• You will have several whole class discussion boards on Canvas and small group discussions on Pronto. 

• Each discussion has its own rubric for grading, ranging from 5 to 30 points.

• Canvas discussion boards will be written.  Pronto discussions will be video-based.

Pronto Small Group Discussions

Recorded Group Discussion 

This assignment involves a small group discussion that must be conducted and recorded in Pronto with your assigned group members. 

Pronto Assignment Rules

• Use the Assigned Groups: Discussions must occur in the Pronto groups I created in Canvas. Do not remove any members from your group.

• Recording is Required: All group discussions must be recorded and members must be on video. I will review the recordings to assign grades.

• Participation: You must be on camera and actively contribute by speaking during each meeting to receive credit.

Canvas Discussion Board Format: 2 Reply Discussion

Reply and Question

Your REPLY or POST is your first submission on the discussion board. It will be your original response to the prompt or question asked. 

For every REPLY, you will end by including an open-ended question about the topic covered in the chapter or module for the class. 

Response

• The RESPOND to OTHERS requirement is when you read one of your classmates' REPLIES/POST and answer the question they included.  

• The answer must be more than "yes, no, I agree" to earn credit.

Example:

REPLY and QUESTION by Student #1: After reading the scenario, I resonated most with option number 2. I chose this option because these are literally things that I say to my friends all the time. Sometimes, I go as far as inviting them to do the things that they like with me in hopes of further convincing them. Sometimes, that little extra push can be very helpful in motivating them to get up and get out. Option number 2 represents the behavioral model, which is a part of the Learning and Cognitive approach and focuses on the behaviors people exhibit and how that could influence the thoughts that they have, as well as the opposite: how their thinking affects their behavior. And also how behaviors and thoughts are also influenced by the environment. 

My question for the class is:  Why do you think that the Behaviorists thought that the idea of "personality" doesn't exist?

RESPONSE by Student #1: Hi Student #7,  I was thinking about your question: Why don't we have OBT (One Big Theory) to explain personalities?  Funder (2019) says that there is no way for one theory to explain everything well.  Instead, we have to view each approach as a tool to look at different parts of the personality.  I understand what he means, we cannot expect one tool to work for everything, like we cannot use a hammer to fix a whole car.  But it would make the class a lot easier if there was only one theory! 😂 

Extra Credit assignments are offered throughout the term to earn up to 3% towards your final grade.