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CD 104 Parent Education (Offered On-Line)
Course Syllabus: FALL 2002
Course Description:This course is designed for parents of children enrolled in the Child Development Center. The course includes an overview of child development principles and an exploration of the role of parents in supporting the development of their children. The course will provide guidance in effective parenting strategies reflecting family and cultural beliefs. The course will be offered on-line with some campus meetings.Text:Becoming The Parent You Want To Be: A Sourcebook of Strategies for the First Five Years. Laura Davis & Janis Keyser. Broadway Books. New York, 1997. Course Objectives:
Course Requirements:Computer AccessStudents will need access to the Internet via a Web Browser such as Internet Explorer or Netscape. Computers are available in the “Grown-Up Room” at the Child Development Center and at the campus library. During the first class meeting on campus students will log on, create a username and password. Four On Campus Class Sessions/Weekly Participation in On-Line Discussion Regular participation is vital to a course in which lecture, discussion, exchange of ideas and experiences enhance student learning. Students will meet on-campus four times during the semester. In addition, students are required to respond weekly on-line to questions posed by the instructor on the Bulletin Board. Respect Students are expected to show respect for the instructor and classmates by arriving on time for on campus meetings. Students are also expected to practice respect and polite behavior for on-line guidelines. Students are expected to participate on-line through discussion and also participate in on-campus class activities. Collaboration Collaboration is an important component of a respectful work/learning environment. There will be many opportunities to share ideas with classroom colleagues. All participants are encouraged to remain open to something new that might happen as the discussion/activity progresses. Flexibility The FALL Semester flow of topics and assignments is described on the calendar. However, the instructor may adjust the class to reflect the needs and interests of the students. Therefore, listed topics of discussion or due dates of assignments may change. Please check on-line for any additional information or changes. Accommodations Students with disabilities who made need accommodations in this class are encouraged to notify this instructor early in the semester and contact Disabled Student Programs and Services (DSP&S) in person in Room 110, or by phone at 619-644-7112(voice) or 644-7719(TTY for deaf). Class Participation and In-Class Projects Class participation is an important part of the course, providing students with the opportunity to use the concepts, ideas and techniques discussed. Students are required to participate in the Bulletin Board discussion with at least one substantive comment each week. There will be four on campus class meetings. Students will lose 10 points for each week of non-participation, either on-line discussion or on-campus meetings. Journals Students will be given a series of journals to reflect on the topics in the course. The journals may require reading of additional material. After completing the reading and writing your response, you will upload the assignment through WebCT. WebQuest A WebQuest is an inquiry-oriented assignment in which most or all of the information needed is found on the Web. Additional information on the requirements will be provided by the instructor. Final The Final will take place in the last on-campus meeting. EVALUATION
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