Developmental Reading - DVR 0051 August 2010

COURSE SYLLABUS

Course Title and Number Date Revised

Mirian Torain Dr. Beverly Reed

Department Chair Dean

Developmental English/Reading Learning Foundations

M-2145 (301) 583-5259 M-2118 (301) 322-0495

COURSE DESCRIPTION:

0 credit (4 EHs)

This course develops basic reading skills in vocabulary, comprehension, and study skills according to the individual needs of each student. Emphasis is placed on using phonics and structure to analyze unfamiliar words, acquiring general vocabulary through context clues and affixes, and comprehending sentences and paragraphs through main ideas, details, inferences and opinions. DVR 0051 consists of the equivalent of forty-five 50-minute class sessions and thirty 50-minute supervised laboratory sessions. After successfully completing DVR 0051 with a grade of A, B, or C, students will enroll in DVR 0061.

UPON SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF THIS COURSE, THE STUDENT WILL BE ABLE TO:

1. use context clues and word analysis to determine the meaning of unfamiliar words

2. recognize and identify main ideas

3. recognize and locate supporting details

4. draw conclusions and generalizations from what is read

5. identify transitions and patterns of organization

6. evaluate reading materials for basic elements of critical reading and thinking

7. find material in the library

TEXTBOOKS:

1)Essential Reading Skills, 3rd edition, 2007, by Kathleen T. McWhorter

2)Building Vocabulary Skills, Short Version, 4th edition, 2010, by Sherrie Nist

RANGE OF INSTRUCTIONAL MODES & STRATEGIES:

1.Individual Conferences:Each instructor will hold individual conferences with his/her students to determine their needs and to evaluate progress as needed.

2.Laboratory Work:Laboratory work will be geared to the individual needs of each student. Tutoring sessions may be counted as lab time.

3.Small Group Instruction:Small group instruction will be geared to the specific needs ofa group.

4.Large Group Instruction:The instructor will work with the entire class on vocabulary development, comprehension, and study skills.

LABORATORY REQUIREMENT:

1.Each student is required to complete a minimum of thirty 50-minute supervised laboratory sessions during the course of the semester. This is equivalent to 1500 minutes or twenty-five clock hours. Fifteen of the twenty-five lab hours must be completed in the Marlboro Learning Lab. The 10 remaining lab hours consist of supplemental graded assignments given by the instructors which will be completed outside of the classroom and the Learning Lab. The completed lab hours will constitute 20% of the student’s grade. The due date is established and agreed upon by the entire Learning Foundations faculty (English, Reading & Math). You will be informed of the exact date during the first week of class. Completing the lab hours by the due date is a critical component for passing the course.

As a part of class instruction, students may also be required to attend one or more lab sessions during class time. The instructor will assign material for each student; however, this work does not satisfy the departmental lab requirement as stated above.

Time spent in tutoring will count toward lab hours if a tutoring form, signedby thetutor, is submitted to the instructor.

EVALUATION OF STUDENT PERFORMANCE:

Minimum and, where applicable, maximum departmental criteria.

1.Class attendance is required;erratic attendance will almost certainly lead to failure.

2.Students will be evaluated on their ability to function within the “expected course outcomes”(see first page) with at least 70%comprehension(passing score) on all assignments and tests of skills in classroom and lab.

3.Students must complete the required lab hours (1500 minutes or 25 clock hours).

TUTORIAL ASSISTANCE: Reading tutors are often available; ask your instructor about availability and location. Instructors often recommend tutorial assistance to alleviate students’ reading difficulties.

STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES: Students requesting academic accommodations are required to contact the Disability Support Services Office (B-124) or call (301) 322-0838 (voice) or (301) 322-0122 (TTY) to establish eligibility for services and accommodations. Students with documented disabilities should discuss the matter privately with their instructor at the beginning of the semester and provide a copy of their Student/ Faculty Accommodation Form.

EXPLANATION OF FINAL GRADES:

At the end of the course, a student will earn one of these grades:

A / A student who receives an "A" grade has successfully met all criteria at the 90% level.
B / A student who receives a "B" grade has successfully met all criteria at the 80% level.
C / A student who receives a "C" grade has satisfactorily met all criteria at the 70% level.
F / A student who receives the grade "F" has not completed the course at a satisfactory
(70%) level and/or has not attended class regularly. The student must repeat the course.

CODE OF CONDUCT: The Prince George's Community College Code of Conduct defines the rights and responsibilities of students and establishes a system of procedures for dealing with students charged with violations of the code and other rules and regulations of the college. A student enrolling in the college assumes an obligation to conduct himself/herself in a manner compatible with the college’s function as an educational institution. Refer to the Student Handbookfor a complete explanation of the code of conduct, including the Code of Academic Integrity and the procedure for dealing with disruptive student behavior.

GENERAL RULES:

1.Arrive on time for class. The instructor cannot begin the planned lesson anew for each late arrival. If you are late, quietly enter the class and take your seat. Arriving late frequently can affect your successful completion of the course.

2.If the instructor is late, the class will be notified. If 20 minutes have gone by and the instructor has not arrived, you may consider the class dismissed.

3.Do not bring visitors to class (relatives, children, and friends)

4.Cellular phones must be turned off or put on vibrator/silent mode.

5.Text messaging on cell phones is prohibited in class.

6.Eating or drinking is prohibited in the classroom.

CODE OF ACADEMIC INTEGRITY:

The college is an institution of higher learning that holds academic integrity as its highest principle. In the pursuit of knowledge, the college community expects that all students, faculty, and staff will share responsibility for adhering to the values of honesty and unquestionable integrity. To support a community committed to academic achievement and scholarship, the Code of Academic Integrity advances the principle of honest representation in the work that is produced by students seeking to engage fully in the learning process. The complete text of the Code of Academic Integrity is in the Student Handbook and posted on the college’s website.

COLLEGE RESOURCES AND SERVICES

TUTORIAL ASSISTANCE

English tutors are available in the newly renovated Bladen Hall wing, Room 107. The tutors (students or instructors) can help with any English problem, including overcoming difficulties with writing assignments. Stop by or call (301) 322-0748 to make an appointment. Instructors will often recommend tutorial assistance as a way to eliminate some problems in writing and reading. Developmental English/Reading tutors may also be available. They will be located, however, in M-2120, inside the Marlboro Learning Lab. Check with your instructor or the Developmental English/Reading department chair for time, availability and policies.

STUDENT ASSESSMENT SERVICES CENTER

Student Assessment Services Center (Testing Center)

Bladen Hall, Room 100:(301) 322-0147

LIBRARY

Accokeek Hall

Circulation Services:(301) 322-0475

Reference Services: (301) 322-0476

CAMPUS BOOKSTORE

Largo Student Center, Room 116:(301) 322-0912