DSPS

Community Living Skills

CRN 9080J

Spring 2017 Syllabus

Part 1: Course Information

Instructor Information

Instructor: Melissa Hough Office: ECC 179 Office Hours: 9-12 pm & M/W Office Telephone: E-mail: [email protected]

Course/Program Description & Purpose

This course is designed to help the student with a disability improve skills needed to actively participate in the community. Topics include mobility, safety, consumer skills, recreation, and work readiness.

Recommended Skill Level All are welcome

Textbook & Course Materials

Required Text/Materials No Required textbooks

Recommended Texts & Other Readings Resources will be made available in class each day.

Course Requirements

Page 1 Community Living Skills-DSPS Spring 2017 Syllabus

Students should come prepared, ready to learn, participate, and practice skills learned in the class.

Course Structure

Instruction will be directly related to all aspects of community living. Instruction includes a) lecture b) group activities c) videos d) written and verbal practice e) role-play.

Online Resources

www.gcflearnfree.org

www.vecova.ca/research/knowledge-centre/community-programs/

www.practicalmoneyskills.com

Page 2 Part 2: Student Learning Outcomes

Students will improve interpersonal communication skills including stating what they need and want.

Students will be able to identify safety skills in the community.

Students will be able to state the importance of a budget, approximate costs of items, and how to best spend and save money.

Students will improve job readiness skills.

Student will answer the question “What have you learned in this class?”

You will meet the outcomes listed above through a combination of the following activities and course objectives:

Identify the difference between a need versus a want.

State the approximate cost of various items in the community.

Describe two personal safety issues in the community and list five preventative measures for safety in the community.

Identify qualities of a good employee.

Describe effective interactions with co-workers and strategies to deal with conflict.

List two personal interests and options for recreation in the community.

Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to: manage money, better handle conflict, create a resume, identify and practice safety in the community, and advocate for themselves.

Page 3 INSTITUTIONAL LEARNING OUTCOMES:

1. Social Responsibility: SDCE students demonstrate interpersonal skills by learning and working cooperatively in a diverse environment. 2. Effective Communication: SDCE students demonstrate effective communication skills. 3. Critical Thinking: SDCE students critically process information, make decisions, and solve problems independently or cooperatively. 4. Personal and Professional Development: SDCE students pursue short term and lifelong learning goals, mastering necessary skills and using resource management and self- advocacy skills to cope with changing situations in their lives. 5. Diversity: SDCE students incorporate and use principles of civility and compassion as they develop knowledge and skills: recognizing, respecting and valuing the place and role of all individuals in their community.

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Part 3: Topic Outline/Schedule

Daily Schedule Reading/ Writing Topics 9-9:15am Welcome  Sign CAV Announcements  Share resources Morning Wake-up /happenings in the Breathing exercises community  Student lead stretches  Breathing to prepare for learning

9:15-10:30am Lecture on Community Living Advocacy Skills Safety Money Management  Activity (verbal, written, Recreation hands on, art, individual, Employment group, computer) Conflict Resolution  Group discussion Relationships  Videos Communication Personal Planning Goals 10:30-10:50am Break

10:50-12pm Continue Lecture on See above Community Living Skills  PowerPoint  Guest Speakers

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Community Living Skills DSPS CRN 9086J Spring 2017

Part 4: Grading Policy

No Graded Course Activities

Work Policy

Students should work hard at all activities presented by the instructor. Lessons will be checked for accuracy and quality during the class session.

Academic Accommodation Plan (Student Education Contract)

Criteria to measure student progress may include, but is not limited to class participation, attendance, instructor observation, pre- and post- testing, data collection, weekly assessment and student work.

Progress Key

No Minim Satisf Excellent Evide al actor (E) nce (M) y (N) or (S) (H)

N- Stude Stude Student independently performs objective. Stude nt nt nt is requir requir not es es able consta occasi to nt onal perfor cueing cueing m to to objecti perfor perfor ve m m objecti objecti H- Did ve ve. not attend enoug h to asses s Page 6 Assessment Activity for SLO: Instructor will correct completed work and behavior in class. Student will answer these questions, What have you learned in this class? How has this changed your life?

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Attend Class

Regular attendance is expected in all classes. Any student frequently absent from class meetings may, at the discretion of the instructor, be dropped from the class. Those students receiving Veteran’s Benefits or CalWORKS must comply with the attendance requirements specific to these programs.

Build Rapport

If you find that you have any trouble keeping up with assignments or other aspects of the course, make sure you let your instructor know as early as possible. As you will find, building rapport and effective relationships are key to becoming an effective professional. Make sure that you are proactive in informing your instructor when difficulties arise during the semester so that they can help you find a solution.

Complete Assignments

All assignments must be completed to the best of your ability. The quality of this work will be reflected on your SEC at the end of the semester.

Please contact the DSPS Counselor at Your Campus for Accommodation Needs

Disability Support Programs and Services (DSPS) provides confidential, no-cost services for students age 18 years or older. Participation is voluntary. Accommodations and services including assistive technology are available so students can participate as fully as possible in classes and programs. Support and access for students with disabilities is mandated by Sections 504 and 508 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).

Students with disabilities needing accommodation or information are required to contact the DSPS counselor at their campus. All requests for accommodations need appropriate advance notice by the student to avoid a delay in services (minimum of two weeks is recommended). Students will be provided with an Authorized Academic Accommodations form that can be shared with faculty.

Commit to Integrity

As a student in this course (and in this district) you are expected to maintain high degrees of professionalism, commitment to active Page 8 learning and participation in this class and also integrity in your behavior in and out of the classroom.

Academic Dishonesty Policy

1. Academic dishonesty includes such things as cheating, inventing false information or citations, plagiarism and helping someone else commit an act of academic dishonesty. It usually involves an attempt by a student to show possession of a level of knowledge or skill that he/she does not possess.

2. Course instructors have the initial responsibility for detecting and dealing with academic dishonesty. Instructors who believe that an act of academic dishonesty has occurred are obligated to discuss the matter with the student(s) involved. Instructors should possess reasonable evidence of academic dishonesty. However, if circumstances prevent consultation with student(s), instructors may take whatever action they deem appropriate.

3. Instructors who are convinced by the evidence that a student is guilty of academic dishonesty shall assign an appropriate academic penalty. If the instructors believe that the academic dishonesty reflects on the student's academic performance or the academic integrity in a course, the student's grade should be adversely affected. Suggested guidelines for appropriate actions are: an oral reprimand in cases where there is reasonable doubt that the student knew his/her action constituted academic dishonesty; a failing grade on the particular paper, project or examination where the act of dishonesty was unpremeditated, or where there were significant mitigating circumstances; a failing grade in the course where the dishonesty was premeditated or planned.

Policy 3100

Student Rights All students shall have the right to a safe campus learning environment free from interference and disruption including verbal, physical, sexual or violent acts. The District shall ensure to the best of its ability to afford students the rights contained herein.

Student Responsibilities Student behavior must remain in accordance with specific academic and behavior requirements as specified in District policy and which may be outlined by the course syllabus.

Student Code of Conduct Students are subject to adhering to the policies and procedures of the San Diego Community College District, as well as all federal, state, and local laws. Students are subject to charges of misconduct concerning, but not limited to, the following acts when committed on

Page 9 District-owned or controlled property or at District-sponsored activities.

Removal of Disruptive Students

In accordance with Policy 3100, Student Rights, Responsibilities and Administrative Due Process, students have the right to an educational environment free of interference or disruption. As such, students must adhere to the Student Code of Conduct. In accordance with Procedure 3100.2, Student Disciplinary Procedures:  If a student violates the Student Code of Conduct, faculty may remove a student from their class for that class meeting and the following class meeting.

 Acceptance of make-up work during the “removal” is at the discretion of the instructor in accordance with the class syllabus and Policy 3110 College Class Attendance. If a student is asked to leave a class for disruptive behavior, the student is expected to follow the directions of the instructor. Failure to follow directions to leave the classroom is considered a violation of the Student Code of Conduct, Section 3.11.

CLASSROOM USAGE

Children are not allowed. Food, drinks, chewing tobacco and smoking are not allowed. Rooms should be left in the same condition as when you entered. Use of personal phones and computers during lecture or class is not acceptable.

COUNSELING/STUDENT SERVICES

Counselors are available at each campus to assist students in determining their educational and transition goals. The Career Development Services counselor provides individual and inclassroom job search assistance workshops, an active website, and JobConnect job bank support. Students may contact the CDS office at (619) 388- 4847 to arrange a presentation and are encouraged to refer students to the website: http://cds.sdce.edu for job search and career planning resource.

DISABILITY SUPPORT PROGRAMS AND SERVICES (DSPS)

The DSPS staff is available to assist students with disabilities in meeting their educational and vocational goals. Support services and assistive

Page 10 technology are offered to enable students to participate as fully as possible in classes and programs. DSPS classes are available for students who desire more individualized and adaptive instruction. If you are a student with a disability in this class, please contact the DSPS counselor at your campus. You may also get additional resources at http://www.sdce.edu/services/dsps. DSPS services are confidential and voluntary. Students may decline the offer to contact DSPS.

DIVERSITY

SDCE affirms and embodies pluralism which is a CE core value. The concept of pluralism relates to a social system based on mutual respect for each other's cultures. Under a pluralistic society, subgroups, whoever they may be, do not have to forsake their lifestyle, traditions, religion, languages, or customs. Instead, they can express their cultural differences and participate in the larger society free of prejudice. Every day, more than 50 languages are spoken by students across Continuing Education. Our student body is comprised of representatives from more than 160 countries. With all this diversity, we in Continuing Education think about differences in new ways. We are not merely a “melting pot,” where differences are diffused and tolerated. We are a pluralistic community, where differences are appreciated and accepted. We understand that these differences strengthen, enrich, and balance our community. For these reasons, we affirm and embody pluralism and have written a pledge that you may sign on the website: http://diversity.sdce.edu/pledge. All students, instructors and guests of this course will be treated with respect. Students displaying inappropriate behaviors in accordance to the SDCE Diversity Pledge may be asked to leave the course.

WEB POLICY

The World Web Policy and Procedure is designed to provide consistent principles, standards and procedures for the San Diego Community College District colleges and Continuing Education, district offices, departments, student organizations and individuals publishing information on district websites. The district supports providing the academic community with the greatest possible freedom to use computing resources creatively and responsibly in accordance with the district’s mission. It is the policy of the Board that computing resources must be used in accordance with state and federal law, as well as the guidelines listed in administrative procedure 6100.1

COMPUTER USE GUIDELINES

Use of computers in San Diego Continuing Education (SDCE) is with the instructor’s permission only and requires active participation in a lab or classroom course of instruction. If permission is granted to use the Internet, the following guidelines must be followed:

Page 11 “Chat” and personal email (including the printing of email) are not appropriate classroom activities unless specifically authorized by the classroom or lab instructor. Do not access Internet sites that may be offensive to your instructor or fellow students. Any form of pornography or improper use of the Internet is not allowed. The instructor has the final say on the appropriate use of SDCE computers and appropriate use of the Internet. Do not download any unauthorized material from the Internet on district computers. No games should be played on SDCE computers unless specifically authorized by the classroom or lab instructor. Violation of any of the above guidelines may be grounds for disciplinary action (SDCCD Board Policy 3100).

STUDENT RIGHTS AND CODE OF CONDUCT

SDCCD Policy 3100 prescribes procedures by which the student or the district may formally initiate action to resolve disputes. If you have any problems, complaints or situations that you feel need to be addressed you may contact Counseling (student services), the campus Dean, or the Vice President of Continuing Education. The complete text of Policy 3100 is also available in each campus’ administration office. Student Rights and Responsibilities District policy 3100 enumerates the rights and responsibilities of all San Diego Community College District students. Policy 3100 may be found online at: https://sdce.edu/services/student rights - responsibilities.htm

Please contact the DSPS Counselor at Your Campus for Accommodation Needs

Disability Support Programs and Services (DSPS) provides confidential, no- cost services for students age 18 years or older. Participation is voluntary. Accommodations and services including assistive technology are available so students can participate as fully as possible in classes and programs. Support and access for students with disabilities is mandated by Sections 504 and 508 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).

Students with disabilities needing accommodation or information are required to contact the DSPS counselor at their campus. All requests for accommodations need appropriate advance notice by the student to avoid a delay in services (minimum of two weeks is recommended). Students will be provided with an Authorized Academic Accommodations form that can be shared with faculty.

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