HMS 353.501 - PARENTING A Web-Based Course Stephen F. Austin State University Instructor: Phyllis Gilbert Course Time and Location: Web Office: COE Annex 133 Office Hours: TWR 9 11; or by appt. Office Ph: (936) 468-2449 Credits: 3 semester hours Email: Blackboard Other Contact: HMS Dept. (936) 468-4502 Prerequisites: I. Course Description: Practical approach to the process of parenting with a focus on effective parenting strategies from infancy through adolescence. II. Intended Learning Outcomes/Goals/Objectives HMS 353 relates to the College of Education s Conceptual Framework (CF) and/or Vision, Mission, Goals and Core Values (VMGV). The course objectives, activities, and other course aspects support the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) and the National Council for Family Relations (NCFR) standards in the area of family and child development. The mission of the College of Education is to prepare competent, successful, caring, and enthusiastic professionals dedicated to responsible service, leadership and continued professional and intellectual development. In the College of Education at Stephen F. Austin State University, we value and are committed to: Academic excellence through critical, reflective and creative thinking Life-long learning Collaboration and shared decision making Openness to new ideas, culturally diverse people and innovation and change Integrity, responsibility, diligence, and ethical behavior Service that enriches the community Program Learning Outcomes 1. The student will analyze the cognitive and physical development of children and adolescents.
2. The student will explain the impact adults have on the social/emotional development of children and adolescents. Student Learning Outcomes 1. Analyze the impact of the parenthood decision on individual and family relationships. 2. Gain an understanding of parent-child relationships throughout the family life cycle. 3. Gain an understanding of desirable accomplishments by parents and children throughout the life-cycle. 4. Apply theoretical concepts to practical applications in the area of family relations. 5. Gain an understanding of the importance of self-esteem and its development in the family setting. 6. Certification Competencies: The course will enable the student to attain Family and Consumer Sciences Education certification competencies related to Parenting. Family Life Educator Certification Course content in HMS 353 emphasizes the following Family Life Educator Content Areas: 1, 2, 3, 5, & 7 as identified by the National Council on Family Relations: 1. FAMILIES & INDIVIDUALS IN SOCIETAL CONTEXTS An understanding of families and their relationships to other institutions, such as the educational, governmental, religious, and occupational institutions in society. 2. INTERNAL DYNAMICS OF FAMILIES An understanding of family strengths and weaknesses and how family members relate to each other. 3. HUMAN GROWTH & DEVELOPMENT ACROSS THE LIFESPAN An understanding of the developmental changes of individuals in families across the lifespan (including prenatal, infancy, early and middle childhood, adolescence, adult, and aging) to meet their changing needs. 5. INTERPERSONAL RELATIONSHIPS An understanding of the development and maintenance of interpersonal relationships. 7. PARENT EDUCATION & GUIDANCE
An understanding of how parents teach, guide, and influence children and adolescents as well as the changing nature, dynamics and needs of the parent child relationship across the lifespan Notes from HMS 353 should be retained to review for the CFLE exam. Teacher Certification The course prepares students seeking certification in Family Consumer Sciences to meet TExES Standard III Human Development, Education, and Services: The family and consumer sciences teacher understands human growth and development, parent/guardian/educator roles and responsibilities, and career opportunities in human development, education, and services. Notes from this class should be retained for review purposes for the TExES. III. Course Assignments, Activities, Instructional Strategies, use of Technology: Course Assignments/ Activities: online chapter assignments, unit exams and final exam. Instructional Strategies may include: lectures, discussion board, individual and group activities, online guest lecturers, and video clips, Use of Technology may include: Blackboard, internet assignments/activities/research, and word processing. IV. Evaluation and Assessments (Grading): Course grade (A F) is determined by a percentage of total required points for the course. Grading Scale: A = 100-90%; B = 89-80%; C = 79-70%; D = 69-60%; F = 59% and below. For example, if a student has earned 90% or greater of the total possible points, the course grade would be an A ; if a student has earned between 89-80% of the total possible points, the course grade would be a B. A detail Grade Scale will be available later in the semester. Course points are earned though: 16 weekly assignments @15 points each will be assigned. One weekly assignment grade will be dropped and the total points for weekly assignments will be based on 15 assignments @ 15 points each (225 points). Chapter exams Three chapter exams @ 100 points each = 300 points. (Four chapter exams will
be given; the lowest exam grade will be dropped). Dropped exam does not apply to the final exam. Final Exam Comprehensive final exam (150 points) Four chapter exams and a final exam are noted on the Syllabus and Course Timeline for HMS 353. However, the total points on the Grade Scale reflect three chapter exams and the final exam. This means the lowest grade from Exam I, II, III or IV will be dropped. Dropping the lowest exam grade does not apply to the final exam. A total of 100 exam points has already been deducted from the total possible points on the Grade Scale to reflect the dropped exam. The final exam is comprehensive and is worth 150 points. Read carefully and be sure you understand the following: The Grade Scale is based on 450 exam points (three unit exams @100 points each and the final exam @ 150 points). If you miss an exam, the missed exam grade (zero) will be your dropped exam grade. If you take all four chapter exams, your lowest unit exam grade will be dropped. The final exam grade will not replace a missed unit exam and will not be the dropped grade. V. Tentative Course Timeline Date Topic Readings Assignment/Exam Due Dates Getting Started June 6-7 Getting Started Read: Syllabus Course Timeline Tips for Success Grade Scale Intro to Instructor Getting Started Assignment is due no later than 11 PM, Tuesday, June 7 Access this assignment under Getting Started Module Module I June 8-12 Module II June13-19 Parenting is a Process Seeking Guidance Cultural Influences Nurturing Relationships EXAM I Chapters 1-4 Supporting Growth & Dev Becoming Parents Parenting Infants 2 Years Parenting Two Five Years EXAM II Chapters 1-4 Chapters 5-8 Getting Started Assignment All Module I assignments (chapters 1-4) are due by 11 PM Sunday, June 12 Exam I will be available from 8 AM Friday June 10 until 11 PM Sunday, June 12 All Module II assignments (chapters 5-8) are due by 11 PM Sunday, June 19
Chapters 5-8 EXAM II will be available form 8 AM Friday, June 17 until 11 PM Sunday, June 19 Module III Jun 20-26 Parenting Elem. Child Parenting Early Adolescent Parenting Late Adolescent Parenting Adults Chapters 9-12 All Module III assignments (chapters 9-12) are due by 11 PM Sunday, June 26 Module IV June 27 June 5 EXAM III Chapters 9-12 Parenting and Working Single Parenting Parenting in Complex Family Structures Parenting in Challenging Times Chapters 13-16 Exam III will be available from 8 AM Friday, June 24 until 11 PM Sunday, June26 All Module IV assignments (chapters 13-16) are due by 11 PM Monday, July 5 EXAM IV (open one day) Chapters 13-16 Exam IV will be available from 8 AM until 11 PM Tuesday, July 5 July 6-7 Prepare for Final Exam Online Evaluation July 8 (Friday) Comprehensive Final Exam (open for one day) Final Exam will be available from 8 AM until 11 PM Friday, July 8. Final Exam is comprehensive and must be taken at this time.
VI. Readings (required) Brooks, J.B. (2011, 8 th ed.). The Process of Parenting. McGraw Hill: New York The text can be purchased through campus bookstores. If you choose to order the book from another source, the ISBN # is 987-0-07-337876-3. Various professional journals, publications, periodicals available in the SFA Library and/or Internet VII. Course Evaluations:
Near the conclusion of each semester, students in the College of Education electronically evaluate courses taken within the COE. Evaluation data is used for a variety of important purposes such as course and program improvement, planning, and accreditation, and instruction evaluation purposes. As you evaluate this course, please be thoughtful, thorough, and accurate in completing the evaluation. Please know that the COE faculty is committed to excellence in teaching and continued improvement. Therefore, your response is critical! Five extra-credit points will be awarded for each student who completes the online course evaluation by the specified date. In the College of Education, the course evaluation process has been simplified and is completed electronically through MySFA. Although the instructor will be able to view the names of students who complete the survey, all ratings and comments are confidential and anonymous, and will not be available to the instructor until after final grades are posted. VIII. Student Ethics and Other Policy Information: Student Responsibilities
It is each student s responsibility to read the chapters described in the class schedule as assigned. HMS 353 is a fully online course. Course information will be posted online via homepage icons, announcements, assignments, assessments, discussion, email, and grade book. Students are expected to check the homepage daily, respond to announcements and emails, and submit assignments on time. It is the responsibility of each student to read and print the Syllabus and Course Timeline. Assignment due dates and exam dates are non-negotiable. Late work will not be accepted. In the event of widespread technical difficulty, (i.e., hurricane) due dates for assignments and exam deadlines will be adjusted. Each student should have a backup plan for submitting assignments and taking exams on or before the due date in case of individual technical difficulty. Individual computer problems and inability to access Internet is not an excuse for missed or late assignments or missed exams. Students are advised to not wait until the last few minutes to submit assignment or log on to take exams. Submit assignment and log on to exams early enough that you can implement a back up plan if necessary. Each student should check their grade points regularly. Any grade point discrepancies must be resolved within one week after assignment grades have been posted, otherwise the posted grade points are considered final. Final Exam Date and time for final exam is established by the university and is not to be changed. Plan to take the final exam for this course on the day and time posted on the Course Timeline. Contacting the Instructor Students are encouraged to promptly contact the instructor with questions or individual concerns not addressed in the syllabus or other course information. Although a course may be fully or partially online, students are welcome to meet face-to-face. Office hours and contact information are provided in the course syllabus. Occasionally the instructor may have responsibilities (i.e., attending a conference, meeting across campus) that will interfere with posted office hours and alternate office hours will be posted. Students needing an individual office conference are advised to make an appointment to avoid conflicting with appointments of other students. Students with Disabilities To obtain disability related accommodations and/or auxiliary aids, students with disabilities must contact the Office of Disability Services (ODS), Human Services Building, Room 325, (936) 468-3004/ (936) 468-1004 (TDD) as early as possible in the semester. Once verified, ODS will notify the course instructor and outline the accommodation and/or auxiliary aids to be provided. Failure to request
services in a timely manner may delay your accommodations. For additional information refer to: www.sfasu.edu/disabilityservices. Academic Integrity: Academic integrity is a responsibility of all university faculty and students. Faculty members promote academic integrity in multiple ways including instruction on the components of academic honesty, as well as abiding by university policy on penalties for cheating and plagiarism. Definition of Academic Dishonesty Academic dishonesty includes both cheating and plagiarism. Cheating includes but is not limited to (1) using or attempting to use unauthorized materials to aid in achieving a better grade on a component of a class; (2) the falsification or invention of any information, including citations, on an assigned exercise; and/or (3) helping or attempting to help another in an act of cheating or plagiarism. Plagiarism is presenting the words or ideas of another person as if they were your own. Examples of plagiarism are (1) submitting an assignment as if it were one s own work that has been purchased or otherwise obtained from an Internet source or another source; and (2) incorporating the words or ideas of an author into one s paper without giving the author due credit. Please read the complete policy at http://www.sfasu.edu/policies/academicintegrity.asp Stephen F. Austin State University considers academic dishonesty a completely unacceptable mode of conduct and, therefore, it will not be tolerated in any form. Students involved in academic dishonesty will receive a zero on the first assignment discovered to be falsified in any way. If an additional instance of cheating in any form is discovered, the student has chosen to receive an F in the course. Additional discipline may include suspension or expulsion from the University. (see Academic Integrity A-9.1) Acceptable Student Behavior Classroom behavior should not interfere with the instructor s ability to conduct the class or the ability of other students to learn from the instructional program (see the Student Conduct Code, policy D-34.1). Unacceptable or disruptive behavior will not be tolerated. Students who disrupt the learning environment may be asked to leave class and may be subject to judicial, academic or other penalties. This prohibition applies to all instructional forums, including electronic, classroom, labs, discussion groups, field trips, etc. The instructor shall have full discretion over what behavior is appropriate/inappropriate in the classroom. Students who do not attend class regularly or log in to an online course regularly or who perform poorly on class projects/exams may be referred to the Early Alert Program. This program provides students with recommendations for resources or other assistance that is available to help SFA students succeed. Withheld Grades - Semester Grades Policy (A-54):
Ordinarily, at the discretion of the instructor of record and with the approval of the academic chair/director, a grade of WH will be assigned only if the student cannot complete the course work because of unavoidable circumstances. Students must complete the work within one calendar year from the end of the semester in which they receive a WH, or the grade automatically becomes and F. If students register for the same course in future terms the WH will automatically become an F and will be counted as a repeated course for the purpose of computing the grade point average.