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TECA 1303 Family, School, & Community
Course Syllabus
Ann Casstevens M.Ed., L.P.C
PO Box 9020
Tyler Junior College
Tyler, Texas 75711
Office: Jenkins Hall J159
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Course Description
This course includes a study of the relationship between the child, family, community and educators including a study of parent education and involvement, family and community lifestyles, child abuse, and current family life issues. The course includes a required 16 contact hour field experience. Students must be THEA passed in both reading and writing to enroll in this class.
Overview
Welcome to Family, School, & Community (TECA 1303) on line! This course focuses the relationship between the child, family, community and educators. By the end of the semester the student will be able to satisfactorily complete all the listed course competencies. Unless otherwise specified, all assignments are to be submitted via emai unless otherwise instructedl.
Course requirements include:
FIELD BASE EXPERIENCE A Field Base Experience of 16 hours, approrpiate prompts, and an FBE Report.
Ten written assignment. See Assignment Due Dates page for specific assignments.
One culminating activity
Assigned evaluations including a final exam.
Professionalism
An important component of every assignment is demonstrations of professionalism. This includes, but is not limited to, the following components:
Submitted by the due date.
Written material in an attractive format: neat, "eye appealing"
Technically correct
Approrpiate level of maturity
Participation
Another important element of learning is participation. "Learning" is an active verb! This involves taking an active part in the learning process demonstrated by responding appropriately on a regular basis. An example of this would be contacting the instructor by email and/or submitting assignments by their due date.
Course Competencies
1. If you successfully complete this course you will be able to demonstrate an increasing level of competency in each of the following:
2. Examine diverse personal and social characteristics - ethnicity, gender, language, exceptionality, socioeconomic statue - and evaluate their significance for teaching, learning, and assessment
3. Ability to design and evaluate strategies and tools for communicating and interacting with diverse families in varied settings
4. Demonstrate understanding of the legal requirements for educators, especially those related to child abuse, students' rights, families' rights, discipline and equity
5. Apply procedures for acquiring, analyzing and evaluating electronic information
6. Use resources and support systems effectively to address professional development needs and work productively with faculty, mentors and peers
7. Read and comprehend assigned reading material, demonstrating the ability to analyze and interpret a variety of printed materials
8. Write in an intelligent and informative manner, demonstrating the ability to produce clear, correct, and coherent prose adapted to purpose, occasion, and audience
9. Display listening skills at a level that demonstrates the ability to analyze and interpret various forms of spoken communication
10. Think critically in analyzing information, demonstrating the ability to evaluate arguments, to construct alternative strategies, and to be an effective problem solver
11. Display increasing technology skills, demonstrating the ability to use computer-based technology in communicating, solving problems, and acquiring information
12. Display respect, acceptance and appreciation for diversity
WHAT WILL STUDENTS DO IN THIS COURSE THIS SEMESTER
1. Participate in the course by submitting assignments on time.
2. Read all the textbook.
3. Complete a 16 hour internship and submit assigned prompts.
4. Complete written/lab assignments and submit them on time.
5. Produce an electronic portfolio completing all requirements.
6. Memorize definitions to all terms assigned.
7. Master objectives for the course.
8. Pass all assessments and final exam.
9. Write a series of assigned papers appropriate to the course.
WAYS TO IMPROVE YOUR GRADE
If assignments are submitted by the due date and are not up to the instructor's expectations, the assignment may be returned for revision at the discretion of the instructor.
Most assessments are open book unless otherwise noted.
ON CAMPUS STUDENTS: Attendance is a major part of your grade. There are no excused or unexcused absences. The difference between an A or a B, passing or failing, may be determined by class participation. If you are not in attendance, you are not participating. When you are absent, you are required to notify the instructor via email or in writing the reason for that absence. This will help document attendance. You are expected to Sign In at each class meeting.
Correct grammar usage will be considered in your grade. Rules for correct usage are available on this web page. Go to the Table of Contents to click on that link. TJC provides a Writing Lab for help with your writing skills. Use it if necessary.
If you consistently refuse to improve any grammar errors, this will adversely affect your grade. It is important that educators have good communication skills. Remember, you are held to a higher standard of behavior and performance.
REMEMBER: YOU DETERMINE THE GRADE YOU MAKE BY THE AMOUNT OF EFFORT YOU ARE WILLING TO INVEST IN THIS COURSE.