St. Petersburg College Human Services Program Hus 1013 Strategies for Building Self-Esteem

St. Petersburg College Human Services Program Hus 1013 Strategies for Building Self-Esteem

ST. PETERSBURG COLLEGE HUMAN SERVICES PROGRAM
HUS 1013 STRATEGIES FOR BUILDING SELF-ESTEEM
3 Credit Hours (ONLINE)

Instructor: Dawn Janusz
Phone:(727) 341-3767 OFFICE: HEC 180
Office Hours:Any day by appointment / Contact meonline or by phone

COMMUNICATIONS:Pleasee-mail me within the online course.I will make every attempt to respond to your emails and phone calls the same day. I will be sure to respond within 48 hours if not sooner.

Course Text:
Required:McKay, M., & Fanning, P. (2000). Self Esteem: A proven program of cognitive techniques for assessing, improving, and maintaining your self-esteem (4th ed.). Oakland, CA: New Harbinger Publications, Inc. ISBN 1-62625-393-3

A. Course Description:

This course is an introduction to the study of self-esteem and is designed to help the student learn more about self and the process of taking responsibility for self. The course further promotes the growth of one’s self-esteem and self-worth through a proven program of cognitive techniques for assessing, improving and maintaining self-esteem.

B. Major Learning Outcomes:

1. The student will understand and apply skills leading to the increased self-awareness and self-understanding.

2. The student will identify the three step process of personal growth as it relates to awareness, acceptance, and adjusting.

3. The student will demonstrate an understanding of self through participation in various exercises (fantasy, self-disclosure, self-exploration) designed to raise one’s self-esteem.

4. The student will demonstrate skills leading to the ability to take responsibility for self.

5. The student will recognize the practice of irrational thinking and its impact.

6. The student will apply skills of accurate self-assessment.

7. The student will learn skills for effective goal setting and planning.

C. Course Objectives As Stated in Performance Terms:

1. The student will understand and apply skills leading to the increased self-awareness and self-understanding by:

a. recognizing the differences between perceiving, feeling and thinking.

b. becoming familiar with key concepts, to include, the Pathological Critic (the negative inner voice that attacks and judges you.)

c. recognizing how to effectively make the critic useless.

d. learning how to respond effectively to criticism.

2. The student will identify the three step process of personal growth as it relates to awareness, acceptance, and adjusting by:

a. listing their strengths and weaknesses.

b. developing a new accurate self-description.

c. learning to value the person within.

3. The student will demonstrate an understanding of self through participation in various exercises (fantasy, self-disclosure, self-exploration) designed to raise one’s self-esteem by:

a. changing the way one interprets life.

b. helping the student become more aware of self.

4. The student will demonstrate skills leading to the ability to take responsibility for self by:

a. improving decision-making skills.

b. completing skill-building activities to practice asking for what they want and getting their needs met in a positive way.

c. recognizing that mistakes are a normal part of the learning process and acknowledge and take responsibility for mistakes in order to learn how to move forward and avoid making the same mistakes again.

5. The student will recognize the practice of irrational thinking and its impact by:

a. participating in classroom activities/exercises, receiving feedback, then discussing the feedback with the instructor in order to process thoughts, feelings and reflections to criticism and feedback.

b. effectively recognizing and identifying incidences of their own irrational thinking and practicing the replacement of more rational, positive thoughts and self-talk.

6. The student will apply skills of accurate self-assessment by:

a. completing self-concept inventories.

b. listing strengths and weaknesses.

c. developing a new self-description.

d. learning to celebrate strengths.

7. The student will develop skills for effective goal setting and planning by:

a. obtaining information on blocks to achieve goals.

b. learning how to overcome obstacles.

Online learning also demands that we apply methods of critical thinking as we interact and access class material. Critical thinking is explained further by the following:
Critical thinking... (Paul, R and Elder, 2006)
1. Raises vital questions and problems, formulating them clearly and precisely;
2. Gathers and assesses relevant information, using abstract ideas to interpret it effectively;
3. Comes to well-reasoned conclusions and solutions, testing them against relevant criteria and standards;
4. Thinks open-mindedly within alternative systems of thought, recognizing and assessing, as need be, their assumptions,implications, andpractical consequences
5. Communicates effectively with others in figuring out solutions to complex problems.

Also, throughout the course there will be an emphasis on application.
1.What does the material mean to you as a professional?
2. How will you apply this information in everyday life while working with families?

All assignments should reflect the quality and integrity of college level work.

Assignments and activities are subject to change at the instructor’s discretion.

Pay close attention to the “Announcement Area” and email in the course
homepage every time you sign on. Also it is imperative that youcheck the coursecalendar for deadlines and assignment changes.

Follow the due dates on the Course Calendar: All online assignments must be completed by the scheduled dates. Students should follow the Course Calendarfor deadlines, or changes in assignments. The time schedule will expire on Drop Boxes and Discussion Forums at11:55pm of their due date. If a student misses the deadlines they will receive a 0 for the assignment.Discussion Boards will lock on the due date and not be reopened.

TENTATIVE CLASS SCHEDULE

LESSON / ASSIGNMENTS / TEXT
1 / Introduction Discussion
Discussion Forum 1
Reflection Assignment
2 / Discussion Forum 2
Reflection Assignment
Lesson 1 Review / Chapter 1
3 / Discussion Forum 3
Reflection Assignment / Chapter 2
4 / Discussion Forum 4
Lesson 4 Review
Reflection Assignment / Chapter 3
5 / Discussion Forum 5
Reflection Assignment / Chapter 4
6 / Discussion Forum 6
Lesson 6 Review
Reflection Assignment / Chapter 5
7 / Discussion Forum 7
Reflection Assignment / Chapter 6
8 / Discussion Forum 8
Lesson 8 Review
Reflection Assignment / Chapter 7
9 / Discussion Forum 9
Reflection Assignment
Lesson 9 Review / Chapter 8
10 / Discussion Forum 10
Lesson 10 Review
Reflection Assignment / Chapter 9
11 / Discussion Forum 11
Lesson 11 Review
Reflection Assignment / Chapter 10,11
12 / Discussion Forum 12
Reflection Assignment / Chapter 12
13 / Discussion Forum 13
Lesson 13 Review
Reflection Assignment / Chapter 13
14 / Discussion Forum 14
Lesson 14 Review
Reflection Assignment / Chapter 14
15 / Discussion Forum 15
Lesson 15 Review
Reflection Assignment / Chapter 15
16 / Discussion Forum 16
Reflection Assignment / Chapter 16,17

Grading Policy (taken from the Human Services Student Handbook)

The Human Services Program has the following grading scale:

A = 90% - 100%

B = 80% - 89%

C = 70% - 79%

D = 60% - 69%

F = 59% or less

A grade of “C” or better is required for successful completion of this class as well as all other general education courses, support courses and major courses.

For information on SPC's Grading System, please click on the following link:

This link provides information regarding: the grading system;special instructions for grades; grade point average, and incomplete grades and procedure).

ATTENDANCE:

If you are requesting an excused absence due to an emergency or extenuating circumstance you must submit the proper documentation to verify the reason for your absence. The instructor must be notified as soon as possible, preferably before missing the class.The Instructor has the discretion to determine if the excuse and documentation meet the criteria for an approved excused absence or an extension on an assignment.

IMPORTANT DATES TO REMEMBER:

1/12/2018 – Last day to drop, receive a refund, or change to audit status, REGULAR

1/19/2018– Last day to drop, receive a refund, or change to audit status, WEEKEND

2/9/2018 – Last day to drop, receive a refund, or change to audit status, EXPRESS

3/16/2018– Last day to drop, receive a refund, or change to audit status, 2nd 8W MOD

2/8/2018 – Last day to withdraw with a grade of “W” – 1st 8W MOD

3/19/2018-Last day to withdraw with a grade of “W’ – WEEKEND

3/21/2018 – Last day to withdraw with a grade of “W” – REGULAR/ONLINE

4/1/2018 – Last day to withdraw with a grade of “W” – EXPRESS

4/12/2018 – Last day to withdraw with a grade of “W” – 2nd 8W MOD

1/15/2018 – College Closed – Martin Luther King Jr Day

3/4 - 3/11/2018 – College Closed – Spring Break

3/30-4/1/2018 – College Closed – Spring Holiday

TBA - Deadline for Graduation Application (for name to appear in the program)

5/12/2018 - Commencement

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How to Be A Successful Student

SUCCESS FACTORS

Attending class is vital to your success, particularly the first few days of class as you are introduced to the requirements and topics you will be covering. Therefore the college limits when you can add classes. For online classes, you must be registered the day before the first day of the semester or term. For classes held in the classroom, you can’t add a class if it has already met. You may drop a course through Friday of the first day of class and be eligible for a refund although withdrawing may affect your financial aid. If you are thinking of withdrawing, please speak with your instructor first and then a financial aid counselor –

Showing up is the first step in ensuring your academic success. Active participation is the next step – whether you are in a classroom or taking classes online. Each of your faculty will give details in their syllabus about their attendance policies. If you are going to miss a session, or be offline for any reason, please let me instructor know in advance. If you don’t log in to the course the first two weeks of a term you will automatically be withdrawn from the class and this can cause serious problems if you receive financial aid. In fact, if you withdraw prior to completing 60% of a class and receive any form of federal financial aid (grants or loans) you will be required to repay a portion. So if you are thinking of withdrawing, please speak with your instructor or a financial aid counselor –

Not logging into the course during a 14 day period will be considered non-participation.

St. Petersburg College is supported by the state of Florida so it’s important for you to know the state rules that affect your academics. If you’ve completed a class with a grade of “C” or higher you can’t take that class again. This gives other students an opportunity to enroll in the classes they need. If you earned less than a “C”, you may repeat the course one time without a penalty but on the third attempt your costs will be higher. Make sure you talk to your advisor if you need to repeat a class. The third attempt will be the final attempt allowed and you can’t receive a grade of incomplete, withdrawn, or audit but must receive the letter grade earned.

Your grade point average is used to determine financial aid eligibility, entrance into certain programs, and warnings, probation, and suspension. If you repeat a course, at SPC or another college, only the last attempt will be used in computing the grade-point average.

ACCESSIBILITY:

This course is designed to be welcoming to, accessible to, and usable by everyone, including students who are English-language learners, have a variety of learning styles, have disabilities, or are new to online learning.

Be sure to let me know immediately if you encounter a required element or resource in the course that is not accessible to you. Also, let me know of changes I can make to the course so that it is more welcoming to, accessible to, or usable by students who take this course in the future.

If you have documentation of a disability or feel you may have a disability:

St. Petersburg College recognizes the importance of equal access to learning opportunities for all students. Accessibility Services (AS) is the campus office that works with students who have disabilities to provide and/or arrange reasonable accommodations. Students registered with AS, who are requesting accommodations, are encouraged to contact their instructor by the first week of the semester.

Students who have, or think they may have, a disability (e.g. learning disability, ADD/ADHD, psychiatric, medical/orthopedic, vision, and/or hearing), are invited to contact the Accessibility Coordinator (AC) that serves your campus for a confidential discussion. To find your AC for your specific campus, please go to the college-wide Accessibility Services website:

STUDENT EXPECTATIONS

It is important that all of your attention be focused on the content to be learned so when you are in class you shouldn’t be using your computer, cell phone, and tablet for casual use, only academic purposes. Any use of these devices (including texting) for non-academic purposes draws your attention away from the course work and is therefore subject to disciplinary action.

Whether you are taking a course online, blended, or in the classroom, you may be required to have discussions of class assignments and share papers and other class materials with instructors and classmates online. The learning management system, MyCourses, will be used for this purpose and you should complete the Introduction to MyCourses so that you are comfortable with the system and can complete your assignments.

Whether you are in an online class or a physical classroom, certain behaviors are expected when you communicate with your peers and your instructors. You need to contribute to a positive learning/teaching environment, respecting the rights of others and their opportunity to learn. No one has the right to interfere with the teaching/learning process.

Below are the traits of a successful student. These guidelines pertain whether your course is online or in the classroom.

When communicating, you should always:

otreat everyone with respect in every communication

ouse your professor’s proper title: Dr. or Prof., or if you are in doubt use Mr. or Ms.

ouse clear and concise language

oremember that college level communication should use correct grammar, whether written or spoken. Avoid slang.

ouse correct spelling and avoid texting abbreviations

oavoid using the caps lock feature as it can be interpreted as yelling online

obe cautious when using humor or sarcasm as tone is sometimes lost in an email or discussion post and, even when spoken, your message might be misunderstood

obe cautious with personal information (both yours and others’)

When you send an email to your instructor, department chair, dean, or classmates, you should:

ouse a subject line that describes what you are writing about

oavoid attachments unless you are sure your recipients can open them

obe clear, concise, and courteous

osign your message with your name

ouse your SPC email account to ensure delivery. Sometime emails from non-SPC accounts are stopped by the spam filter and the recipient may not receive it.

Your faculty member will include in the syllabus expectations for response times on email.

When posting to a discussion board, you should:

owrite posts that are on-topic and within the scope of the course material

otake your posts seriously; review and edit your posts before sending

obe as brief as possible while still making a thorough comment

oalways give proper credit when referencing or quoting another source

oread all messages in a thread before replying

oavoid repeating someone else’s post without adding something of your own to it

oavoid short, generic replies such as, “I agree.” You should include why you agree or add to the previous point

oalways be respectful of others’ opinions, even when they differ from your own

oexpress any differing opinions in a respectful, non-critical way

onot make personal or insulting remarks

obe open-minded

The instructor has the authority to ask a disruptive student to leave a classroom or lab. The instructor may also delete posts or materials from an online or blended class and/or take disciplinary action if disruptive behavior continues. This ensures that all students in the class have an opportunity to learn.

We expect you to be honest in all of your academic work. By enrolling at the College, you agree to obey all of the standards of academic honesty and integrity and you should understand that failing to observe the rules may result in academic and disciplinary action, up to and including expulsion from the College. As members of the College community, you also have an ethical obligation to report violations of the SPC academic honesty policies you may witness.

The academic honesty policy is available online (/academichonesty/) and includes details on what is meant by:

oCheating

oBribery

oMisrepresentation

oConspiracy

oFabrication

oCollusion

oDuplicate submissions

oAcademic misconduct

oImproper calculator, computer or online use

Some of your courses may include online material that is protected by copyright. This means that the work is available for you to use in your studies but you can’t copy and share the materials (

It’s your responsibility to be academically honest in all of your work.

SAFETY AND SECURITY

We want to make sure that you are comfortable on campus and feel secure in your learning environment. The SPC campuses are very safe but you should be aware of your surroundings, just as you are anytime you are in a public space. In each classroom there is an Emergency Response Guide to help you during an emergency. It is also a good idea to be familiar with evacuation routes in buildings that you use frequently.

If you have an emergency, dial 911 immediately.

For information on campus safety and security policies, please call 727-791-2560. More information is also available on the Campus Safety website - /safety/.

The college website (/) is the best source of information in the event of an emergency. It’s possible for something like a hurricane to disrupt classes on campus; if this happens there are plans on how to help you continue your education. You should be comfortable using MyCourses as the learning management system will be key in communicating with faculty about course materials and assignments. Make sure you complete the Introduction to MyCourses so that you are familiar with sending and receiving emails, participating in discussion posts, navigating through course materials, and submitting assignments. It is important to be able to use MyCourses for learning activities if your campus is closed.