INSTRUCTOR INFORMATION

OFFICE HOURS

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

GRADING CRITERIA

COURSE SUBJECT OUTLINE

Method of Evaluation:

• There will be FIVE Assignments. Each one will be worth 10% of your grade.  
• There will be FIVE Discussions. Each one will be worth 5% of your grade.
• Participation & Attendance will be worth 5% of your grade.  
• Intro & Syllabus activity will be worth 5% of your grade.
• There will be a final APA paper worth 15% of your grade. 

Grading Scale

Assignments (5) 10% each                  =          50%                                         A – 90%-100%

Intro/Syllabus activity 5%                  =          5%                                           B – 80%-89%

Participation 5%                                  =           5 %                                         C – 70%-79%

Discussions (5) 5% each                     =          25%                                         D – 60%-69%

Final APA Paper 15%                         =          15%                                         F – 0-59%                                                   ___________                                     

TOTAL                                                           100%              

Week   Dates               Reading                                                                       Activities/Papers        

Extra Credit: Extra Credit is offered throughout the semester. Extra credit will be given to those who seek out assistance from the writing center and/or Student Success Center on any/all writing assignments for this class. NOTE: Extra credit is to enhance your grade. NOT make up for missed assignments. Any questions please ASK! J

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)

Additional Instructor-specific Absence Policy:  As an online class, you will be expected to check in 2-3 TIMES PER WEEK as there will be discussions and responses that you will need to be a part of. You will be expected to participate and interact with peers in discussions throughout the week. Attendance and participation are crucial to learning and expanding your critical thinking.

Last day to withdraw from a course with a “W” is April 4, 2019.

Minimum Technology Requirement: Access to CANVAS for course materials and ongoing communication. MS Word is necessary in this class. You must be able to open documents in this format.

Minimum Student Skills: Ability to access Internet, attach files using Microsoft WORD as needed, take online assessments (quizzes & exams) if applicable; ability to use NCTC’s online Library access to research professional journals & resources; ability to post discussion responses as instructed; ability to access Writing Center services for assistance as needed.

Netiquette Expectations:  Standards of courtesy and respect must be maintained at all times in all areas pertaining to the online aspects of this course. Feel free to communicate with each other within the Canvas space, but remember that it is still a “classroom” setting and that respect and consideration are crucial for any intellectual discussion or conversation relative to the course. Any violation of the standards of appropriate behavior online will be reported to the Dean of Students and appropriate disciplinary action will be taken by the college.

For the most part we will follow the text chapters and topics. There WILL however, be additional information given in class. Information that is NOT in your textbook. It will therefore be imperative that you check into class regularly. Although the class is online, you will be required to actively participate throughout the week.

We will be working WEEKLY in this class. Each week you will be responsible for an assignment AND/OR a discussion response. It will be imperative that you check in often. There is only one book and you must have it (or access to it) on day one. I do not recommend you try to get by without it!

There are only TWO things that I will not sway on for online classes, both are to ensure you learn the material effectively.

FIRST: I DO NOT ACCEPT LATE WORK FOR THIS CLASS. My reason for this is simple….Online classes DEPEND on everyone doing their fair share and posting in a timely manner. Discussions and responses count on each of you being on time with your assignments. I state again… NO LATE WORK WILL BE ACCEPTED. That means you must post on time OR EARLY. Unless there are extenuating circumstances, assignments must be posted by due date. Remember….only YOU are responsible for the grade you get.

SECOND: Plagiarism is NOT ACCEPTABLE IN ANY WAY SHAPE OR FORM. Because this class consists of writing and giving examples, it is tempting to do some simple, “copy and paste” work. DO NOT DO THIS. Really. If your assignments contain plagiarism, you will get a ZERO for that assignment. Furthermore, if it happens again, you will reported to the dean.

THINGS TO KEEP IN MIND:

1. Netiquette is appropriate communication while online. It is imperative that you act accordingly while posting on Canvas.
2. Please respect your peers. Opinions and different perspectives are an important part of leaning and expanding your mind. Respecting those whose opinions differ from yours will be expected.
3. Please be sure you have access to a reliable computer (not a phone or Tablet). To view videos you need high-speed internet and flash player plug-in. It will be necessary for you to have an understanding of the following:

1. Create, save, attach and send files.
2. Cut/paste items from a word program.
3. Spelling and Grammar check.
4. Save, delete, reply and forward email.
5. Be able to access the internet and search for information.

HOW TO SUCCEED IN THIS CLASS:

PARTICPATE!   PARTICPATE!   PARTICPATE!

COMPLETE THE ASSIGNMENTTS, DISCUSSIONS AND FINAL

PAPER WITH HONEST EFFORT AND THOUGHT!

INFORMATION REGARDING GRADES:  Grades will be posted within one week after the due date. I will do my best to post your grades sooner. If you have a question about your grade, I will expect you to address it immediately. Do not email me in week eight about a grade from week two. I will refer you back here, to the Syllabus.

IMPORTANT NOTE: Personal writing projects have been repeatedly proven to have lasting effects on students (Huffman & Sanderson, 2014). I would like this class to have a lasting effect on you, therefore, applying what you have learned to life experiences using critical and analytical thinking will be the goal for this class. With a little luck and a lot of applying what you are reading, the information you learn will hopefully have a lasting effect on your life!

So, in short, Bad News: you WILL be writing…Good News: NO TESTS!

It is your choice how you view this! J Perspective is EVERYTHING!

This is Psychology...you will be proving your point throughout the semester. Except for the science (brain functions etc.) most information you provide can be argued or critically explained or analyzed. Don't be concerned with being ‘right’...be more concerned with proving your point using EXAMPLES! It is difficult to mark someone 'wrong' if they actually proved their point with evidence, examples and/or theories! Final thought……ASK QUESTIONS! If you are not sure, ask. I welcome ALL questions!

Huffman, K., & Sanderson, C. (2014). Real World Psychology, Hoboken, NJ: Wiley & Sons.

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.

For support, please contact the counselors at (940) 498-6207 or (940) 668-4321.  Alternatively, students may stop by Room 170 in Corinth or Room 110 in Gainesville.

CORE CURRICULUM FOUNDATIONAL COMPONENT AREA (For classes in the Core)_______     

X         Social and Behavioral Science

X             Critical Thinking

X              Communication

X              Empirical and Quantitative

X              Social Responsibility

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