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Northcentral Technical College • 1000 W. Campus Dr. • Wausau, WI 54401 • www.ntc.edu Social Problems • Spring 2011 • 1 Course Number: 10-809-174 • Sections 2 and 3 Credits 3 • Spring 2011 • Course Description: Explores the causes of and possible solutions to selected social problems, such as inequality, crime and deviance, and poverty. Students will examine the interrelationship of social problems and their roots in fundamental societal institutions. This course outcome summary includes the competencies and criteria for Social Problems (10-809-174). This course is part of the General Studies Core offered throughout the Wisconsin Technical College System (WTCS). The course competencies are consistent among the colleges and are at baccalaureate level to accommodate student success in transfer to four-year colleges. Instructor Information: Mike Klemp-North, Ph.D. Office: A 155 Telephone: (715) 803-1859 Fax: (715) 301-2859 E-Mail: [email protected] Meebo: mike_klemp_north.ntc Office Hours: Monday: 9AM -10AM and 11 AM - noon (office) Tuesday and Wednesday: 8 PM - 10 PM (online) or by appointment Social Problems Textbook Information: Mooney, L.A., Knox, D., & Schacht C. (2010). Understanding Social Problems (7th ed.). Wadsworth: Belmont, CA. ISBN - 978-0-495-5428-3 Course Details: Location: A241 or http:// elearn.ntc.edu or http:breeze.fvtc.edu/klempnorth Course Pre / Co-requisites: None Dates: 1/24/11 - 5/20/11 Class Time: Thursdays @ 9:00
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Northcentral Technical College bull 1000 W Campus Dr bull Wausau WI 54401 bull wwwntcedu
Social Problems bull Spring 2011 bull 1
Course Number 10-809-174 bull Sections 2 and 3 Credits 3 bull Spring 2011 bull
Course Description Explores the causes of and possible solutions to selected social problems such as inequality crime and deviance and poverty Students will examine the interrelationship of social problems and their roots in fundamental societal institutions
This course outcome summary includes the competencies and criteria for Social Problems (10-809-174) This course is part of the General Studies Core offered throughout the Wisconsin Technical College System (WTCS) The course competencies are consistent among the colleges and are at baccalaureate level to accommodate student success in transfer to four-year colleges
Instructor InformationMike Klemp-North PhD
Office A 155
Telephone (715) 803-1859
Fax (715) 301-2859
E-Mail klemp-northntcedu
Meebo mike_klemp_northntc
Office Hours
Monday 9AM -10AM and 11
AM - noon (office)
Tuesday and Wednesday 8 PM -
10 PM (online)
or by appointment
Social Problems
Textbook InformationMooney LA Knox D amp Schacht C (2010) Understanding Social Problems (7th ed) Wadsworth Belmont CA ISBN - 978-0-495-5428-3
Course DetailsLocation A241 or httpelearnntcedu or httpbreezefvtceduklempnorthCourse Pre Co-requisites None Dates 12411 - 52011Class Time Thursdays 900
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Academic Integrity bullAcademic honesty is important to the learning organizations purpose of helping learners to develop critical
independent thinking skills and habits Academic honesty is also a key way to demonstrate the core abilities such as demonstrating integrity Just as your employer will expect you to complete your own original work so does NTC To optimize your success and avoid confusion later for purposes of this course we will define academic dishonesty as
bull Plagiarism Presentation of work that originates from another unacknowledged source as ones own Presenting someone elses ideas argument or information verbatim (or close to verbatim) without acknowledgement of the source in assessments papers or discussions constitutes plagiarism
bull Cheating Giving receiving using or attempting to give obtain or use unauthorized information or assistance during an assessment or an examination
bull Obtaining or conveying or attempting to obtain or convey unauthorized information about an assessment or examination questions
bull Giving or receiving assistance on an essay or assignment that goes beyond that specifically allowed by the instructor (this includes buying and selling or attempt to buy or sell essays andor research assistance relating to course assignments)
bull Impersonating someone else or causing or allowing oneself to be impersonated in an examination or knowingly availing oneself of the results of impersonation
bull Presenting a single piece of work in more than one course without the permission of the instructors involved
Disciplinary action may include failure of the course and other actions by the College
ADA StatementIf you have a documented disability and believe that you could benefit from academic accommodations please visit the Student Success Center or call (715) 803-1469
For more information please visit our website
httpwwwntcedustudentsstudentservicesdisabilityhtm
NTC PoliciesStudents with questions regarding affirmative action equal opportunity harassment computer use or information about any other NTC policies may refer to the current NTC catalog or student handbook available in Student Services or at this website httpwwwntceducurrent-studentspolicieshtml
Computer Use PolicySuccessful learners must practice acceptable computer etiquette Read more about NTCs Computing Networking and Information Resource Acceptable Use at httpwwwntceducurrent-studentspolicieshtml Select the Computer Use subheading
Northcentral Technical College bull 1000 W Campus Dr bull Wausau WI 54401 bull wwwntcedu
Social Problems bull Spring 2011 bull 3
Administrative Guidelines for Tobacco Use on NTC District Premises These guidelines are part of Northcentral Technical Collegersquos commitment in promoting the safety and health of its staff students visitors and general public It also establishes parameters for those who choose to smoke or use smokeless tobacco products
It is the guideline of the Northcentral Technical College District that smoking or use of smokeless tobacco products by employees students and visitors is prohibited on all District premises with the exception of three designated smoking shelters on the Central Campus in Wausau Regional campuses and
the Campus Farm do not have smoking shelters they have designated smoking areas This applies to all campus property and parking lots
At the Wausau Campus smoking and or use of smokeless tobacco products is restricted to the smoking shelters located in the Courtyard on the Northwest corner of the Center for Health Science Building and adjacent to the gated entrance to the H Building
Repeat Violations will result in code of conduct violations or monetary fines
Student Help DeskNTC has a 24-hour Student Help Desk to provide technical support for our online students Requests for help may include login and password problems course software use software technical problems and browser questions If you have questions or need assistance when you are working on your course you can contact the NTC Student Help Desk via e-mail at studenthelpntcedu or call 715-803-1160 press option 1 or 1-888-682-7144 Ext 1160 press option 1 Please provide the following information name of course your student ID number what you were trying to do any error messages you may have received and how to contact you
Office HoursI will have three different types of office hours during the semester All of these have their unique pros and cons to them The first is your traditional type of office hours occurring at NTC in my office area These will occur Monday morning The second type parallel this time however occur via the Adobe Connect Meeting Room You just need to log on to httpbreezefvtceduklempnorth and we can converse via the chat room there The third type of office hours will occur on Tuesday and Wednesday evenings via meebo which is an in-site chat area This can be accessed by logging onto our class page and on the main class page there is a meebo chat box If it is green I am online and can answer questions When you log on please remember to enter your name and let me know what class you are in so I can help out faster
Northcentral Technical College bull 1000 W Campus Dr bull Wausau WI 54401 bull wwwntcedu
Social Problems bull Spring 2011 bull 4
Classroom DemeanorThe classroom or class website is an environment where students are free to learn express and share their opinions A sense of community is formed by promoting cooperation among students while celebrating the diversity of talents experiences and beliefs Upon achieving this type of community an environment conducive to learning and academic success is created Students will be expected to promote the sense of community and learning environment If students fail to work on achieving this sense of community and learning environment they will be asked to leave the class If asked to leave the student will be required to meet with the instructor on a
one ndash on ndashone basis If after this conversation there are still behaviors in conducive to the sense of community and learning a follow-up meeting will occur with the Deanrsquos Office
AttendanceAs an adult learner you most likely have multiple roles and commitments to juggle In addition to being a student you may be an employee a parent a community leader or a caregiver to a family member As your teacher I too have many responsibilities and multiple roles Therefore we need to work together to accomplish the intended learning outcomes for this course
Responsible attendance whether in the classroom or on-line means that you will plan your schedule so that you can manage your time so that you can complete your assignmentsassessments on or before the date they are due However regardless of how organized we think we are unexpected emergencies do happen All scheduled assignments must be submitted before absence or by an agreed upon date between you and the instructor
If you stop attending permanently please drop yourself officially You can do this at the student services desk Failure to do so will result in an F for the course
Studentrsquos amp Instructorrsquos Responsibility for Learning in an Online ClassIn a web-enhanced learn your way or completely online course we try to give you one of the main benefits of the classroom which is the opportunity to discuss with and learn from your classmates This classroom allows us to engage in discussions through a Discussion Board In this course you will be required to enter into discussions by posting your comments on questions and then responding to what your classmates have said These discussions will take place over a period of each learning plan so you dont have to be online at a specific time Sometimes learners make the assumption that an online course is easier than taking the same course in the classroom On the contrary depending on your learning style online courses can be much more demanding and time consuming primarily because of the format In an online course you are responsible for reading the text and doing the assessments This can be very time consuming and I estimate that it will take you an average of about 8 hours per week to read the information and work through the applications I am available by e-mail or chat for help so please feel free to ask questions to make sure you understand the content I will respond to e-mails within 24 hours during the week and 48 hours on the weekend I grade PATs and Discussion Board following the due dates for the assessments I will do my best to help you succeed in learning the material
Northcentral Technical College bull 1000 W Campus Dr bull Wausau WI 54401 bull wwwntcedu
Social Problems bull Spring 2011 bull 5
Performance-based Instruction This is a performance-based course It is designed around 8 competencies You will be required to show me the learning by demonstrating your skills Your grade will be based on your performance of those competencies according to the criteria outlined in your learning plans
Course Competencies Competencies are what learners will be able to do as a result of the learning experience Competencies are about doing not about knowing Course competencies specify what learners will be able to do after successfully completing the course In this course the competencies that you must master at a C or are
bull Analyze social problems from a sociological perspective
bull Explain and identify how social problems are socially constructed
bull Analyze the interrelationship between social problems and the major social institutions in society
bull Analyze how social problems are reinforced and preserved by social groups who maintain wealth and power
bull Formulate potential solutions for social problems using a systematic and empirical approach
bull Analyze how attitudes towards human differences are interrelated to the problems of inequality
bull Analyze how crime and deviance are socially constructed
bull Examine the impact of poverty on life chances
Core Ability StatementCore Abilities are broad outcomes or skills that every graduate of an NTC program is expected to achieve These skills go beyond the content of a specific course or program and are the skills employers tell us they expect employees to have
NTC has identified seven Core Abilities that are important in every area of learning
bull Communicate effectively bull Act responsibly bull Work productively bull Work cooperatively bull Demonstrate integrity bull Think critically and creatively bull Develop global awareness
Three of these core abilities have been identified as important in this coursebull Communicate effectively
bull Think critically and creatively
bull Develop global
awareness
Northcentral Technical College bull 1000 W Campus Dr bull Wausau WI 54401 bull wwwntcedu
Social Problems bull Spring 2011 bull 6
Performance Based AssessmentThis is a performance based course meaning that you are required to demonstrate understanding and successfully complete assessments of the eight competencies described above The successful completion of these competencies is separate from your letter grade for this course The letter grade assessment plan is listed on the following page Failure to demonstrate understanding of any competency will result in an F for the course regardless of points earned Successful completion will be noted on the Blackboard Gradebook as well as the grading matrices returned with the Performance Assessment Tasks and the Final Assessment The final assessment covers all of the competencies which must be successfully achieved to pass the course
Learning amp Assessment Activity Competencies This table displays the learning and assessment activities that are covered in each learning plan Learning activities that cover the noted competency are designated by an L and the assessment activity for the competencies are designated by an A
LP 1 LP 2 LP 3 LP 4 LP 5 LP 6 LP 7
1 L A L A L A L A L A L A L A
2 LA LA LA LA LA LA LA
3 L L A LA LA
4 L L L A LA
5 LA L LA LA
6 LA LA LA
7 LA LA
8 LA LA
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Performance Assessment TasksYou are responsible for completing four Performance Assessment Tasks that are presented during the semester (possible 40 points each) These assessment tasks are are short papers that involve further research The tasks will be tied to the field of social problems as it relates to the competencies and readings presented within the course (160 points)
LP Quizzes Study GuidesThe class blackboard website has an opportunity for you to assess your comprehension of each chapter At the completion of each learning plan you will need to have completed the ten question assessment The assessment is located under the Learning Plans button on the Blackboard Menu (left side of the Course Blackboard Page) This assignment will be graded on your score and are due on Sundays at 1159 PM For each learning plan you complete your score points will be awarded (70 points)
Discussion Board ParticipationYou are responsible for completing discussions for LP 13 and 5 Initial postings (20 points each) are due on Sundays at 1159 PM In addition you are responsible for participating in class discussions regarding each of the discussion topics (possible 5 points each) These response postings are due on the following Sundays at 1159 PM Each discussion is worth 25 points more information is located on the learning plan page (75 points)
Final AssessmentAt the conclusion of the semester you will complete four essays each worth 25 points These essays will cover course material in respect to the competencies and objectives for the course (100 points)
Grading Scale
Grade Percentage Points
A 90-100 362-405
B 80-89 322-361
C 70-79 281-321
D 60-69 241-280
F Below 59 Below 240
Support Services The Student Success Center provides free programs that offer students a variety of resources If you are struggling at any time I encourage you to communicate with me and the Student Success Center They have trained professionals that have done an excellent job of helping many of my students in the past I will do my best to help every student but keep in mind I can have up to 192 students in a single semester
Assessment PlanThe grade you achieve in this course is entirely up to you Advanced preparation and participation in activities as well as completion of course work will all help you achieve the personal goals you set for yourself To help you I will utilize a wide variety of teaching methodologies and assessments to help you maximize your learning potential In this course several learning activities have been developed and placed within the learning plans to provide better understanding Be open to new activities in order to help yourself reach new personal and professional levels of achievement and success The following items will be part of your assessment for this course and contribute to your final grade
Northcentral Technical College bull 1000 W Campus Dr bull Wausau WI 54401 bull wwwntcedu
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Course Calendar
Date and Learning Plan
Readings Course Information and Due Dates
LP 1 127 amp 23 Chapter 1 Introduction Due 13111 1159 PMLP Initial Posting Due 13111 1159 PMLP Response Due 2611 1159 PMLP Quiz Due 2611 1159 PM
LP 2 210 amp 217 Chapters 2 and 3 PAT 1 Due 22011 1159 PMLP Quiz Due 22011 1159 PM
LP 3 224 amp 33 Chapters 4 and 5 LP Initial Posting Due 22711 1159 PMLP Response Due 3611 1159 PMLP Quiz Due 3611 1159 PM
LP 4 310 317 amp 324 Chapters 6 7 and 8 PAT 2 Due 32711 1159 PMLP Quiz Due 32711 1159 PM
LP 5 47 414 amp 421 Chapters 9 10 and 11 LP Initial Posting Due 41011 1159 PMLP Response Due 42111 1159 PMLP Quiz Due 42111 1159 PM
LP 6 428 amp 55 Chapters 12 and 13 PAT 3 Due 5811 1159 PMLP Quiz 5811 1159 PM
LP 7 512 amp 519 Chapters 14 and 15 PAT 4 Due 51511 1159 PMStudy Guides Due 51911 1159 PM
Final Assessment Due 52011 1159 PMFinal Assessment Due 52011 1159 PMFinal Assessment Due 52011 1159 PM
I have provided learning plans and a syllabus with a schedule listing class sessions and due dates for assignments and assessments I will work to keep the course on the published schedule However if alterations to the schedule are necessary I reserve the right to
make changes to the syllabus when I believe it is to your benefit to do so I will communicate those changes to you in a timely manner to avoid any surprises and help you continue to do well in the course
Northcentral Technical College bull 1000 W Campus Dr bull Wausau WI 54401 bull wwwntcedu
Social Problems bull Spring 2011 bull 2
Academic Integrity bullAcademic honesty is important to the learning organizations purpose of helping learners to develop critical
independent thinking skills and habits Academic honesty is also a key way to demonstrate the core abilities such as demonstrating integrity Just as your employer will expect you to complete your own original work so does NTC To optimize your success and avoid confusion later for purposes of this course we will define academic dishonesty as
bull Plagiarism Presentation of work that originates from another unacknowledged source as ones own Presenting someone elses ideas argument or information verbatim (or close to verbatim) without acknowledgement of the source in assessments papers or discussions constitutes plagiarism
bull Cheating Giving receiving using or attempting to give obtain or use unauthorized information or assistance during an assessment or an examination
bull Obtaining or conveying or attempting to obtain or convey unauthorized information about an assessment or examination questions
bull Giving or receiving assistance on an essay or assignment that goes beyond that specifically allowed by the instructor (this includes buying and selling or attempt to buy or sell essays andor research assistance relating to course assignments)
bull Impersonating someone else or causing or allowing oneself to be impersonated in an examination or knowingly availing oneself of the results of impersonation
bull Presenting a single piece of work in more than one course without the permission of the instructors involved
Disciplinary action may include failure of the course and other actions by the College
ADA StatementIf you have a documented disability and believe that you could benefit from academic accommodations please visit the Student Success Center or call (715) 803-1469
For more information please visit our website
httpwwwntcedustudentsstudentservicesdisabilityhtm
NTC PoliciesStudents with questions regarding affirmative action equal opportunity harassment computer use or information about any other NTC policies may refer to the current NTC catalog or student handbook available in Student Services or at this website httpwwwntceducurrent-studentspolicieshtml
Computer Use PolicySuccessful learners must practice acceptable computer etiquette Read more about NTCs Computing Networking and Information Resource Acceptable Use at httpwwwntceducurrent-studentspolicieshtml Select the Computer Use subheading
Northcentral Technical College bull 1000 W Campus Dr bull Wausau WI 54401 bull wwwntcedu
Social Problems bull Spring 2011 bull 3
Administrative Guidelines for Tobacco Use on NTC District Premises These guidelines are part of Northcentral Technical Collegersquos commitment in promoting the safety and health of its staff students visitors and general public It also establishes parameters for those who choose to smoke or use smokeless tobacco products
It is the guideline of the Northcentral Technical College District that smoking or use of smokeless tobacco products by employees students and visitors is prohibited on all District premises with the exception of three designated smoking shelters on the Central Campus in Wausau Regional campuses and
the Campus Farm do not have smoking shelters they have designated smoking areas This applies to all campus property and parking lots
At the Wausau Campus smoking and or use of smokeless tobacco products is restricted to the smoking shelters located in the Courtyard on the Northwest corner of the Center for Health Science Building and adjacent to the gated entrance to the H Building
Repeat Violations will result in code of conduct violations or monetary fines
Student Help DeskNTC has a 24-hour Student Help Desk to provide technical support for our online students Requests for help may include login and password problems course software use software technical problems and browser questions If you have questions or need assistance when you are working on your course you can contact the NTC Student Help Desk via e-mail at studenthelpntcedu or call 715-803-1160 press option 1 or 1-888-682-7144 Ext 1160 press option 1 Please provide the following information name of course your student ID number what you were trying to do any error messages you may have received and how to contact you
Office HoursI will have three different types of office hours during the semester All of these have their unique pros and cons to them The first is your traditional type of office hours occurring at NTC in my office area These will occur Monday morning The second type parallel this time however occur via the Adobe Connect Meeting Room You just need to log on to httpbreezefvtceduklempnorth and we can converse via the chat room there The third type of office hours will occur on Tuesday and Wednesday evenings via meebo which is an in-site chat area This can be accessed by logging onto our class page and on the main class page there is a meebo chat box If it is green I am online and can answer questions When you log on please remember to enter your name and let me know what class you are in so I can help out faster
Northcentral Technical College bull 1000 W Campus Dr bull Wausau WI 54401 bull wwwntcedu
Social Problems bull Spring 2011 bull 4
Classroom DemeanorThe classroom or class website is an environment where students are free to learn express and share their opinions A sense of community is formed by promoting cooperation among students while celebrating the diversity of talents experiences and beliefs Upon achieving this type of community an environment conducive to learning and academic success is created Students will be expected to promote the sense of community and learning environment If students fail to work on achieving this sense of community and learning environment they will be asked to leave the class If asked to leave the student will be required to meet with the instructor on a
one ndash on ndashone basis If after this conversation there are still behaviors in conducive to the sense of community and learning a follow-up meeting will occur with the Deanrsquos Office
AttendanceAs an adult learner you most likely have multiple roles and commitments to juggle In addition to being a student you may be an employee a parent a community leader or a caregiver to a family member As your teacher I too have many responsibilities and multiple roles Therefore we need to work together to accomplish the intended learning outcomes for this course
Responsible attendance whether in the classroom or on-line means that you will plan your schedule so that you can manage your time so that you can complete your assignmentsassessments on or before the date they are due However regardless of how organized we think we are unexpected emergencies do happen All scheduled assignments must be submitted before absence or by an agreed upon date between you and the instructor
If you stop attending permanently please drop yourself officially You can do this at the student services desk Failure to do so will result in an F for the course
Studentrsquos amp Instructorrsquos Responsibility for Learning in an Online ClassIn a web-enhanced learn your way or completely online course we try to give you one of the main benefits of the classroom which is the opportunity to discuss with and learn from your classmates This classroom allows us to engage in discussions through a Discussion Board In this course you will be required to enter into discussions by posting your comments on questions and then responding to what your classmates have said These discussions will take place over a period of each learning plan so you dont have to be online at a specific time Sometimes learners make the assumption that an online course is easier than taking the same course in the classroom On the contrary depending on your learning style online courses can be much more demanding and time consuming primarily because of the format In an online course you are responsible for reading the text and doing the assessments This can be very time consuming and I estimate that it will take you an average of about 8 hours per week to read the information and work through the applications I am available by e-mail or chat for help so please feel free to ask questions to make sure you understand the content I will respond to e-mails within 24 hours during the week and 48 hours on the weekend I grade PATs and Discussion Board following the due dates for the assessments I will do my best to help you succeed in learning the material
Northcentral Technical College bull 1000 W Campus Dr bull Wausau WI 54401 bull wwwntcedu
Social Problems bull Spring 2011 bull 5
Performance-based Instruction This is a performance-based course It is designed around 8 competencies You will be required to show me the learning by demonstrating your skills Your grade will be based on your performance of those competencies according to the criteria outlined in your learning plans
Course Competencies Competencies are what learners will be able to do as a result of the learning experience Competencies are about doing not about knowing Course competencies specify what learners will be able to do after successfully completing the course In this course the competencies that you must master at a C or are
bull Analyze social problems from a sociological perspective
bull Explain and identify how social problems are socially constructed
bull Analyze the interrelationship between social problems and the major social institutions in society
bull Analyze how social problems are reinforced and preserved by social groups who maintain wealth and power
bull Formulate potential solutions for social problems using a systematic and empirical approach
bull Analyze how attitudes towards human differences are interrelated to the problems of inequality
bull Analyze how crime and deviance are socially constructed
bull Examine the impact of poverty on life chances
Core Ability StatementCore Abilities are broad outcomes or skills that every graduate of an NTC program is expected to achieve These skills go beyond the content of a specific course or program and are the skills employers tell us they expect employees to have
NTC has identified seven Core Abilities that are important in every area of learning
bull Communicate effectively bull Act responsibly bull Work productively bull Work cooperatively bull Demonstrate integrity bull Think critically and creatively bull Develop global awareness
Three of these core abilities have been identified as important in this coursebull Communicate effectively
bull Think critically and creatively
bull Develop global
awareness
Northcentral Technical College bull 1000 W Campus Dr bull Wausau WI 54401 bull wwwntcedu
Social Problems bull Spring 2011 bull 6
Performance Based AssessmentThis is a performance based course meaning that you are required to demonstrate understanding and successfully complete assessments of the eight competencies described above The successful completion of these competencies is separate from your letter grade for this course The letter grade assessment plan is listed on the following page Failure to demonstrate understanding of any competency will result in an F for the course regardless of points earned Successful completion will be noted on the Blackboard Gradebook as well as the grading matrices returned with the Performance Assessment Tasks and the Final Assessment The final assessment covers all of the competencies which must be successfully achieved to pass the course
Learning amp Assessment Activity Competencies This table displays the learning and assessment activities that are covered in each learning plan Learning activities that cover the noted competency are designated by an L and the assessment activity for the competencies are designated by an A
LP 1 LP 2 LP 3 LP 4 LP 5 LP 6 LP 7
1 L A L A L A L A L A L A L A
2 LA LA LA LA LA LA LA
3 L L A LA LA
4 L L L A LA
5 LA L LA LA
6 LA LA LA
7 LA LA
8 LA LA
Northcentral Technical College bull 1000 W Campus Dr bull Wausau WI 54401 bull wwwntcedu
Social Problems bull Spring 2011 bull 7
Performance Assessment TasksYou are responsible for completing four Performance Assessment Tasks that are presented during the semester (possible 40 points each) These assessment tasks are are short papers that involve further research The tasks will be tied to the field of social problems as it relates to the competencies and readings presented within the course (160 points)
LP Quizzes Study GuidesThe class blackboard website has an opportunity for you to assess your comprehension of each chapter At the completion of each learning plan you will need to have completed the ten question assessment The assessment is located under the Learning Plans button on the Blackboard Menu (left side of the Course Blackboard Page) This assignment will be graded on your score and are due on Sundays at 1159 PM For each learning plan you complete your score points will be awarded (70 points)
Discussion Board ParticipationYou are responsible for completing discussions for LP 13 and 5 Initial postings (20 points each) are due on Sundays at 1159 PM In addition you are responsible for participating in class discussions regarding each of the discussion topics (possible 5 points each) These response postings are due on the following Sundays at 1159 PM Each discussion is worth 25 points more information is located on the learning plan page (75 points)
Final AssessmentAt the conclusion of the semester you will complete four essays each worth 25 points These essays will cover course material in respect to the competencies and objectives for the course (100 points)
Grading Scale
Grade Percentage Points
A 90-100 362-405
B 80-89 322-361
C 70-79 281-321
D 60-69 241-280
F Below 59 Below 240
Support Services The Student Success Center provides free programs that offer students a variety of resources If you are struggling at any time I encourage you to communicate with me and the Student Success Center They have trained professionals that have done an excellent job of helping many of my students in the past I will do my best to help every student but keep in mind I can have up to 192 students in a single semester
Assessment PlanThe grade you achieve in this course is entirely up to you Advanced preparation and participation in activities as well as completion of course work will all help you achieve the personal goals you set for yourself To help you I will utilize a wide variety of teaching methodologies and assessments to help you maximize your learning potential In this course several learning activities have been developed and placed within the learning plans to provide better understanding Be open to new activities in order to help yourself reach new personal and professional levels of achievement and success The following items will be part of your assessment for this course and contribute to your final grade
Northcentral Technical College bull 1000 W Campus Dr bull Wausau WI 54401 bull wwwntcedu
Social Problems bull Spring 2011 bull 8
Course Calendar
Date and Learning Plan
Readings Course Information and Due Dates
LP 1 127 amp 23 Chapter 1 Introduction Due 13111 1159 PMLP Initial Posting Due 13111 1159 PMLP Response Due 2611 1159 PMLP Quiz Due 2611 1159 PM
LP 2 210 amp 217 Chapters 2 and 3 PAT 1 Due 22011 1159 PMLP Quiz Due 22011 1159 PM
LP 3 224 amp 33 Chapters 4 and 5 LP Initial Posting Due 22711 1159 PMLP Response Due 3611 1159 PMLP Quiz Due 3611 1159 PM
LP 4 310 317 amp 324 Chapters 6 7 and 8 PAT 2 Due 32711 1159 PMLP Quiz Due 32711 1159 PM
LP 5 47 414 amp 421 Chapters 9 10 and 11 LP Initial Posting Due 41011 1159 PMLP Response Due 42111 1159 PMLP Quiz Due 42111 1159 PM
LP 6 428 amp 55 Chapters 12 and 13 PAT 3 Due 5811 1159 PMLP Quiz 5811 1159 PM
LP 7 512 amp 519 Chapters 14 and 15 PAT 4 Due 51511 1159 PMStudy Guides Due 51911 1159 PM
Final Assessment Due 52011 1159 PMFinal Assessment Due 52011 1159 PMFinal Assessment Due 52011 1159 PM
I have provided learning plans and a syllabus with a schedule listing class sessions and due dates for assignments and assessments I will work to keep the course on the published schedule However if alterations to the schedule are necessary I reserve the right to
make changes to the syllabus when I believe it is to your benefit to do so I will communicate those changes to you in a timely manner to avoid any surprises and help you continue to do well in the course
Northcentral Technical College bull 1000 W Campus Dr bull Wausau WI 54401 bull wwwntcedu
Social Problems bull Spring 2011 bull 3
Administrative Guidelines for Tobacco Use on NTC District Premises These guidelines are part of Northcentral Technical Collegersquos commitment in promoting the safety and health of its staff students visitors and general public It also establishes parameters for those who choose to smoke or use smokeless tobacco products
It is the guideline of the Northcentral Technical College District that smoking or use of smokeless tobacco products by employees students and visitors is prohibited on all District premises with the exception of three designated smoking shelters on the Central Campus in Wausau Regional campuses and
the Campus Farm do not have smoking shelters they have designated smoking areas This applies to all campus property and parking lots
At the Wausau Campus smoking and or use of smokeless tobacco products is restricted to the smoking shelters located in the Courtyard on the Northwest corner of the Center for Health Science Building and adjacent to the gated entrance to the H Building
Repeat Violations will result in code of conduct violations or monetary fines
Student Help DeskNTC has a 24-hour Student Help Desk to provide technical support for our online students Requests for help may include login and password problems course software use software technical problems and browser questions If you have questions or need assistance when you are working on your course you can contact the NTC Student Help Desk via e-mail at studenthelpntcedu or call 715-803-1160 press option 1 or 1-888-682-7144 Ext 1160 press option 1 Please provide the following information name of course your student ID number what you were trying to do any error messages you may have received and how to contact you
Office HoursI will have three different types of office hours during the semester All of these have their unique pros and cons to them The first is your traditional type of office hours occurring at NTC in my office area These will occur Monday morning The second type parallel this time however occur via the Adobe Connect Meeting Room You just need to log on to httpbreezefvtceduklempnorth and we can converse via the chat room there The third type of office hours will occur on Tuesday and Wednesday evenings via meebo which is an in-site chat area This can be accessed by logging onto our class page and on the main class page there is a meebo chat box If it is green I am online and can answer questions When you log on please remember to enter your name and let me know what class you are in so I can help out faster
Northcentral Technical College bull 1000 W Campus Dr bull Wausau WI 54401 bull wwwntcedu
Social Problems bull Spring 2011 bull 4
Classroom DemeanorThe classroom or class website is an environment where students are free to learn express and share their opinions A sense of community is formed by promoting cooperation among students while celebrating the diversity of talents experiences and beliefs Upon achieving this type of community an environment conducive to learning and academic success is created Students will be expected to promote the sense of community and learning environment If students fail to work on achieving this sense of community and learning environment they will be asked to leave the class If asked to leave the student will be required to meet with the instructor on a
one ndash on ndashone basis If after this conversation there are still behaviors in conducive to the sense of community and learning a follow-up meeting will occur with the Deanrsquos Office
AttendanceAs an adult learner you most likely have multiple roles and commitments to juggle In addition to being a student you may be an employee a parent a community leader or a caregiver to a family member As your teacher I too have many responsibilities and multiple roles Therefore we need to work together to accomplish the intended learning outcomes for this course
Responsible attendance whether in the classroom or on-line means that you will plan your schedule so that you can manage your time so that you can complete your assignmentsassessments on or before the date they are due However regardless of how organized we think we are unexpected emergencies do happen All scheduled assignments must be submitted before absence or by an agreed upon date between you and the instructor
If you stop attending permanently please drop yourself officially You can do this at the student services desk Failure to do so will result in an F for the course
Studentrsquos amp Instructorrsquos Responsibility for Learning in an Online ClassIn a web-enhanced learn your way or completely online course we try to give you one of the main benefits of the classroom which is the opportunity to discuss with and learn from your classmates This classroom allows us to engage in discussions through a Discussion Board In this course you will be required to enter into discussions by posting your comments on questions and then responding to what your classmates have said These discussions will take place over a period of each learning plan so you dont have to be online at a specific time Sometimes learners make the assumption that an online course is easier than taking the same course in the classroom On the contrary depending on your learning style online courses can be much more demanding and time consuming primarily because of the format In an online course you are responsible for reading the text and doing the assessments This can be very time consuming and I estimate that it will take you an average of about 8 hours per week to read the information and work through the applications I am available by e-mail or chat for help so please feel free to ask questions to make sure you understand the content I will respond to e-mails within 24 hours during the week and 48 hours on the weekend I grade PATs and Discussion Board following the due dates for the assessments I will do my best to help you succeed in learning the material
Northcentral Technical College bull 1000 W Campus Dr bull Wausau WI 54401 bull wwwntcedu
Social Problems bull Spring 2011 bull 5
Performance-based Instruction This is a performance-based course It is designed around 8 competencies You will be required to show me the learning by demonstrating your skills Your grade will be based on your performance of those competencies according to the criteria outlined in your learning plans
Course Competencies Competencies are what learners will be able to do as a result of the learning experience Competencies are about doing not about knowing Course competencies specify what learners will be able to do after successfully completing the course In this course the competencies that you must master at a C or are
bull Analyze social problems from a sociological perspective
bull Explain and identify how social problems are socially constructed
bull Analyze the interrelationship between social problems and the major social institutions in society
bull Analyze how social problems are reinforced and preserved by social groups who maintain wealth and power
bull Formulate potential solutions for social problems using a systematic and empirical approach
bull Analyze how attitudes towards human differences are interrelated to the problems of inequality
bull Analyze how crime and deviance are socially constructed
bull Examine the impact of poverty on life chances
Core Ability StatementCore Abilities are broad outcomes or skills that every graduate of an NTC program is expected to achieve These skills go beyond the content of a specific course or program and are the skills employers tell us they expect employees to have
NTC has identified seven Core Abilities that are important in every area of learning
bull Communicate effectively bull Act responsibly bull Work productively bull Work cooperatively bull Demonstrate integrity bull Think critically and creatively bull Develop global awareness
Three of these core abilities have been identified as important in this coursebull Communicate effectively
bull Think critically and creatively
bull Develop global
awareness
Northcentral Technical College bull 1000 W Campus Dr bull Wausau WI 54401 bull wwwntcedu
Social Problems bull Spring 2011 bull 6
Performance Based AssessmentThis is a performance based course meaning that you are required to demonstrate understanding and successfully complete assessments of the eight competencies described above The successful completion of these competencies is separate from your letter grade for this course The letter grade assessment plan is listed on the following page Failure to demonstrate understanding of any competency will result in an F for the course regardless of points earned Successful completion will be noted on the Blackboard Gradebook as well as the grading matrices returned with the Performance Assessment Tasks and the Final Assessment The final assessment covers all of the competencies which must be successfully achieved to pass the course
Learning amp Assessment Activity Competencies This table displays the learning and assessment activities that are covered in each learning plan Learning activities that cover the noted competency are designated by an L and the assessment activity for the competencies are designated by an A
LP 1 LP 2 LP 3 LP 4 LP 5 LP 6 LP 7
1 L A L A L A L A L A L A L A
2 LA LA LA LA LA LA LA
3 L L A LA LA
4 L L L A LA
5 LA L LA LA
6 LA LA LA
7 LA LA
8 LA LA
Northcentral Technical College bull 1000 W Campus Dr bull Wausau WI 54401 bull wwwntcedu
Social Problems bull Spring 2011 bull 7
Performance Assessment TasksYou are responsible for completing four Performance Assessment Tasks that are presented during the semester (possible 40 points each) These assessment tasks are are short papers that involve further research The tasks will be tied to the field of social problems as it relates to the competencies and readings presented within the course (160 points)
LP Quizzes Study GuidesThe class blackboard website has an opportunity for you to assess your comprehension of each chapter At the completion of each learning plan you will need to have completed the ten question assessment The assessment is located under the Learning Plans button on the Blackboard Menu (left side of the Course Blackboard Page) This assignment will be graded on your score and are due on Sundays at 1159 PM For each learning plan you complete your score points will be awarded (70 points)
Discussion Board ParticipationYou are responsible for completing discussions for LP 13 and 5 Initial postings (20 points each) are due on Sundays at 1159 PM In addition you are responsible for participating in class discussions regarding each of the discussion topics (possible 5 points each) These response postings are due on the following Sundays at 1159 PM Each discussion is worth 25 points more information is located on the learning plan page (75 points)
Final AssessmentAt the conclusion of the semester you will complete four essays each worth 25 points These essays will cover course material in respect to the competencies and objectives for the course (100 points)
Grading Scale
Grade Percentage Points
A 90-100 362-405
B 80-89 322-361
C 70-79 281-321
D 60-69 241-280
F Below 59 Below 240
Support Services The Student Success Center provides free programs that offer students a variety of resources If you are struggling at any time I encourage you to communicate with me and the Student Success Center They have trained professionals that have done an excellent job of helping many of my students in the past I will do my best to help every student but keep in mind I can have up to 192 students in a single semester
Assessment PlanThe grade you achieve in this course is entirely up to you Advanced preparation and participation in activities as well as completion of course work will all help you achieve the personal goals you set for yourself To help you I will utilize a wide variety of teaching methodologies and assessments to help you maximize your learning potential In this course several learning activities have been developed and placed within the learning plans to provide better understanding Be open to new activities in order to help yourself reach new personal and professional levels of achievement and success The following items will be part of your assessment for this course and contribute to your final grade
Northcentral Technical College bull 1000 W Campus Dr bull Wausau WI 54401 bull wwwntcedu
Social Problems bull Spring 2011 bull 8
Course Calendar
Date and Learning Plan
Readings Course Information and Due Dates
LP 1 127 amp 23 Chapter 1 Introduction Due 13111 1159 PMLP Initial Posting Due 13111 1159 PMLP Response Due 2611 1159 PMLP Quiz Due 2611 1159 PM
LP 2 210 amp 217 Chapters 2 and 3 PAT 1 Due 22011 1159 PMLP Quiz Due 22011 1159 PM
LP 3 224 amp 33 Chapters 4 and 5 LP Initial Posting Due 22711 1159 PMLP Response Due 3611 1159 PMLP Quiz Due 3611 1159 PM
LP 4 310 317 amp 324 Chapters 6 7 and 8 PAT 2 Due 32711 1159 PMLP Quiz Due 32711 1159 PM
LP 5 47 414 amp 421 Chapters 9 10 and 11 LP Initial Posting Due 41011 1159 PMLP Response Due 42111 1159 PMLP Quiz Due 42111 1159 PM
LP 6 428 amp 55 Chapters 12 and 13 PAT 3 Due 5811 1159 PMLP Quiz 5811 1159 PM
LP 7 512 amp 519 Chapters 14 and 15 PAT 4 Due 51511 1159 PMStudy Guides Due 51911 1159 PM
Final Assessment Due 52011 1159 PMFinal Assessment Due 52011 1159 PMFinal Assessment Due 52011 1159 PM
I have provided learning plans and a syllabus with a schedule listing class sessions and due dates for assignments and assessments I will work to keep the course on the published schedule However if alterations to the schedule are necessary I reserve the right to
make changes to the syllabus when I believe it is to your benefit to do so I will communicate those changes to you in a timely manner to avoid any surprises and help you continue to do well in the course
Northcentral Technical College bull 1000 W Campus Dr bull Wausau WI 54401 bull wwwntcedu
Social Problems bull Spring 2011 bull 4
Classroom DemeanorThe classroom or class website is an environment where students are free to learn express and share their opinions A sense of community is formed by promoting cooperation among students while celebrating the diversity of talents experiences and beliefs Upon achieving this type of community an environment conducive to learning and academic success is created Students will be expected to promote the sense of community and learning environment If students fail to work on achieving this sense of community and learning environment they will be asked to leave the class If asked to leave the student will be required to meet with the instructor on a
one ndash on ndashone basis If after this conversation there are still behaviors in conducive to the sense of community and learning a follow-up meeting will occur with the Deanrsquos Office
AttendanceAs an adult learner you most likely have multiple roles and commitments to juggle In addition to being a student you may be an employee a parent a community leader or a caregiver to a family member As your teacher I too have many responsibilities and multiple roles Therefore we need to work together to accomplish the intended learning outcomes for this course
Responsible attendance whether in the classroom or on-line means that you will plan your schedule so that you can manage your time so that you can complete your assignmentsassessments on or before the date they are due However regardless of how organized we think we are unexpected emergencies do happen All scheduled assignments must be submitted before absence or by an agreed upon date between you and the instructor
If you stop attending permanently please drop yourself officially You can do this at the student services desk Failure to do so will result in an F for the course
Studentrsquos amp Instructorrsquos Responsibility for Learning in an Online ClassIn a web-enhanced learn your way or completely online course we try to give you one of the main benefits of the classroom which is the opportunity to discuss with and learn from your classmates This classroom allows us to engage in discussions through a Discussion Board In this course you will be required to enter into discussions by posting your comments on questions and then responding to what your classmates have said These discussions will take place over a period of each learning plan so you dont have to be online at a specific time Sometimes learners make the assumption that an online course is easier than taking the same course in the classroom On the contrary depending on your learning style online courses can be much more demanding and time consuming primarily because of the format In an online course you are responsible for reading the text and doing the assessments This can be very time consuming and I estimate that it will take you an average of about 8 hours per week to read the information and work through the applications I am available by e-mail or chat for help so please feel free to ask questions to make sure you understand the content I will respond to e-mails within 24 hours during the week and 48 hours on the weekend I grade PATs and Discussion Board following the due dates for the assessments I will do my best to help you succeed in learning the material
Northcentral Technical College bull 1000 W Campus Dr bull Wausau WI 54401 bull wwwntcedu
Social Problems bull Spring 2011 bull 5
Performance-based Instruction This is a performance-based course It is designed around 8 competencies You will be required to show me the learning by demonstrating your skills Your grade will be based on your performance of those competencies according to the criteria outlined in your learning plans
Course Competencies Competencies are what learners will be able to do as a result of the learning experience Competencies are about doing not about knowing Course competencies specify what learners will be able to do after successfully completing the course In this course the competencies that you must master at a C or are
bull Analyze social problems from a sociological perspective
bull Explain and identify how social problems are socially constructed
bull Analyze the interrelationship between social problems and the major social institutions in society
bull Analyze how social problems are reinforced and preserved by social groups who maintain wealth and power
bull Formulate potential solutions for social problems using a systematic and empirical approach
bull Analyze how attitudes towards human differences are interrelated to the problems of inequality
bull Analyze how crime and deviance are socially constructed
bull Examine the impact of poverty on life chances
Core Ability StatementCore Abilities are broad outcomes or skills that every graduate of an NTC program is expected to achieve These skills go beyond the content of a specific course or program and are the skills employers tell us they expect employees to have
NTC has identified seven Core Abilities that are important in every area of learning
bull Communicate effectively bull Act responsibly bull Work productively bull Work cooperatively bull Demonstrate integrity bull Think critically and creatively bull Develop global awareness
Three of these core abilities have been identified as important in this coursebull Communicate effectively
bull Think critically and creatively
bull Develop global
awareness
Northcentral Technical College bull 1000 W Campus Dr bull Wausau WI 54401 bull wwwntcedu
Social Problems bull Spring 2011 bull 6
Performance Based AssessmentThis is a performance based course meaning that you are required to demonstrate understanding and successfully complete assessments of the eight competencies described above The successful completion of these competencies is separate from your letter grade for this course The letter grade assessment plan is listed on the following page Failure to demonstrate understanding of any competency will result in an F for the course regardless of points earned Successful completion will be noted on the Blackboard Gradebook as well as the grading matrices returned with the Performance Assessment Tasks and the Final Assessment The final assessment covers all of the competencies which must be successfully achieved to pass the course
Learning amp Assessment Activity Competencies This table displays the learning and assessment activities that are covered in each learning plan Learning activities that cover the noted competency are designated by an L and the assessment activity for the competencies are designated by an A
LP 1 LP 2 LP 3 LP 4 LP 5 LP 6 LP 7
1 L A L A L A L A L A L A L A
2 LA LA LA LA LA LA LA
3 L L A LA LA
4 L L L A LA
5 LA L LA LA
6 LA LA LA
7 LA LA
8 LA LA
Northcentral Technical College bull 1000 W Campus Dr bull Wausau WI 54401 bull wwwntcedu
Social Problems bull Spring 2011 bull 7
Performance Assessment TasksYou are responsible for completing four Performance Assessment Tasks that are presented during the semester (possible 40 points each) These assessment tasks are are short papers that involve further research The tasks will be tied to the field of social problems as it relates to the competencies and readings presented within the course (160 points)
LP Quizzes Study GuidesThe class blackboard website has an opportunity for you to assess your comprehension of each chapter At the completion of each learning plan you will need to have completed the ten question assessment The assessment is located under the Learning Plans button on the Blackboard Menu (left side of the Course Blackboard Page) This assignment will be graded on your score and are due on Sundays at 1159 PM For each learning plan you complete your score points will be awarded (70 points)
Discussion Board ParticipationYou are responsible for completing discussions for LP 13 and 5 Initial postings (20 points each) are due on Sundays at 1159 PM In addition you are responsible for participating in class discussions regarding each of the discussion topics (possible 5 points each) These response postings are due on the following Sundays at 1159 PM Each discussion is worth 25 points more information is located on the learning plan page (75 points)
Final AssessmentAt the conclusion of the semester you will complete four essays each worth 25 points These essays will cover course material in respect to the competencies and objectives for the course (100 points)
Grading Scale
Grade Percentage Points
A 90-100 362-405
B 80-89 322-361
C 70-79 281-321
D 60-69 241-280
F Below 59 Below 240
Support Services The Student Success Center provides free programs that offer students a variety of resources If you are struggling at any time I encourage you to communicate with me and the Student Success Center They have trained professionals that have done an excellent job of helping many of my students in the past I will do my best to help every student but keep in mind I can have up to 192 students in a single semester
Assessment PlanThe grade you achieve in this course is entirely up to you Advanced preparation and participation in activities as well as completion of course work will all help you achieve the personal goals you set for yourself To help you I will utilize a wide variety of teaching methodologies and assessments to help you maximize your learning potential In this course several learning activities have been developed and placed within the learning plans to provide better understanding Be open to new activities in order to help yourself reach new personal and professional levels of achievement and success The following items will be part of your assessment for this course and contribute to your final grade
Northcentral Technical College bull 1000 W Campus Dr bull Wausau WI 54401 bull wwwntcedu
Social Problems bull Spring 2011 bull 8
Course Calendar
Date and Learning Plan
Readings Course Information and Due Dates
LP 1 127 amp 23 Chapter 1 Introduction Due 13111 1159 PMLP Initial Posting Due 13111 1159 PMLP Response Due 2611 1159 PMLP Quiz Due 2611 1159 PM
LP 2 210 amp 217 Chapters 2 and 3 PAT 1 Due 22011 1159 PMLP Quiz Due 22011 1159 PM
LP 3 224 amp 33 Chapters 4 and 5 LP Initial Posting Due 22711 1159 PMLP Response Due 3611 1159 PMLP Quiz Due 3611 1159 PM
LP 4 310 317 amp 324 Chapters 6 7 and 8 PAT 2 Due 32711 1159 PMLP Quiz Due 32711 1159 PM
LP 5 47 414 amp 421 Chapters 9 10 and 11 LP Initial Posting Due 41011 1159 PMLP Response Due 42111 1159 PMLP Quiz Due 42111 1159 PM
LP 6 428 amp 55 Chapters 12 and 13 PAT 3 Due 5811 1159 PMLP Quiz 5811 1159 PM
LP 7 512 amp 519 Chapters 14 and 15 PAT 4 Due 51511 1159 PMStudy Guides Due 51911 1159 PM
Final Assessment Due 52011 1159 PMFinal Assessment Due 52011 1159 PMFinal Assessment Due 52011 1159 PM
I have provided learning plans and a syllabus with a schedule listing class sessions and due dates for assignments and assessments I will work to keep the course on the published schedule However if alterations to the schedule are necessary I reserve the right to
make changes to the syllabus when I believe it is to your benefit to do so I will communicate those changes to you in a timely manner to avoid any surprises and help you continue to do well in the course
Northcentral Technical College bull 1000 W Campus Dr bull Wausau WI 54401 bull wwwntcedu
Social Problems bull Spring 2011 bull 5
Performance-based Instruction This is a performance-based course It is designed around 8 competencies You will be required to show me the learning by demonstrating your skills Your grade will be based on your performance of those competencies according to the criteria outlined in your learning plans
Course Competencies Competencies are what learners will be able to do as a result of the learning experience Competencies are about doing not about knowing Course competencies specify what learners will be able to do after successfully completing the course In this course the competencies that you must master at a C or are
bull Analyze social problems from a sociological perspective
bull Explain and identify how social problems are socially constructed
bull Analyze the interrelationship between social problems and the major social institutions in society
bull Analyze how social problems are reinforced and preserved by social groups who maintain wealth and power
bull Formulate potential solutions for social problems using a systematic and empirical approach
bull Analyze how attitudes towards human differences are interrelated to the problems of inequality
bull Analyze how crime and deviance are socially constructed
bull Examine the impact of poverty on life chances
Core Ability StatementCore Abilities are broad outcomes or skills that every graduate of an NTC program is expected to achieve These skills go beyond the content of a specific course or program and are the skills employers tell us they expect employees to have
NTC has identified seven Core Abilities that are important in every area of learning
bull Communicate effectively bull Act responsibly bull Work productively bull Work cooperatively bull Demonstrate integrity bull Think critically and creatively bull Develop global awareness
Three of these core abilities have been identified as important in this coursebull Communicate effectively
bull Think critically and creatively
bull Develop global
awareness
Northcentral Technical College bull 1000 W Campus Dr bull Wausau WI 54401 bull wwwntcedu
Social Problems bull Spring 2011 bull 6
Performance Based AssessmentThis is a performance based course meaning that you are required to demonstrate understanding and successfully complete assessments of the eight competencies described above The successful completion of these competencies is separate from your letter grade for this course The letter grade assessment plan is listed on the following page Failure to demonstrate understanding of any competency will result in an F for the course regardless of points earned Successful completion will be noted on the Blackboard Gradebook as well as the grading matrices returned with the Performance Assessment Tasks and the Final Assessment The final assessment covers all of the competencies which must be successfully achieved to pass the course
Learning amp Assessment Activity Competencies This table displays the learning and assessment activities that are covered in each learning plan Learning activities that cover the noted competency are designated by an L and the assessment activity for the competencies are designated by an A
LP 1 LP 2 LP 3 LP 4 LP 5 LP 6 LP 7
1 L A L A L A L A L A L A L A
2 LA LA LA LA LA LA LA
3 L L A LA LA
4 L L L A LA
5 LA L LA LA
6 LA LA LA
7 LA LA
8 LA LA
Northcentral Technical College bull 1000 W Campus Dr bull Wausau WI 54401 bull wwwntcedu
Social Problems bull Spring 2011 bull 7
Performance Assessment TasksYou are responsible for completing four Performance Assessment Tasks that are presented during the semester (possible 40 points each) These assessment tasks are are short papers that involve further research The tasks will be tied to the field of social problems as it relates to the competencies and readings presented within the course (160 points)
LP Quizzes Study GuidesThe class blackboard website has an opportunity for you to assess your comprehension of each chapter At the completion of each learning plan you will need to have completed the ten question assessment The assessment is located under the Learning Plans button on the Blackboard Menu (left side of the Course Blackboard Page) This assignment will be graded on your score and are due on Sundays at 1159 PM For each learning plan you complete your score points will be awarded (70 points)
Discussion Board ParticipationYou are responsible for completing discussions for LP 13 and 5 Initial postings (20 points each) are due on Sundays at 1159 PM In addition you are responsible for participating in class discussions regarding each of the discussion topics (possible 5 points each) These response postings are due on the following Sundays at 1159 PM Each discussion is worth 25 points more information is located on the learning plan page (75 points)
Final AssessmentAt the conclusion of the semester you will complete four essays each worth 25 points These essays will cover course material in respect to the competencies and objectives for the course (100 points)
Grading Scale
Grade Percentage Points
A 90-100 362-405
B 80-89 322-361
C 70-79 281-321
D 60-69 241-280
F Below 59 Below 240
Support Services The Student Success Center provides free programs that offer students a variety of resources If you are struggling at any time I encourage you to communicate with me and the Student Success Center They have trained professionals that have done an excellent job of helping many of my students in the past I will do my best to help every student but keep in mind I can have up to 192 students in a single semester
Assessment PlanThe grade you achieve in this course is entirely up to you Advanced preparation and participation in activities as well as completion of course work will all help you achieve the personal goals you set for yourself To help you I will utilize a wide variety of teaching methodologies and assessments to help you maximize your learning potential In this course several learning activities have been developed and placed within the learning plans to provide better understanding Be open to new activities in order to help yourself reach new personal and professional levels of achievement and success The following items will be part of your assessment for this course and contribute to your final grade
Northcentral Technical College bull 1000 W Campus Dr bull Wausau WI 54401 bull wwwntcedu
Social Problems bull Spring 2011 bull 8
Course Calendar
Date and Learning Plan
Readings Course Information and Due Dates
LP 1 127 amp 23 Chapter 1 Introduction Due 13111 1159 PMLP Initial Posting Due 13111 1159 PMLP Response Due 2611 1159 PMLP Quiz Due 2611 1159 PM
LP 2 210 amp 217 Chapters 2 and 3 PAT 1 Due 22011 1159 PMLP Quiz Due 22011 1159 PM
LP 3 224 amp 33 Chapters 4 and 5 LP Initial Posting Due 22711 1159 PMLP Response Due 3611 1159 PMLP Quiz Due 3611 1159 PM
LP 4 310 317 amp 324 Chapters 6 7 and 8 PAT 2 Due 32711 1159 PMLP Quiz Due 32711 1159 PM
LP 5 47 414 amp 421 Chapters 9 10 and 11 LP Initial Posting Due 41011 1159 PMLP Response Due 42111 1159 PMLP Quiz Due 42111 1159 PM
LP 6 428 amp 55 Chapters 12 and 13 PAT 3 Due 5811 1159 PMLP Quiz 5811 1159 PM
LP 7 512 amp 519 Chapters 14 and 15 PAT 4 Due 51511 1159 PMStudy Guides Due 51911 1159 PM
Final Assessment Due 52011 1159 PMFinal Assessment Due 52011 1159 PMFinal Assessment Due 52011 1159 PM
I have provided learning plans and a syllabus with a schedule listing class sessions and due dates for assignments and assessments I will work to keep the course on the published schedule However if alterations to the schedule are necessary I reserve the right to
make changes to the syllabus when I believe it is to your benefit to do so I will communicate those changes to you in a timely manner to avoid any surprises and help you continue to do well in the course
Northcentral Technical College bull 1000 W Campus Dr bull Wausau WI 54401 bull wwwntcedu
Social Problems bull Spring 2011 bull 6
Performance Based AssessmentThis is a performance based course meaning that you are required to demonstrate understanding and successfully complete assessments of the eight competencies described above The successful completion of these competencies is separate from your letter grade for this course The letter grade assessment plan is listed on the following page Failure to demonstrate understanding of any competency will result in an F for the course regardless of points earned Successful completion will be noted on the Blackboard Gradebook as well as the grading matrices returned with the Performance Assessment Tasks and the Final Assessment The final assessment covers all of the competencies which must be successfully achieved to pass the course
Learning amp Assessment Activity Competencies This table displays the learning and assessment activities that are covered in each learning plan Learning activities that cover the noted competency are designated by an L and the assessment activity for the competencies are designated by an A
LP 1 LP 2 LP 3 LP 4 LP 5 LP 6 LP 7
1 L A L A L A L A L A L A L A
2 LA LA LA LA LA LA LA
3 L L A LA LA
4 L L L A LA
5 LA L LA LA
6 LA LA LA
7 LA LA
8 LA LA
Northcentral Technical College bull 1000 W Campus Dr bull Wausau WI 54401 bull wwwntcedu
Social Problems bull Spring 2011 bull 7
Performance Assessment TasksYou are responsible for completing four Performance Assessment Tasks that are presented during the semester (possible 40 points each) These assessment tasks are are short papers that involve further research The tasks will be tied to the field of social problems as it relates to the competencies and readings presented within the course (160 points)
LP Quizzes Study GuidesThe class blackboard website has an opportunity for you to assess your comprehension of each chapter At the completion of each learning plan you will need to have completed the ten question assessment The assessment is located under the Learning Plans button on the Blackboard Menu (left side of the Course Blackboard Page) This assignment will be graded on your score and are due on Sundays at 1159 PM For each learning plan you complete your score points will be awarded (70 points)
Discussion Board ParticipationYou are responsible for completing discussions for LP 13 and 5 Initial postings (20 points each) are due on Sundays at 1159 PM In addition you are responsible for participating in class discussions regarding each of the discussion topics (possible 5 points each) These response postings are due on the following Sundays at 1159 PM Each discussion is worth 25 points more information is located on the learning plan page (75 points)
Final AssessmentAt the conclusion of the semester you will complete four essays each worth 25 points These essays will cover course material in respect to the competencies and objectives for the course (100 points)
Grading Scale
Grade Percentage Points
A 90-100 362-405
B 80-89 322-361
C 70-79 281-321
D 60-69 241-280
F Below 59 Below 240
Support Services The Student Success Center provides free programs that offer students a variety of resources If you are struggling at any time I encourage you to communicate with me and the Student Success Center They have trained professionals that have done an excellent job of helping many of my students in the past I will do my best to help every student but keep in mind I can have up to 192 students in a single semester
Assessment PlanThe grade you achieve in this course is entirely up to you Advanced preparation and participation in activities as well as completion of course work will all help you achieve the personal goals you set for yourself To help you I will utilize a wide variety of teaching methodologies and assessments to help you maximize your learning potential In this course several learning activities have been developed and placed within the learning plans to provide better understanding Be open to new activities in order to help yourself reach new personal and professional levels of achievement and success The following items will be part of your assessment for this course and contribute to your final grade
Northcentral Technical College bull 1000 W Campus Dr bull Wausau WI 54401 bull wwwntcedu
Social Problems bull Spring 2011 bull 8
Course Calendar
Date and Learning Plan
Readings Course Information and Due Dates
LP 1 127 amp 23 Chapter 1 Introduction Due 13111 1159 PMLP Initial Posting Due 13111 1159 PMLP Response Due 2611 1159 PMLP Quiz Due 2611 1159 PM
LP 2 210 amp 217 Chapters 2 and 3 PAT 1 Due 22011 1159 PMLP Quiz Due 22011 1159 PM
LP 3 224 amp 33 Chapters 4 and 5 LP Initial Posting Due 22711 1159 PMLP Response Due 3611 1159 PMLP Quiz Due 3611 1159 PM
LP 4 310 317 amp 324 Chapters 6 7 and 8 PAT 2 Due 32711 1159 PMLP Quiz Due 32711 1159 PM
LP 5 47 414 amp 421 Chapters 9 10 and 11 LP Initial Posting Due 41011 1159 PMLP Response Due 42111 1159 PMLP Quiz Due 42111 1159 PM
LP 6 428 amp 55 Chapters 12 and 13 PAT 3 Due 5811 1159 PMLP Quiz 5811 1159 PM
LP 7 512 amp 519 Chapters 14 and 15 PAT 4 Due 51511 1159 PMStudy Guides Due 51911 1159 PM
Final Assessment Due 52011 1159 PMFinal Assessment Due 52011 1159 PMFinal Assessment Due 52011 1159 PM
I have provided learning plans and a syllabus with a schedule listing class sessions and due dates for assignments and assessments I will work to keep the course on the published schedule However if alterations to the schedule are necessary I reserve the right to
make changes to the syllabus when I believe it is to your benefit to do so I will communicate those changes to you in a timely manner to avoid any surprises and help you continue to do well in the course
Northcentral Technical College bull 1000 W Campus Dr bull Wausau WI 54401 bull wwwntcedu
Social Problems bull Spring 2011 bull 7
Performance Assessment TasksYou are responsible for completing four Performance Assessment Tasks that are presented during the semester (possible 40 points each) These assessment tasks are are short papers that involve further research The tasks will be tied to the field of social problems as it relates to the competencies and readings presented within the course (160 points)
LP Quizzes Study GuidesThe class blackboard website has an opportunity for you to assess your comprehension of each chapter At the completion of each learning plan you will need to have completed the ten question assessment The assessment is located under the Learning Plans button on the Blackboard Menu (left side of the Course Blackboard Page) This assignment will be graded on your score and are due on Sundays at 1159 PM For each learning plan you complete your score points will be awarded (70 points)
Discussion Board ParticipationYou are responsible for completing discussions for LP 13 and 5 Initial postings (20 points each) are due on Sundays at 1159 PM In addition you are responsible for participating in class discussions regarding each of the discussion topics (possible 5 points each) These response postings are due on the following Sundays at 1159 PM Each discussion is worth 25 points more information is located on the learning plan page (75 points)
Final AssessmentAt the conclusion of the semester you will complete four essays each worth 25 points These essays will cover course material in respect to the competencies and objectives for the course (100 points)
Grading Scale
Grade Percentage Points
A 90-100 362-405
B 80-89 322-361
C 70-79 281-321
D 60-69 241-280
F Below 59 Below 240
Support Services The Student Success Center provides free programs that offer students a variety of resources If you are struggling at any time I encourage you to communicate with me and the Student Success Center They have trained professionals that have done an excellent job of helping many of my students in the past I will do my best to help every student but keep in mind I can have up to 192 students in a single semester
Assessment PlanThe grade you achieve in this course is entirely up to you Advanced preparation and participation in activities as well as completion of course work will all help you achieve the personal goals you set for yourself To help you I will utilize a wide variety of teaching methodologies and assessments to help you maximize your learning potential In this course several learning activities have been developed and placed within the learning plans to provide better understanding Be open to new activities in order to help yourself reach new personal and professional levels of achievement and success The following items will be part of your assessment for this course and contribute to your final grade
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Course Calendar
Date and Learning Plan
Readings Course Information and Due Dates
LP 1 127 amp 23 Chapter 1 Introduction Due 13111 1159 PMLP Initial Posting Due 13111 1159 PMLP Response Due 2611 1159 PMLP Quiz Due 2611 1159 PM
LP 2 210 amp 217 Chapters 2 and 3 PAT 1 Due 22011 1159 PMLP Quiz Due 22011 1159 PM
LP 3 224 amp 33 Chapters 4 and 5 LP Initial Posting Due 22711 1159 PMLP Response Due 3611 1159 PMLP Quiz Due 3611 1159 PM
LP 4 310 317 amp 324 Chapters 6 7 and 8 PAT 2 Due 32711 1159 PMLP Quiz Due 32711 1159 PM
LP 5 47 414 amp 421 Chapters 9 10 and 11 LP Initial Posting Due 41011 1159 PMLP Response Due 42111 1159 PMLP Quiz Due 42111 1159 PM
LP 6 428 amp 55 Chapters 12 and 13 PAT 3 Due 5811 1159 PMLP Quiz 5811 1159 PM
LP 7 512 amp 519 Chapters 14 and 15 PAT 4 Due 51511 1159 PMStudy Guides Due 51911 1159 PM
Final Assessment Due 52011 1159 PMFinal Assessment Due 52011 1159 PMFinal Assessment Due 52011 1159 PM
I have provided learning plans and a syllabus with a schedule listing class sessions and due dates for assignments and assessments I will work to keep the course on the published schedule However if alterations to the schedule are necessary I reserve the right to
make changes to the syllabus when I believe it is to your benefit to do so I will communicate those changes to you in a timely manner to avoid any surprises and help you continue to do well in the course
Northcentral Technical College bull 1000 W Campus Dr bull Wausau WI 54401 bull wwwntcedu
Social Problems bull Spring 2011 bull 8
Course Calendar
Date and Learning Plan
Readings Course Information and Due Dates
LP 1 127 amp 23 Chapter 1 Introduction Due 13111 1159 PMLP Initial Posting Due 13111 1159 PMLP Response Due 2611 1159 PMLP Quiz Due 2611 1159 PM
LP 2 210 amp 217 Chapters 2 and 3 PAT 1 Due 22011 1159 PMLP Quiz Due 22011 1159 PM
LP 3 224 amp 33 Chapters 4 and 5 LP Initial Posting Due 22711 1159 PMLP Response Due 3611 1159 PMLP Quiz Due 3611 1159 PM
LP 4 310 317 amp 324 Chapters 6 7 and 8 PAT 2 Due 32711 1159 PMLP Quiz Due 32711 1159 PM
LP 5 47 414 amp 421 Chapters 9 10 and 11 LP Initial Posting Due 41011 1159 PMLP Response Due 42111 1159 PMLP Quiz Due 42111 1159 PM
LP 6 428 amp 55 Chapters 12 and 13 PAT 3 Due 5811 1159 PMLP Quiz 5811 1159 PM
LP 7 512 amp 519 Chapters 14 and 15 PAT 4 Due 51511 1159 PMStudy Guides Due 51911 1159 PM
Final Assessment Due 52011 1159 PMFinal Assessment Due 52011 1159 PMFinal Assessment Due 52011 1159 PM
I have provided learning plans and a syllabus with a schedule listing class sessions and due dates for assignments and assessments I will work to keep the course on the published schedule However if alterations to the schedule are necessary I reserve the right to
make changes to the syllabus when I believe it is to your benefit to do so I will communicate those changes to you in a timely manner to avoid any surprises and help you continue to do well in the course
