The student should alert family/friends of your need for privacy.
15. The only resource you are allowed to use during the exam is your notes. You may not use your textbook or any electronic devices other than the computer you are taking the exam on. If you are recorded with unauthorized material, you will receive no credit for the exam and potentially face additional disciplinary action.
GENERAL EXAM INSTRUCTIONS
1. You are not penalized for guessing. Remember to click the “submit” button at the end of your exam.
2. The computer will allow you to stop the exam at any given time during the time allowed. You can then go back into the exam and resume taking the exam. However, no matter how many times you stop and resume the exam, the timer NEVER STOPS. For example, let's say that you have an exam set for 75 minutes. You start taking the exam at 3:00 pm. Again, no matter how many times you stop and resume the exam, the timer NEVER STOPS. (If you stop an exam, the timer will continue to run.) Therefore, your access to the exam will be over at 4:15 (75 minutes) no matter how many times you start and stop the exam.
3. Please review the test dates in this course schedule. If your schedule cannot accommodate these dates and times, you will need to drop this course and find a course that will work with your schedule. No exams will be given after the deadlines posted in your course schedule with the exception of a true emergency such as death in the family or serious illness. In such a case you must provide documentation from a physician or psychologist indicating that you were not able to complete the final exam.
4. A student may be able to take a missed exam if he/she emails the instructor before the exam is given explaining the circumstances that require him or her to miss it. Being granted permission to make up a missed exam is not guaranteed: all excuses will be evaluated on a case by case basis, and how timely a student gets in touch with the instructor will be considered as well. Students should not casually miss exams: generally, only unavoidable and serious matters will be considered acceptable excuses.
6. Am I allowed to use notes on the exams?
Yes. You may use hand-written or typed notes on the exams. You may not use the textbook or other electronic device.
7. What is the penalty for cheating on an exam or paper?
Honesty and ethical behaviors are imperatives in any career. Therefore, cheating will not be tolerated. Amarillo College’s “Student Code of Conduct” will apply to all work in this course. Cheating on an Exam includes, but is not limited to, all of the following:
8. Do you release the tests or allow additional time to go back and review the exams?
For test security purposes I do not release the tests or allow additional time to go back and review the exams. I offset this policy with open notes exams, discussion / participation grade, and grade adjustments for each exam based on the number of questions missed by the class.
9. Do you offer extra credit?
There is not an “extra credit” option. I want you to learn how to do college level work and do well in your class as opposed to passing a class based on extra credit. I want you to learn the study skills necessary to be successful as you continue taking courses in college. I recommend that you take the First Year Seminar course at AC on how to be a successful student - you would need to talk to your advisor about this class. That course teaches you how to study and take exams so you can be successful in your future college courses.
10. Do you round up grades that are “borderline?”
Yes, I round up grades that are “borderline”, for example, 79.5 would be rounded up to a “B” and a 79.4 would round to a “C.”
10. Where do I go to check my grades?
In order to check your grades, you can go to “My Grades” on the Home Page for the course.
11. How do I calculate my grade in the course?
Here is an example of how to calculate your grade. The Exams are worth 65%, the LockDown Browser Practice Test is worth 5%, the Discussions / (PBL) Problem Based Learning Assignments are worth 20%, and the Service Learning Project is worth 10%.
Let us say, for example, that you made the following grades in the course:
Exam 1 = 82; Exam 2 = 85; Exam 3 = 93
LockDown Browser Practice Test = 100
Discussions / (PBL) Assignments: 100, 100, 100
Service Learning Project = 100
Here is how you would do the math:
Average the Exam grades: 82 + 85 + 93 = 260. 260/3 = 86.70
LockDown Browser Practice Test = 100.00
Average the Discussions / (PBL) Assignments: 100 + 100 + 100 = 300/3 = 100.0
Service Learning Project = 100
100 X .05 = 5.00 (LockDown Browser Practice Test)
100 X .20 = 20.00 (Discussions / (PBL) Assignments)
100 X .10 = 10.00 (Service Learning Project)
Now, add the numbers for each category: 56.40 + 5.00 + 20.00 + 10.00 = 91.40 = A (Course Grade)
** As you can see from this example, you do not have to make As on all of the exams in order to make an A in the course, if you put the work in on the Discussions and the Service Learning Project!
13. What is the Grading Schema for the Final Grades?
89.5 to 100 = A
79.5 to 89.4 = B
69.5 to 79.4 = C
59.5 to 69.4 = D
0 to 59.4 = F
14. What are the weight of the assignments?
The Exams and the Discussions / (PBL) Problem Based Learning Assignments are each worth 100 points. The Exams are worth 65% of the course grade, the LockDown Browser Practice Test is worth 5% of the course grade, and the Discussions / (PBL) Problem Based Learning Assignments are worth 20% of the course grade, and the Service Learning Project is worth 10%.
*The LockDown Browser Practice Test, Discussions, and the Service Learning Project all take some time but each of you should acquire close to full credit for these areas; they are worth 45% of your grade! They are very doable if you dedicate the time to complete them!
DISCUSSIONS / PARTICIPATION:
1. How do we participate in this online class?
Students participate in this course by doing the Discussions / (PBL) Problem Based Learning Assignments. Your Course Schedule / Assignments (found in the Lessons Tab) will give you the instructions for each Assignment as you proceed through the course. By participating in class, the class will become more interesting and rewarding as more students actively share their ideas.
Furthermore, the group discussion will be a safe place to share ideas. The rules of the group do not allow group members to put another person down for their idea. I will respect you, and I expect you to respect me and the other group members. I also expect you to have carefully read the assigned chapter before you post your response.
The reason for assigning the discussions (participation homework) is because it will help you become more actively involved in the reading. This activity improves learning. By participating in class, the class will become more interesting and rewarding as more students actively share their ideas.
2. Where do we go to post our Assignments in the class?
The Course Schedule / Assignments will give you specific directions as to how to post each Assignment. Do not post your paper as an attachment. After the paper is posted, it is the student’s responsibility to check to make sure that their Assignment in fact was posted.
3. Where do we find the homework assignments?
All homework assignments are found in your Course Schedule / Assignments (found under the Lessons Tab).
4. What types of homework assignments will we have?
Homework assignments consist of reading and outlining the assigned reading material, watching video lectures, taking the exams, completing Discussions / PBL Assignments, and completing a Service Learning Project. I recommend you outline (take notes) on the reading assignments, but you do not turn in the outlines to your instructor.
5. Are we required to respond to other students posts?
Yes, depending on the assignment. The Course Schedule / Assignments will give you the instructions for each Assignment. Please refer to your Course Schedule for the minimum word count for each written assignment. No credit is given for a peer response that does not meet the minimum word requirement for the written assignment. Your word processor should give you a word count for your discussion papers.
6. Do we need to save a copy of our responses?
You should save an electronic copy of your paper in your files. If there is a problem with the online course, then you will have a backup copy. You also need to run spell check, grammar check, and then post it into the course. Do NOT post your paper as an attachment.
7. How will the Discussion Assignments and Service Learning Project be graded?
The details / instructions for the Discussions / (PBL) Problem Based Learning Assignments and Service Learning Project and the rubric for each of the Unit Assignments are found in the
Course Schedule / Assignments. A rubric is a document that articulates the expectations for an assignment by listing the criteria, or what counts, and describing levels of quality from excellent to poor.
8. Is there a penalty if my Discussion Assignments and Service Learning Project does not meet the required length or if it is late?
I will not accept a paper that does not meet the minimum word requirement. If you turn in a paper below the minimum required word count, you may redo the paper and incur a 20-point penalty. You should use a word processor to write your papers. Your word processor should give you a word count.
If you turn in any of these assignments late, you can still get partial credit and incur a 20-point penalty. I will not take any late work past 7/15/24.
9. What are the ground rules for group discussion?
The objective of establishing ground rules is to honor free speech and the dignity, respect, and worth of everyone in the classroom.
• In order to create a climate for open and honest discussion and to encourage the broadest range of viewpoints, it is important for class participants to treat each other with respect. Name calling, accusations, verbal attacks, sarcasm, and other negative exchanges are counterproductive to successful teaching and learning about topics.
• The purpose of class discussions is to generate greater understanding about different topics. The expression of the broadest range of ideas, including dissenting views, accomplishes this goal. However, in expressing viewpoints, students should try to raise questions and comments in a way that will promote learning, rather than defensiveness and conflict in other students. Thus, questions and comments should be asked or stated in such a way that will promote greater insight into and awareness of topics as opposed to anger and conflict.
Example of a question that may put students on the defensive: Why do you insist on calling yourself Hispanic? That's wrong. It seems to me that Latino is the correct term? Can you explain to me why you insist on using the term Hispanic?
Example of a non-defensive question: I don't understand. What is the difference between the terms Hispanic and Latino?
• Learning is both about sharing different views and actively listening to those with different views. Students in this class are expected to do both. Learning is maximized when many different viewpoints are expressed in the classroom.
• Keep the discussion and comments on the topic, not on the individual. Don't personalize the dialogue. Rather than personalizing the dialogue, please direct challenging comments or questions to the instructor or the entire class.
• Remember that it is OK to disagree with each other. Let's agree to disagree. The purpose of dialogue and discussion is not to reach a consensus, nor to convince each other of different viewpoints. Rather, the purpose of dialogue in the classroom is to reach higher levels of learning by examining different viewpoints and opinions.
TECHNICAL PROBLEMS:
If you experience a technical problem with some online aspect of the course, you will need to contact the Helpdesk at 371-5992.
DROPPING THE CLASS:
If you are struggling with this course, please call me well before you drop the class! In many cases we are able to make some adjustments and get the student back on track. Please do not feel embarrassed to call me. In many cases we can find ways to keep you in the class. Withdrawing from a class should be a last resort only when all other options and interventions have been exhausted.
The last day to withdraw is 7/17/24. You must first visit with your instructor in order to officially drop a class. If you must drop the course, you will need to fill out a signed drop form.
Then, you need to send this completed drop form to the Registrar's office. If you simply stop attending, a grade of F will appear on your transcript. An F will have a strong negative effect on your GPA. Grades of F on your transcript can hurt your chances of gaining admission to programs in the future.
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Dr. Alan Kee
Professor of Psychology
Amarillo College
Psychology of Adjustment (Online)
Course Schedule / Assignments
Summer (8 Week), 2024
6/3/2024 - 7/26/2024
Welcome to Psychology of Adjustment Online!
You must carefully read this entire document in order to understand how to navigate this course.
If you have any problems or concerns about any aspect of this course over the course of the semester, please talk to me directly. I will do my best to work out the issue. You can email me or call me on my cell at 806-336-2143.
Please read and review carefully all of the policies in the Syllabus. Then, read and review carefully all the information in this Course Schedule / Assignments document. These two documents are your roadmap to the entire course! Also, do not hesitate to call or email me if you have any questions regarding the policies or assignments in this course.
This document, the Course Schedule / Assignments document, may appear intimidating when you first read it. However, in reality it is not all that complicated. It is lengthy because I’m going to great length to anticipate most of your questions. Please read this document carefully several times so that you will understand how this course works. If you do not carefully read this document, you will be lost in the course.
I also recommend that you thoroughly take notes (outline) on the lectures as well the assigned reading. These notes (outlines) are for your own study purposes – you do not turn them in to me.
In addition, I strongly recommend that you write the due date for all the assignments into your daily planner / calendar. This way you can see the big picture of how much time you have to complete all of the assignments. Please take the time to look at all the assignments ahead of time and plan your time so that you can complete them on time.
This Course Schedule / Assignments document is detailed to minimize confusion. This document should answer most of the questions that would typically come up. Do not be overwhelmed by the detail of the assignments; I provide a lot of detail to answer most of the questions you may have. The papers that you write are NOT as difficult as all the instructions appear at first glance. If you have questions, please do not hesitate to ask me!
If you see an error in the Course Schedule, please text me as soon as possible so I can correct it!
If you are attending this class, your Introduction Assignment is to complete an introduction on yourself in order to be counted as attending. This Introduction Assignment also allows me and your classmates to get to know you. Please briefly tell the class your name, major, and your career plan. You will post your response by clicking on Discussions / PBL Assignments. Then click on “First Assignment: Your Introduction.” Next, click on “Create Thread,” and give your post a title (Subject). Then, copy and paste your brief introduction in the “Message” window. Click “Submit.”
You must make this post by Saturday June 8. The reason for this assignment is that the college needs proof that you are participating in the class before your first written assignment. **If you do not complete this assignment, you will be considered NOT attending and you WILL BE DROPPED from the course. And, your financial aid can be terminated. **
*Service-Learning Project
*I also want to alert you early in the semester that the Service-Learning Project is due Monday July 15. You should go ahead and get started on this project now so you will not be rushed to complete it at the end of the semester. You can find the details on this assignment by skipping down to the end of this document. This project requires you to write four paragraphs and then answer some graph questions. I suggest you do one paragraph per week. This approach will prevent you from the stress of doing all at the last minute! If you do not complete this project, it can reduce your grade by a letter grade (for example from a “B” to a “C.”)
To locate the instructions on how to complete the Service-Learning Project, go into your Blackboard class and click on “Content” at the upper left-hand corner of the screen. Then, click on “Service-Learning Project.” After you click on “Service-Learning Project” you will see “Service-Learning Project Instructions.” Click on “Service-Learning Project Instructions” to open this document. Follow the steps in this document.
Review Study Skills Materials:
The best way to prepare for the exams is to take the time to carefully read the assignments and take detailed notes as you go along. You are allowed to use your notes on the exams.
Go to Lessons and then click on the following to find helpful information on how to study:
How to Study by Summarizing and Marking the Text
How to Prepare for Exams
Study Skills Video Youtube Links
* Even though we will not read and discuss the book Be Your Best until the end of the semester, I suggest that you go ahead and purchase the book and start reading and taking notes on it early in the semester.
Do not stop reading here! You will not understand the instructions and due dates on each assignment unless you read the detailed description of the assignments below! Keep reading!!
You need to put all the due dates for all the Discussions, Peer Responses, and Exams for each unit into your personal calendar so you can plan accordingly!
Unit One
Unit One consists of Assignments 1 through 4 and Exam 1. These Assignments are to be completed between the dates of June 3 – June 24. You will need to budget your time so that you can complete these assignments during the time allowed.
Lockdown browser practice exam:
I opened the lockdown browser practice exam. You need to take this exam in the next two or three days. The sooner the better. The reason for this exam is to make sure you’re able to maneuver through the lockdown browser that is used on Exams. This practice exam has five simple questions that you all will definitely answer correctly. Also remember this practice exam will count as 5% of your grade.
In order to locate the lockdown browser practice exam, go to lessons and then click on “lockdown browser practice exam.” Once you click on the exam it will open and you can quickly answer the five questions.
Please carefully read the instructions in the syllabus regarding the lockdown browser before you attempt to take this exam so you understand how to proceed.
Assignment One
I Never Knew I Had A Choice by Corey and Corey
Chapter 1: Invitation to Personal Learning and Growth
Your assignment here is to read, outline / take notes on Chapter 1. The goal here is for you to prepare for Exam 1. You do not turn in your outline / notes to your instructor. I have provided a detailed outline of Chapter 1 in I Never Knew I Had A Choice by Corey and Corey for you to use as a model for taking notes on the textbook. Go to “Lessons” and then to “Model Outline Chapter 1” to see the model. As you are reading chapter 1 you should go in and modify the model notes I provide so they become your notes. In other words, make sure you understand all of the material in the model outline of chapter 1 by adding notes from the text to the notes.
Assignment Two
I Never Knew I Had A Choice by Corey and Corey
Chapter 2: Reviewing Your Childhood and Adolescence
Chapter 3: Adulthood and Autonomy
Your assignment here is to read, outline / take notes on Chapter 2 and Chapter 3. The goal here is for you to prepare for Exam 1. You do not turn in your outline / notes to your instructor.
Discussion Questions for Exam Review:
After you read and outline chapter 2 and chapter 3, use your notes to reflect on these questions to help you make connections with the material and to help you prepare for your exam. You are not required to answer these questions, and you do not turn in answers to these questions for grade. They are another tool for study and reflection purposes.
Discussion Questions for Exam Review can be found by going to “Lessons” and then to “Discussion Questions for Exam Review.”
Assignment Three
In this assignment, I want to go deeper into one specific form of psychotherapy called Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT). The material in this assignment will help you learn how to cope more effectively with the stress in your life by teaching you to evaluate and change your thinking about events that lead to emotional and behavioral upset.
Read: Emotional Disturbance & its Treatment in a Nutshell (REBT Article)
Read: Toward an Egoless State of Being (REBT Article)
Read: Overcoming "Self-Esteem" (REBT Article)
The REBT Articles can be found under "Supplemental Readings" in the Lessons tab. Click on “Supplemental Readings” and then click on “REBT Articles” and then finally click on the article.
Your assignment here is to read, outline / take notes on the three REBT articles. The goal here is for you to prepare for Exam 1. You do not turn in your outline / notes to your instructor.
Read: REBT Healthy Negative Emotions VS Unhealthy Negative Emotions
* To view this handout, go to “Lessons,” then to “Supplemental Reading,” and then to “REBT Articles,” and then to “REBT Healthy Negative Emotions VS Unhealthy Negative Emotions.” This handout summarizes in one handout all of the emotions covered in the Lectures. In order to save time, you can skip over the part of Healthy Negative Emotions VS Unhealthy Negative Emotions in each lecture and use this handout.
View Video: What Is Mentalizing? & Why Do It? Jon Allen, Ph.D.
*In order to view this video, click on “Lessons” and then click on “Videos.” Then click on the video “What Is Mentalizing? & Why Do It? Jon Allen, Ph.D.”
View Video Lecture 1: REBT and Mentalization In Stressful Life Situations (Part 1)
View Video Lecture 2: REBT and Mentalization In Stressful Life Situations (Part 2)
View Video Lecture: Help for Stressful Life Situations: an REBT Approach to Coping with COVID-19
*In order to view the video lectures, go to “Lessons” and then go to “REBT Video Lectures” and you will see the titles of these lectures. There is a lot of overlap with the REBT and Mentalization In Stressful Life Situations and the Help for Stressful Life Situations: an REBT Approach to Coping with COVID-19.
*You can also find the Power Point Slides to the REBT lectures by going to “Lessons” and then go to “REBT Lectures Power Point Slides.”
*Take notes on the online lectures; there will be several foundational questions submitted to the test generator. Also reflect on how this lecture applies to stressful situations in your life.
Read: Dr. Kee’s application of REBT to Severe Anxiety.
*I have provided an example where I am talking about a very stressful time in my adolescence. I was experiencing severe anxiety when I was a sophomore in college. This handout will help you see how REBT can be applied in a real-life situation. To view this document, go to “Lessons” and then to “REBT for Stressful Life Situations.” Then click on “Dr. Kee’s application of REBT to Severe Anxiety.” FIX and ck in Bb
View Video: “REBT Overcoming Depression.”
After you read the REBT Articles and view the REBT Lectures, you will then be able to understand the basics of this video “REBT Overcoming Depression.” This film will demonstrate an actual psychotherapy session using Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy to treat a patient with depression.
In order to view the video, go to “Lessons” and then go to “Videos” and then click on “REBT Overcoming Depression.”
*Additional REBT Resources for your learning:
You are not required to buy or use these additional REBT Resources. I provide them for your practice to better learn this model of coping with stress. It is through continual learning and practice of REBT that you gain the rewards and benefits to help you reduce your stress.
*In order to learn more about REBT (which will help you cope more effectively with your stress!), I recommend you study the book entitled How to Stubbornly Refuse to Make Yourself Miserable About Anything--Yes, Anything by Dr. Albert Ellis. To be clear, you are not required to buy this book. It is just a recommendation.
*I also recommend Dr. Matweychuk’s website that offers many outstanding free audio and video recordings to help you continue your study of REBT. Dr. Matweychuk is an expert in REBT. He also offers a free REBT conversation hour to help you learn REBT every Saturday morning at 8:00 am. You can volunteer for a free session! (I have volunteered twice!) I go to this free discussion every Saturday morning at 8 am. See his website for details. http://rebtdoctor.com/index.html
Assignment Four
Unit One Discussion
This Discussion Assignment has two parts: a Discussion and a Peer Response
Part 1:
Part 1 is based on the readings and videos assigned for Unit One. Go back and review your notes from the following: I Never Knew I Had A Choice (chapters 1, 2. 3), Mentalization Video, REBT articles, REBT Video Lectures, and Video on REBT Overcoming Depression.
I want you to write a reflection paper on how your feelings, thoughts, and experiences relate SPECIFICALLY to two or three major concepts or themes from the readings and/or videos assigned for Unit Two. Your response is not a summary of the readings and/or videos. No credit is provided for a summary of the reading. Also, I am not asking you to pick one to three themes for each chapter and video. I am asking you to pick one to three themes from any aspects of the readings and/or videos assigned for Unit Two.
Remember, your discussion response needs to be a minimum of 500 words in 12-point type size. I will not grade a paper that does not meet these minimal requirements. Please divide your 600-word discussion paper into paragraphs! Unit One Discussion Part 1 is due 6/19.
You may want to ask yourself the following questions as a way to help you create a connection response. You are not required to answer all six of the questions. These questions are here to help you to reflect on the material.
1) How does this major concept or theme (a concept from the reading that you choose) help to enrich your life or relate to your life?
2) How does this major concept or theme (a concept from the reading that you choose) relate to problems in our present-day world?
3) How does this major concept or theme (a concept from the reading that you choose) relate to your life, experiences, feelings and ideas?
4) Did the reading assignment increase your understanding of a particular issue? Did it change your perspective in any way?
5) How does the reading relate to your community, or your family?
6) Is there something in the news (or online) or something a friend / family member has experienced that directly relates to something in the reading?
Part 2:
Part 2 is your Peer Response. The goal is for you to relate (connect) to your classmate’s discussion response by connecting your personal experience and/or observations to their response. There is no right or wrong answer to this second part. You may want to reflect on one or more of the following: 1) How does your peer’s Discussion relate to your life, experiences, feelings and ideas?, 2) How does your peer’s Discussion increase your understanding of a particular issue? Did it change your perspective in any way?, 3) Is there any advice you would recommend from your own life experience to possibly help your peer? The minimum length for this paragraph is 300 words in 12-point type size. Unit One Peer Response Part 2 is due 6/22.
Here are the instructions on how to submit your Discussion and your Peer Response:
In order to post your discussion, go to “Discussions” and then click on the appropriate Discussion (for example, Unit One Discussion, Unit Two Discussion, etc). Then, under Responses, copy and paste your Discussion into the window that says “Type a response.” Next, click on the “Respond” button and you will have submitted your Discussion.
In order to respond to a peer, first read through your peers discussions and determine which one you want to respond to. Then, click on the lower left-hand corner of the student’s discussion where it days “Reply.” Copy and paste your response into the window where it says “Type a reply.” Then click on “Reply” and your response will be submitted.
Rubric used to grade Unit One Discussion (Assignment Nine) and Peer Response:
Criteria | Exceeds Expectation | Needs Improvement | Does not meet expectations |
Knowledge | 50 Points Contains a clear and thorough responses to the assignment. Provides evidence that the student has clearly connected to concepts from the assigned lecture and/or reading. | 40 Points It provides minimal evidence of the student’s reflective thought. There is only minimal indication that the student connected to specific concepts from the assigned lecture and/or reading. | 20 Points Minimally addresses the items in the assignment. It does not provide evidence of the student’s reflective thought. There is no indication that the student connected to concepts from the assigned lecture and/or reading. The discussion does not meet the required 500 word minimum. |
Organization | 10 Points Information is clearly organized. | 7 Points Information is loosely organized. | 5 Points Information is present, but very difficult to understand due to poor organization. |
Mechanics | 10 Points Proper grammar and spelling used throughout written and oral work. | 7 Points Proper grammar and spelling used throughout written and oral work with major errors. | 5 Points Very poor grammar and spelling used through written and oral work. |
Peer Response | 30 Points Peer response meets the minimum 300-word requirement. The student’s response engages thoughtfully with the original post. The response provides detailed personal experience and/or observations to their peer’s discussion. | 16 Points Peer response meets the minimum 300-word requirement. The response lacks engagement with the original post or fails to contribute meaningfully to the discussion. | 0 Points The student does not provide a peer response. The peer response does not meet the minimum 300-word requirement.
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Exam One: The testing date is June 23 – June 24. The exam will open at midnight on June 23 and close at 11:59 pm on June 24. To get into an exam, click on Lessons and then click on Exams. Exam 1 covers Unit One, consisting of Assignments 1, 2, and 3. This exam is taken online. You are allowed to use your notes (typed or hand-written) on the exam but not your textbook or any other electronic device.
Please carefully read the instructions in the syllabus regarding the lockdown browser before you attempt to take this exam so you understand how to proceed.
Unit Two
Unit Two consists of Assignments 5 through 8 and Exam 2. These Assignments are to be completed between the dates of June 25 and July 11. You will need to budget your time so that you can complete these assignments during the time allowed.
Assignment Five
I Never Knew I Had A Choice by Corey and Corey
Chapter 4: Your Body and Wellness
Chapter 5: Managing Stress
Your assignment here is to read, outline / take notes on Chapter 4 and Chapter 5. The goal here is for you to prepare for Exam 2. You do not turn in your outline / notes to your instructor.
Discussion Questions for Exam Review:
After you read and outline chapter 4 and chapter 5, use your notes to reflect on these questions to help you make connections with the material and to help you prepare for your exam. You are not required to answer these questions, and you do not turn in answers to these questions for grade. They are another tool for study and reflection purposes.
Discussion Questions for Exam Review can be found by going to “Lessons” and then to “Discussion Questions for Exam Review.”
Assignment Six
This assignment will introduce you to Mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR). Mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR) is an eight-week evidence-based program that offers secular, intensive mindfulness training to assist people with stress, anxiety, depression and pain. The developer of MBSR is Jon Kabat-Zinn, PhD. He is internationally known for his work as a scientist, writer, and mindfulness meditation teacher. Dr. Kabat-Zinn’s dedication has brought mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR), into the mainstream of medicine and society.
Full Catastrophe Living by Jon Kabat-Zinn: (These handouts from Full Catastrophe Living can be found by going to “Lessons” and then click on "Supplemental Readings.”)
Chapter 1: You Have Only Moments to Live
Chapter 2: The Foundation of Mindfulness Practice: Attitudes and Commitment
Chapter 4: Sitting Meditation: Nourishing the Domain of Being
Chapter 26: Time and Time Stress
Your assignment here is to read, outline / take notes on the supplemental readings from Full Catastrophe Living. The goal here is for you to prepare for Exam 2. You do not turn in your outline / notes to your instructor.
View Video: “Stress Reduction with Jon Kabat-Zinn.”
Take notes on the film; there will be several foundational questions submitted to the test generator. Also reflect on how this film applies to your life. This film will help reinforce and improve your understanding of MBSR. You do not turn in your notes and / or reflections to your instructor.
In order to view the film, go to “Lessons” and then go to “Videos” and then click on “Stress Reduction with Jon Kabat-Zinn.”
*Practice this guided Body Scan Meditation. This is an excellent practice recording you can use. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u4gZgnCy5ew
*This guided meditation is about 10 minutes long; you may want to use this one as well for daily practice. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SkAMaCZtXUI
*You may purchase Dr. Jon Kabat-Zinn's meditation practice Downloads as a guide to help you build a meditation practice. These can be found at https://jonkabat-zinn.com/downloads/. You can also find free guided mindfulness meditation for practice by Dr. Jon Kabat-Zinn on youtube. He also has an app for your phone.
* If you wish to study MBSR in more depth on your own, you can use the free Online Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) at http://palousemindfulness.com/selfguidedMBSR.html
Assignment Seven
I Never Knew I Had A Choice by Corey and Corey
Chapter 6: Love
Chapter 7: Relationships
Your assignment here is to read, outline / take notes on Chapter 6 and Chapter 7. The goal here is for you to prepare for Exam 2. You do not turn in your outline / notes to your instructor.
Discussion Questions for Exam Review:
After you read and outline chapter 6 and chapter 7, use your notes to reflect on these questions to help you make connections with the material and to help you prepare for your exam. You are not required to answer these questions, and you do not turn in answers to these questions for grade. They are another tool for study and reflection purposes.
Discussion Questions for Exam Review can be found by going to “Lessons” and then to “Discussion Questions for Exam Review.”
Assignment Eight
This assignment will expand our work on love and relationships by looking more closely at the work of Dr. John Gottman. Dr. Gottman is world-renowned for his work on marital stability and divorce prediction. He has conducted 40 years of breakthrough research with thousands of couples.
View Video “Dealing with Conflict in Relationships / Making Marriage Work.”
Take notes on the video; there will be several foundational questions submitted to the test generator. Also reflect on how this video applies to your life. This film will help reinforce and improve your understanding of how to cope with conflict in relationships. You do not turn in your notes and / or reflections to your instructor.
In order to view the film, go to “Lessons” and then go to “Videos” and then click on “Dealing with Conflict in Relationships / Making Marriage Work.”
*Go to the Lessons tab and click on “Lecture on Making Relationships Work.” Read this lecture as you watch the videos by Dr. John Gottman on Making Relationships Work. It will help you to better understand the primary concepts in the video.
Unit Two Discussion
This Discussion Assignment has two parts: a Discussion and a Peer Response
Part 1:
Part 1 is based on the readings and videos assigned for Unit Two. Go back and review your notes from the following: I Never Knew I Had A Choice (chapters 3,5,6,7), Full Catastrophe Living (chapters 1,2,4,26), the Video: “Stress Reduction with Jon Kabat-Zinn,” the Video: “Dealing with Conflict in Relationships / Making Marriage Work,” and the short Lecture: “Making Relationships Work.”
I want you to write a reflection paper on how your feelings, thoughts, and experiences relate SPECIFICALLY to two or three major concepts or themes from the readings and/or videos assigned for Unit Two. Your response is not a summary of the readings and/or videos. No credit is provided for a summary of the reading. Also, I am not asking you to pick one to three themes for each chapter and video. I am asking you to pick one to three themes from any aspects of the readings and/or videos assigned for Unit Two.
You may want to ask yourself the following questions as a way to help you create a connection response. You are not required to answer all six of the questions. These questions are here to help you to reflect on the material.
1) How does this major concept or theme (a concept from the reading that you choose) help to enrich your life or relate to your life?
2) How does this major concept or theme (a concept from the reading that you choose) relate to problems in our present-day world?
3) How does this major concept or theme (a concept from the reading that you choose) relate to your life, experiences, feelings and ideas?
4) Did the reading assignment increase your understanding of a particular issue? Did it change your perspective in any way?
5) How does the reading relate to your community, or your family?
6) Is there something in the news (or online) or something a friend / family member has experienced that directly relates to something in the reading?
Part 2 is your Peer Response. The goal is for you to relate (connect) to your classmate’s discussion response by connecting your personal experience and/or observations to their response. There is no right or wrong answer to this second part. You may want to reflect on one or more of the following: 1) How does your peer’s Discussion relate to your life, experiences, feelings and ideas?, 2) How does your peer’s Discussion increase your understanding of a particular issue? Did it change your perspective in any way?, 3) Is there any advice you would recommend from your own life experience to possibly help your peer? The minimum length for this paragraph is 300 words in 12-point type size. Unit Two Peer Response Part 2 is due 7/9.
Here are the instructions on how to submit your Discussion and your Peer Response:
In order to post your discussion, go to “Discussions” and then click on the appropriate Discussion (for example, Unit One Discussion, Unit Two Discussion, etc). Then, under Responses, copy and paste your Discussion into the window that says “Type a response.” Next, click on the “Respond” button and you will have submitted your Discussion.
In order to respond to a peer, first read through your peers discussions and determine which one you want to respond to. Then, click on the lower left-hand corner of the student’s discussion where it days “Reply.” Copy and paste your response into the window where it says “Type a reply.” Then click on “Reply” and your response will be submitted.
Rubric used to grade Unit Two Discussion (Assignment Nine) and Peer Response:
Criteria | Exceeds Expectation | Needs Improvement | Does not meet expectations |
Knowledge | 50 Points Contains a clear and thorough responses to the assignment. Provides evidence that the student has clearly connected to concepts from the assigned lecture and/or reading. | 40 Points It provides minimal evidence of the student’s reflective thought. There is only minimal indication that the student connected to specific concepts from the assigned lecture and/or reading. | 20 Points Minimally addresses the items in the assignment. It does not provide evidence of the student’s reflective thought. There is no indication that the student connected to concepts from the assigned lecture and/or reading. The discussion does not meet the required 500 word minimum. |
Organization | 10 Points Information is clearly organized. | 7 Points Information is loosely organized. | 5 Points Information is present, but very difficult to understand due to poor organization. |
Mechanics | 10 Points Proper grammar and spelling used throughout written and oral work. | 7 Points Proper grammar and spelling used throughout written and oral work with major errors. | 5 Points Very poor grammar and spelling used through written and oral work. |
Peer Response | 30 Points Peer response meets the minimum 300-word requirement. The student’s response engages thoughtfully with the original post. The response provides detailed personal experience and/or observations to their peer’s discussion. | 16 Points Peer response meets the minimum 300-word requirement. The response lacks engagement with the original post or fails to contribute meaningfully to the discussion. | 0 Points The student does not provide a peer response. The peer response does not meet the minimum 300-word requirement.
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Exam Two: The testing date is July 10 – July 11. The exam will open at midnight on July 10 and close at 11:59 pm on July 11. To get into an exam, click on Lessons and then click on Exams. Exam Two covers Assignments 5, 6, 7 and 8. This exam is online. You are allowed to use your notes (typed or hand-written) on the exam but not your textbook or any other electronic device.
Please carefully read the instructions in the syllabus regarding the lockdown browser before you attempt to take this exam so you understand how to proceed.
Unit Three
Unit Three consists of Assignments 9 through 12, Exam 3, and the Final Exam. These assignments are to be completed between the dates of July 12 and July 24.
Assignment Ten
I Never Knew I Had A Choice by Corey and Corey
Chapter 8: Becoming the Woman or Man You Want to Be
Chapter 9: Sexuality
Your assignment here is to read, outline / take notes on Chapter 8 and Chapter 9. The goal here is for you to prepare for Exam 3. You do not turn in your outline / notes to your instructor.
Discussion Questions for Exam Review:
After you read and outline chapter 8 and chapter 9, use your notes to reflect on these questions to help you make connections with the material and to help you prepare for your exam. You are not required to answer these questions, and you do not turn in answers to these questions for grade. They are another tool for study and reflection purposes.
Discussion Questions for Exam Review can be found by going to “Lessons” and then to “Discussion Questions for Exam Review.”
Assignment Eleven
Service Learning Project
The Service Learning Project is due July 15. In order to locate the instructions on how to complete the Service Learning Project, go into your Blackboard class and click on “Service Learning Project” in the upper left-hand corner. Start by reading the “Service Learning Project Instructions.” These instructions will guide you through the process.
The last day to turn in late work without a penalty is 7/15.
Assignment Twelve
This assignment will expand on the themes of Love and Relationships we covered earlier in the course. The book, Be Your Best, teaches you how to become more effective and take responsibility in both your personal and professional life. In addition to the communication skills and conflict resolution methods taught, this book offers training in assertive skills, how to handle anxiety, and how to set goals for becoming more fulfilled. The skills in this book will help you navigate difficult situations in your personal and professional life. I recommend that you keep this book and read it multiple times over span of your life.
After completing your study of Be Your Best, you will learn how to:
Step 1:
Read and outline Chapters 1-14 of Be Your Best (Adams)
*I’m asking you to read and take notes on Chapters 1- 14 of Be Your Best as a way to help you learn the material and prepare for Exam 3. You do not turn in the outlines / notes for a grade.
* There is a study guide for Be Your Best. To open this study guide, go to “Lessons” and then to “Be Your Best Study Guide.”
Step 2:
*View the following videos:
1.Problem Ownership
2. Communication Roadblocks
3. Method III
4. Shifting Gears
5. I-Messages
6. Active Listening
These videos are found under “Lessons.” Go to “Be Your Best Videos.” The videos illustrate major concepts in the Be Your Best textbook.
Step Three:
This Discussion Assignment has two parts.
Part 1:
Part 1 is based on Chapters 1-14 of Be Your Best text. Your task is to choose one to three major themes from Chapters 1-14 of Be Your Best that you want to write about.
I want you to write a reflection paper on how your own feelings, thoughts, and experiences relate SPECIFICALLY to two or three major concepts or themes from Chapters 1-14 of Be Your Best book. Your response is not a summary of the reading. No credit is provided for a summary of the reading. I am not asking you to pick two to three themes for each chapter. I am asking you to pick two to three themes from any aspects of Chapters 1-14 of the Be Your Best text.
Remember, your discussion response needs to be a minimum of 500 words in 12-point type size. I will not grade a paper that does not meet these minimal requirements. Please divide your 500-word discussion paper into paragraphs! Unit Three Discussion Part 1 is due 7/20.
You may want to ask yourself the following questions as a way to help you create a connection response. You are not required to answer all six of the questions. These questions are here to help you to reflect on the material.
1) How does this major concept or theme (a concept from the reading that you choose) help to enrich your life or relate to your life?
2) How does this major concept or theme (a concept from the reading that you choose) relate to problems in our present-day world?
3) How does this major concept or theme (a concept from the reading that you choose) relate to your life, experiences, feelings and ideas?
4) Did the reading assignment increase your understanding of a particular issue? Did it change your perspective in any way?
5) How does the reading relate to your community, or your family?
6) Is there something in the news (or online) or something a friend / family member has experienced that directly relates to something in the reading?
Part 2:
Part 2 is your Peer Response. The goal is for you to relate (connect) to your classmate’s discussion response by connecting your personal experience and/or observations to their response. There is no right or wrong answer to this second part. You may want to reflect on one or more of the following: 1) How does your peer’s Discussion relate to your life, experiences, feelings and ideas?, 2) How does your peer’s Discussion increase your understanding of a particular issue? Did it change your perspective in any way?, 3) Is there any advice you would recommend from your own life experience to possibly help your peer? The minimum length for this paragraph is 300 words in 12-point type size. Unit Three Peer Response Part 2 is due 7/23.
Rubric used to grade Unit Two Discussion (Assignment Twelve) and Peer Response:
Criteria | Exceeds Expectation | Needs Improvement | Does not meet expectations |
Knowledge | 50 Points Contains a clear and thorough responses to the assignment. Provides evidence that the student has clearly connected to concepts from the assigned lecture and/or reading. | 40 Points It provides minimal evidence of the student’s reflective thought. There is only minimal indication that the student connected to specific concepts from the assigned lecture and/or reading. | 20 Points Minimally addresses the items in the assignment. It does not provide evidence of the student’s reflective thought. There is no indication that the student connected to concepts from the assigned lecture and/or reading. The discussion does not meet the required 500 word minimum. |
Organization | 10 Points Information is clearly organized. | 7 Points Information is loosely organized. | 5 Points Information is present, but very difficult to understand due to poor organization. |
Mechanics | 10 Points Proper grammar and spelling used throughout written and oral work. | 7 Points Proper grammar and spelling used throughout written and oral work with major errors. | 5 Points Very poor grammar and spelling used through written and oral work. |
Peer Response | 30 Points Peer response meets the minimum 300-word requirement. The student’s response engages thoughtfully with the original post. The response provides detailed personal experience and/or observations to their peer’s discussion. | 16 Points Peer response meets the minimum 300-word requirement. The response lacks engagement with the original post or fails to contribute meaningfully to the discussion. | 0 Points The student does not provide a peer response. The peer response does not meet the minimum 300-word requirement.
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Assignment Thirteen
I Never Knew I Had A Choice by Corey and Corey
Chapter 12: Death and Loss
Chapter 13: Meaning and Values
Your assignment here is to read, outline / take notes on Chapter 12 and Chapter 13. The goal here is for you to prepare for Exam 3. You do not turn in your outline / notes to your instructor.
Discussion Questions for Exam Review:
After you read and outline chapter 12 and chapter 13, use your notes to reflect on these questions to help you make connections with the material and to help you prepare for your exam. You are not required to answer these questions, and you do not turn in answers to these questions for grade. They are another tool for study and reflection purposes.
Discussion Questions for Exam Review can be found by going to “Lessons” and then to “Discussion Questions for Exam Review.”
View Film “On Death and Dying / Morrie Schwartz.”
Renowned journalist Ted Koppel conducted a series of interviews with former Sociology professor Morrie Schwartz during the last year of his life after being diagnosed with ALS (Lou Gehrig’s Disease). This series is among the most requested and widely discussed Nightline series of the last 25 years. Watching the night they aired was Schwartz’s former student and sportswriter Mitch Albom who was then inspired to reconnect with his former professor and write the best-selling book Tuesdays With Morrie.
Take notes on the film; there will be several foundational questions submitted to the test generator. Also reflect on how this film applies to your life. This film will help reinforce and improve your understanding of issues related to death and dying. You do not turn in your notes and / or reflections to your instructor.
In order to view the film, go to “Lessons” and then go to “Videos” and then click on “On Death and Dying / Morrie Schwartz.”
Exam Three: The testing date is July 23 – July 24. The exam will open at midnight on July 23 and close at 11:59 pm on July 24. To get into an exam, click on Lessons and then click on Exams. Exam 3 covers Unit Three, consisting of Assignments 9, 11 and 12. This exam is online. You are allowed to use your notes (typed or hand-written) on the exam but not your textbook or any other electronic device.
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