Syllabi for Mrs. Barnhill
EPI0030 Diversity
Syllabus
CLASS SCHEDULE: ONLINE (CRN )
PROFESSOR: Cassandra Barnhill
E-MAIL: (NOTE: When class begins, Blackboard e-mail will be used for all course-related communications. ATLAS e-mail should be used for official grade inquiries and other college communications, such as registration, financial aid, etc.)
DEPARTMENT: Educator Preparation Institute
DEPARTMENT OFFICE AND PHONE: West Campus 1-255; 407-582-5581
CATALOG COURSE DESCRIPTION: This course instructs the participant on the necessary understanding of the variety of backgrounds and cultures that may be found in a typical classroom and how social class, religion, language, gender differences, culture, ethnicity, physical differences, and prejudices affect how students learn.
CREDIT: 2 hours
ONLINE COURSE: An online course is a course where all of the content is delivered online at Valencia using the college approved course management system. Online courses can provide opportunities for students to attend anytime from anywhere; however, the online student must take responsibility for his or her own learning. In any distance education program, the capacity for self-directed learning is crucial. While instructors and fellow students can provide some support, the online distance learner is expected to provide the internal motivation to manage his or her own learning during the course of study and have a basic grasp of Internet navigation skills and word processing skills. Blackboard is used to deliver all instruction in this online course and the student is responsible to learn to use this delivery system. To assess your readiness for an online course, you are encouraged to take the self-assessment at http://valenciacollege.edu/ltad/students/are_distance.asp.
Due to the compressed nature of this course and the interaction that is required, students should expect to spend 12 hours per week working on course requirements and should visit the course at least every 48 hours to remain up to date on communications from the instructor and fellow students. Additionally, daily participation may be required during some weeks of the course.
REQUIRED TEXT(S): (1) Multicultural Education in a Pluralistic Society 8th Ed. by Gollnick and Chinn
TECHNOLOGY REQUIREMENTS: For internet and computer hardware requirements please visit http://valenciacollege.edu/ltad/students/tech_req.asp.
A flash drive is also mandatory for storing class materials and artifacts. Do not store your classwork in only one place; you should store it in several places (your computer and several flash drives).
It also recommended that you review the tutorial learning module for Blackboard located on the Content page of the course in Blackboard.
If you need assistance with Blackboard, contact the Valencia Blackboard Help Desk through email at webcthelp@valenciacollege.edu or by calling 407-582-5600.
| COURSE OUTCOMES: At the end of this module, learners should be able to. . . | by completing the following ARTIFACTS and / or ASSIGNMENTS. . . |
| 1. demonstrate an acceptance for student differences
2. adopt a multicultural style of teaching
3. describe the many differences that students may display in a class
4. implement specific teaching techniques needed for a multicultural class
5. identify ways to enhance student tolerance for difference | 1. Write 9 reflections about what you think and how you feel about the topics addressed in this course. The questions for each reflection are found in your text. The page numbers are found in Blackboard for the individual assignments. The reflections should be double-spaced and submitted before the due date.
Competencies: Diversity, Ethics, Human Development and Learning, Learning Environments, Planning, Role of the Teacher Due: Weekly 250 points
2. Video Analysis DRA’s (Description, Reflection, Action) – Each week, write a DRA on the assigned videos. Use the questions in the text to help guide your analysis. Each DRA will be posted under Discussions in Blackboard. You should post your original analysis and respond to at least 2 other students’ posts.
Competencies: Diversity, Ethics, Human Development and Learning, Planning, Learning Environment, Role of the Teacher Due: Weekly 160 points
3. Various activities and article discussions in Blackboard. Each week, complete the activities and article discussion indicated for that week in the Learning Module.
Competencies: Diversity, Ethics, Human Development and Learning, Planning, Learning Environment, Role of the Teacher Due: Weekly 250 points |
COURSE ASSIGNMENTS:
1. Individual Artifacts and Projects will focus on application and demonstration of course content. All artifacts must earn at least an 80%, or they will have to be corrected and resubmitted. Artifacts scoring above 80% may be corrected and resubmitted if the student so chooses. Individual artifacts will be created outside of class. The artifacts should be typed using 12 font in Times New Roman, double-spaced (when appropriate) and submitted through Blackboard. The appropriate template should be used for artifacts when provided. Additional information for creating artifacts and the scoring rubrics will be provided in Blackboard. 250 total points
2. Weekly activities and article discussions are found in the each week’s Learning Module. All of these assignments are completed using a discussion format and most are individual. Two assignments will be completed in groups. You should post your original response, read at least 5 other students’ posts, and reply to at least 3 other students’ posts. These activities vary in points for a total of 250 points.
3. Participation in Discussions via Blackboard will also be graded. Each week, write a Video Analysis DRA (Description, Reflection, Action) on the assigned videos. Use the questions in the text to help guide your analysis. Each DRA will be posted under Discussions in Blackboard. For each discussion topic, you must write your own response to the discussion topic, read at least five and reply to at least three other students’ responses. Your original post should be made by 11:59 pm on Sunday of the first week and your readings and replies by 11:59 pm on Sunday of the following week. Responses to each discussion topic are 20 points for a total of 160 points.
4. Weekly Quizzes will be given on the weekly readings. They can be found under the Assessments tab in Blackboard. Each quiz will be worth 10 points for a total of 80 points.
5. Information may be posted in the Announcements section of Blackboard. It is the student’s responsibility to check in Blackboard for announcements, e-mail, assignment feedback, assignments returned for revision, and discussion comments.
6. At the end of the course each student must complete their Portfolio Evaluation, including the required ONE PAGE, SINGLE-SPACED REFLECTION. This will be graded satisfactory or unsatisfactory and must be completed to receive a passing grade for this course.
All formal assignments should adhere to standard written English. If you have any doubts about your writing skills, please go to the Writing Center on any one of the three campuses. See http://www.valenciacollege.edu/tutoring/ for more details.
GRADING SCALE:
90% and above A Artifacts 250
80%-89% B Activities and Articles 250
70%-79% C Discussions 160
Below 70% F Quizzes 80
Total 740
POLICIES AND PROCEDURES:
Blackboard: All assignments and their due dates will be located in Blackboard for the course. Additional readings and information will also be posted.
COMPUTER LAB USAGE: Remember that when utilizing Valencia College computer labs, food, and drink are not permitted. For additional information, see http://www.valenciacollege.edu/labs.
ACADEMIC HONESTY: All forms of academic dishonesty are prohibited at Valencia College (Policy Number 6Hx28: 10-16). For more information, see http://www.valenciacollege.edu/policies.
STUDENTS REQUIRING ACADEMIC ACCOMMODATION: Students with disabilities who qualify for academic accommodations must provide a letter from the Office for Students with Disabilities (OSD) and discuss specific needs with the professor. The Office for Students with Disabilities determines accommodations based on appropriate documentation of disabilities. For more information, see http://www.valenciacollege.edu/osd/.
Students with disabilities who qualify for academic accommodations must provide a Notification to Instructor (NTI) form from the Office for Students with Disabilities (OSD) and discuss specific needs with the professor, preferably during the first two weeks of class. The Office for Students with Disabilities determines accommodations based on appropriate documentation of disabilities.
Contact information:
West Campus SSB, Rm. 102 Ph: 407-582-1523 Fax: 407-582-1326 TTY: 407-582-1222
VALENCIA STUDENT CORE COMPETENCIES: The faculty of Valencia College has established four Core Competencies that describe the learning outcomes: THINK, VALUE, COMMUNICATE, and ACT. These general competencies can be applied in many contexts and must be developed over a lifetime. They specify how learning can be expressed and assessed in practice. They enable students and faculty to set learning goals and assess learning within and across the many disciplines of human inquiry. Further details about these competencies can be found at http://valenciacollege.edu/competencies.
WITHDRAWAL POICY: Students may withdraw themselves for a W up until the withdrawal deadline. After the withdrawal deadline each semester, students can no longer withdraw themselves. Professors can withdraw students for a W after the deadline only for excessive absences. After the withdrawal deadline, the professor will not withdraw students; students will receive the grade they have earned based on their classroom performance and participation. Grades of WP and WF are no longer given.
***The withdrawal dates for this semester are as follows:
Full Term =
1st Term =
2nd Term =
POSSIBLE NECESSITY OF SCHEDULE / CONTENT MODIFICATION: Course schedule and / or content may be changed at the professional discretion of the professor.
| Educator Preparation Institute Online Course Expectations
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What You Will Need to Be Successful |
From: The Virtual Student by Palloff and Pratt |
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| What Makes A Good Discussion Post |
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Course Schedule
| Class Meeting | Topics | Assignments (To be completed before coming to class) |
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| Introduction to Course
| Chapter 1 Learning Module: Week 1 Reflection for Chapter 1 Video Analysis DRA – Chapter 1 |
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| Race | Chapter 2 Learning Module: Week 2 Reflection for Chapter 2 Video Analysis DRA – Chapter 2 |
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| Class | Chapter 3 Learning Module: Week 3 Reflection for Chapter 3 Video Analysis DRA – Chapter 3 |
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| Gender | Chapter 4 Learning Module: Week 4 Reflection for Chapters 4 Video Analysis DRA – Chapter 4 |
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| Exceptionality
| Chapter 5 Learning Module: Week 5 Reflection for Chapter 5 Video Analysis DRA – Chapter 5 |
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| Language | Chapter 6 Learning Module: Week 6 Reflection for Chapter 6 Video Analysis DRA – Chapter 6 |
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| Religion | Chapter 7 Learning Module: Week 7 Reflection for Chapter 7 Video Analysis DRA – Chapter 7 |
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| Age Multicultural Education | Chapters 9 and 10 Learning Module: Week 8 Reflection for Chapter 9 Final Reflection Video Analysis DRA – Chapter 10 |