Course Description:
This course overviews patterns of family
living in contemporary society tempered by various elements of cultural,
social, economic and racial factors. There is an emphasis on the wise use of
community resources such as those available in educational, health, welfare,
religious, recreational, and counseling organizations. Degree Applicable
Course Content:
Socialization theories of the family
Socialization process of the family to
the community
Family systems, cultures, beliefs,
relations, parenting styles
Community support, beliefs, laws and
resources
Home, school, child care partnership
Family violence
Historical perspective of the family
Family advocacy
Child/adult development
Student Learning Outcomes/Course Objectives:
Analyze the impact of the
interrelationship of the family and the community.
Examine community support services and
agencies for families.
Describe the effects that factor outside
the family such as the mass media, societal patterns and social problems
of the family.
Recognize the foundation role of the
primary relationships and cultural differences in child rearing
practices.
Identify and analyze social interactions
that promote positive self esteem and healthy relationships.
Parent advocacy.
Methods of Instruction/Critical Thinking: The
student shall:
Visit three community organizations that
relate to children and their families. One must be a daycare or
preschool, the other 2 community organizations.
Develop a community resource file.
Minimum 25 local resources for families.
Review 2 content relevant
journal/magazine articles. Write a one page review for each.
Demonstrate comprehension of material by
reading, writing, and presenting material conducted in class
discussions, through homework, observations, assessments, and
lab/fieldwork.
Interview a parent from a different
culture or generation. Develop at least five questions to answer
regarding schooling, discipline, family structure, schools, and
community resources that were available during their time or in their
country.
Write an advocacy letter to improve
services to any organization or business that has to do with families.
Attendance:
The student must attend all class
discussions. Please feel free to discuss any circumstances that would
cause you to miss or be late on any assignments with the instructor.
Discussion Group:
Two Postings required weekly not on the
same day. Read all postings and comment on your fellow students' postings.
You must react to a different opinion by the end of week two.
Advocacy Letter:
Due Week 2
Choose an appropriate local, county,
state, or national organization to write a letter to advocating an issue
that interests you. Submit a copy of the letter by email. You must also
submit the name address and phone # of the person that responds to your
letter with the answer that you get from them. You must get a response
to get full credit for this assignment. Your letter is due at the end of
Week 2. The response is due by the end of class.
Article Reviews: 1 Due Week 3 and 1
Due Week 5
Visit your local Library locate 2 content
relevant professional journal/magazine articles on varying topics. Write a review of
its contents and your view/position on it. One page minimum three page
maximum each. You may turn them in early, but not past the due date
without a 10% penalty. 60 points possible/30 each. You must list the
source. DO NOT SEND AS ATTACHMENTS.
Interview: Due Week 4
Develop 5 questions to ask a parent who
grew up during the Great Depression, or a parent that was raised in
another country. Interview the parent with your questions and write down
the responses. You must submit the questions with the answers. 50 Points
Possible. One word responses are not acceptable you must give one
paragraph to introduce your interviewer. (Age, where grew up, etc.)
Community Resource File: Due Week 6
Develop a system for gathering
information about organizations that help support children and parents
within your community. You should include names, addresses, phone
numbers, contact person, purpose of organization, and whom it serves.
Must have a minimum of 25 resources. 50 points possible.
Community Organization Observations: (Lab)
Due Week 7
Visit two organizations within the area
you live and one childcare center. Please call to set up the visit, and
be respectful of their requirements or confidentiality procedures. 150
points possible/50 points each. Please submit a 1-3 page write up for
each visit on what you observed and how it relates to the
information provided in your text regarding its benefit/contribution to
the child, family, school, or community.
In the box below type: I have read and
understand the attendance and participation policy and I agree to abide by
it. I further understand and agree to complete all assignments for this
course.
Grading Policy:
| Assignment |
Points Possible |
| Community Lab/Fieldwork (3) |
150 points |
| Resource File |
50 points |
| Articles |
60 points |
| Interview |
50 points |
| Quizzes |
240 points |
| Mid Term |
140 points |
| Final |
170 points |
| Advocacy Letter |
50 points |
| Total Points Possible |
1000 points |
| Discussion Group |
90 points |
| Points Earned |
Grade Earned |
| 1000-900 |
= A |
| 899-800 |
= B |
| 799-700 |
= C |
| 699-600 |
= D |
| 599 and below |
= F |
In the box below type: I have read and understand the
grading system.
Exams:
Exams will be given during the week listed in the course
outline and will take approximately 2-3 hours to complete. You may print
the quizzes and use your book and then submit the answers. Do not hit
the submit button to leave when you are printing the quizzes. Ensure
that you fill out your name and email correctly or you will jam
the system and not get a score. Specific
times will be announced, or the instructor will approve a proctor at
your location (see statement about proctored exams). Exams cover the
chapters listed in the course outline. The final is not cumulative.
Questions may consist of multiple choice, true/false, matching, short
answer, and/or essay/critical thinking exercises. The Mid-Term will be
online, the final will be proctored. (See instructor's posting area for
date and time I will be proctoring the exam in the computer lab on
Barstow's campus)
Proctored Exams:
All students are required to take the final at an
adequately supervised location. The final is closed book and closed
notes. Tests will be given on-campus as
scheduled. Students should plan to take the exam on the Main Campus
during the scheduled times. These exams are taken either in the Barstow
College Computer Commons on the Main Campus or at the Barstow College
office at Fort Irwin, or Miramar.
I will proctor the exam on main campus if there is any
interest from the class in doing so. You will need to email me if you
wish to take the final with me. I will schedule it for 6-8 pm on
Thursday of finals week. If I get students interested in taking the exam
with me I will post the location in the instructors posting area on the
discussion board. (Call ahead of time for proctoring hours if you are
going to use the computer commons).
If you are unable to take the exams at either of these
locations, you may take the exam at a location near you, using a proctor
approved by your instructor. You must inform the instructor at least two
weeks prior to the finals date that you intend to take the exam at
another location so that your instructor has time to approve a suitable
proctor and location. Friends, family members and neighbors are not
suitable proctors. FILL OUT THE PROCTOR FORM to request a proctor.
All proctors must be librarians, military educational officers, college
professors, professional proctors (such as our lab aides), teachers or
clergy.
The proctor must have
a professional email address and phone. (hotmail, yahoo, excite, aol,
netscape, earthlink, verizon, netzero, msn, etc email accounts are
unacceptable).
The email address
must correspond to a school or business.
In the box below type: "I will take the Final at (the
Computer Commons/Fort Irwin office) or I will send proctor information at least two
weeks prior to the Final exam. I will abide by the scheduled dates. I
understand that I cannot make up a missed exam."
Online Courses:
Please note that online courses are available for the
convenience of students with varying needs. These courses are neither
easier nor less time-consuming than a normal "in-class" course: just
more flexible. While they allow the student to "attend class"
(so-to-speak) at the student's convenience, they still require
self-motivation and time-management on the part of the student. Because
this online course is also a 9-week course, it is far more concentrated
than a typical 18-week course in or out of the classroom. Students
should expect online courses to take as much time and dedication as
in-class courses, and should plan their schedules accordingly.
Standards for written work and behavior:
Written reports, college adult-level behavior, quizzes,
and class exercises will be executed and/or performed in accordance with
standards expected at Barstow College. In addition to the requirements
of the assignment, points will be deducted for incorrect spelling and
improper grammar, and also for inappropriate, rude, or derogatory
comments. The assignments you submit MUST be in APA format unless
otherwise indicated. The student is strongly encouraged to store all
work on a floppy disk and save ALL submitted work.
Academic Honesty:
Plagiarism is claiming as your own a paper, report,
article, outline, or speech which, in whole or in part was prepared by
someone other than yourself. Material quoted from readings MUST be noted
according to the report writing style followed (APA, in this case). The
scope of academic honesty is two-fold:
1. You must do your own work. Papers, quizzes,
tests, etc. MUST be your own work in your own words. I realize that
some are concerned with "English Writing ability" and want someone
else to "check" the work. I (strongly) suggest that you put
everything in your own words FIRST, then, if you desire, have
someone proofread for you. Proofreading involves checking for
errors, not re-writing sentences and paragraphs. If revisions are
needed for clarity, then YOU make those revisions; don't let your
proofreader do it.
2. When "borrowing" ideas from another source (for
example: research) - ALWAYS, ALWAYS give credit. You cannot have too
many citations in a paragraph/paper - especially a "research" paper,
because you are "researching" from other sources. If you have
information that you did not research yourself, or that did not come
directly from your head (i.e. If you were "inspired" by something you
read or saw), you MUST cite the reference. Claiming work as your own
that is not yours - in any way, shape, or form - is plagiarism.
Plagiarism can result in a failing grade on the assignment,
failure of the course (without the option to withdraw), and/or suspension or
expulsion from the school.
In the box below type: I understand what plagiarism is and
that committing it can result in failure of the course.
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