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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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PSYC-2314-005 Lifespan Growth & Development
Life-Span Growth and Development is a study of social, emotional, cognitive and physical factors and influences of a developing human from conception to death.
Student ResourcesStudent Resources Website
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:
Melodie Graves
Justice Involved Advocate
Student Service Center 117
mgraves24@actx.edu
806-371-5995
Make appointment at https://melodiegraves.youcanbook.me
You can also contact the Legal Clinic, or the faculty member in charge of the educational program that you seek to enroll in. The further information you will receive will include notification to you of your right to request a criminal history evaluation letter from the licensing authority in order to clarify your particular situation.
(3 sem hrs; 3 lec)
Online Course
Kuther (2023). Lifespan Development. 3rd Edition ISBN13: 1071851942
No supplies available
Critical Information on How To Use Email in This Course!
In order to receive email from the instructor you must use your AC Connect Google Email account. If you do not activate and use your AC Connect Google Email account, you will be lost in this course because you will not be able to receive email from your instructor. There is one way to email your instructor. You must use your AC Connect Google Email account, and you will have to construct your email from within the course you are taking. Go to the top left hand corner of the home page of the course and click “Send Email” to construct your e-mail from within the course. Next, you will click on “All Instructor Users,” and make sure your email is being sent to Krystyne Mendoza (your instructor for this course).
Also, students are responsible for accessing e-mail messages sent to their AC Connect Google Email account; thus, students are responsible to check their AC Connect Google Email account on a daily basis. The instructor will only respond to e-mails sent from the student’s AC Connect Google Email account. These e-mails must identify the applicable class in the subject line; this information is automatically included in messages sent from within the course when you use your AC Connect Google Email account.
If you do not follow these instructions, you email is at risk of getting lost. I teach 3 courses per semester, and I have to create folders in my Outlook e-mail for each class. If you follow these instructions, your email will automatically go into the proper folder for your course, and I will then be able to respond to you in a timely manner. Also, I have a 48hr email policy. I do my best to respond to your email within 48 hours.
Census Requirement
If you are attending this class, your first assignment will be the Syllabus Quiz. You will need to complete this assignment ASAP, in order to be counted as attending. You must complete this assignment by Sunday, AUGUST 27TH @ 11:55PM. The reason for this assignment is that the college needs proof that you are participating in the class before your first written assignment and exam 1 is due. It is a way I can count you as attending early in the semester; if you do not complete this assignment, you will appear to the registrar as not attending the class. If you appear as not attending, your financial aid can be terminated.
The syllabus quiz will consist of 25 questions. There is no time limit on this quiz. You may use your syllabus to answer the questions.
COURSE NAME: Lifespan Growth & Development (ONLINE)
COURSE NUMBER: 2314-005-WEB FA I 2023
HOURS: 3 Credit Hours
FACULTY: Dr. Krystyne Mendoza, PhD, LPC, NCC, RPT
OFFICE: As needed per request by student.
PHONE: I prefer that you reach me via email. If you need to meet, we can set up a Zoom appointment, by request.
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.
OFFICE HOURS: I do not have an office on campus. But I will meet via Skype, per request by student setting an appointment.
PREREQUISITE: Scores on a state-approved test indicating college-level reading skills or a C or higher in RDNG 0331.
COURSE DESCRIPTION/PURPOSE AND GOALS OF COURSE:
Life-Span Growth and Development is a study of social, emotional, cognitive and physical factors and influences of a developing human from conception to death.
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".
LEARNING OUTCOMES:
Upon successful completion of this course, students will:
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
ATTENDANCE POLICY:
Regular attendance is necessary for satisfactory achievement. It is the responsibility of the student to attend class and participate in online activity.
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 serious illness. In such a case you must provide documentation from a physician or psychologist indicating that you were not able to complete the exam.
MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES AND THE ADVOCACY & RESOURCE CENTER:
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 806-371-5191. 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
Also, it is important to understand, that though I am a mental health professional, I CANNOT AND WILL NOT give you counsel regarding any personal situations you might have, as this is not a part of my role as an instructor at Amarillo College. If you find that while interacting in the course that you or someone else might need mental health services, please contact the Amarillo College Counseling Center.
Grading Criteria
HOW DO I PREPARE FOR THIS CLASS?
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 quizzes and exams for class by ACTIVELY reading and outlining (taking detailed notes) the assignments.
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, QUIZZES, AND SYLLABUS QUIZ
1. How many exams are there in this course?
There will be four two EXAMS (A midterm and a final), 17 individual chapter quizzes, and one Syllabus Quiz. Each exam is scored on a 100 point scale.
2. Do I have to take the Final Exam?
The two exams are required. However, I will drop your lowest chapter quiz grade.
3. How many questions are on the exams? How much time do we have to take each exam? How many questions on the quizzes?
The Midterm Exam has 50 questions, with a 120 minute time limit. The final has 100 questions, with a 240 min time limit.
Each chapter quiz has 20 questions. There is no time limit for these quizzes. I will drop your lowest quiz at the end of the semester.
4. What time do the exams open and close?
I will open all exams and quizzes at the beginning of the semester for those who want to work ahead. However, each exam and quiz will close at 11:55 pm on the last day scheduled for the test. Therefore, you will need to be sure to allow plenty of time to take the quizzes and exams.
5. How many questions are on the Syllabus Quiz?
The Syllabus Quiz is 25 questions; you have unlimited amount of time to complete the Syllabus Quiz and may use your syllabus.
6. What are the basic instructions for taking the exams online?
All exams will be taken online. You are allowed to use your notes on the exams. You are not penalized for guessing. You will not be able to go back and review or answer questions. Do not skip any questions. If you do, the question will be counted as incorrect. There is no penalty for guessing. Remember to click the “submit” button at the end of your exam.
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 3:00pm. 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.
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.
7. What is the penalty for cheating on an exam?
You may NOT have another person with you at the time that you are taking one of the online exams. If there is indication that you received help during an online exam, the penalty will be an F in the course and likely expulsion from Amarillo College.
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 book / open note exams 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. The only Extra credit given, is explained in the Class Research Paper.
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.”
11. 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.
12. How do I calculate my grade in the course?
Here is an example of how to calculate your grade. The Exams are worth 30%, weekly quizzes are worth 25%, weekly discussions are worth 15%, the Social Responsibility Project is worth 10%, the Class Project is worth 10% and the Syllabus Quiz is worth 5% and the Comprehensive Review Essay is worth 5%.
Let us say, for example, that you made the following grades in the course:
Exams Average: 25.8755 ïƒ Midterm = 82.5; Final Exam = 90.0
Weekly Quizzes Average = (17 Quizzes: 60+100+70+80+76+87+100+50+90+88+90+100+ 80+ 90+100+50+80)/17 = 81.823
Weekly Discussion Average = (4 Discussions: 100+100+90+70)/4 = 90
Social Responsibility Project (Class Project) = 85
Class Paper (Class Research Paper)=90
Syllabus Quiz = 85
Comprehensive Review Essay =75
Here is how you would do the math:
86.25 X 30 = 25.875 (Exams)
81.823 X .25 = 16.3646 (Weekly Quizzes)
90 X .15 = 13.5 (Weekly Discussions Average)
85 X .10 = 8.5 (Social Responsibility Project: Class Project)
90 X .10 = 9 (Class Research Paper)
85 X .05 = 4.25 (Syllabus Quiz)
75 X .05 = 3.75 (Comprehensive Review Essay)
Now, add the numbers for each category: 25.875 + 16.3646 + 13.5 + 8.5 + 9 + 4.25 + 3.75 = 81.23 ( B- Course Grade)
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
Please be aware that the Course Average grade that you see will NOT BE ACCURATE UNTIL all of the Exams, Quizzes and Unit Assignments, have been completed for the class. Therefore, you need to calculate your grade by hand to help determine your grade throughout the course. I will NOT drop your lowest quiz grade, until the very end of the course.
14. GENERAL QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS:
When you go to Lessons Tab and then to Discussion Forums, you will see General Questions and Answers. Here, you can ask a question or provide comments that the entire class (including your instructor) can see.
If you have general questions (and answers) that other students may benefit from, please direct them to the instructor (or class) by posting them in General Questions and Answers. When I answer the question (or when you answer a question) in "General Questions and Answers", all students will be able to see my (and your) responses. If I fail to respond to your question that you post in the “General Questions and Answers,” please send me a direct email and remind me of your post. Students infrequently post questions in the “General Questions and Answers” discussion board so I do not check it daily.
15. DISCUSSIONS / PARTICIPATION:
How do we participate in this online class?
There are weekly discussions that provide you with a way to participate in the course. By participating in class, the class will become more interesting and rewarding as more students actively share their ideas. You will have a topic and/or questions to answer for each week. You are required to have a 200 word initial post, with at least TWO, 100 word Responses.
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.
Where do we go to post our Weekly Assignments in the class?
Participation occurs in this class by clicking on Discussions (on the Home Page for the course), and then click on the specific week you are working on. You will then post your Post and Responses accordingly.
It is the student’s responsibility to make sure the post for the assignment is posted. You should post directly into the Discussion for the specific 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 discussion in fact was posted.
Are we required to respond to other students posts?
Yes. The Course Schedule will give you the instructions for each Weekly Assignment. Your response to your peer must be a minimum of 100 words. No credit is given for a peer response that does not meet the minimum requirement of 100 words. Your word processor should give you a word count for your discussion papers. You should respond to two of your peers.
Do we need to save a copy of our responses?
Yes. I recommend that you write your response in Word, and then paste your response into the Discussion. You should save a 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. I cannot grade your paper inside the Blackboard system unless it is posted into the Discussion.
How much will the Weekly Discussions count in terms of the overall grade in the course?
Weekly Discussions will count as 15% of your final grade. The maximum score for each discussion is 100 points. There is a 30 point penalty for turning in a late Unit Assignment. At the end of the semester, all of the weekly discussion scores will be averaged.
How will the Weekly Discussions be graded?
The details / instructions for the Weekly Discussions and the rubric for each of the Unit Assignments are found in the Course Schedule. 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.
Is there a penalty if my Weekly Discussions does not meet the required length?
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 30 point penalty. You should use a word processor to write your papers. Your word processor should give you a word count.
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/AUDITING THE CLASS:
The last day to withdraw is Wednesday, October 3rd You must officially drop a class in 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.
Assignments Directions & Calendar
Syllabus Quiz: The testing date is Sunday, August 27th @ 11:55PM. To open this quiz, click on the Exams tab and then click on Quiz: Syllabus Quiz. This quiz is online. *I recommend that you print out your syllabus as a reference to use during the quiz and keep it as a reference to refer to throughout the course. Again, there is no time limit and you may use your syllabus.
Class Research Paper
Your Class Research Paper is due Sunday, September 24th @11:55PM. This assignment is not particular to any one unit, but is a representation of the class as a whole. Thus, you will learn of this assignment at the beginning, and it is expected to be completed throughout the course.
The assignment for this project is to pick one of the following and write a 3-page research paper (APA style).
The three areas that you may choose from are as follows:
CHOOSE ONE OF THE FOLLOWING:
Please note that this is a class project, so it will be a more extensive review than your other class assignments. I want to see that you have THOUROUGHLY explored the topic of your choice. I have left the options open, so that you may have a chance to explore anything you are interested in that relates to psychology.
I expect you to use appropriate academic resources (no Wikipedia). You may need to set an appointment with a librarian to learn how to find peer reviewed scholarly journals through the AC Library. Because seeing a librarian is so vital to your academic career, if you email me (have the librarian email me) verification of your appointment/meeting, I will give you 10 bonus points on this assignment!
You will need to use professional websites. The NIH- National Institute of Health or APA- American Psychological Associations, etc.) are examples. Also I require a minimum of 5 Citations for your project. No more than TWO OF THEM CAN BE WEBSITES!!
Guidelines for this assignment:
1. Set an appointment with a Librarian at Amarillo College to help you use the specialized databases in the field of psychology to locate high quality articles or book chapters for your position paper. I prefer that you use articles that have references; these articles are considered more scholarly. However, some of the articles in scholarly journals may be beyond your understanding. Your librarian will help you to locate articles that are high quality and within your range of understanding. You will get bonus points for this!!
2. As a basic guide, consider that there are three types of information for your paper: scholarly articles, magazines, and websites. Scholarly articles are found in scholarly journals, for example the American Psychologist. These authors of scholarly articles are experts in their fields. Scholarly articles have references at the end of the article. Magazines vary in quality. Some magazines are credible sources of information, for example the Monitor on Psychology and Psychology Today. Other magazines are not credible, for example tabloids. Websites will also vary in terms of credibility. As indicated above, for example, do not use blogs and Wikipedia. You may use quality website sources such as NIMH (National Institute of Mental Health).
3. Use The Writer’s Corner (in Ordway Hall) at Amarillo College to help you with grammar and APA Style.
4. Use APA style when citing sources in the body of your paper and when listing references at the end of your paper. There are many APA Style web sites online to give you guidance. Most psychology text books are written in APA Style. You can look at your text to see an example of APA Style. I have included an APA Style Handout in the Lessons tab.
Basically the idea here is to be sure you cite your source with the authors name, date of publication and that title of the source, and publisher along with any pages you used, or, if your source is an online source include the title , any author, date, and the web address stating "Retrieved from".
Example: a book will have a citation that looks like this:
Myers, D. (2014) Exploring Psychology (9th Edition). Worth, pages 35-39.
Henslin, J. (2016). Sociology: A Down-to-Earth Approach. Core Concepts (6th Edition). Pearson, page 102.
Example: an online source you will have a citation that looks like this:
How Does Marijuana Affect You? WebMD Retrieved May 21, 2016 from http://www.webmd.com/mental-health/addiction/marijuana-use-and-its-effects
Be sure you cite your sources in the body of your text:
Example: There are numerous physical effects of marijuana such as increasing heart rate, increase bleeding, lower blood pressure, blood sugar issues, and increased risk of lung cancer (How Does Marijuana Affect You? WebMD Retrieved May 21, 2016 from http://www.webmd.com/mental-health/addiction/marijuana-use-and-its-effects)
Example: Myers (2014, p. 375) tells us that people must have their basic needs met before they can accomplish higher order goals. This idea is put forth in Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs (Maslow, 1970), which shows that needs like hunger and thirst must be met before people will go after personal goals like building self-esteem and attaining an educational degree.
HINT: IF YOU LOOK IN YOUR REFERENCE SECTION OF YOUR TEXTBOOK, you will find the proper FORMAT for any REFERENCE that you are using for this essay!
5. Scholastic dishonesty, including plagiarism, will result in a grade of “F” for the course. Do not plagiarize. Plagiarism is defined as the following: the use of someone else’s exact words that are neither quoted nor cited; paraphrasing someone else’s words without citing them; or using someone else’s research without citing it.
Class Project
In addition to having Unit 1, Unit 2 and Unit 3 to complete, you will need to complete the class Social responsibility/ Service Learning Project. This assignment is not particular to any one unit, but is a representation of the class as a whole. Thus, you will learn of this assignment at the beginning, and it is expected to be completed throughout the course, with the due date being set as Sunday, October 1st @ 11:55PM.
Social Responsibility / Service Learning Project
This Social Responsibility / Service Learning Project is due.
I want to provide the instructions for this assignment early in the semester to get you started even though you have until October 1st, 2023 complete it. What is social responsibility? Social responsibility is an ethical structure which suggests that an individual has an obligation to act for the benefit of society as a whole. Social responsibility is a duty every individual has to perform so as to maintain a balance between the community and the individuals who live in them. For this assignment, you will be required to volunteer at a local agency.
Whichever you choose, you will then reflect on your service learning (past or future) in a short answer essay exam online. When answering these questions you must answer in complete thoughts and complete sentences. You will need to read the questions below before you start your volunteer work. This way you can have the questions in mind before you start.
Here is a small list of some possible places you could chose to volunteer. Please check with your professor if you have an idea of a place you would like to volunteer to make sure it will be applicable to this assignment.
Here are the questions you will be required to answer in your essay exam. Please be sure you pay attention to the specific questions and the required word length for each question. Please study the rubrics for each question; this information will help you better answer the questions. You are allowed to use sources from your agency or online sources to help you answer these questions.
1. Social Responsibility / Service Learning Essay Exam Part 1.
Describe some of the history of the agency where you selected to volunteer. What is the name of the agency/organization? Where is it located? What does your agency/organization do? You are required to research online about your chosen organization. This question must be a minimum of 100 words. (10 points)
2. Social Responsibility / Service Learning Essay Exam Part 2.
What social problem is your agency working on and what specific intervention are they using? This question must be a minimum of 100 words. (10 points)
3. Social Responsibility / Service Learning Essay Exam Part 3.
How does your time serving in the community influence your ideas and perceptions about the city of Amarillo and the people who live here? This question must be a minimum of 100 words. (20 points)
4. Social Responsibility / Service Learning Essay Exam Part 4.
Relate what you have learned in the readings and class discussion to your experience in your agency. Specifically, you must relate at least 2 specific concepts from any of the reading or video assignments in this class (your textbooks, lectures, films) in this class to your experience in your agency. You MUST reference in the body of your paper the sources that you used with the specific page number (if it was from reading material). For example, if you used page 35 in the textbook I Never Knew I Had A Choice by Corey and Corey, indicate in the body of your paper that you used this text and the page number: (Corey and Corey, 2010 p. 35). This question must be a minimum of 200 words. (50 points)
5. Social Responsibility / Service Learning Essay Exam Part 5.
Will you continue to volunteer? What impact do you hope to have by continuing to volunteer at your selected agency? If you choose not to volunteer at your selected agency, then describe and discuss in DETAIL, ONE ACTION STEP that you would be willing to do to apply some aspect of “social responsibility” that you learned in your volunteer work in your life. This question must be a minimum of 100 words. (10 points)
Your Answers will be graded by the following Rubric:
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4 Points Contains clear, thorough responses to the question identified in the assignment. It provides evidence that the student has diligently described the impact he or she hopes to have by continuing to volunteer at their selected agency. If the student chose not to volunteer at their selected agency, then he or she described in detail one action step that they would be willing to do to apply some aspect of “social responsibility” that they learned in their volunteer work in your life. |
3 Points Does not address all of the parts of the questions in the assignment. It provides minimal evidence that the student has diligently described the impact he or she hopes to have by continuing to volunteer at their selected agency. If the student chose not to volunteer at their selected agency, then he or she described in detail one action step that they would be willing to do to apply some aspect of “social responsibility” that they learned in their volunteer work in your life. |
1 Points Minimally addresses the items in the assignment. It does not provide evidence that the student has described the impact he or she hopes to have by continuing to volunteer at their selected agency. If the student chose not to volunteer at their selected agency, then he or she described in detail one action step that they would be willing to do to apply some aspect of “social responsibility” that they learned in their volunteer work in your life. |
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3 Points Information is clearly organized. |
2 Points Information is loosely organized. |
1 Points Information is present, but very difficult to understand due to poor organization. |
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Mechanics |
3 Points Proper grammar and spelling used throughout the answer to the question. |
2 Points Proper grammar and spelling used throughout the answer to the question with major errors. |
1 Points Very poor grammar and spelling used throughout the answer to the question. |
Please note that time management for this project is imperative to your success. DO NOT PROCRASTINATE, or you will find yourself experiencing a lot of difficulty. The assignment is one of stages. It will be near impossible to complete everything in one day.
Please again, feel free to contact me with any questions or concerns pertaining to the units and/or class project. I hope you enjoy the course! I look forward to a great semester with you all!
Final Paper:
Comprehensive Review Essay: I want you to write a 2 page paper (600 words), double spaced, APA style standards, that discusses your experience in this course. This paper is due Tuesday, October 10th @ 11:55PM. Cover the following:
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Class Schedule This is the class outline and schedule of due dates for this course semester. I recommend that you print this off and use it as a continual reference throughout this course to ensure you do not miss any deadlines.
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Fall I 2023 Class Schedule |
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Week #1: 08/20/23 - 08/27/23 Assignment 1 |
Complete Week #1 Discussion Post: Due Wednesday, August 23rd @ 11:55PM Response: Due Thursday, August 24th @ 11:55PM
Syllabus Quiz Due Sunday, August 28th @ 11:55PM *IF YOU DO NOT COMPLETE THIS ASSIGNMENT YOU WILL BE AUTOMATICALLY WITHDRAWN FROM THE COURSE ON MONDAY!!* NO exceptions!
Read Chapters 1, 2 Review Powerpoints
Take Chapter 1 Quiz – Due 08/27/2023 @ 11:55 PM Take Chapter 2 Quiz - Due 08/27/2023 @ 11:55 PM |
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Week #2: 08/28/23 - 09/03/23 Assignment 2 |
Read Chapters 3, 4, 5 Review Powerpoints
Take Chapter 3 Quiz - Due 09/03/2023 @ 11:55 PM Take Chapter 4 Quiz - Due 09/03/2023 @ 11:55 PM Take Chapter 5 Quiz - Due 09/03/2023 @ 11:55 PM |
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Week #3: 09/04/23 - 09/10/23 Assignment 3 |
Complete Week #3 Discussion Post: Due Wednesday, September 6th @ 11:55PM Response: Due Thursday, September 7th @ 11:55PM
Read Chapters 6, 7, 8 Review Powerpoints
Take Chapter 6 Quiz - Due 09/10/2023 @ 11:55 PM Take Chapter 7 Quiz - Due 09/10/2023 @ 11:55 PM Take Chapter 8 Quiz - Due 09/10/2023 @ 11:55 PM |
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MIDTERM EXAM |
Sunday, September 10th at 11:55PM – Over Ch. 1- 8 |
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Week #4: 09/11/23 - 09/17/23 Assignment 4 |
Read Chapters 9, 10 Review Powerpoints
Take Chapter 9 Quiz - Due 09/17/2023 @ 11:55 PM Take Chapter 10 Quiz - Due 09/17/2023 @ 11:55 PM |
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Week #5: 09/18/23 - 09/24/23 Assignment 5
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Read Chapter 11, 12, 13 Review Powerpoints
Take Chapter 11 Quiz - Due 09/24/2023 @ 11:55 PM Take Chapter 12 Quiz - Due 09/24/2023 @ 11:55 PM Take Chapter 13 Quiz - Due 10/01/2023 @ 11:55 PM
Class Research Paper Due on September 24th @11:55PM. |
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Week #6: 09/25/23 - 10/01/23 Assignment 6
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Complete Week #6 Discussion Post: Due Wednesday, September 27th @ 11:55PM Response: Due Thursday, September 28th @ 11:55PM
Read Chapters 14, 15, 16 Review Powerpoints
Take Chapter 14 Quiz - Due 10/01/2023 @ 11:55 PM Take Chapter 15 Quiz - Due 10/01/2023 @ 11:55 PM Take Chapter 16 Quiz - Due 10/01/2023 @ 11:55 PM
Class Project Due on October 1st, @11:55PM. |
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Week #7: 10/02/23 - 10/08/23 Assignment 7 |
Complete Week #7 Discussion Post: Due Wednesday, October 4th @ 11:55PM Response: Due Thursday, October 5th @ 11:55PM
Read Chapters 17, 18, 19 Review Powerpoints
Take Chapter 17 Quiz - Due 10/08/2023 @ 11:55 PM Take Chapter 18 Quiz - Due 10/08/2023 @ 11:55 PM Take Chapter 19 Quiz - Due 10/08/2023 @ 11:55 PM
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Week #8: 10/09/23 - 10/12/23 Finals Week |
Review and Take Final Exam Complete Comprehensive Review Essay
***GRADES WILL BE POSTED October 12th *** ***Any makeup work completed with permission from Dr. Mendoza due to extenuating circumstances, must be completed by 10/12/2023*** |
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Comprehensive Review Essay Due BY: Tuesday, October 10th @ 11:55 PM |
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Final Comprehensive Exam Due BY: Wednesday, October 11th @ 11:55 PM |
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