NORTH CENTRAL TEXAS COLLEGE COURSE SYLLABUS

 

Course Title:	Fundamentals of Riding Instruction
Course Prefix & Number:		AGEQ 1322	Section Number:	101	Semester/Year:	Fall/2021
Semester Credit Hours:		3	Lecture Hours:		Lab Hours:	48
Course Description (NCTC Catalog): Methodologies of riding instruction.  Includes safety, horsemanship, teaching techniques, group control and professionalism.
Course Prerequisite(s):
Required or Recommended Course Materials: AGEQ 1319 Western Horsemanship I AGEQ 2339 Western Horsemanship II AGEQ 1370 Local Needs-Principles of Ranch Horse Riding

 

INSTRUCTOR INFORMATION

Name of Instructor:	Cathy Luse
Campus/Office Location:	Barn Offices
Telephone Number:	940-668-7731 Ext. 4318
E-mail Address:	cluse@nctc.edu

 

OFFICE HOURS

Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday
1pm-6pm	1pm-6pm		11am-1pm
Also available by appointment

 

 

STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES (From Academic Course Guide Manual/Workforce Education Course Manual/NCTC Catalog

At the successful completion of this course the student will be able to:
1	Evaluate risk management
2	Develop teaching techniques in riding instruction
3	Demonstrate effective communication skills
4	Implement safe practices

 

GRADING CRITERIA

# of Graded Course Elements	Graded Course Elements	Percentage or Point Values
	Class Assistance/participation	60%
	Topic Presentation	20%
	Assist with development of Material	10%
	Delivery of Material	10%
	A      90-100% B        80-89% C       70-79% D       60-69% F          < 60%

GRADED ASSIGNMENTS

      -Tack/Facility Preparedness

      -Rider Assessments

      -Lesson Idea Outline

      -Safety Rules for Lessons

      -Lesson Demo 1

      -Lesson Demo 2

      -Safety Video on Ground (online only)

      -Safety Video astride (online only)

 

OTHER PERTINENT INFORMATION:

• Students must dress appropriately for instructing at the equine facility

 

Regular and punctual attendance is expected of all students in all classes for which they have registered.  All absences are considered to be unauthorized unless the student is absent due to illness or emergencies as determined by the instructor.  It is the student responsibility to provide documentation as to the emergency for approval and judgement by the faculty member.  Approved college sponsored activities are the only absences for which a student should not be held liable and only when provided by a college official ahead of the absence.  Valid reasons for absence, however, do not relieve the student of the responsibility for making up required work.  Students will not be allowed to make up an examination missed due to absence unless they have reasons acceptable to the instructor.  A student who is compelled to be absent when a test is given should petition the instructor, in advance if possible, for permission to postpone the exam.  Student will be dropped from a class by the Registrar upon recommendation of the instructor who feels the student has been justifiably absent or tardy a sufficient number of times to preclude meeting the course’s objectives.    Persistent, unjustified absences from classes or laboratories will be considered sufficient cause for College officials to drop a student from the rolls of the College. From Board Policy FC (LOCAL)

 

 

 

FUNDAMENTALS OF RIDING INSTRUCTION CLASS ATTENDANCE POLICY

• Students will receive 20pts for attending class each day.  An absence whether excused or unexcused will result in a point reduction in the attendance/participation portion of the student’s grade
• The student must notify the instructor before class (or ASAP) for an absence to be excused and will be counted excused only at the discretion of the instructor.  If you do not speak with the instructor, you must leave a voice message and/or send an email/text.
• Excused – minus 20 pts; Unexcused- minus 60 pts; 5^th Cumulative absence – letter grade drop; 6^th Cumulative absence – student will receive an “F”, it is the student’s responsibility to drop the course to get a “W”.
• Three tardies will count as an unexcused absence.
• Permission to make up work for an excused absence will only be granted in advance and/or at the instructor’s discretion.  It is the Student’s Responsibility to notify INSTRUCTOR and arrange for makeup of missed work.
• No make-up work for UNEXCUSED absences.
• Make-up work will consist of hours of work in Eq. Facilities

IMPORTANT DATES

Last day to withdraw from a course with a “W” is November 1,2021.

Labor Day-College Closed, no classes

Thanksgiving Holiday-college closed, no classes November 24-28

The Office for Students with Disabilities (OSD) provides support services for students with disabilities, students enrolled in technical areas of study, and students who are classified as special populations (i.e. single parents).

Support services for students with disabilities might include appropriate and reasonable accommodations, or they may be in the form of personal counseling, academic counseling, career counseling, etc.  Furthermore, OSD Counselors work with students to encourage self-advocacy and promote empowerment. The Counselors also provides resource information, disability-related information, and adaptive technology for students who qualify.

If you feel you have needs for services that the institution provides, please reach out to either Wayne Smith (940) 498-6207 or Yvonne Sandman (940) 668-4321.  Alternative students may stop by Room 170 in Corinth or Room 110 in Gainesville.

o        WECM Course

 

Students are expected to follow all rules and regulations found in the student handbook and published online.

 

Scholastic dishonesty shall include, but is not limited to cheating, plagiarism, academic falsification, intellectual property dishonesty, academic dishonesty facilitation and collusion.  Faculty members may document and bring charges against a student who is engaged in or is suspected to be engaged in academic dishonesty.  See Student Handbook, “Student Rights & Responsibilities: Student Conduct ([FLB(LOCAL)]”. 

 

Consequences for academic dishonesty may include:

1.  Verbal Warning and 0 (no points) credit for the assignment for all parties involved.
2. Second offense for any of the parties involved again will be kicked out of the class.

 

QUESTIONS, CONCERNS, or COMPLAINTS

Name of Chair/Coordinator:	Dr. Lisa Bellows
Office Location:	Science Building Office 403 A
Telephone Number:	940-668-7731 ext. 4346
E-mail Address:	lbellows@nctc.edu

 

COVID-19 Specific Syllabi Statements Fall 2021

 

Syllabi statement regarding potential Conversion of Onsite Classes to Online/Remote Format: North Central Texas College students should be aware that in the event of a college closure due to COVID-19 or other health related crisis, onsite classes will be converted to an online/remote format. Students should plan ahead to ensure they have access to the computer equipment (either PC, MAC, or tablet), webcam, and internet connectivity to continue their classes in an online/remote format. Please read all your official North Central Texas College student emails as the transition from onsite to online/remote might require a reorganization in your personal situation. Students will be granted a 72-hour transition and grace period. Online classes will continue as scheduled without disruption. Contact your Instructor as the situation arises. These policies and procedures were updated on July 27, 2021 and are subject to change as conditions change.

 

Syllabi Statement Regarding Face Coverings: Per the North Central Texas College guidance on face coverings on campus, in the instructional setting, faculty and students are not required to wear face coverings, such as masks or face shields. In May, Texas Governor Gregg Abbott released an Executive Order prohibiting Government entities from mandating the use of masks. As a political subdivision of the State of Texas, NCTC will follow the Governor’s Executive Order for Government entities and effective immediately NCTC is no longer mandating the use of masks while on campus. This order does not mean that you cannot choose to wear a mask, rather it is no longer allowed to be mandated. These policies and procedures were updated on May 19, 2021 and are subject to change.

 

 

Return to Standard Attendance Protocol for Face-to-Face Meetings: In spring 2020, we faced an unprecedented situation in which all of us had to be flexible and make prudent decisions in the best interest of our families, our campus, and our community. In light of this, North Central Texas College is temporarily establishing the requirement that faculty keep records of student attendance for face-to-face course meetings as well as a documented seating chart. In addition, students who are sick or need to quarantine should not attend classes. Students will not be required to provide formal documentation from a health care provider and will not be penalized for COVID-19 related absences when proper notification to campus health officials is made in accordance with the guidelines stated below.

 

Faculty will:

 

• Notify students about important course information and delivery changes through Canvas and campus email.

 

Students should:

• Provide notification to campus officials if they have tested positive for COVID-19 or have to quarantine so we can confirm reported absence with instructors, monitor, and assist the campus community.
• Notify instructors in advance of the absence.
• Connect with that class through Webex if the class session is being transmitted in a hybrid fashion.
• Keep up with and/or make up missed classwork or assignments.
• Submit assignments digitally through Canvas or other means as announced by your instructor.
• Work with their instructors to reschedule exams, labs, and other critical academic activities described in the course syllabus.
• Check Canvas and campus email daily to receive important announcements pertaining to the course.

During the fall 2021 semester, faculty with face-to-face meetings will establish assigned seating/work stations to facilitate roll-taking, and, if necessary, contact tracing. Additionally, we ask all members of the College community to be attentive to their health, and safeguard others, by following the CDC’s guideline to “stay home when you are sick.” You should stay home if you have symptoms. More information on what to do if you are sick is available at the CDC’s website.

Additional NCTC information is available at http://www.nctc.edu/coronavirus/index.html