This course is designed so that you can use a number of different expressions of your work to demonstrate that you have met the course outcomes. Each of the course outcomes has SLOs and criteria for learning and performance. It is up to you how you would like to demonstrate that you have met the criteria. Additionally, this class respects multiple means of expression. Therefore, you are encouraged to submit your work in a variety of submission formats. You may create blogs, ppt, youtube videos, audio files, and screen captures, websites, mind-maps, pictures, and models when appropriate. In some cases they may accompany your written documents and text.
*Assignments must be in a universal file format that can be opened by the instructor, and preferably PDF. Assignments are accepted only via Laulima. I do not accept emailed assignments. Assignments via email or in unacceptable file format will be returned for no credit with an opportunity for resubmission.
*In order to receive a grade fo C or better in this course, you MUST complete the Case Study of a Classroom.
Writing Intensive (WI) Statement In this Writing-Intensive course, you will do a substantial amount of writing to help you learn the course content and improve your writing skills. Receiving credit for a Writing-Intensive course may depend upon satisfactory completion of all writing assignments. While Writing-Intensive courses can be demanding, many students find writing about this course content helps them to think more deeply about that content. Since Writing-Intensive courses have smaller class sizes, there will be increased opportunity for interaction with your instructor about your writing. Your instructor will help you work on your writing skills by providing individual feedback on your writing and requiring revision, in response to that feedback, on at least one major writing project. Students in Writing-Intensive courses may be asked to participate in an online survey to assist the college in assessing Writing-Intensive coursework offered at the college.
Regarding Plagiarism: Doing your own work is absolutely essential. You will need to acquire the skills that will help you succeed. Equate learning skills with success. If you don’t learn the skills, or just pose as a skilled person, you are lying to yourself and others to their detriment.
Technology Policy: We will be busy in every class session, and we don’t need any technological distractions. Please silence your cell phones before you enter the classroom and keep them in your pocket. If you choose to bring a laptop to class, I expect that you will be using it only for taking notes or accessing the course’s relevant electronic documents. Please consider your laptop as a learning tool only while in class, so think before you surf the Internet, check your email, update your Facebook status, etc.
Accommodations: If you have a disability, and you need an accommodation made for you in this course, please visit the Kako’o ‘Ike Program on the 2nd floor of the Learning Commons or call 455-0421 for information and services. Services are free and confidential for students.
Working Towards Mastery: Most courses in the Teacher Education Program are knowledge, skills, and dispositions based. It takes some time to learn all these things for the various aspects of teaching, therefore we respect this can be challenging and we may not all be ready to excel at every moment. Therefore, most of our classes are designed for feedback and mastery. In most cases, you will have the opportunity to resubmit work that you have not completed. You have an opportunity to improve. Please use this.
Educational Portfolio: Generally speaking it is a good idea to save your work. This is especially the case as some Teacher Education programs require you to submit a summative portfolio at the end of the course work. This will represent all the work you have done across all your courses. Therefore, please save all of your work in an accessible place and preferably in the cloud.
Student Assessment: In order to improve the quality of educational services offered to students, Leeward CC conducts assessments of student achievement of course, program, and institutional learning outcomes. The work you do in this class may be used in these assessment efforts. All work is used anonymously.
Academic Dishonesty - Academic dishonesty cannot be condoned by the University. Such dishonesty includes cheating and plagiarism (examples of which are given below), which violate the Student Conduct Code and could result in expulsion from the University. Cheating includes but is not limited to giving unauthorized help during an examination, obtaining unauthorized information about an examination before it is administered, using inappropriate sources of information during an examination, altering the record of any grades, altering answers after an examination has been submitted, falsifying any official University record, and misrepresenting the facts in order to obtain exemptions from course requirements.
Plagiarism includes but is not limited to submitting any document, to satisfy an academic requirement, that has been copied in whole or part from another individual’s work without identifying that individual; neglecting to identify as a quotation a documented idea that has not been assimilated into the student’s language and style, or paraphrasing a passage so closely that the reader is misled as to the source; submitting the same written or oral material in more than one course without obtaining authorization from the instructors involved; or dry-labbing, which includes (a) obtaining and using experimental data from other students without the express consent of the instructor, (b) utilizing experimental data and laboratory write-ups from other sections of the course or from previous terms during which the course was conducted, and (c) fabricating data to fit the expected results. For more information about academic dishonesty, please see the Leeward CC website: https://catalog.leeward.hawaii.edu/academic-dishonesty
COVID-19 - All students are expected to follow University of Hawai‘i COVID-19 Guidelines (Interim). Failure to abide by the policy is viewed as a violation of the University’s Student Conduct Code and could lead to sanctions as outlined in the EP 7.208 Student Conduct Code Appendix. Prior to arriving on campus each day, all students must perform a health check via the LumiSight UH app. Students who attend classes in-person must wear a mask that covers their nose and mouth.
Participation Verification - University-wide policy requires all students to attend or participate by the end of the late registration period for that term (generally the first week). Students who do not attend or participate in the first class meetings for a course for which they are registered will be dropped from the course. In order to enforce this policy, faculty must verify initial participation and report absences. It is the student’s responsibility to inform the faculty member if he/she will be absent and wishes to stay enrolled.
Title IX - Leeward Community College is committed to supporting students and upholding the College's non-discrimination policy. Under Title IX, discrimination based upon sex and gender is prohibited. If you experience an incident of sex- or gender-based discrimination, harassment, or violence, we encourage you to reach out for help. While you may talk to a faculty member, understand that as a "Responsible Employee" of the College, the faculty member must inform the college's Title IX Coordinator to ensure that our students are supported and aware of the resources available. If you would like to speak with someone who can afford you with privacy and confidentiality, there are designated confidential resources available who can meet with you. For more information about available resources, and University policies, please see our website: http://www.leeward.hawaii.edu/TitleIX or contact our Interim Title IX Coordinator Vice Chancellor of Administrative Services at 808-455-0213. In addition, you have access to a Title IX - Confidential Advocate. The UH Confidential Advocates provide confidential advocacy services and case management to victims of sex discrimination and gender-based violence (including sexual harassment, gender-based harassment, dating and domestic violence, stalking, sexual exploitation, and sexual assault) who are involved in the University system on Oʻahu. *UH Advocates cannot keep cases confidential if the responding party (alleged perpetrator, offender, or abuser) is an employee, as the University may have a duty to respond. However, the victim’s privacy will be upheld to the extent permitted by law. To explore off-campus confidential options refer to our Community Resources page. Leslie Cabingabang, MSW, Senior Advocate, University of Hawaiʻi System, Office of Institutional Equity, Email: advocate@hawaii.edu, Phone: 808-348-0432
Student Code of Conduct - The University of Hawaii is committed to ensuring a safe, civil, learning, and working environment in which the dignity of every individual is respected. All members of the UH community—students, faculty, and staff—share responsibility for its growth and continued welfare. Students who are part of the UH community are obligated to abide by the University’s Student Code of Conduct. As members of the UH community, students are responsible for becoming fully acquainted with UH’s expectations and to comply with UH’s authority. To familiarize yourself with what is expected of you as a student, view the Student Conduct Code website at: http://www.leeward.hawaii.edu/policies.
Netiquette - Netiquette is defined as Internet etiquette and it can be applied to almost every form of online communication, email, forum discussions, web conferences (e.g. Zoom, Google Meet), and social media. We expect students to conduct themselves using proper netiquette practices. Student Netiquette quick guide: go.hawaii.edu/ANF (accessible version available at go.hawaii.edu/wMA)
Students with Disabilities Statement - Leeward Community College abides by Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, which stipulate that no student shall be denied the benefits of an education "solely by reason of a handicap." While students with disabilities may apply for services at any time during the semester, if you believe that you need accommodations in this class, you are encouraged to initiate Disability Services by visiting http://www.leeward.hawaii.edu/ki as soon as possible to ensure that such accommodations are implemented in a timely fashion. Alternatively, the Disability Services office is located on the second floor of the Learning Commons building (to the right of the main Learning Commons entrance) or call (808) 455-0421.
Learning Resource Center - The Learning Resource Center (LRC) offers free support for Leeward CC content courses. Content tutors are fellow students who are available to help with course concepts and study strategies. LRC \websites for instructions on using Penji. LRC, 455-0412, lrc@hawaii.edu, https://www2.leeward.hawaii.edu/lrc/,
The Writing Center - The Writing Center provides free writing support for Leeward CC students. Writing consultants are fellow students who are available to help with writing assignments for any Leeward CC class, scholarship essays, and college success skills (including Laulima, OER, time management, organization, note taking, and reading). The content tutors and writing consultants are available online on both an appointment and drop-in basis. Go to https://web.penjiapp.com to schedule an appointment. See Writing Center websites for instructions on using Penji. Writing Center: 455-0409, writers@hawaii.edu, https://www.leeward.hawaii.edu/writingcenter
Additional Student Academic Support Services
Counseling and Academic Support - Counseling
Online tutoring is also offered through https://www.hawaii.edu/tutor/index.php: log in to “MyUH”, click on the “Tutor.com Online Tutoring (all campuses)” tab, then "Proceed to Tutor.com". Click on “Connect Now”.
Online Course Expectations - Leeward CC DE Guidelines
Assessment for Student Work - With the goal of continuing to improve the quality of educational services offered to students, Leeward CC conducts assessments of student achievement of course, program, and institutional learning outcomes. Student work is used anonymously as the basis of these assessments, and the work you do in this course may be used in these assessment efforts.
UH Alert Emergency Notification - The UH Alert emergency notification system is the primary communication tool used to alert the Leeward Community College community of an immediate threat to the safety and security of our students and employees. UH Alert is also used to announce campus closures. You must register online to receive the UH Alert service. UH Alert includes automated emergency messages sent via email and text message alerts sent to mobile phones. All students, faculty, and staff are encouraged to sign up online at: https://www.hawaii.edu/alert.
Withdrawal Deadlines for 16-week and Part-of-term Courses - Not all deadlines for withdrawal are the same. Refer to the Academic Deadlines page for the traditional 16-week courses. For part-of-term courses, specific deadlines are located in the Class Availability List for each course. Click on the specific CRN and the important registration and withdrawal deadlines unique to the class are listed. Consult these instructions on how to locate these special deadlines.
Student Access to Mental Health Services (new for Fall 2021) - Leeward Community College understands that the attainment of educational and professional goals depends vitally on students’ health, safety, and wellbeing. This also includes students’ mental health. If any currently enrolled Leeward CC student feels they would benefit from the support of mental health services, please contact our mental health professionals.
UH System Basic Needs - Basic needs include food and housing, childcare, mental health, financial resources, and transportation, among others. Student basic needs security is critical for ensuring strong academic performance, persistence and graduation, and overall student well-being. If you or someone you know are experiencing basic needs insecurity, please go to UH System Basic Needs.