Abuse and Illness in Families

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1 Abuse Illness in Families HDFS 367xw: Spring 2013 *Syllabus is subject to change without notice* Instructor: Sarah Bickelhaupt M.S. Office Location: 51B LeBaron Office Hours: By Appointment Office Phone: (shared phone) Course Description: This course examines the causes consequences of family stressors including physical, sexual, emotional abuse; substance abuse; mental physical illness across the lifespan. Interplay between victims, offenders, the treatment system will be discussed. A variety of points of view about each topic will be presented discussed. Instructor Expectations: 1. I will provide a safe open environment where students can feel free to share opinions challenge ideas. 2. When giving feedback, I will show sensitivity be respectful when students communicate in any of the required forms through unit reflections, assignments, I will respond to students s as soon as possible as discussed in this syllabus communicate in a polite, respectful, professional manner. 4. I will promote the use of critical thinking skills encourage students to share their ideas on their individual unit reflections assignments. 5. I value students individual perspectives life experiences. It is what creates a rich learning environment for everyone. Student Expectations: 1. It is important that all students become very familiar with all syllabus information. 2. It is expected that all students read the textbook chapters posted note pages as outlined in the course schedule in this syllabus. 3. It is further expected that all of the unit reflections, assignments, exams to be completed thoroughly on time as outlined in the course schedule in this syllabus. To accomplish this, it is your responsibility to keep careful monitoring of the course schedule in this syllabus. 4. It will also be your responsibility to keep track of your individual grades that students will report any discrepancies within 72 hours of the grade /or score being posted in Blackboard. 5. It is important to underst that all communication will be conducted in a polite respectful way. It is in this way that we together will build a professional learning community. Learner Outcomes: By the end of the course, students will: 1. Identify characteristics of various types contexts of abuse in families. 2. Recognize possible antecedents, various processes, short long-term consequences of family abuse. 3. Deduce beliefs, attitudes, biases, myths about family abuse. 4. List attributes of definitions of family abuse.

2 5. Develop personal definitions of family abuse. 6. Discuss the underlying assumptions, strengths, weaknesses of definitions of family abuse. 7. Demonstrate how definitions of family abuse can influence family abuse recognition, reporting, intervention, prevention. 8. Model sensitivity appreciation for the complexity of family abuse, difficulties associated with recognizing, reporting, intervening in, preventing family abuse. 9. Reflect on course material as it relates to your own professional goals. Required Textbook: (Available at the ISU Book Store on reserve at ISU s Park s Library) Hines, D. A., & Malley-Morrison, K. (2005). Family violence in the United States: Defining, understing, combating abuse. Thous Oaks, CA: Sage Publications, Inc. Course Format: This course is being delivered online, using Iowa State s Blackboard system. Students are responsible for ensuring that their Blackboard classroom is active in working order with the devices (computers, tablet, smart phone, etc.) that they intend to utilize to engage in the learning of this course. Content will be presented primarily via 8 learning modules (units) in Blackboard. Appropriate text /or other posted readings along with subtopics that will be discussed are all listed by date in the syllabus. Communication All communication will be conducted via . I will try to respond to an as quickly as possible, however, expect responses to primarily occur during the week (Mon-Fri) that it may take 48 hours to receive a response from me. Office hours are by appointment only. Additionally, please refrain from using abbreviations acronyms (i.e., LOL, BTW). This is greatly appreciated. The use of complete sentences proper grammar is also expected. Note: I receive a lot of it is important to me that your is not missed. As a result, please use the service through Blackboard or if you use regular , please insert HDFS 367XW in the subject line. Lectures This is an online course thus there are no traditional lectures that take place. In order to supplement your learning there are posted Note Pages for each Unit. There are 8 Units all together associated with each topic of the course as outlined in the syllabus course schedule. It is important that you thoroughly read each one. There are videos incorporated into most of these note pages. It is in your best interest to watch these videos as they will supplement enhance your understing of the course material. Course Policies: 1. Blackboard a. You must be able to access Blackboard. You will need to check it for all course information. b. The syllabus will be posted on Blackboard. Use it as your course guide.

3 2. Your Responsibilities as an Online Student a. Be prepared for online learning!! Please become familiar with Blackboard. In order to ensure compatibility with your computer, FIRST go to your Blackboard page click on the test your browser button. Make sure you have all of the required components. Establish a back-up plan for Internet access problems (e.g. computer lab, a computer at a friend s). b. It is highly suggested to save your work in case of internet problems. If your work is lost because your internet service is disrupted, there are no options for make-up work. c. Read the Blackboard Help at ISU tips use them as needed. For additional information, troubleshooting support with Blackboard copy paste the following link to Blackboard Learn for Students: 3. The class week runs from every other Tuesday to every other Tuesday This means most deadlines will be on Tuesdays at 5pm Central Stard Time. Due dates can be found on the course schedule. 4. The amount of time that should be spent on this course is equivalent to any other 3 credit course delivered in a face-to-face format. Please keep this in mind when scheduling time to work on the course. 5. There will be Note Pages regarding the topic(s) for the given week in each of the 8 learning modules (units). These will also be required reading in addition to the text. It is very important that All readings are completed in order to be successful in this course. 6. Late Assessments a. Do not wait until the last minute to compete exams or assignments. b. Exam due dates times are FIRM. There are no make-up Exams allowed without a legitimate excused absence (see number 7 directly below). c. Late Reflections will need to be ed to the instructor will be automatically docked 1 point per day that it is late. d. Late Assignments will need to be ed to the instructor will be automatically docked 3 points per day that it is late. e. No points will be docked for those students who have a legitimate excused absence for Reflections /or Assignments (see number 7 directly below). 7. Written documentation must be provided for legitimate missed reflections, assignments, /or exams (e.g. surgery, funeral, or other family emergencies). Students will be worked with on an individual basis to complete makeup coursework. 8. There will be Unit periodic Announcements posted on Blackboard. Students are expected to read these class announcements. Evaluation: Syllabus Quiz 20 points; 20 points total) To start the semester there will be a syllabus quiz which must be completed within the first week of the course as noted in the course schedule in this syllabus. This quiz will be worth 20 points consist of true/false multiple choice questions. This quiz will be available under the Getting Started link in Blackboard. This quiz will cover any or all material presented in the syllabus. Students will have 2 attempts to complete this quiz will have 40 minutes to answer the 20 questions.

4 Exams 20 points each; 160 points total) Eight exams will be given in Blackboard (1 exam for each unit) will be open book open note. Each exam will be worth 20 points consist of true/false, multiple choice questions, occasionally matching questions. Each exam will be available on Blackboard is covered as outlined in the course schedule in this syllabus. Exams will cover any or all material presented in the text posted materials (e.g. note pages) for each learning module (unit). Students will have 1 attempt to complete the exam will have 40 minutes to answer the 20 questions. Unit Reflections 10 points each; 80 points total) Eight reflection entries will be given accompanying each unit will be submitted under the Unit Reflections link in Blackboard. Each reflection entry will be worth 10 points. A unit reflection entry will be used as a means to demonstrate your engagement learning regarding each class topic as outlined in the course schedule in this syllabus. The unit reflections further provide an opportunity to take time reflect on the course material. Internalizing material is critical to the learning process. There will be directions a rubric for completing these unit reflections posted in the course Unit Reflections link in Blackboard. Videos will also be posted in the same link to show how to submit a reflection entry then how to later check your graded submission of a reflection entry. Students will write responses to 4 questions outlined in the posted directions rubric in Blackboard under the unit reflections link. The unit reflections are designed to enhance your learning understing of course content; however, for each unit reflection, only 1 of the 4 questions will be romly graded using the posted directions rubric in Blackboard. Once reflections are graded, the instructor will post or that those scores are available will indicate which of the 4 questions was graded for a given unit. There is not a length requirement for these responses; however, they are to be very thoughtful substantive in nature. Please read example ideas for each question also outlined in the directions posted under the unit reflection s link in Blackboard. Unit reflections will be submitted via Blackboard by cutting pasting your reflection into the space provided; by using (control c then control v) on your keyboard. Critical Thinking Assignments 20 points each; 40 points total) Two critical thinking assignments will be given (one near mid-term one near the end of the course) will be submitted under the Assignments link in Blackboard. Each assignment will be worth 20 points. There will be a rubric directions for completing these assignments posted under the assignment link in Blackboard. In is important to thoroughly read follow these directions the associated rubric in order to do well on these assignments. Each assignment will be available on Blackboard as outlined in the course schedule in this syllabus. These assignments are designed to exp critical thinking skills enhance the learning of the course material. Critical thinking assignments will be submitted via Blackboard by attaching a word document. Extra Credit 10 points each; 20 points total) There will be 2 extra credit opportunities throughout the semester. Each opportunity will be worth 10 points for a maximum of 20 extra points. These extra credit opportunities are optional are not required. They are designed to make up for the possibility of lost points on other required work. To check on these opportunities please check the Blackboard course homepage for these Announcements as we progress through the semester.

5 Evaluation Concerns If a student feels that they have been evaluated inaccurately or unfairly, the student should provide the instructor with a written statement addressing why the evaluation was unfair or inaccurate. The student must address the concern with the instructor within 72 hours of the grade /or score being posted. The written statement must detail the facts in a double-spaced typed letter addressed to the instructor. Disability Statement: Iowa State University complies with the American with Disabilities Act Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act. Any student who may require an accommodation under such provisions should contact the instructor at the beginning of the semester or as soon as you become aware of your needs. Those seeking accommodations based on disabilities should obtain a Student Academic Accommodation Request (SAAR) form from the Student Disability Resource (SDR) Office in room 1076 Student Services Building to coordinate accommodations for students with documented disabilities. Phone: (515) Website: No retroactive accommodations will be provided. Academic Dishonesty Plagiarism: The Iowa State University Academic Dishonesty Policy is listed on page 18 of the ISU Student Hbook. Academic Dishonesty includes the wrongful giving, taking, or presenting of information or material by a student with the intent to aide another student or himself/herself on any academic work counting toward the final grade. Plagiarism involves reproducing someone else s work, whether that work is a published article, chapter of a book, a paper from a friend, or information from the internet. When a class member s assignment involves research with outside sources he or she must carefully acknowledge exactly what, where, or how the information has been used according to APA style. Making simple changes while leaving the organization, content, phrasing intact is still plagiarism. Any class member who is found to have engaged in academic dishonesty or plagiarism in this course receives a zero for the assignment may possibly receive an F for the course. In addition, ISU formal procedures will be followed. Academic dishonesty will not be tolerated in this virtual classroom. Please read the ISU Academic Dishonesty Policy: Sensitive Nature of Course Content: Due to the sensitive nature of this course s content it may bring up upset or concerned feelings; therefore, I have posted a list of available resources for students under the Getting Started link in Blackboard. Final Notes: Please or make an appointment to come talk to me if you have any questions about where you st in the course, your performance, or any difficulties in your ability to comprehend the material. If any circumstances arise in your life that will interfere with your performance, please talk to me BEFORE your performance suffers past the point of it being too late to make changes. I want to make sure that you have every opportunity to make this a successful learning experience.

6 Grading Policy: Grading is based on the percentage of points earned. The syllabus quiz all exams, unit reflections assignments must be completed. All assigned readings due dates are outlined in the course schedule on the next page of this syllabus. Itemized Points Syllabus Quiz 20 points) 20 points Extra Credit (optional 10 points) 20 points Exams 20 points each) 160 points Unit Reflections 10 points each) 80 points Assignments 20 points each) 40 points Total Points Possible 300 maximum points Grading Scale: A 92% or above ( ) C 74 77% ( ) A % ( ) C % ( ) B % ( ) D % ( ) B 84-87% ( ) D 64-67% ( ) B % ( ) D % ( ) C % ( ) F 59% below (0-179) Each student will be responsible for keeping track of their individual grade: Although the Blackboard Learning System will be used to report scores to students, it is up to the student to ensure the accuracy of the calculations inform the instructor of any discrepancies immediately. It is also the student s responsibility to keep a copy of their assignments. To aid in this process there is an outline on the last page of this syllabus to help you to keep track of your grade. To calculate your grade: Divide the number of points you have received so far by the number of available points possible so far in the course multiply by 100 to get the percentage.

7 HDFS 367xw Course Schedule: Spring 2013 Unit Number & Topic Dates Readings First Week: Getting Started Becoming familiar with Blackboard the Syllabus information 1/14 1/22 The Syllabus Start reading Chapter 1 ***Schedule is tentative subject to change*** Due dates **A new unit opens every other Tuesday at 5pm as the previous unit will close that same Tuesday at 5pm** Syllabus Quiz Opens 5pm Closes 5pm Unit 1 Definitions Family Abuse Theories 1/22 1/29 Chapter 1 Exam 1 Unit 1 Reflection Opens 5pm Closes 5pm Unit 2 Child Physical Abuse 1/29 2/12 Chapter 4 Exam 2 Unit 2 Reflection Assignment 1 Opens 5pm Closes 5pm Opens 5pm Unit 3 Child Sexual Abuse 2/12 2/26 Chapter 5 Exam 3 Unit 3 Reflection Optional Extra Credit 1 Opens 5pm Closes 5pm Opens 5pm Unit 4 Child Neglect Psych Maltreatment Child Abuse Prevention 2/26 3/12 Chapter 6 & 12 (pp ) Exam 4 Unit 4 Reflection Assignment 1 Opens 5pm Closes 5pm Closes 5pm Unit 5 Intimate Partner Abuse Wife Intimate Partner Abuse Husb 3/12 3/26 Spring Break (18 22) Chapter 7 & 8 Exam 5 Unit 5 Reflection Optional Extra Credit 1 Opens 5pm Closes 5pm Closes 5pm Unit 6 Abuse in LGBT Relationships Partner Abuse Prevention 3/26 4/9 Chapter 9 & 12 (pp ) Exam 6 Unit 6 Reflection Assignment 2 Opens 5pm Closes 5pm Opens 5pm Unit 7 Sibling Abuse Parent Abuse Persons with Disabilities 4/9 4/23 Chapter 11 Exam 7 Unit 7 Reflection Optional Extra Credit 2 Opens 5pm Closes 5pm Opens 5pm Unit 8 Elder Abuse Cultural Contexts 4/23 4/7 Final s Week (6 10) Chapter 10 & 2 (pp ) Exam 8 Unit 8 Reflection Assignment 2 Optional Extra Credit 2 Opens 5pm Closes 5pm Closes 5pm

8 Individual Student s Personal Grade Tracking Sheet Syllabus Quiz 20 pts each; 20 pts total) Syllabus Quiz Exams 20 pts each; 160 pts total) Exam 1 Exam 2 Exam 3 Exam 4 Exam 5 Exam 6 Exam 7 Exam 8 Unit Reflection Entries 10 pts each; 80 pts total) Reflection 1 Reflection 2 Reflection 3 Reflection 4 Reflection 5 Reflection 6 Reflection 7 Reflection 8 Assignments 20 pts each; 40 pts total) Assignment 1 Assignment 2 Extra Credit (OPTIONAL 10 pts each; 20 pts total) Extra Credit 1 Extra Credit 2 Total Points Possible for entire class: 300 maximum total points