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Weekly
Participation attendance
points
5 points per week (90 points)
Week 2 (Jan 17)
Legislative scavenger hunt
10 points
Week 4 (Jan 31)
Exam #1
50 points
Week 8 (Feb 28)
Exam #2
50 points
Week 9 (March 7)
Mental Health Paper
50 points
Week 11 (March 30)
Exam #3
50 points
Week 15 (April 25)
Disability Paper
100 points
Week 16 (May 4)
Extra Credit Mandated
Reporter
20 points
Final (May 9)
Exam #4
50 points
Quizzes
75 points total
Paper Requirements:
Papers will be typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman size 12. You are required to use
APA or MLA formatting. Sources must be cited and a reference page must be provided.
There will be two papers for this course (mental health condition and a disability category).
Further information will be given about what is to be included for each paper.
Exams:
Four exams will be given in this course. More information will be given regarding content of
exams prior to the exam.
Class Participation:
Attendance in class is very important. Participation points will be given for each class. If you
need to miss class, please email me prior to class.
Relationship to Campus Theme:
The purpose of the Education and Human Development Discipline is to educate students for
careers as paraeducators, teachers, early childhood professionals, and adult caregivers. The
discipline provides coursework which transitions to higher education degrees and work-related
skills. Programs must prepare professionals based on industry standards and provide an
educational continuum for degree advancement. Dakota College at Bottineau is committed to a
hands-on learning environment and uses field experiences in educational settings as common
instruction techniques.
Classroom Policies: