P.E. 279 WEB TELECOURSE - THE HUMAN CONDITION

SYLLABUS

Life Coach: Louise Lindenmeyer
Office: 2337 (Nursing Building)
Phone: work is (206)546-4747 or my cell is (206)271-9722
FAX: (206)533-5103
Email: llindenm@shoreline.edu   
My Web page: http://success.shoreline.edu/wellness  
Blackboard:    You are automatically enrolled.  Use your Shoreline ID and the password SCC to get in.   http://success.shoreline.edu/distance/gettingstartedblackboard.htm  
http://shoreline.blackboard.com = login address
         
A schedule of Blackboard orientation sessions for students is available on the DL website (http://success.shoreline.edu/distance/introsession.htm )  These sessions are for students who are new to Blackboard and can come to campus for a 60 minute session.  You have been automatically enrolled in this course. site:  http://success.shoreline.edu/distance/createaccount.htm
Office Hours: My Schedule    by appointment -please feel free to phone me for support any time.  Be sure to state the class you are in if you call me and leave a message.

Required Texts for Telecourse:
Alters and Schiff. Essential Concepts for Healthy Living . 2003
Alters and Schiff. Applying Concepts for Healthy Living - A Workbook 
Schiff. The Human Condition  Study Guide.  2003
Packet by Louise Lindenmeyer (Most handouts are on Blackboard)
Journaling texts:  Do 50 entries, your choice.
Seaward, Brian Luke.  Health and Wellness Journal Workbook. 
Seaward, Brian Luke.  Managing Stress - A Creative Journal.

Telecourse Materials
Human Condition Video CD's are available in the bookstore for the first time for $33.25 for your MAC, PC or DVD  for purchase.  You can then sell it back at the end of the quarter and get half of your money back.   You can also rent a set of videos from the Media Center for $25 or check out several each week for free.

Options only:
Textbook webpage: http://healthyliving.jbpub.com
Telecourse students instructions on:  http://elmo.shore.ctc.edu/THC
 or go to The Human Condition Telecourse Info and go to The Human Condition (optional)
 Fit and Well Info : Fit and Well or Core Concepts in Health  or http://lindenm@pageout.net

                                                                       CALENDAR
The scheduled meetings are:
Week 1 ..
Week 5 meetings are optional...
Mandatory Meeting with all of your work on Week 10....

You can use blackboard to communicate your work and to work in groups, as well as utilizing your friends and /or classmates as a support network.  You can individualize your personal goals and the points you earn for the quarter to meet your personal needs.    I will be happy to meet with any of you on the phone, web, or individually in my office - or classroom or via phone at an arranged time.

Last Day of the Quarter: 

WELLNESS TELECOURSE FINAL SCHEDULED TIMES:   Final Scheduled Times  
Final Scheduled time: Last class meeting of the quarter is our scheduled final ... please bring all of your completed work with you to the class and it will be reviewed and results will be shared.     Be sure to attend one of these sessions.  Times are listed above.

Holidays: 

                                                              COURSE DESCRIPTION
This telecourse includes 26 different topics. In viewing the videos you will also assess your life style, review health issues and attempt to achieve homeostasis or balance in your life.

LEARNING OUTCOMES
Students will develop and practice learning in these areas:

Social Functioning
Understand and respect different behaviors, viewpoints and points of reference.
Demonstrate support for classmates (or friends) by offering cooperation and team work in relating to and working with others.

Knowledge
Define a personal concept of wellness, which reflects awareness of:  Dimensions of wellness (which may include emotional, physical, occupational, intellectual, spiritual, social and environmental)
Prevention and health promotion
Personal choice effecting one's health and well-being
High risk behaviors or harmful habits
Demonstrate the ability to assess and evaluate behaviors that effect wellness.

Attitudes and Values
Demonstrate acceptance of personal responsibility for choices that effect wellness in one's life.

Skills
Demonstrate the ability to assess individual needs and implement a personal wellness plan incorporating various dimensions of wellness (Physical, emotional, occupational, intellectual, spiritual, social and environmental)

STUDENT RESPONSIBILITIES

Written work must meet minimum requirements in the following areas: clarity of thought and expression, grammar, spelling, and punctuation, typing and proofreading. Any work, which does not meet minimum requirements will be rejected. Papers are to be word processed unless otherwise specified (study guide responses may be written in book). All papers need to be in a portfolio  with your name, date, and class on the top.  Most of your assignments can be posted on the Discussion Board (your bio, your progress reports for weeks 3,5,and 8 and group work).

Readings and Telecourse Videos: I expect that you will have done the assigned reading with each week's video lesson (Refer to Study Guide for correlating reading assignment that compliments the weekly video). 

Participation: Telecourse students need to form a support group by sharing specific goals and progress with an individual that will support you and your endeavors to improve your life. On blackboard you may discuss and form small groups with individuals with similar interests - please let me know what group area you would like me to post on the discussion board if you do not see one already posted that you would like to participate in. You may also find a support group from your friends and family members. Communication of the ideas learned from the text and video will enhance your learning. Try sharing and getting others to improve along with you. 

Addressing personal and controversial issues is a difficult and valuable skill which you will have opportunity to practice . My major goal will be to create a classroom climate that encourages healthy intellectual sharing and support (the kind that leads to overall wellness, intellectual and emotional growth). We are a team with the same goal: WELLNESS! All sharing within our classroom is to be kept confidential among our class members. Sharing personal and confidential issues is not required. Please feel free to enter on discussions in Blackboard.

Make sure to have 50% of your work completed by midterm (do 8 chapters of the workbook,  do 13 chapters of the study guide and have individual goals and behavior changes in progress. Post a short progress report by week 3,5 and 8 detailing all of the behavior changes and work you have completed.

                                                                         GROUP WORK
Groups will require a cooperative exploration of issues relating to health and wellness. Hopefully it may also offer a form of support to enhance your success rate in reaching your desired personal goals. Join a small group on the discussion board or form your own support group with your family and friends. You and your group will discuss individually and collaboratively your personal progress toward successfully obtaining your goals.  Support works!
                           
                                                                           GRADING
Some assignments will be posted on the discussion board in blackboard - your bio, your midterm progress, and your group work.   You need to have completed half of the work by midterm time.

There will be 400 points possible with an addition of 15 points maximum for extra credit.  Select from the following points to make up your grade. Document and submit your work via your portfolio, as well as on the discussion board.

*100 points for the telecourse and book work and final paper
25 points  -  Completion of the Workbook (self assessments) - Write  a short summary of what you have completed and what you have learned by the work in your Workbook.  Omit chapters that do not apply to you (i.e. smoking, etc. if you do not smoke).  Include this in your portfolio with your final paper.

50 points -     Completion of the Study Guide  submit your results- be sure to check  your answers with the test answers listed. (You may write in the text and show your completed work  week 10).  All questions need to be answered to receive all of the points.

25 points  - Final Paper (2 pages + references) See details below.  This paper is a requirement for all students, as it will document your results for this class.

*100 points total for the Exams.
Exams  - Midterm and Final   (50 points each) -   Exams will be posted on  blackboard.  You can see your results immediately with these exams.  Last quarter we had difficulty with a bug on the server.  If your questions are improperly graded check the results on the tools menu to see if it gave you the proper points.  Give yourself the point when we do the grade sheet the last day of the quarter if there are any errors.

*100 points for your Journal Work
You can choose what type of journal entry you would like to do from the selections from the extra two supplementary texts on Health and Wellness or Stress.  Include this as part of  your portfolio.  I would like to see a minimum of 30 - 50 entries, or 3-5 per week.   You will award yourself the appropriate points for your work and bring your work with you to the last meeting for documentation. (2 points per journal entry - do 50 for the 100 points)

*100 points for your Portfolio Work
Portfolio 100 points - This assignment gives you the freedom to work in ways that will enhance your personal wellness.  You will need to document and explain your  points for your Portfolio by  including a portfolio grade sheet and checking off your specific contents  (ie.  # of journals included, etc.)  Select the  work that you want to complete for the specific points as listed on the  grade sheet and add or revise this to make your work specific to your needs. Examples are additional journaling from supplemental texts, behavior change documented, book reviews, web sites, or your own creative ideas for yourself! 

Please document your work within the portfolio...I will not read your personal journals ...you can have me check them off for you by showing them to me at the classroom session week 10.  If you bring your books to class, your work can be checked and then returned to you so that you can continue with your book work. Points will be credited to you for the work you have completed.

You may take this class for a decimal grade or a Pass Option (P/Z). To receive a pass you will need a minimum of 2.0. Unless otherwise noted, all assignments will be graded on a 4.0 scale as follows:

A 4.0-3.8 indicates excellence in every phase of the course 
A- 3.7-3.5 performance substantially above minimum requirements
B+ 3.4-3.2 indicates performance
B 3.1-2.9 substantially above
B- 2.8-2.5 minimum requirements
C+ 2.4-2.2 indicates minimum
C 2.1-1.9 requirements
C- 1.8-1.5 have been met
D+ 1.4-1.2 Indicates incomplete,
D 1.1-0.9 some credit
D- 0.8-0.7 allowed
F 0.6-0.0 indicates no credit allowed

V failure to attend and failure to withdraw. Computed as 0.0 in GPA. 2--hardship withdrawal after consultation with instructor. Requires GPA of at least 1.4. See College Catalog for more information.

Since your work is graded on a point scale, points will be awarded as follows (remember extra credit is an additional 15 points above the 400 total): 400 points = 4.0, 300 = 3.0, 200 = 2.0, etc.

                                                            PERSONAL PORTFOLIO IDEAS
Compile your personal work and place it within a portfolio (place your portfolio grade sheet on top, identifying your work). A table of contents will list all of your completed work. Include a selection of the following, as you desire. Your grade will reflect your efforts.  See the Grade Criteria  below for more ideas.  100 points possible

Minimum requirements  for a "C" grade on the portfolio: 
*INDIVIDUAL GOALS (Behavior modification contract)
*A VISUAL CONCEPT OF WELLNESS (draw. your own concept of wellness and write out a one page explanation of your visual concept)
*PROGRESS LOGS (wellness continuum, exercise, stress, eating right logs)
*Self Assessments from the workbook completed
*Workbook...write a summary of what you have completed.
*GENOGRAM (see handout - fill out the best you can according to your family)
*Notes (on the videos)
*Weekly Journals from texts (state the number you have completed ______)
*Final Paper (requirement! for all portfolios)
*Group ....state your support system....__________

For a "B" grade select two or more of the following(*) main topics - indicates performance substantially above the minimum requirements:
*3~6 PROJECTS FROM THE ENRICHMENT OPPORTUNITIES or from any of the texts- the number that you select needs to be balanced out equitably according to time it takes to complete personal needs
*View and write notes on various ADDITIONAL relevant videos
*Write out 10 factual statements from each of the Chapters in the Text - facts that were of particular value to you and your learning    
*Other work that is selected by you specific to your goals           

For an "A" Grade on this portfolio select one or more of the following to indicate excellence in every phase of this course:
* Research Project (relating to course material, with references, 2 pages)    
* Book Review ( as a support to your behavior changes you are making)
* Journals (other than the ones assigned, or personal journals, etc.)
* Extra Credit work will be awarded after a brief consultation with me.

                                                               MY EXPECTATIONS
No plagiarism, cheating or dishonest activity allowed (automatic 0.0 will be given for the class). Late work will lower your grade one point. Turn in all work to the bin next to my office or to me at the classroom sessions by Week 10.   Exceptions to these policies are for emergencies or scheduling difficulties only. 

                                                        FINAL PAPER
This assignment also asks that you summarize what you have learned over the quarter about wellness and health. Minimum paper length is two typewritten, word-processed pages. Include your thoughts about yourself and the changes you have experienced as a result of this class and your efforts. Be sure to include at least 2 references. Also post on blackboard.

DUE AT FINAL SESSION (WEEK 10) - Required for all students.

Think about the following questions:
What was the most important experience for you?
- What key issues keep returning to your mind?
- What has surprised you?
- What do you think you will remember in five years?
- What part of the video, text, or discussion matches your personal experience? How does your past experience (or lack of experience) relate to what you have learned?
-What information can you use right now?
- You will present your results in as minute speech to the class on the final day.
Put your paper in narrative form, and include references, citations, or personal conversations where appropriate.

TELECOURSE VIDEOS
These videos may be checked out in the media center for 2 nights for free.  Complete set of videos may also be rented for the quarter from the college for a $25.00 fee. 

Follow the STUDY GUIDE for assignments and /or 
go to the web site  http://elmo.shore.ctc.edu/THC

Reading Assignments are from the text. Read the Chapter to supplement the appropriate video. Follow the directions in your Study Guide or use the Web site listed above..  The videos and readings are as follows:

1. THE FABRIC OF HEALTH - Chapter 1 (Health:The Foundation for Life)
2. IN HUMAN TERMS -  
3. STATE OF MIND - Chapter 2 (Psychological Health) 
4. LIVES IN BALANCE - Chapter 3 (Stress and Its Management)
5. BEHIND CLOSED DOORS - Chapter 4 (Violence and Abuse)
6. IT'S PERSONAL - Chapter 5 (Relationships and Sexuality)
7. RISKY BUSINESS - Chapter 6 (Reproductive Health)
8. THE CODE - Chapter 14 (read section on genetic diseases)
9. HALEY OR MATTHEW'S STORY - Chapter 6 (read Pregnancy and Human Development section)
10. THE GROWING YEARS
11. WEB OF ADDICTION - Chapter 7 (Drug Use and Abuse)
12. FEELS SO GOOD (HURTS SO BAD) - Chapter 8 (Alcohol and Tobacco)
13. WHAT YOU DON'T KNOW.... - Chapter 16 (Environmental Health)
14. FOOD FOR THOUGHT - Read Chapter 9 (Nutrition)
15. WEIGHING IN - Read Chapter 10 (Body Weight and Its Management)
16. WORKING IT OUT - Read Chapter 11 (Physical Fitness)
17. GERM WARFARE - Read Chapter 14 (Infection, Immunity, and  Noninfectious Diseases)
18. THE MODERN PLAGUE - Read the section on HIV in Chapter 14
19. HEART OF THE MATTER  - Chapter 12 (Cardiovascular Health)
20. BRAIN ATTACK - Chapter 12 (Cardiovascular Health)
21. DIAGNOSIS CANCER - Chapter 13 (Cancer)
22. LIVING WITH CANCER - Chapter 13 (Cancer)
23. AGE HAPPENS - Chapter 15 (Aging, Dying and Death)
24. FINAL CHAPTER - Chapter 15 (Aging, Dying and Death)
25. THE MEDICAL MARKETPLACE 
26. WHAT PRICE? 

I am looking forward to a wonderful, rewarding quarter of renewed energy and growth for each of us. Let's have fun getting to the goal of ultimate wellness, and of improving our overall quality of life. Thank you for choosing this class. I am looking forward to meeting you. Have fun! Work hard! I'll be your coach!

 Portfolio Grade Sheet

Turn this paper in with your portfolio. Complete the following to assess your grade on the portfolio. Be sure to do the minimum and then add for the higher grade.  Points will be awarded as shown below.

Minimum requirements (do all of the following for a "C" Grade)
______Individual Goals (Behavior modification contract)
______Visual Concept of Wellness with written description describing concept.
_____ Progress Logs (wellness continuum, exercise, stress, eating right logs)
_____ Self Assessments  - Do Workbook (Complete the chapters that are applicable to you)
_____ Study Guide - Do self tests, assignments, answer questions in margins - complete all!
______Workbook - Write a summary of what you have completed.
_____ Genogram ( see handout - fill out the best you can!)
_____ Weekly Journals (state total# of journals completed in the journal books =_____ )
______Final Paper that discusses your personal progress this quarter
______Group Work....state the support group you have participated in....______________

For a "B" Grade - complete the requirements for a C grade plus select two or more of the following(*) main topics to indicate performance substantially above the minimum requirements: (draw?...your own concept of wellness)
_____ 3-6 selected projects from the enrichment opportunities (see Blackboard)
_____ View and write notes on all additional relevant videos 
_____ Write out 10 factual statements from each of the chapters in the Text - facts that will be of particular value to you in your learning
______Any additional work you think has merit and is comparable to the above.

For an "A" Grade - complete the requirements for the C and B grades and then select one or more of the following to indicate excellence in every phase of the course:
_____ Research Project (relating to course material, with references, 2-3 pages)
_____ Book Review (as a support to the behavioral changes you are making)
_____ Journals (personal daily journals, or journals other than the ones already assigned)                                                                                            
_______ Web Work as is outlined on the Human Condition Web page
_____ Extra credit  Explain:__________________________________________ 

Portfolio Grading

Circle the points for the grade you believe you deserve for your portfolio after you have evaluated your criteria you have listed.  My points for the portfolio are________.

Indicates excellence in every phase of the course and performance substantially above minimum requirements
A is 4.0 -3.8  = 100-96 points
A- is 3.7-3.5  = 95-92 points
Indicates performance substantially above minimum requirements
B+ is 3.4-3.2  = 91-87 points
B is 3.1-2.9  = 86-83 points
B- is 2.8-2.5 = 82-77 points
Indicates minimum requirements have been met
C+ is 2.4-2.2 = 76-72 points
C is 2.1-1.9 = 71-68 points
C- is 1.8-1.5 = 67-65 points
Indicates incomplete, some credit allowed
D+ is 1.4-1.2
D is 1.1-0.9
D- is 0.8-0.7
Indicates no credit allowed = F= 0.6-0.0

Thank you!

Professor Louise Lindenmeyer
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Revised: September 17, 2008