| This course lays the foundation for the adult education program. Through the preparation of an academic portfolio, adult students are guided in the opportunity to translate knowledge and skills obtained through life and work experience into academic credit. The classroom also becomes the forum in which students explore their own world views (philosophies of life) and think through important issues regarding philosophy of education. Academic skills development and career evaluation and planning complete the objectives of this course. |
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The overarching objective of the course is to engage in the study of the content of this course to the glory of God and to the end of developing excellent competencies and skills worthy of Christian service to mankind, and the objectives of each of the three parts of the course are as follows:
A. Academic Portfolio: The adult student will develop a foundation for lifelong learning by understanding how to translate experience into learning outcomes. In meeting this objective the student should learn about and gain competence in the following areas: B. World Views: Each student will have the opportunity to explore his or her own essential world view (value and belief system) in the light of various world view alternatives which make up modern thinking. In meeting this objective the student should learn about and gain competence in the following areas: C. Philosophy of Education: Each student will be challenged to think through issues related to the content and purpose of a college education, and what privileges and responsibilities such a learning imposes on an educated person. In meeting this objective the student should learn about and gain competence in the following areas: |
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Guidebook for the Development of an Academic Portfolio. Dallas: The College of Adult Education, DBU, 1997. (GDB)
Sire, James W. The Universe Next Door: A Basic World View Catalog, updated and expanded edition. Downers Grove, IL: InterVarsity Press, 1997. (UND) Holms, Arthur F. The Idea of a Christian College. Grand Rapids: Eerdmans, 1987. (ICC) |
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Anderson, Walter Truett, ed. The Truth about the Truth. New York: Jeremy P. Tarcher/Putnam, 1995.
Bloom, Allan. The Closing of the American Mind. New York: Simon & Schuster, 1987.  College Success Links
The Council for Adult and Experiential Learning: CAEL is a national leader in the field of adult learning and workforce development. Since its founding in 1974, under the auspices of the Educational Testing Service (ETS) in Princeton, New Jersey, CAEL has been providing individuals and organizations with the tools and strategies they need for creating practical, effective lifelong learning solutions for their education and training needs. Covey, Stephen R. The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People. New York: A Fireside Book, 1989. Dallas Baptist University 1997-99 Undergraduate Catalog. Dallas Baptist University, Online Resources.
D'Sousa, Dinesh. Illiberal Education. New York: The Free Press, 1991. Foundations of Education, Waveland Press, Inc. Knight, George R. Issues & Alternatives in Educational Philosophy. Berrien Springs, MI: Andrews University Press, 1998. Lifelong Learning Resources, Thomson Learning Nash, Ronald H. Worldview in Conflict. Grand Rapids: Zondervan Publishing House, 1992. Newport, John P. Life's Ultimate Questions. Fort Worth: Scripta Publishing, Inc., 1989. Noll, James Wm. Taking Sides. Guilford, CN: The Dushkin Publishing Group, Inc., 1987. Sheehy, Gail. Passages: Predictable Crises of Adult Life. New York: Dutton, 1974. Sire, James W. Chris Chrisman Goes to College. Downers Grove: InterVarsity Press, 1993. |
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A. Course Requirements
1. This course is offered at the junior level, and the work will be evaluated as such. Three credit hours will be awarded upon successful completion of the course. Due to the nature of the course content, this will be one of, if not, the most demanding courses you will take in your undergraduate degree: It will require a great deal of time and energy. 2. It is assumed that you have the reading and writing skills of a person who has successfully completed freshman English (although you need not have taken it to enroll). A Writing Lab is available in the Learning Center building to assist students with written academic assignments. The Lab personnel will be happy to assist you with questions you may have regarding any of your written assignments. The personnel will not, however, proofread entire documents or write any portion of your assignment for you. The Writing Lab can also be contacted by phone at (214) 333-5474, or by visiting its web site at www.dbu.edu/uwc/start.htm. 3. Assignments are to be turned in typed/word processed, with name and date on the front page. A Computer Lab (333-5282) is available to you in the Learning Center building. Multiple pages are to be stapled in the upper left hand corner - no covers please. 4. Insurance - Make duplicates of your assignments. Paper and electronic copies are like “Academic Insurance.? Never bring original portfolio documentation to class. 5. Late Assignments - Late work will be accepted (within reason), but the grade received on any assignment turned in after the due date will be reduced by 2% per day (i.e., an assignment worth 100 points turned in 7 days late can earn no more than 86 points). No late work will be accepted after the last day of class. B. Method of Instruction: Lecture, discussion, oral reporting, Writing Across the Curriculum C. Methods for Assessing Outcomes: Take-home test, reports, portfolio, participation, etc. D. Course Grading: The final grade is based on the percentage of total possible points to be awarded, and the total earned by the student. (1000 points possible) Posting of Final Course Grades Each faculty member has the right either to post or not post final course grades for each class. Final course grades provided to a student by a faculty member may not be relied upon as official. Official grade reports can be obtained only through the DBU Registrar’s Office. The Dallas Baptist University undergraduate and graduate catalogs state that “All accounts must be paid in full before a student can...receive grade reports....? Students are not permitted to telephone the professor, contact the dean’s office, or use e-mail to inquire about their final grade. Please understand that this policy is for the purpose of protecting the privacy of your grades. |
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A. Reading (200 points)
1. Guidebook (100 pts) - The take-home quiz will contain 50 objective questions about all phases of portfolio production and the Adult Education Program requirements. 2. UND (50 pts) - Observations 3. ICC (50 pts) - Observations NOTE: An Observation is a thoughtful comment or response to the assigned reading (not merely a restatement of the author’s words). At least three observation entries should be provided for each chapter (each between two and four sentences). Examples will be given in class. B. Portfolio Drafts (100 points) 1. Transcript evaluation 2. Draft degree plan 3. Resume 4. Autobiography 5. Typed draft of first three course petitions 6. Preliminary list of all course numbers and titles for petitions C. World View Articles (300 points): Each student is required to find three (3) articles from current publications (journals, magazines, newspaper, etc.) which relate the study of world views, and present a brief summary of each in class. Further details will be provided. D. Class Participation/Attendance (50 points): The classroom experience is enriched when students make relevant contributions in the form of comments and questions, therefore participation is expected and encouraged. Excessive absences may also be reflected in this grade. E. Portfolio Development (350 points): Components of the portfolio will be evaluated as follows. Students desiring not to petition for credit must notify the instructor and submit a “mini portfolio,?consisting of a student profile and one course petition--not for credit evaluation. 1. Front Pocket Materials 50 pts. 2. Student Profile 60 pts. (300 pts. for non-portfolio students) 3. Course Petitions 100 pts. (50 pts. for non-portfolio students) 4. Documentation 70 pts. 5. Proper Format/ Professional Appearance 35 pts. 6. Spelling and Grammar 35 pts. |
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A. Absences: The DBU "Class Absences" policy can be found on page 82 of the 1997-99 DBU Undergraduate Catalog and reads, “Attendance in class is considered a necessary factor in the learning process. Therefore, absences for all reasons must be kept to a minimum and should not exceed 25% of the total class time. Students are held responsible for all academic work required or performed during their absence regardless of the reasons for those absences.? The policy further states that violations of the attendance policy could result in the student receiving a grade of "F." It is understandable that occasional absences may occur because of other responsibilities. If you know in advance of a particular class session that you will need to miss, please contact the professor. It is the student's responsibility to find out what material was missed and to make up any assignments. B. Financial Aid: Students who are receiving federal, state, or institutional financial aid who withdraw or add hours during the semester may have their financial aid adjusted because of the withdraw or addition. This change in schedule may affect the aid they are receiving during the current semester, and could affect their eligibility for aid in future semesters. C. Disabilities: The student has the responsibility of informing the course instructor of any disabling condition which will require modifications to avoid discrimination. Dallas Baptist University provides academic adjustments and auxiliary aid to individuals with disabilities, as defined under law, who are otherwise qualified to meet the institution's academic requirements. For assistance call Mark Hale at (214) 333-5134. D. Phones and Pagers: It is requested that all phones and pagers be turned off or adjusted so as not to disturb the class. If you can wait until a break time to attend to calls and pages, that would be greatly appreciated. E. Academic Conduct: Students are expected to maintain high biblical standards of personal and scholarly conduct. For DBU policies regarding academic misconduct such as plagiarism and cheating, refer to the Academic Conduct Policy section of the current catalog or Student Handbook. Plagiarism shall be defined as the appropriation, theft, purchase, memorization, or obtaining by any means another’s work, and the unacknowledged submission or incorporation of that work as one’s own offered for credit. (Includes the quoting or paraphrasing of another’s work without giving credit therefor.) Cheating is copying from another student’s test paper, laboratory report, other written work, or computer files and listings; using, during a test or laboratory experiment, material and/or devices not authorized by the person in charge of the test, including sharing of calculator results or information; willfully cooperating with or seeking aid from another student during a test or laboratory experiment without permission; knowingly using, buying, selling, stealing, transporting, or soliciting in its entirety or in part, the contents of a test or other assignment unauthorized for release; substituting for another student, or permitting another student to substitute for oneself, to take a test or other assignment or to make a presentation. Plagiarism/cheating, if proved, will result in a failing grade. |