Fall 2017Syllabus

RTE 3253 (17292) –Teaching in the Health Professions

Instructor / Penny Conners, M.S.E.D. RT(R)
Office / 2-208
Office Hours / Evenings; By Appointment
Phone / 407-582-5687
E-mail /
Fax / 407-582-1984
Contact Hours / 3 credit hours; this class is totally online
Course Description / The course is presents an analytical and developmental approach to the roles and functions of the health professional teacher. It focuses on teaching roles, styles and philosophy and the application of learning theory to instructional design and lesson planning. Emphasis is placed on selection and application of appropriate teaching strategies, supportive technologies and assessment methods necessary for a diverse student population.
Pre-Reqs/
Co-Reqs / NONE

Valencia Student Core Competencies

Valencia faculty have defined four interrelated competencies (Think, Value, Communicate, ACT) that prepare students to succeed in the world community. These competencies are outlined in the College Catalog. In this course, through lecture and discussion, group work, and other learning activities, you will further develop your mastery of those competencies.

Required Textbook:

Davis, Barbara Gross. (2009). Tools for Teaching. 2rd Ed. John Wiley & Sons. ISBN 978-0-7879-6567-9

Major Learning Outcomes

Students will be able to:

  • Demonstrate basic proficiency as a teacher/facilitator.
  • Develop an instructional activity for a defined audience.
  • Develop student and curricular evaluation tools to assess student ability, competence, and/or performance in the cognitive, psychomotor, and affective domains.
  • Understand and develop different cognitive skills
  • Design effective writing assignments
  • Construct effective assessment tools

Please note:

Post any questions you may have regarding course assignments to the specified discussion topic (Help). Please do not send me questions about assignments via e-mail. If you have a question, chances are someone else may have the same question and the whole class will benefit from seeing the answer.

Personal questions or comments should be sent through course mail.

Attendance/Withdrawal Policy

Regularity in online participation is vital to academic success. For online courses, attendance is determined by consistency in logging in and accessing the course content and completing assignments according to the schedule.

According to Valencia policy, students who are not actively participating in an online class must be withdrawn by the instructor at the end of the first week. In order for me to document that you are actually in the class and actively participating, you must submit the first assignment by the scheduled due date.
If withdrawn by the instructor, your transcript will reflect a W and this will count as one attempt for this course. If you have decided not to complete this course, it is better for you to drop the course yourself during the add/drop period to avoid negative consequences.

During a first or second attempt in the same course at Valencia, if you withdraw, or are withdrawn by the professor, you will receive a W (Withdrawn). You will not receive credit for the course, and the W will not be calculated in your grade point average; however, the enrollment will count in your total attempts in the specific course.

Important Dates

The student is responsible to keep track of important dates and events.

These can be accessed at: College Calendars

Summary of important dates:

Classes begin / August28, 2017
Drop/Refund deadline / September 5, 2017
Withdrawal deadline / November 10, 2017
Final TeachingPortfolio Project Due / December 10, 2017
Holidays / September 4, 2017(Labor Day)
November 23-24, 2017 (Thanksgiving Break)

Expected Student Conduct:

Valencia College is dedicated not only to the advancement of knowledge and learning but is concerned with the development of responsible personal and social conduct. By enrolling at Valencia College, a student assumes the responsibility for becoming familiar with and abiding by the general rules of conduct. The primary responsibility for managing the classroom environment rests with the faculty. Students who engage in any prohibited or unlawful acts that result in disruption of a course may be directed by the faculty to be removed from this course. Violation of any course or Valencia rules may lead to disciplinary action up to and including expulsion from Valencia. Disciplinary action could include being withdrawn from this course, disciplinary warning, probation, suspension, expulsion, or other appropriate and authorized actions. You will find the Student Code of Conduct in the current Valencia Student Handbook.

Academic Integrity:

I will assume that as healthcare professionals you will adhere to and will maintain the highest standards of academic integrity and professional and ethical conduct. I expect you to submit only your own original work and not cheat by giving answers to others or taking them from anyone else. Ethics violations will be reported to the ARRT and the Fl. Department of Health for investigation.

Unless otherwise stated, all assignments are to be completed individually by each student enrolled.

Plagiarism and Cheating of any kind on an assignment will result in at least an "F" for that assignment (and may, depending on the severity of the case, lead to an "F" for the entire course) and may be subject to appropriate sanctions according to the Student Code of Conduct in the current Valencia Student Handbook.

Safe Assign

All written assignments are subject to submission through plagiarism detection software as deemed necessary by the instructor. If you are unsure of what exactly constitutes plagiarism, it is your responsibility to access appropriate resources such as the college writing center.

In this course I will utilize Safe Assign, to monitor your written work. This is an automated system which instructors can use to quickly and easily compare each student's assignment with billions of web sites, as well as an enormous database of student papers that grows with each submission. After the assignment is processed, as an instructor I receive a report from Safe Assign that states if and how another author's work was used in the assignment. For a more detailed look at this process, visit Assign.

Course Assignments:

1) Teaching Portfolio Components:

Assignments will assist you in building some the required components of the end of course teaching portfolio. Outlined below are the key components and their point values.

Teaching Role, Style and Philosophy (to include the following elements) 5 pts/each

  • Learning Centered Statement
  • Biography
  • Teaching Role Self-Assessment
  • Reflections on Teaching Style
  • Philosophy of Teaching

Planning & Implementation (to include the following elements) 5 pts/each

  • Student Learning Outcomes
  • Lesson Plan
  • Student-Centered Activity Plan
  • Preceptingand Mentoring Plan
  • Presentation-Enhancing Technology– Power Point Presentation

Assessment & Evaluation (to include the following elements) 5 pts/each

  • Testing Types (creating different types of test items; i.e. m/c, matching, T/F etc.)
  • Learner Assessment (lesson-level)

2) Discussion Boards

You are expected to contribute regularly to discussion boards per schedule.

Discussions are due before midnight on the assigned date according to the schedule. Credit maynot be given for discussions submitted late.

Outside reading and research are essential components to your education in this program. To encourage this habit, you will be required to submit discussions according to the schedule. In order to demonstrate your understanding and knowledge of the assigned reading, there will be assignments or specific questions posted to the discussion board which you will be required to answer.

You should always read the question or topic carefully and compose a quality answer including reference to the source of your information. Use proper grammar and a professional writing style. Avoid informal language or slang terms. Inaccurate or incomplete answers will not receive full credit. All written assignments require that you cite the source of your information. Sources should be formatted according to the APA format and must include the author, date of publication and title of the article. The URL link to the source may also be included. (Proper APA formatting rules can be found through the resources link on the course home page.)

3) Teaching Portfolio – End of Course Assessment

A primary objective for this course is the completion of a “Teaching Portfolio”. The course assignments will comprise some of the content that will cumulatively build this portfolio throughout the semester. I will provide you more detailed information in Blackboard for completing this assignment. The teaching portfolio is the end of course assessment for this class; there is no final examination. The Teaching Portfolio is due December 10th by 11:59 pm. Late work may not be accepted.

NOTE: Refer to the Course Outline in Blackboard for due dates and additional information.

Evaluation/Grading Scale

Your grade will be determined by:

Teaching Portfolio Component Assignments (5 pts each) / 60 points
Discussion Boards (5 pts each) / 50 points
Teaching Portfolio – End of Course Assessment / 100 points
A / 90 - 100%
B / 80 - 89%
C / 70 - 79%
D / 60 - 69%
F / Below 60%

Make-up Policy

Make-up work may not be accepted unless prior arrangements have been approved by the instructor.

Computer/Equipment Use Policy:

Use of computers in the Business, IT, and Public Service classrooms at Valencia College is restricted to those activities designated by the instructor to enhance the class materials. Any other use is strictly forbidden. Inappropriate use includes, but is not limited to:

  • Use of computer to send E-mail or access Internet sites not specifically assigned in class.
  • Use of computer for job, internship, homework or other activities not assigned in class.
  • Modifying any hardware or software system configuration or setting.
  • Activities not in accordance with the Valencia Student Code of Conduct

Use of computers in the departmental open lab is limited to those activities involved with preparing homework or coursework in this department and is subject to the same restriction as listed above. Computer use is remotely monitored; any student using computers inappropriately may be subject to dismissal from class or banishment from the lab. Subsequent offenses may be sent to the campus administration for further disciplinary action.

Student Resources

Valencia College is interested in making sure all our students have a rewarding and successful college experience. To that purpose, Valencia students can get immediate help with issues dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, adjustment difficulties, substance abuse, time management as well as relationship problems dealing with school, home or work. BayCare Behavioral Health Student Assistance Program (SAP) services are free to all Valencia students and available 24 hours a day by calling (800) 878-5470. Free face-to-face counseling is also available.

Students with Disabilities

Students with disabilities who qualify for academic accommodations must provide a notification from the Office for Students with Disabilities (OSD) and discuss specific needs with the instructor, preferably during the first two weeks of class. The Office for Students with Disabilities determines accommodations based on appropriate documentation of disabilities. The West Campus Office is located in the Student Services Building, Room 102. You can contact them at 407-582-1523.

Valencia I.D. Cards

Valencia ID cards are required for LRC, Testing Center, and IMC usage. No other form of ID at those locations will be accepted. Possession and utilization of a Valencia ID is mandatory in order to obtain these services.

Disclaimer Statement

Changes in this syllabus and/or schedule may be made at any time during the semester at the discretion of the instructor. The course content may be enhanced and edited throughout the course. Wait to print needed information until the assigned time frame.

COURSE SCHEDULE:

WEEK / MODULE / ASSIGNMENT
1 & 2 / MODULE #1: Introduction
Perspectives in Teaching
-Self Assessment Activities / -Review Power Point Presentation and complete Discussion Board #1 first response
Discussion Board #1 second response
-Submit Learning Centered Statement
Submit Teaching Biography Statement
3 & 4 / MODULE #2: Teaching Process Continued
Perspectives in Teaching
-Self Assessment Activities / -Submit Teaching Role Self-Assessment
-Submit Reflections on Teaching Styles
-Submit Philosophy of Teaching
5 & 6 / MODULE #3: Planning and Implementation
- Part I (Textbook Reading); Getting Underway
- Part II (Textbook Reading); Responding to a Changing Student Body,
-Writing Behavioral Objectives
- Part III (Textbook Reading); Discussion Strategies / -Part I: Read Chapters 1 – 4; complete Discussion Board #2
-Part II: Read Chapters 5 – 8; complete Discussion Board #3
-Submit Student Learning Outcomes – Draft
-Part III: Read Chapters 9-13; complete Discussion Board #4
-Submit Learning Outcomes – Final Assignment
7 & 8 / MODULE #4: Planning and Implementation Continued
- Part IX (Textbook Reading); Presentation Technologies
-Preparing a Power Point Presentation
- Part V (Textbook Reading);Alternatives and Supplements to Lectures and Discussions
-Preparing a Lesson Plan / -Part IX: Read Chapters 45 – 51
-Submit Power Point Presentation Assignment
-Part V: Read Chapters 20 – 28; complete Discussion Board #5
-Submit Lesson Plan Assignment
10 & 11 / MODULE #5: Managing the Learning Environment
- Part VI (Textbook Reading); Enhancing Students’ Learning and Motivation
- Part VII (Textbook Reading); Strengthening Students Writing and Problem Solving Skills / -Prepare a Student Centered Activity Plan
-Preparing a Preceptor & Mentoring Plan
12 & 13 / MODULE #6: Assessment and Evaluation
- Part VIII (Textbook Reading); Testing and Grading
-Preparing a Test Tool
- Part X (Textbook Reading); Evaluation to Improve Teaching
-Preparing Course Level Assessments / -Part VIII: Read Chapters 38 - 44; complete Discussion Board#8
Submit Testing Assignment
Part X: Read Chapters 52 – 53; complete Discussion
Board #9
Submit Learner Assessment Assignment
14 & 15 / MODULE #7: Finishing Up and Teaching Portfolio:
- Part XII (Textbook Reading); Finishing Up
-Developing Teaching Portfolio

Revised 7/8/17