Fall, 2007
CD141: Child, Family,
and Community (Partially Online)
Donna Eckstein, PhD
619-989-6140 (voicemail)
decksteinsd@gmail.com
CRS: Chil 141; 3 Units
CRN: 93032
CATALOG COURSE DESCRIPTION:
This course is a study
of the dynamics of human development in a culturally pluralistic society; it
will examine the influences of contemporary family living patterns and cultural
patterns on the child. It will emphasize resources from schools, extended
family, and the community.
PREREQUISITE: English101
STUDENT LEARNING
OUTCOMES:
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The student will be able to identify and compare
various family structures, redefining and contrasting their functions and
roles.
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The student will analyze the impact of the
socializing agents on the developing child.
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The student will be able to discuss the
application of developmental theories to the family
and child.
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The student will be able to discuss the dynamics
of gender and sex role development.
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The student will be introduced to the elements
of the communication processes and the barriers to effective
communication.
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The student will compare and contrast cultural
diversity in various styles.
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The student will identify
the major social problems confronting families in American culture.
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The student will identify community resources
and agencies available to families.
Required Text
Child, Family, School, Community by Roberta M.
Burns, Seventh Edition
Harcourt College Publisher (Study guide for
textbook: Optional)
METHOD
OF INSTRUCTION:
Methods of instruction will include online chapter
outlines/discussions and assignments.
TIME AND LOCATION:
This hybrid class will meet in on Thursday from
CD 141: CHILD, FAMILY, and COMMUNITY
Unlike some topics
relating to child development, being a child in relationship to a family
and a community is a position we have all experienced. Consequently, our work
and discussions in this class will offer you an opportunity to relate your
experiences and your reactions to those experiences. To be successful in
handling the subject matter you will need to be introspective and expansive in
your thinking. The best (and most interesting) way to learn is by identifying
with your subject. Please remember that this course
is designed to enhance your understanding of the interrelationship between the child
- family - community and to refine your skills in working with families from a
variety of diverse backgrounds. It is
important that you are open-minded and respectful of differences. It is equally important to recognize
it when you are not to and work to become more accepting.
STUDENT RESPONSIBILITIES
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Active participation
online is necessary. For the record: your grade will be affected after absences
with weekly discussions. I have the option of dropping students who have
accumulated excessive absences or do not
participate with online discussions or assignments.
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Behavior. Please refer to
policy 3100 in your catalogue.
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If you are a DSPS student or if you have
special needs not officially covered by DSPS, please send me an email to let me
know.
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Any requests to your instructor must be in
writing via email.
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All assignments must be submitted online “ON
TIME.” Late assignments will affect your grade.
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Re: make-up work and
extra credit: if you are doing what is assigned, you do not need either. If you
are not doing what is assigned, you are not eligible for either.
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Please note: I am your instructor. I assume
this responsibility very seriously. I am not your monitor. You can earn an
excellent grade in this class if you simply do your assignments and
wholeheartedly participate.
REQUIREMENTS
Percentage
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Discussion Postings:
Weekly assignment and discussion postings. 20%
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Agency
Internship: 12 documented hours of immersion in
community 20% agency,
which supports families and a paper describing this experience.
OR
Family
Internship: 12 documented hours with a family having
functional needs. You will design a method to improve their functioning. You
will submit a paper describing this experience.
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Ethnic
Research Paper about ethnic group/cultures in
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Integration & Application Paper - OR – Chapter Outline 20%
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Midterm and Final Exam 20%
Chil 141: CLASS ASSIGNMENTS
Assignment I:
Discussion Postings (20%)
You will post your
response to one assignment question and a minimum of one response to
another students’ posting at the beginning of every week. Postings are due by Wednesday night at
Assignment II:
Agency/Family Internship (20%)
Agency Internship: 12 documented hours of immersion in a
community agency, which supports families.
Choose an agency in the community to learn about the services provided
for children. . You are encouraged to interview or observe a professional or
agency that is providing children’s services in a manner that you would like to
provide when you complete your classes.
The focus is on a practical application that is relevant and realistic
experience in the area of work or service of interest to you.
Write a 3-5 observational summary paper describing this experience. Include a
listing of community resources using the outline provided with this
course. A “Job Search Organizer” is
optional. See the outline provided for
the agency presentation and resources.
…OR…
Family Internship: 12 documented hours with a family having functional needs. You
will design a method to improve their functioning. You will submit a 3-5
observational summary paper describing this
experience. Include a listing of community
resources being used or could be used to assist this family.
Assignment III: Ethnic Research Paper (20%)
Write a 3-5 page research
paper focusing on cultural diversity with a select
ethnic/cultural style. Focus of the paper can include the following
topics such as:
-Analyze impact of socializing agents
on developing children in this culture.
-Identify and compare family structures,
defining and contrasting their function and
roles.
-Discuss differences with gender, sex,
and age role in the context of this culture.
-Identify major social problems related to
cultural diversity confronting families in this
culture.
-Identify three community
resources/agencies available to families that provide support
with needs/issues related to cultural diversity.
Assignment
IV: Integration & Application Paper
– OR – Chapter Outline (20%)
Write a double spaced paper that is
3-5 pages in length. Focus on
comprehension,
application, and evaluation
of information learned from the textbooks, observations, research, and
discussion postings. Include your name and title of paper at the top of the
first sheet.
Assignment V: Midterm and Final Exams (20%)
A midterm
and final exam will focus on your ability to demonstrate comprehension,
application, and evaluation of the information presented in this class.
COURSE EVALUATION:
Assignments Points Percentage
Chapter Summary/Outline
Presentations 100 20
Agency/Family
Internship 100 20
Ethnic Research Paper 100 20
Online Discussion
Postings 100
20
Midterm and Final Exam 100 20
Grades
A = 90% of possible
points
B = 80% of possible points
C = 70 % of possible
points
D = 60 % of possible
points
F = 59% and below of
possible points
Important Deadlines – Fall 2007:
To
continue in the course, it is your responsibility to pay all fees and process
the add codes within the established time frame. It is also your responsibility
to drop the course in a timely manner before the deadline to withdraw. Check the calendar in your online courseroom
for the dates for the following:
CD101: Human Growth
& Development
Hybrid Class Schedule
Week 1 – Thursday, August 30
Class Focus:
Online Assignments:
Week 2 - Thursday, September 6
Class Focus:
Online Discussions:
Week 3 - Thursday, September 13
Ecology of Family & Parenting
Class Focus:
Online Discussions:
Week 4 -
Thursday, September 20
Ecology of the Child Care, School
& Teaching
Class Focus:
Online Assignments:
Week 5 -
Thursday, September 27
Ecology of the Peer Group, Mass
Media & Community
Online Assignments:
Week 6 – Thursday,
October 4
Emotional and Cognitive
Socialization Outcomes
Class Focus:
Online Assignments:
Week 7 – Thursday,
October 11
Social & Behavioral Socialization
Outcomes
Class Focus:
Online Assignments:
Week 8 – Thursday,
October 18
Personal Integration & Wrap-Up
Class Focus:
Online Assignments: