If you have a disability (learning, mental, physical) that affects your ability to participate effectively and have access to any program or service at Amarillo College please contact Disability Services at (806) 345-5639 . Our offices are located in the Enrollment Center, Suite 700. More information may be found at www.actx.edu/disability.
Disability Services facilitates access to all programs and services according to the ADA, Americans with Disabilities Act and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, as well as other federal and state laws.
Amarillo College is committed to providing equal access to all programs and services, including all working, learning, and service environments that affect equal access for persons with disabilities. This commitment to provide equal access and opportunity for persons with disabilities is in compliance with federal and state law. Amarillo College also strives to provide Electronic and Information Resources (EIR) that are accessible to all authorized users.
If you find you are unable to access material in an accessible format please contact the Disability Services Office at (806) 345-5639 . This office will work in conjunction with other campus resources to address and accommodate your issue in a timely manner.
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
Tutoring for Success applies to any student whose overall performance in the course falls below 75%. The instructor will create the task in the Student Engagement Portal (Watermark) to direct the student to the appropriate tutoring service, which may be faculty- or SI-led, discipline-specific, and/or general. The tutoring service assigned, the due date for when the tutoring must be completed, and the amount of tutoring required are at the discretion of the instructor. Additionally, the task will alert the student’s success team. Students who do not fulfill the assigned tutoring task may be subject to program- and course-specific penalties that could result in a grade reduction and/or in not being allowed to progress in the course until the tutoring requirement has been satisfied.
Students who do not attend class on or prior to the census date will be administratively dropped. Effective Fall, 2016
Students who wish to withdraw from a course must complete all steps indicated on the Academic Withdrawal Request form by the course withdrawal deadline.
NOTE: Students who are attending Texas institutions of higher education, for the first time fall 2007 and later, may not withdraw from more than six courses during their academic career. This withdrawal limitation does not include dual credit or developmental classes (Senate Bill 1231 Rule 4.10.) For more information on Drop and Withdrawal Policies, please visit the Registrar's Office Web site.
The Amarillo College Privacy Policy is found at https://www.actx.edu/-amarillo-college-privacy-notice , and applies to all Amarillo College students. If you have questions about this privacy statement or you believe that your personal information has been released without your consent, send email to humanresources@actx.edu .
PSYC-2308-002 Child Psychology
This course will address psychological development from conception through middle childhood with references to physical, cognitive, social and personality changes. Students will examine the interplay of biological factors, human interaction, social structures and cultural forces in development.
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
Feldman, R. S. (2012). Child Development (9th Edition). Prentice Hall. Required ISBN: 0134697213
***The ACCESS CODE is Required
CHOOSE 1 of the Following for your Book Report:
Cline, F., & Fay, J. (2020). Parenting with love and logic: Teaching children responsibility. Colorado Springs: Pinon Press. The ISBN NUMBER IS ISBN: 978-1-63146-906-0
Doucleff, M. (2021) Hunt, Gather, Parent: What Ancient Cultures Can Teach us about the Lost Art of Raising Happy, Helpful Little Humans. ISBN: 978-1-9821-4967-3
Siegel, D. J. & Hartzell, M. (2014). Parenting from the Inside Out: How a Deeper Self Understanding Can Help You Raise Children Who Thrive: 10th Anniversary Edition. ISBN: 978-0-399-16510-8
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 48 hr email policy. I do my best to respond to your email within 48 hours.
You will need to learn how to use email in this course by viewing two tutorial videos on how to access email as a student in the portal and on how to send email from Blackboard.
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, October 29th, by 11:55 PM. If you do not complete this assignment, you will be AUTOMATICALLY DROPPED FROM THE COURSE ON MONDAY. NO EXCUSES. 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.
PHONE: You can request an appointment through the telecommunication platform, Zoom, if you choose.
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. You can call or email to set that up as well. Also, by appointment, we can also set up a Zoom chat.
LEARNING OUTCOMES:
Upon successful completion of this course, students will:
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".
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".
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.
ATTENDANCE POLICY:
Regular attendance is necessary for satisfactory achievement. It is the responsibility of the student to attend class. In this class, attendance will be accounted for by logging into blackboard. Though I do not require you to log in every day, one should be logging in at least 2 to 3 times per Unit.
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. Additionally, I do not allow for any late work beyond these circumstances.
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
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 (First Year Seminar), which teaches important areas such as 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.
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.
EXAMS AND Syllabus QUIZ:
1. How many exams are there in this course?
There will be six multiple choice EXAMS and one OPTIONAL Final Comprehensive Exam. The six exams are over Units 1-6, respectively. Each exam and is scored on a 100 point scale. Also, all exams will be open at the beginning of the semester and will close on their respective due dates. The Final Exam is optional. I will drop your lowest exam grade, so if you are happy with your average of the first 6 exams, you do not have to take the final exam.
2. 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 will be able to see only one question at a time, and you will have one attempt for each question. 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 150 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 5:30 (150 minutes) no matter how many times you start and stop the exam.
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. Remember, the lowest exam grade is dropped.
3. 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.
4. 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, simulated practice test questions, participation grade, and grade adjustments for each exam based on the number of questions missed by the class. Also, there is a recommended study guide with many similar practice test questions.
5. 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.
6. 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.”
7. 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.
8. How do I calculate my grade in the course?
Here is an example of how to calculate your grade. The Exams are worth 30%, the weekly Chapter Quizzes are worth 15%, the discussions are worth 10%, the Virtual Child is worth 10%, the Parenting Book Report is worth 15%, the Syllabus Quiz is worth 5%, Social Responsibility Project, 10%, and the Comprehensive Review Essay is worth 5%.
Let us say, for example, that you made the following grades in the course:
Exams Average: 84.67
Midterm (73) + Final (92) = 82.5 Exam Average
Weekly Chapter Quizzes (Average Total of 16 Quizzes) = 84.06
Unit Discussions Average = (4 Discussions (100+80+90+85)/2 = 88.75
Class Project: Raising Your Virtual Child = 90
Parenting Book report = 80
Social Responsibility Essay Quiz - 90
Comprehensive Review Essay =75
Here is how you would do the math:
84.67 X .30 = 24.948 (Exams)
84.06 X .15 = 21.015 (Weekly Chapter Quizzes)
88.75 X .10 = 8.875 (Unit Discussions)
90 X .10 = 9 (Class Project: Raising Your Virtual Child)
80 X .15 = 12 (Parenting Book Report)
85 X .05 = 4.25 (Syllabus Quiz)
90 X .10 = 9 (Social Responsibility Essay Quiz)
75 X .05 = 3.75 (Comprehensive Review Essay)
Now, add the numbers for each category: 25.401 + 12.609 + 8.875 + 9 + 12 + 4.25 + 9 + 3.75 = 84.885 = B (Course Grade)
9. 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
11. Do I allow Late Work?
I do not allow late work. Part of being in college, is learning time management and organization skills. Thus, I will only allow late work if there is an emergency (i.e. death in the family, severe illness, etc.). Additionally, I will require documentation to provide support of your emergency, should there be one. Other than this, absolutely no late work will be accepted. After the deadline of an assignment has passed, a zero will be entered for incomplete work.
10. DISCUSSIONS / PARTICIPATION:
How do we participate in this online class?
Discussions is the means in which participation is graded in an online 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 Unit. You are required to have a 200 word initial post, with at least two, 100 word Responses. Each discussion post will be due on a Wednesday, with two peer response due Sunday, of the respective week.
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 Discussions 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 Unit 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 discussion. Your responses to your peers 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 at least 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 Unit Discussions count in terms of the overall grade in the course?
Unit Discussions will count as 10% of your final grade. The maximum score for each discussion is 100 points.
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 December 6th. 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 negative effect on your GPA.
Assignments & Calendar
Week One and Two
Unit 1 : The following assignments will be required in Unit 1:
Week Three
UNIT 2:The following assignments will be required in Unit 2:
Week Four
UNIT 3: The following assignments will be required in Unit 3:
Week Five
UNIT 4: The following assignments will be required in Unit 4:
Week Six
UNIT 5: The following assignments will be required in Unit 5:
Week 7
UNIT 6: The following assignments will be required in Unit 6:
Week 8
Finals
Raising Your Virtual Child Project
In addition to having Chapters 1-16 to complete, you will need to complete the “Raising Your Virtual Child” Project. This assignment is not particular to any one weeks’ assignments but is a representation of the class as a whole. However, each section of the assignment corresponds with what we are learning in the course.
This assignment will be completed through Revel. The textbook access code will be required for this assignment.
The respective due dates are as follows:
Raising Your Virtual Child: 11/05/2023 @ 11:55 PM
Raising Your Virtual Child: Ages 0-2: 11/12/2023 @ 11:55 PM
Raising Your Virtual Child: Ages 3-5: 11/19/2023 @ 11:55 PM
Raising Your Virtual Child: Ages 6-11: 11/26/2023 @ 11:55 PM
Raising Your Virtual Child: Ages 12-18: 12/03/2023 @ 11:55 PM
RVC Discussion: Responses in Discussion Forum: Wednesday, December 6th (Initial Post) & Sunday,
December 10th (Peer Responses) @ 11:55 PM.
Parenting Book Report
Please Choose one of the following books to read:
Cline, F., & Fay, J. (2020). Parenting with love and logic: Teaching children responsibility. Colorado Springs: Pinon Press. The ISBN NUMBER IS ISBN: 978-1-63146-906-0
Doucleff, M. (2021) Hunt, Gather, Parent: What Ancient Cultures Can Teach us about the Lost Art of Raising Happy, Helpful Little Humans. ISBN: 978-1-9821-4967-3
Siegel, D. J. & Hartzell, M. (2014). Parenting from the Inside Out: How a Deeper Self Understanding Can Help You Raise Children Who Thrive: 10th Anniversary Edition. ISBN: 978-0-399-16510-8
*** NOTE: All of these books are available on Amazon to purchase. You can also get them in the audio version, if that is what you prefer. If you cannot purchase a book, please let me know. You should also be able to access them through the AC Library.
For this report, you are to read ONE of the books listed above. After reading the book, you will write a 3 to 4 page paper in APA Style: 12-point font, Times New Roman, Title Page, and Reference Page. (Title Page and Reference Pages DO NOT count for the page length requirement. After reading the book, please address the following:
Class Project: Social Responsibility Essay Quiz
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, December 3rd @ 11:55 PM.
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 December 3rd 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 project, you will be required to volunteer at least 4 hours, during the time that you are enrolled in this course – past volunteer work will not be accepted.
After you choose a location to volunteer and complete your volunteer work, you will then reflect on your service learning by completing 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.
Snack pack for kids
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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Needs Improvement |
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Knowledge |
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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Organization |
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 Final Paper: 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, December 12th, @ 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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Week #1 & 2: 10/23/2023 – 11/05/2023 Unit #1
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-Read Ch. 1 -Read Ch. 2 -Begin reading Parenting Book of Your Choice (from the selection offered) -Watch The Secrets of The Wild Child Film
Syllabus Quiz Due Sunday, October 29th @ 11:55PM *IF YOU DO NOT COMPLETE THIS ASSIGNMENT YOU WILL BE AUTOMATICALLY WITHDRAWN FROM THE COURSE ON MONDAY!! No excuses! *
#1 Discussion: -Initial Post: Due November 1st -Peer Response: Due November 5th
Raise Your Virtual Child: Create Your Virtual Child Due: DUE 11/05/2023 @ 11:55 PM
Chapter Quizzes 1 & 2: DUE 11/05/2023 @ 11:55PM |
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Week #3: 11/06/2023 – 11/12/2023 Unit #2 |
-Read Ch.3 -Read Ch. 4 -Watch Pregnancy Video Series -Keep reading the Parenting Book you Chose.
Raise Your Virtual Child: Ages 0-2 Due. 11/12/2023 @ 11:55 PM
Chapter Quizzes 3 & 4: DUE 11/12/2023 @ 11:55PM |
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Week #4: 11/13/2023 – 11/19/2023 Unit #3 |
-Read Ch. 5 -Read Ch. 6 -Read Ch. 7 - Complete the Parenting Book you Chose; book report is due next week!
2nd Discussion: -Initial Post: Due Wednesday, November 15th -Peer Response: Due Sunday, November 19th
Raise Your Virtual Child: Ages 3-5 Due. 11/19/2023 @ 11:55 PM
Chapter Quizzes 5, 6, & 7 DUE 11/19/2023 @ 11:55PM
MIDTERM DUE: Chapters 1 -7; DUE 11/19/2023 |
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Week #5: 11/20/2023 – 11/26/2023 Unit 4 |
-Read Ch. 8 -Read Ch. 9 -Read Ch. 10 - Watch Child Trauma Video - Child Abuse Handout
3rd Discussion -Initial Post: Due Wednesday, November 22nd -Peer Response: Due Sunday, November 26th
Parenting Book Report Due 11/26/2023 @ 11:55PM
Raise Your Virtual Child: Ages 6-11 Due. 11/26/2023 @ 11:55 PM
Chapter Quizzes 9 & 10 DUE 11/26/2023 @ 11:55PM |
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Week #6: 11/27/2023 – 12/03/2023 Unit 5
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-Read Ch. 11 -Read Ch. 12 -Read Ch. 13 -Watch Class Divided Film -Watch Bandura’s Bobo Doll Experiment
Social Responsibility Essay Project DUE 12/03/2023 @ 11:55 PM
Raise Your Virtual Child: Ages 12-18 Due. 12/03/2023 @ 11:55 PM
Chapter Quizzes 11, 12, & 13 DUE 12/03/2023 @ 11:55PM |
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Week #7: 12/04/2023 – 12/10/2023 Unit 6 |
*** LAST DAY TO DROP: December 6th ***
-Read Ch. 14 -Read Ch. 15 -Read Ch. 16
Virtual Child Discussion -Initial Post: Due Wednesday, December 6th -Peer Response: Due Sunday, December 10th
Chapter Quizzes 14, 15, & 16 DUE 12/10/2023 @ 11:55PM |
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Week #8: 12/11/2023 – 12/15/2023 Finals |
-Complete Comprehensive Review Essay -Review Notes and Take Final Exam *(NOTE: The final is required). |
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Comprehensive Review Essay Due BY: Tuesday, December 12th @ 11:55 pm |
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Final Comprehensive Exam Due BY: Wednesday, December 13th @ 11:55 pm |
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Final Grades will be posted on May 11th by NOON. |
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