Syllabus: Hlth 101: Health For Adult Living

Instructor Information

Joanne Blair, E-Learning Instructor/Facilitator, MSEd-OTL, BS-PE & Health

E-mail: universedelights@gmail.com

My commitment regarding our online communication:

Email is the best ways to reach me at universedelights@gmail.com. Our shared communication is vital since I will not see you in person regularly. Therefore, I am online frequently. I am on e-mail throughout the work day on weekdays and at least once per day during the weekend. You should hear from me within 24 hours at the latest. If you do not hear from me, assume that I have not received your email. Feel free to try again. I enjoy communicating with you—it’s why I am in this line of work! 

My expectation of YOUR commitment to our online communication:

Next, not surprisingly, I expect that you will be online frequently. Please check e-mail at least every 48 hours, and every 24 hours during weeks that we have a major assignment due. I know many of you check far more often. I may send a personal e-mail if I need to get in touch with you. Saying, “I didn’t get your e-mail,” or “Sorry, I haven’t been checking my e-mail,” will not suffice as a reasonable excuse for any course-based situation.

 

Course Description and Objectives

 

Course Description:

Exploration of the connection between personal choices and health across multiple dimensions of wellness. Personalized behavior change strategies to advance health will be developed.

 

Instructional Delivery:

HLH 101: Health for Adult Living is done entirely on-line. There are no on-campus meetings. You will submit all of your coursework using a computer, Microsoft Word, and Canvas course management system.

Course content is divided into modules. Each module includes text readings, activities, study questions, thought provoking-discussion board topics, with active learning activities, Reflections on active learning activities will be turned in as discussion forum posts, reflection papers, and presentations. More detailed instruction is attached in each module.

 

Global Outcome:

Demonstrate Progress Toward Healthy Behaviors

 

Course Learning Objective:

To Demonstrate Progress Toward Healthy Behaviors

This objective will be established through:

● exploring health as a multi-dimensional model

● evaluating current wellness priorities in each dimension

● exploring the connection between personal choices and health

● developing behavior change strategies

● applying practices that advance personal health

● determining the credibility of health related information

 

Required Course Materials:

Textbook: Wellness Workbook: How to Achieve Enduring Health and Vitality 3rd Edition. John W. Travis, M.D., and Regina Sara Ryan.

 

Description of Assignments/Assessments

Orientation Quiz

You will answer questions regarding the course guidelines, rules, assignments, and requirements in a quiz the first week of class. It is required that you earn 100% before you can move forward with the class. You can take the quiz as many times as needed. The Orientation Quiz can be found in the Orientation Module on the main course page on Canvas.

 

Discussion Forums

The discussion forum will give us a place to collaborate, communicate, and embark in shared learning. Nine times during the term, I will post activities for you to complete and questions for you to research and respond to. The discussion forums can be found at the Discussion navigation tab.  Due to the nature of this assignment (your classmates will be relying on timely completion) late postings up to 3 days late will receive half credit; NO postings will be graded more than 3 days late.

You are required to post a minimum of three times to each forum – one initial posting and two response postings to two other students.

Initial Post (IP):

30 points are awarded for a comprehensive initial post that thoroughly and thoughtfully answers the discussion questions. For each post, you should provide insightful, personalized responses to each question. Include details. Typically, about five sentences for each question is needed.

Simply answering the questions does not ensure you received the full points. Please see the table below to see what constitutes an advanced posting.

When you post your threads to the forums, include the number of the forum, your name, and “IP” for initial posting and “RP” for reply posting in your title. For example, “#2 Jane Doe IP.”

Reply Posts (RP):

Reply posts will provide support, reinforcement, interaction, and empathy to your classmates’ Initial Post, sharing your insight and experience. One of your two reply post should address one of your fellow students’ questions or concerns, and answer it with information from a credible source. Your post that that includes a credible source that meets the guidelines outlined in the “Identifying Credible Sources” document on Canvas is worth up to 10 points. Your second reply is worth 5 points.

The Discussion Forum for each week will be open by FRIDAY of the previous week. Your IP’s are due by Midnight on TUESDAYS; your RP’s are due by Midnight on FRIDAYS.

I will read every post, but I will not respond to each one because I want you to take ownership of your learning and learn from each other. Rather than expecting you to passively absorb information from me, I hope to support your work from the sidelines, more like a coach. If you would like an instructor who takes a more involved role, I recommend considering a different course or section.

 

Discussion Forum Criteria:

To receive highest points for your posts to the discussion board, achieve the criteria stated in the advancedcolumn below. Criteria	Advanced 90-100%	Proficient 75-90%	Not Yet There 60-75%	Unacceptable 0-60%
Development of Ideas	Well-developed ideas; introduces new ideas, and stimulates discussion.	Developing ideas; sometimes stimulates discussion.	Poorly developed ideas which do not add to the discussion	Does not enter the discussion.
Evidence of Critical Thinking	Clear evidence of analysis, synthesis, evaluation and personal application of topic. Postings are characterized by clarity, depth of insight, and are well supported with specific references from text or approved materials and personal experience where appropriate.	Beginning of critical thinking; postings tend to address peripheral issues. Generally accurate, but could be improved with more analysis and creative thought. Tendency to recite facts rather than address issues. Provides only general reference to text and approved materials.	Poorly developed critical thinking and no references to texts or materials.	Does not enter the discussion.
Clarity	Posts are well articulated and understandable.	Posts are understandable, but some thought is required.	Posts are difficult to clarify.	Posts are unintelligible or not present.
Responses to Others	Interacts in a thoughtful and thorough dialogue at least two times with other students and/or instructor.	Interacts once with other student or instructor in a thorough and thoughtful dialogue.	Does not submit replies that meet guidelines.	Does not enter discussion.
Timeliness	Individual message and at least two responses posted before deadline.	Individual message posted before deadline but at least one response is late.	Posting is made after deadline or both responses late.	Everything is late or not completed.

 

 

Course Expectations

Both you and I play a vital role in ensuring your success. Below is a table of my expectations to help create a class climate for best success. My Expectations for Me	My Expectations for You
· Adhere to Clark’s Student Code of Conduct and to the course Discussion Ground Rules · Ensure assignment confidentiality · Provide prompt feedback · Prepare: provide organized course materials · Clarify material, answer questions · Follow FERPA guidelines	· Adhere to Clark’s Student Code of Conduct and to the course Discussion Ground Rules · Submit high quality assignments, · Prepare: read in advance, submit course work on time · Ask questions and ask for clarification · Maintain academic integrity (cheating and plagiarism are each grounds for an automatic “F” on any course work.)

 

Canvas Discussion Ground Rules (“Netiquette”):

When submitting any type of interaction with your classmates on Canvas, I expect everybody to be respectful of each other and to avoid conducting themselves in a way that distracts, insults, or overpowers others. The following is a list of ground rules:

• Read other comments carefully to try to understand the reasoning and the validity of what the person is saying.
• Practice critical thinking skills and avoid purely emotional reactions.
• Respect confidentiality and avoid using the names of people who have not explicitly given permission for their stories to be told.
• Exhibit consideration and respect for each other’s point of view.
• Do not assume that comments are directed at you personally.
• Realize that personal experience is useful for illustration but does not constitute sufficient evidence for making generalizations or reaching broader conclusions.
• Use correct language, punctuation and grammar, avoiding abbreviations and computer slang. Use a spell-checker before submitting your postings.
• If you have knowledge in an area, please share it with all participants.

 

If you have concerns about a posting that you believe does not follow the “netiquette” guidelines, please don’t hesitate to contact me. 

 

Wellness Reflection Papers

Twice during the term, you will complete wellness activities, and then write a 1000-1200 word paper reflecting on your experience.  These are personal papers that will not be shared with your classmates.

These assignments can be found on the Canvas home page under Modules 1 and 6.  You will upload the paper following the directions in the module.

Teaching Tool Research Presentation

You will prepare a “Teaching Tool” to share your research on a chronic disease.  The main objective of this assignment is for you to learn to identify credible health information on the internet.  You will create some sort of presentation tool – video, PowerPoint, brochure, etc. – to share what you have learned with your class.

You can find the assignment under Module 8, along with instructions for uploading the assignment for sharing with your classmates.

 

General Information

• Discussion Forum posts are due by midnight on their assigned due date.

• Technical problems ARE NOT an excuse for not getting your discussions or assignments turned in on time.

• Course materials will be accepted until midnight on the last day of regular classes.  No coursework will be accepted during College final exam days.

• I may deduct up to the full points of the assignment if you violate the Course Expectation policies and/or the Student Code of Conduct.

• Good writing skills are recommended for best success in this course.

• Keep a copy of all course work until your final course grade is received and matches your records.

 

I do not post an announcement when a due date is approaching.  I expect you to refer to the course calendar and devise a system that puts you in charge of meeting course deadlines.   Students who have taken this course before add due dates to their personal calendars and/or cell phones.  I am here to foster your success in this course.  Please ask for clarification if you do not understand something and let me know how I can help you succeed.

 

Grading Policies and Information

 

1 Orientation Quiz @ 5 points each                         5 pts
9 Discussion Forums @ 45 points each               405 pts
2 Wellness Reflection Papers @ 75 points ea      150 pts
1 “Teaching Tool” Presentation @ 75 points         75 pts

                                                                   Total 635 pts

 

Please refer to the Canvas calendar for specific due dates for all graded materials.

 

A A- B+ B B- C+ C C- D+ D D- F

93.0-100% 90.0-92.9% 87.0-89.9% 83.0-86.9% 80.0-82.9% 77.0-79.9% 73.0-76.9% 70.0-72.9% 67.0-69.9% 63.0-66.9% 60.0-62.9% 00.0-59.9%

W   The College Withdrawal policy states:  Students will be allowed to drop a class, without instructor signature, through the seventh week of the quarter.  Students, who drop a course during the time period after the 10th day of the quarter but before the end of the seventh week, will receive a 'W' grade on their transcript, which does not affect GPA.  No drops will be allowed after the seventh week; the grade earned will be the grade recorded.   I   The grade of Incomplete is assigned at my discretion, with your collaboration, if you have completed the majority of the coursework and are faced with unforeseeable circumstances that do not allow you to complete the course.  It is your responsibility to pursue this option if you believe it applies by discussing your circumstances with me.

 

Please note – there are NO EXCEPTIONS to the course grading policies.  If you are like most students, school is one of several priorities competing for your time. Oftentimes, the time commitment necessary to do well in all areas is difficult to achieve and something typically “gives.”  If you make choices that put you in a situation where your grade in this course suffers, note that although I am sympathetic to your challenge, I do not give extra credit or sympathy points.  I hope you align your priorities to be successful in this course.  Please let me know if there is anything I can do to help.

 

Course Expectations

Both you and I play a vital role in ensuring your success.  Below is a table of my expectations to help create a class climate for best success.

 

My Expectations for Me	My Expectations for You
·    Adhere to Clark’s Student Code of Conduct and to the course Discussion Ground Rules ·    Ensure assignment confidentiality ·    Provide prompt feedback ·    Prepare: provide organized course materials ·    Clarify material, answer questions ·    Follow FERPA guidelines	·    Adhere to Clark’s Student Code of Conduct and to the course Discussion Ground Rules ·    Submit high quality assignments, ·    Prepare: read in advance, submit course work on time ·    Ask questions and ask for clarification ·    Maintain academic integrity (cheating and plagiarism are each grounds for an automatic “F” on any course work.)

 

 

Canvas Discussion Ground Rules (“Netiquette”):

When submitting any type of interaction with your classmates on Canvas, I expect everybody to be respectful of each other and to avoid conducting themselves in a way that distracts, insults, or overpowers others. The following is a list of ground rules:

• Read other comments carefully to try to understand the reasoning and the validity of what the person is saying.

• Practice critical thinking skills and avoid purely emotional reactions.

• Respect confidentiality and avoid using the names of people who have not explicitly given permission for their stories to be told.

• Exhibit consideration and respect for each other’s point of view.

• Do not assume that comments are directed at you personally.

• Realize that personal experience is useful for illustration but does not constitute sufficient evidence for making generalizations or reaching broader conclusions.

• Use correct language, punctuation and grammar, avoiding abbreviations and computer slang. Use a spell-checker before submitting your postings.

• If you have knowledge in an area, please share it with all participants.

 

If you have concerns about a posting that you believe does not follow the “netiquette” guidelines, please don’t hesitate to contact me. Instructor Issues:  If you have a concern or issue regarding me, we must first meet to discuss it.  If it is not addressed satisfactorily, the next step is for you to contact the HPE Division Chair.

 

Please begin HLTH 101: Health for Adult Living  on the Home page.  

Thank you.

 

 

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