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COVER SHEET for FAHSS Undergraduate Course Outlines revised: June 26, 2017

(The first 5 pages are required to appear as the front pages of ALL FAHSS Course Syllabi. A full course syllabus may be attached following these pages or distributed as a separate document.)

Course Number/Course Title: 02-46-428: Practicum in Developmental Psychology Department/AAU: Psychology Semester: Winter 2018

See page 8 for course-specific information.

Course Instructor: Marcia Gragg, Ph.D., C.Psych.

Classroom & Time: Room 294, CHS, Tues. 4 to 5:20 p.m. Phone & Email address:

519-253-3000 ext. 2227 mgragg@uwindsor.ca best way to contact me

Office Location: Room 172, CHS Office Hours: Tuesdays, 1:40 to 3:40 p.m.

Graduate Assistant: Jason Bloom, M.A. Phone & Email: bloomj@uwindsor.ca Office Location: Room 181, Chrysler Hall South Office Hours: by appointment only

Course Description: (from the University Calendar)

Supervised practicum in learning-based behaviour change strategies. Students will practice behavioural assessment and systematic remediation of clinical problems through application of operant techniques in community placements. (A 6.00 credit hour course.)((Restricted to 4th year Developmental Pschology majors with cumulative and major averages of at least 70%.) (Prerequisites: 46-427 and consent of instructor.) (Antirequisite: 46-429.) (1.5 lecture hours and 8 practicum hours per week.)

Learning Outcomes: (as approved by Program Development Committee)

By the end of this course, you as a successful student will be able to;

1. develop and maintain productive working relationships with your client, parents, teachers and other relevant caregivers, your instructor and your classmates.

2. consult with your client, parents, teachers and other caregivers about behavioural interventions.

3. design, implement and evaluate a behaviour plan for your client’s target behaviour based on operant techniques (or another approved project of your choice).

4. present a report in poster format using APA style on your project. 5. use respectful, person-first language to write and speak about behavioural and multicultural

issues. 6. use precise behavioural language to write and discuss about behavioural issues. 7. reflect orally and in writing about what you have learned through the practicum about yourself;

your client and placement; and about our community, diverse cultures, and our service/educational system.

8. demonstrate professional and ethical behaviours with your client, in your placement setting, and in our class.

9. provide service to our community.

Course Materials & Resources: You will need the following materials for this course:

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Required Reading: Canadian Code of Ethics for Psychologists, 4th edition Download from http://www.cpa.ca/docs/File/Ethics/CPA_Code_2017_4thEd.pdf

This reading is also posted on Blackboard under the Ethics Assignment for Class #2.

It will be reviewed in class, and can be consulted as needed.

plus supplementary material Optional. (no required texts)

Martin, G., & Pear, J. (2014). Behavior modification: What it is and how to do it (10th ed). Upper Saddle River: Prentice Hall. ISBN 0-205-99210-2..

American Psychological Association. (2010). Publication manual of the American Psychological Association, (6th ed.). Washington, DC: Author. Leddy Library has copies on reserve

Purdue University Online Writing Lab (OWL). APA formatting and style guide. Retrieved Jan. 8, 2018 from https://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/560/01/

Type & Format of all Evaluations:

COURSE GRADE BREAKDOWN/DUE DATES:

Item Date Percentage of

Final Grade

Class Participation: student assessed, submit 2 participation logs

Feb. 27, April 17 10

Class Participation: Instructor assessed Feb. 27, April 17 10

Creative Confidentiality Reminder in Class: bonus mark each student will sign up for a specific class

1

Lead Class Discussion on 1 Topic each student will sign up for a specific topic on a specific date

10

4 reflective journals @ 7 marks each Jan. 16, Feb. 6, March 6,. March 27

28

Behaviour Plan Project: Total 42

Structured Behaviour Observation 3 marks Jan. 23

Draft 1 4 marks Jan. 30

Draft 2 6 marks Feb. 13

Draft 3 9 marks March 20

Poster Presentation 20 marks April 17, 3:00 to 6:00 p.m.

Minimum 90 practicum hours: submit 2 practium hours logs

Feb. 27, April 17 Satisfactory

Evaluations of student by On-Site Supervisor Feb. 27, April 3 Satisfactory

Professional/Ethical Behaviour required at all times Satisfactory

up to 3 bonus marks: Psychology Participant Research Pool or alternative assignment

Alt assign due Mar. 27 3

Note: Grades in this course may be curved to comply with the Faculty of Arts, Humanities & Social Sciences

(FAHSS) grading Policy. See Pages 11 - 12 for more details on assignments.

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Undergraduate Grading Policy Faculty of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences

The Faculty of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences Grading Policy is in keeping with the regulations in Bylaw 51 and the adoption of Outcome Based Education in the Province of Ontario. The purpose of the FAHSS Grading Policy is to:

1. Make grading practices transparent to students;

2. Ensure that grading practices in the Faculty are consistent across the Faculty;

3. Ensure that students are graded fairly and in keeping with the academic standards of the University.

The academic achievement of each student shall be measured according to what the student knows and is able to do in relation to the Learning Outcomes stated on the Course Outline. The level of the student’s achievement of the Learning Outcomes shall be tested in the assessment tools of the course (tests, essays, exams, seminars, etc.) and assigned a grade according to the Grading Scale below.

Percentile (%) Letter University Grade Grade Grade Descriptors

Faculty of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences Grade Descriptor (consistent with the University Grade Descriptors)

90 – 100 A+ 85 – 89.9 A Excellent 80 – 84.9 A-

Consistent evidence that the student exceeds all of the performance expectations associated with each learning outcome in the course

77 – 79.9 B+ 73 – 76.9 B Good 70 – 72.9 B-

Consistent evidence that the student meets, and in some cases exceeds the performance expectations associated with the learning outcomes in course

67 – 69.9 C+ 63 – 66.9 C Fair 60 – 62.9 C-

Consistent evidence that the student meets the performance expectations associated with the learning outcomes in the course at a basic level

57 – 59.9 D+ 53 – 56.9 D Pass 50 – 52.9 D-

Some evidence that the student meets the performance expectations associated with the learning outcomes in the course at a minimally acceptable level

0 – 49.9 F No Credit There is clear evidence that the student does not meet the performance expectations associated with the learning outcomes in the course.

IN Incomplete* NR No Report** IP In Progress*** P or NP Pass or No Pass

*IN (incomplete) is given when students have not completed all class assignments due to illness, bereavement or extenuating circumstances as defined in Bylaw 51- 1.18.1 and the student will complete the work at a later date (See also Aegrotat Standing). An “Incomplete” is also given when a student is alleged to have committed an act of academic misconduct. The grade of “Incomplete” will remain on the student’s transcript until the matter is adjudicated.

- IN (incomplete) grades will convert to 0% if no grade is submitted six weeks after the last date of the examination period. **NR is assigned to a registered student that has no record of submitted work or completed tests and exams.

- A grade of NR will be calculated as 0% in the student’s average. ***IP is given in senior classes when a major assignment or thesis is still in process when the grades are due.

Grading policy revised: 27 July 2015

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GRADE APPEALS: (See Senate Bylaws 51: 1.17.1 and 1.17.2) Informal and formal Appeal: An informal inquiry may be made to the instructor up to the official marks being submitted to the Registrar. The purpose of the inquiry is to review the work submitted and to allow for any adjustment of the grade in question where that change is found to be appropriate by the instructor. This informal inquiry must be done no later than ten working days after the release or publication of the grade by the instructor. This review does not preclude the student from appealing the final grade. NOTE: Where the purpose of reviewing work for which a grade has been assigned is not to request a grade change, course work may be reviewed by students up to six months after the close of the term in which the course was taught, upon reasonable notice to the instructor. Formal appeals may be made through the Office of the Registrar for a fee of $20. The Dean of the Faculty will inform the Registrar of the outcome of the appeal. If the appeal is successful the $20 will be refunded. All appeals must be made in writing to the Associate Dean’s Office, no later than three (3) weeks after the final mark has been released by the Registrar.

Faculty of Arts, Humanities & Social Sciences (FAHSS) Policy regarding Missing or Canceling a Lecture/Class/Lab

Purpose: The purpose of this policy is to ensure a consistent learning environment for the students in the Faculty of Arts, Humanities & Social Sciences. This policy recognizes the importance of safeguarding the safety and wellbeing of faculty, staff and students and providing an equitable teaching and learning experience. Cancellation of Scheduled Classes/Lab/Lecture due to Conference/Workshops: Should a professor know at the beginning of semester that s/he will be away at a conference, workshop or other academic commitment during the term, s/he is required to note such absences on the course syllabus. Professors will need to indicate how they plan to make up the missed classes and course work on the syllabus. Course syllabi are required to be submitted to the head/director’s office prior to the beginning of class each semester. If a professor wishes to reschedule a class/lab/lecture during which no evaluative procedure has been scheduled the professor must have the agreement of the entire class as it would be a change to the official scheduled class time. Otherwise the professor is responsible for covering all the course material in the remaining scheduled class times. Cancellation of Scheduled Classes/Labs/Lecture due to Illness/Bereavement/Medical Emergency: If an instructor is unable to meet the class due to illness, bereavement, or medical emergency, the following steps need to be followed: If such situation occurs the professor will contact the department head or director’s administrative office and ask the secretary to post an official notice on the classroom door stating the reason for the cancellation. It is the Professor’s responsibility to ensure a notice is posted on Blackboard as soon as possible. The professor will send an email to all students in the class. The email should list the essential information in the subject line of the email, for example SUBJECT: CLASS CANCELLED: 48-100-01 Professor John Hancock, Introduction to Sociology, Thursday, May 10, 2013. If due to a medical/bereavement/medical emergency, a professor wishes to reschedule a class/lab/lecture during which no evaluative procedure has been scheduled the professor must have the agreement of the entire class as it would be a change to the official scheduled class time. Otherwise the professor is responsible for covering all the course material in the remaining scheduled class times. If a professor cancels a class/lab/lecture during which an evaluative procedure has been scheduled the professor should make every effort to make provisions to keep the evaluative procedure on the scheduled date by enlisting assistance from a fellow colleague or TA/GA. If that is not possible Bylaw 51, section 1.8 would apply. “If a test or other evaluative procedure cannot be held at the scheduled time because of an emergency the activity will automatically be rescheduled for the next regular class meeting.” If the

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evaluative procedure is scheduled for the next class, the course material that would have been covered that day would be dealt with in accordance with the paragraph above. Cancellation of Classes/University Closure due to Weather or Emergency Conditions: In cases of inclement weather or emergency conditions which may include snow, ice, tornado, explosion, fire, etc. the only person who may cancel classes and/or close the University is the President of the University. Professors are not permitted to cancel classes without seeking permission from their head/director or dean. If the President has officially canceled classes and an evaluative procedure had been scheduled for that class/lab, Bylaw 51, section 1.8 applies. “If a test or other evaluative procedure cannot be held at the scheduled time because of an emergency, the activity will automatically be rescheduled for the next regular class meeting.” Other Reasons: For reasons other than those listed above, classes cannot be cancelled without the prior approval of the head/director or the Dean of the Faculty. Please refer to Bylaw 51, section 1.7 “Changes may be made to the course outline up until the end of the first two weeks of classes. A hard copy of the final version of the course outline must be submitted to the AAU Head by the end of the second week of classes. After the initial first two weeks of the course, the dates referred to in 1.2.2 may be altered only for a compelling pedagogical or administrative reason. In the event of such a change students will receive advance notice of at least two calendar weeks. Notification of the precise dates for tests, handing in assignments, and all other activities (except unannounced quizzes), which will affect the final course grade, must be provided to students at least two calendar weeks prior to that date. The procedures for determining the final grade in a course may not be altered in any circumstance after the first two weeks of the course.” Notes:

1) When the University is closed a notice will be placed on the University Webpage, telephone answering system, and Campus Police at ext. 1234. Please also check with the local radio stations in the Windsor/Essex area for updates.

2) To ensure the most current information please review Bylaw 51 and Article E of the Faculty Associate Collective Agreement in their entirety by clicking on the links above or going to their websites www.uwindsor.ca/WUFA or Senate Bylaw 51

FAHSS Make-up Exam Policy and Plagarism Policy (also see Bylaw 31)

Academic Misconduct and Examination Make-up Policies

1. Academic Misconduct Academic misconduct means any action taken by a student that gives the student an unearned advantage in matters affecting his/her academic standing. For professional programs, all actions that result in a breach of the rules of conduct as set out by the professional bodies and adopted in whole or in substance by the relevant professional program as part of its code of conduct shall also be considered acts of academic misconduct. (See Student Code of Conduct for examples of academic misconduct, including plagiarism.) 2. Plagiarism Plagiarism is the act of copying, reproducing or paraphrasing significant portions of one’s own work, or someone else’s published or unpublished material (from any source, including the Internet), without proper acknowledgement, representing these as new or as one’s own. Plagiarism applies to all intellectual endeavours, including the creation and presentation of music, drawings, designs, dance, photography and other artistic and technical works. Students have the responsibility to learn and to use the conventions of documentation as accepted in their area of study and instructors have the responsibility of informing students in writing of any significant individual interpretations of plagiarism. (See Policy S on Student Code of Conduct as well as Bylaw 31)

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Consequences: If the instructor believes that plagiarism has occurred, s/he assigns a grade of IN (incomplete) to the work in question and reports the case to the Department Head, to the Associate Dean of the Faculty, and to the student(s) involved. The Associate Dean of the Faculty is responsible for the adjudication of any alleged case of academic misconduct, including plagiarism, and to assign an appropriate sanction. (Common sanctions include admonition, letter of reflection, mark reduction, censure notation on transcript, suspension, expulsion, depending on the nature of the misconduct and whether it represents a first or subsequent offence.) Students have an automatic right of appeal to the Discipline Appeal Committee. A student wishing to exercise his/her right to appeal a finding of misconduct and/or sanction imposed shall initiate the appeal process within 10 working days of the decision having been issued. (See section 6 of Bylaw 31.)

2. Exam Make-up/Late Submission/Aegrotat/Incomplete Policy The Faculty of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences requires students to provide acceptable and documented medical (or equivalent compassionate) reasons to allow make-ups for scheduled tests, midterms, and final exams and/or the submission of late assignments, grades of Incomplete or Aegrotat. Acceptable reasons include hospital stays, serious illness, family emergencies (such as serious accidents or illnesses, death) or similar circumstances outside the student’s control. Normally, written documentation is required stating specific reasons and dates. Arrangements for make-up exams and/or the submission of late assignments must be made as soon as possible. The instructor sets the date and format for make-up exams. The make-up exam will usually be different from the original exam, but will be equivalent in terms of testing objectives, format, level of difficulty, material covered, length of examination, etc. Considerations for Health, Bereavement, or Extenuating Circumstances: Please see Senate Bylaw 51, clause 1.18.2 and Senate Policy M. Students may print and use the FAHSS Medical Form for illness. Also see: Senate Bylaw 51 – 1.5: Multiple Exams in One Calendar Day and for the minimum number of days between last day of classes and final examination period.

Additional Notes: It is the responsibility of Faculty and Students to understand and follow all clauses in Senate Bylaw 51, 31 and Senate Policies Senate Bylaw 51: Articles to Note: 1.1.1 Meaningful testing procedure 1.1.3 Last 7 calendar days free of any procedure for which a mark will be assigned 1.2.3 Student Evaluation of Teaching (SET): Student Evaluation of Teaching forms will be administered in the last

two weeks of classes, in accordance with Senate policy. 1.4 Class participation grading 1.5.1 No evaluative procedure may be worth more than 50% of the final grade 1.5.2 Students with 3 or more final examinations in consecutive time slots during a 24 hour period 1.5.3 Students with 3 or more major assignments due within a 24 hour period 1.5.4 Spot quizzes: Can be no more than 2% each and no more than 5% of final grade. 1.6 Meaningful feedback worth at least 20% of final grade prior to voluntary withdrawal date 1.15 Dates by which students may voluntarily withdraw from a course Senate Bylaw 31: Academic Integrity Senate Policy C: (Students are advised to read Senate Policy C on the Conduct of Exams and Tests.) This policy covers: Conduct of Exams and Tests; Compliance; Attendance & Identification; Exam Process and Appendix A: Guidelines For Verifying The Identity of Candidates wearing facial garments Senate Policy P: Plagiarism Detection Software Also see the Office of Academic Integrity

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Revised University of Windsor Policy on the Use of Digital Learning Resources for Instructional and Assessment Purposes Click this link to take you to the University of Windsor policy on the use of Digital Learning Resources: http://www1.uwindsor.ca/provost/sites/uwindsor.ca.provost/files/Digital%20Learning%20Resource%20Policy%20FINAL.pdf

Student Accessibility Services: For information and services provided by the Student Accessibility Services office click on the name above.

Feeling Overwhelmed? University students face obstacles from time to time that can affect academic performance. If you face difficulties and need help, it is important to reach out to someone. Discuss your situation with your instructor or an academic advisor. For help addressing mental or physical health concerns, contact: (519) 253-3000:

Health Services at ext. 7002 Student Counselling Centre at ext. 4616 Peer Support Centre at ext. 4551

Or visit: http://www1.uwindsor.ca/scc/mental-health-resources Another source for help is Good2Talk, a 24/7 helpline for Ontario college and university students (not affiliated with University of Windsor): 1-866-925-5454 If you are unable to meet course expectations due to mental or physical health reasons please refer to the Exam Makeup/Late Submission/Aegrotat/Incomplete Policy in this course outline.

Sexual Misconduct Response and Prevention The University of Windsor values dignity, respect, and equality for all individuals and strives to foster an atmosphere of healthy attitudes and behaviours towards sexuality, sex, and gender roles. The University is committed to maintaining a healthy and safe learning, living, social, recreational, and working environment. All forms of sexual misconduct jeopardize the mental, physical, and emotional welfare of our students and employees, as well as the safety of the campus community and the reputation of the University. The University of Windsor encourages anyone who has experienced sexual misconduct to talk to someone about what happened, so they can get the support they need and the University can respond appropriately. If you wish to speak confidentially about an incident of sexual misconduct, please contact Dusty Johnstone, the Sexual Misconduct Response and Prevention Advisor. She can be reached by email at dustyj@uwindsor.ca or by phone 519-253-3000 | 4550. You do not have to formally report your experience in order to receive support, resources, and guidance. If you would like to report sexual misconduct or have questions about policies and procedures regarding sexual misconduct the Advisor can also provide this information.

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428 Course Outline, Winter 2018 Version B, Updated Jan. 18, 2018

Watch for Updated Versions of this syllabus on BLACKBOARD!

Instructor: Dr. Marcia Gragg, C.Psych. mgragg@uwindsor.ca Learn More on Blackboard Discussions about Dr. Gragg

The best way to contact me is through email. I am on campus half-time,

and half-time at the Summit Centre for Preschool Children with Autism.

Telephone messages may take 3 or 4 days to get to me.

I encourage students with ideas, questions or concerns to email me,

come to my office hours or make an appointment.

Please come and see me before there is a problem!

The main class website is on Blackboard.

Graduate Assistant: Jason Bloom, M.A. bloomj@uwindsor.ca

Learn More on Blackboard Discussions about Jason

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How to Use this Course Outline

• read it!

• keep a copy with you in class, and while studying

• refer to the syllabus before asking questions or emailing the Instructor or G.A.

You will often find the answers you need here.

• Any student requesting to change any requirements in this course outline must discuss this with the

Instructor in person and in private (not in class) to see if it is possible to make alternate

arrangements.

Table of Contents Page Practicum information for our 428 class 8

Standards of Conduct in our 428 class 8

The Student’s Responsibilities for Learning in our 428 class 9

The Instructor’s Teaching Philosophy and Role 11

Assignments 11

Grading Scheme and Assignment Due Dates 12

Psychology Participant Research Pool 13

Reviewing Marks 13

Make-up Presentations, Submitting Assignments Late 14

Writing Expectations 14

Student Accommodations 15

Scemt-Free Guidelines 15

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Practicum information for our 428 class

Hours: A minimum of 90 practicum hours is required. Transportation time, and lunch or other breaks are not

counted toward practicum hours. Students will spend approximately 8 hours per week at the practicum sites over

the semester.

You as a practicum student will negotiate in advance with your practicum site individually about days and times

to fulfill your hours, including if you will or will not put in hours at your practicum site during the U of W

Study Week in Feb., and any dates that your practicum site is closed.

You will submit 2 logs of your practicum hours (signed by the On-site Supervisor) to the instructor on the

dates specified on Blackboard Assignments.

Download the Practicum Hours Logs from Blackboard Assignments.

Police Clearance: Prior to beginning the practicum, you are required to provide copies of a satisfactory police

clearance for vulnerable sectors (less than one year old) to the On-site Supervisor at your practicum site. Make

sure you keep the original! Then indicate on Blackboard Assignments as soon as you have submitted your

Police Clearance to your On-site Supervisor.

You do not submit a copy of the Police Clearance to Dr. Gragg.

Some of the sites have other requirements as well e.g. TB test, letters of reference, etc. You are responsible to

find out and fulfill these requirements.

Practicum Sites: Practicum sites have been matched with you based on your interest and transportation, and the

needs of the practicum sites. The Instructor has contacted each of you individually about your assigned

practicum sites.

In inclement weather, the radio, Facebook or Twitter may tell if your placement setting is closed.

You may also check if the school buses are running at http://www.buskids.ca/ Be safe!

In addition to implementing their project at the practicum setting, students will willingly help out

with any tasks at the practicum setting that are deemed appropriate for other volunteers.

Students are responsible for their own transportation, parking costs, etc.

Students will sign and submit a Practicum Contract (electronic copy on Blackboard Assignments) and an

Insurance Letter (hard copy to Jane Sylvester, after their practicum placement has been confirmed, detailing

their responsibilities.

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Standards of Conduct in our 428 class

All practicum students in this course will be held to professional standards of conduct. It is expected that each

practicum student will display tact, discretion and respect while working in the community as an ambassador

for the University of Windsor Department of Psychology. You are responsible to immediately report any

problems you experience at your placement site to our instructor.

Practicum students will be at organizations where you will come in contact with clients, and sensitive and

confidential information concerning the agency and the clients. It is expected that you will exercise high

ethical standards, judgement and loyalty with regard to the clients and to the disclosure of confidential

information outside of your practicum site. For many organizations, breach of confidentiality is considered

grounds for dismissal.

Breaches of conduct at practicum sites will be addressed immediately. In cases of serious or repeated breach of

conduct, practicum students may be removed from the class and awarded a failing grade.

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Treat each other with kindness and respect. Help make our class a positive learning experience for all of us.

Students are expected to follow accepted "norms of civility" in class as well. Please inform the instructor in

advance if you occasionally need to arrive at class late or leave early, or other behaviour that is potentially

disruptive to your fellow students. Please make sure your cell phones, etc. are turned off during class.

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The Student’s Responsibilities for Learning in our 428 class

As a student participating in this class, I understand and agree that I will;

1. Demonstrate professional and ethical behaviours with my client(s), in my practicum placement, and in

class. Remain aware of confidentiality issues at all times. Adhere to the principles of academic honesty.

2. Accept the practicum placement assigned to me.

3. Willingly help out with any tasks at the practicum setting that are deemed appropriate for other volunteers,

in addition to implementing my project at the practicum setting.

4. Be resourceful! Be proactive and immediately bring up and resolve with the practicum placement staff and

our course instructor any issues, misunderstandings, questions, concerns or problems.

5. Complete 90 hours total (approx. 8 hours per week) of practicum experience over the semester.

6. Participate in weekly group supervision classes, coming prepared to discuss my practicum assignment and

classmates’ practicum assignments each week. Participate regularly on Blackboard Discussion.

7. Submit required documentation and assignments on time.

8. Present a poster on my Behaviour Plan (or other project) on the date assigned during exam period.

9. Maintain weekly contact with the course instructor. Check email and our course Blackboard site at least 3

times per week. Reply to inistructor email within 2 business days. Inform our instructor immediately of

any problems at my practicum site. Submit accurate and timely contact information to the instructor

(phone number, email address, address).

10. Negotiate with the practicum placement for mutually convenient hours and days. Arrive at the practicum

placement on time and remain for regularly scheduled hours.

Make arrangements with the practicum placement in advance (or as early as possible) if necessary to

change practicum hours due to illness or any other reasons. Arrange to make up the hours at a mutually

convenient time.

11. Be responsible for transportation to and from the practicum placement.

12. In the event of an unavoidable emergency that would prevent meeting a deadline, negotiate an extension or

other alternative in advance with the course instructor, and provide appropriate supporting documentation

of medical or family emergency reasons.

13. Read and know this Course Outline. Refer to it before asking questions or emailing the instructor.

14. Successfully complete all Practicum requirements, including a satisfactory review from the course

instructor, in order to pass the Practicum course. If I choose not to, or if I display breaches of conduct, I am

aware that I will receive a failing grade on the course.

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The Instructor’s Teaching Philosophy and Role

I believe that you as students learn best when actively engaged in the learning process; maintain productive

working relationships with your instructor, classmates, clients and Practicum staff; are assessed frequently and

are encouraged to think deeply about course material. My role will be to;

* share my experience and enthusiasm for behavioural interventions in community settings

* promote a positive and enjoyable learning environment for all practicum students

* facilitate reflective discussion and mutual support in group supervision

* assign relevant assignments that contribute to our course goal and learning objectives

* find you a practicum site relevant to your interests, and geographically accessible to you

* encourage your resourcefulness in helping you with your practicum concerns, issues or problems

* congratulate your successes

* supervise your Behaviour Plans and other projects

* evaluate your learning and participation

* listen to you, and treat each student fairly

Instructional Methods: Classes will be in a group supervision format.

Be prepared to discuss your practicum assignment each week. You as students will share information about

your clients and practicum sites, discuss the literature related to your decisions about the behaviour plans and

issues arising from the practicum, and support each other in your practicum experiences.

Your participation on Blackboard Discussion is also an important part of your learning.

The Student Evaluation of Teaching forms will be administered in the last two weeks of classes, in accordance

with Senate policy.

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Assignments

Information and forms for all assignments will be posted on Blackboard Assignments.

Submit all assignments electronically on Blackboard Assignments (inline or as attachments in Microsoft

Word “.docx” format).

Download Microsoft Word for free here http://www.uwindsor.ca/its/331/office-professional-students

You will need to submit scanned or other electronic copies of documents requiring signatures (e.g.

Supervisor’s evaluations, etc.). Please do not submit a photo. Only your signed insurance letters are submitted in

hard copy.

The Instructor will notify you of the precise dates for handing in assignments, and all other activities which will

affect the final course grade, at least two calendar weeks in advance.

Submitting assignments on time is worth marks on Dr. Gragg's evaluation of your class participation.

IMPORTANT: Assignments must be submitted in Microsoft Word “.docx” format, so that we

may mark them online in Blackboard. Assignments submitted in other formats can not be

marked. We also need to keep a copy of all your assignments for one year after the class is over.

Therefore, your assignments need to be on BB Assignments (and not, for example, emailed to

us).

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Grading Scheme and Assignment Due Dates

Dates for assignments are approximate. Please check the 428 Class by Class Schedule (posted on Blackboard

Syllabus), and check for updates on Blackboard and in class. Topics for each class, additional course readings,

homework, PowerPoint handouts, and any updates or changes will be posted on Blackboard.

Area Assessed By Grading Scheme

Information in purple font is posted on Blackboard (BB) Assignments. Sub total Total

1. Class Participation in Group Supervision & Blackboard Discussion: Student assessed .

quantity & quality of your regular

active participation in class & on

BB Discussion e.g. presenting

your own practicum assignment &

issues, discussing your classmates’

practicum assignments & issues,

initiating new topics & issues, etc.

Document your participation in group

supervision meetings in your Participation Logs

due at;

Feb. 27: Participation Log I, weeks 1 - 6 5 April 17: Participation Log II, weeks 7 - 12

5 Instructor assessed participation Feb. 27 and April 17: Dr. Gragg’s observations

(exceptional contributions to Group Supervision

in class and Blackboard Discussion;

PLUS timely submission of assignments,

Supervisor Evaluations & logs)

10 Class Participation Subtotal….. 20

2. Creative Confidentiality

Reminder in Class

each student will sign up for a specific class bonus mark

1 3. Lead Class Discussion on 1

Topic

each student will sign up for

a specific topic on a specific date

10 4. Your reflections Reflective Journals 1 to 4 due Jan. 16, Feb. 6,

March 6,. March 27

4 @ 7%

28 5. Behaviour Plan or Project: Jan. 23 –Structured Behaviour Observation

3 use outline for Poster Jan. 30 –Draft 1, Sections I to V

4

Feb. 13–Draft 2, Sections I to VIII 6

March 20 –Draft 3, Sections I to IX

9

April 17, 3:00 to 6:00 p.m.– Poster presentation

20 Behaviour Plan Subtotal….. 42

6. Minimum 90 practicum hrs -

required: document your hours

in your Logs of Practicum

Hours

Feb. 27 - Log of Hours 1, weeks 1 - 6 required to do 90 hours total to pass

April 17- Log of Hours 2, weeks 8 - 12+

7. Performance at Practicum:

required

evaluations of student by On-site Supervisor required to earn a Satisfactory

evaluation to pass

Feb. 27 – First evaluation due

April 3: Final evaluation due

8. Professional/ethical

behaviour: required

written evaluations by On-site Supervisor; other

communication with On-site Supervisor,

Instructor or G.A.’s visits to practicum site;

Reflective Journals, in-class behaviour

required to show Professional/Ethical

behaviour to pass. Minor breach: -5%.

Major breach or 2 minor breaches = fail

class or decided on individual basis

up to 3 bonus marks, Psychology Participant Research Pool; or alternative assignment due Mar. 27 3 Grand Total . 104

Psychology Participant Research Pool

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In addition, student have the opportunity to earn up to 3 bonus points for this course by

participating in the Psychology Research Pool. Bonus marks earned will be added to the final grade

for the course.

The Psychology Department Research Participant Pool. Each point earned is worth 1% towards your final course grade. For this course, you can earn up to 3 bonus points or 3% added to your final grade.

You are encouraged to register in the system during the registration period at the beginning of the term. Registration does not mean you must take part in studies, but leaves you the option of doing so later. You must SELF-REGISTER for the Participant Pool by accessing the pool web site and following the instructions there: http://uwindsor.sona-systems.com. You MUST self-register before the date specific on this website (usually by the end of the FIRST two weeks of the semester). If you have registered in the system in a prior term, you MUST log in to your account during this time period and complete the demographic screening and course selection to re-activate your account.

Experiments that you can participate in will be posted on the pool website and you can sign up for studies directly on the website. Check the system often as new experiments get added throughout the term. You must finalize assignment of points earned to courses in the system by the deadline. This deadline—and other important dates—are listed on the website. Students taking part in studies are expected to be familiar with the participant pool policy manual, available on the Psychology website (www.uwindsor.ca/psychology). If you have any questions or concerns about your involvement in the participant pool during the term, please email psycpool@uwindsor.ca.

Sept. 7, 2016: Important pool policy change regarding bonus credits for in-lab studies. In recognition of the fact that participation in in-lab studies takes more effort than online studies, participants may be given an additional 0.5 points for in-lab studies worth less than 3.0 points (the maximum).

Those who are not able to obtain the bonus credits through research participation can earn up to

3 bonus points by completing an alternative assignment worth from 1 to 3 bonus marks. This

assignment will be placed on our 428 Blackboard Assignments in late Feb. and is due on Blackboard

on March 27, 2018. Alternative assignments take no more than 60 minutes per bonus mark each to

complete, and are graded pass/fail.

Reviewing Marks

Marks will be posted online in the Blackboard Grade Centre. It is the student’s responsibility to read the

marked assignment on Blackboard, and make sure to read all the comments on each assignment.

Written feedback on assignments will be posted on Blackboard Assignments. It is the student’s responsibility

to check and read feedback. You are encouraged to review them (anytime until 6 months after the end of the

term) first with the Graduate Assistant and after that, if needed, with Dr. Gragg.

We will be glad to change your grade if we made a mistake in marking. Just let us know.

You may make an informal inquiry to request a change in your grade beyond the above procedures. To do so,

submit your rationale in writing to Dr. Gragg, within 10 days after the grades are released on Blackboard

Grade Centre for the assignment in question. Include why you think your grade should be higher and

document your belief with evidence from the supplementary text and class. Your grade will not be lowered

under this option.

You may still make a formal appeal of your grade (see FAHSS policy on GRADE APPEALS on p. 4 of this

course outline).

Make-up Presentations, Submitting Assignments Late

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Late Assignments: 1 mark per day late will be deducted from graded assignments if students have not made

arrangements in advance with the Instructor. It is the student's responsibility to check to make sure your

assignment has actually been uploaded to Blackboard.

A student who needs to make a presentation on an alternate day or to submit an assignment late should arrange

with the Instructor in advance to see if it is possible to rearrange dates. In the case of genuine emergencies

with documentation (e.g. hospitalizations, accidents, etc.), please contact the Instructor as soon as possible to

arrange an extension.

In all other cases, the student must meet with the Instructor in person and bring written documentation about the

impossibility of making a presentation on the scheduled day or submitting the assignment on time. Assignments

cannot be rescheduled by email. The Instructor will make decisions about allowing a student to make a

presentation on an alternate day or to submit an assignment late without penalty on a case-by-case basis, guided

by the policy of the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences (see FAHSS policy on Exam Make-up/Late

Submission/Aegrotat/Incomplete Policy on p. 6 of this course outline).

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Writing Expectations

Communicating clearly and effectively about behavioural interventions is a crucial skill. Think about your

audience for your writing, and how to best convey the information in the shortest way.

For all written assignments

include your name and date

include page numbers or slide numbers (except final Poster)

use respectful, person-first language

use precise behavioural language to write about behavioural issues

write clearly, simply and boldly

be as brief as possible while including all the necessary information

spelling, grammar and sentence structure count. Communicating clearly about behavioural strategies is

crucial to successful implementation!

look at the writing resources in my next post

keep a copy of everything you submit

maintain current virus protection software

For class activities hand-written and submitted in class

make sure it is legible. Print if needed.

For assignments written at home and submitted in class

submit all assignments on Blackboard Assignments

it is the student’s responsibility to confirm that their assignments are actually uploaded

on Blackboard

*** submit all attachments in Microsoft Word “.docx” format *** Required

use a 12 point serif font like Palatino or Times New Roman, black font for all (except your final

Poster)

double-spaced, 1 or 1 ½” margins for all (except your final Poster)

your Behavioural Plan, including all figures and tables, must be in APA format, with some

modifications for the drafts and the final Poster (see Assignment Instructions on Blackboard

Assignments)

write in sentence and paragraph format unless stated otherwise.

your final poster will be in point-form format

keep a copy of everything you submit

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Student Accommodations Students who need an accommodation based on the impact of a disability are requested to inform the

Instructor by the second week of classes. Please talk to the Instructor during office hours, before or after class,

or make an appointment. The Instructor will happy to plan with you to help you have a positive and productive

learning experience in this class when you inform the Instructor early in the semester. Please notify the

Instructor if aspects of the instruction or course design result in barriers to your participation.

Please contact Student Accessibility Services to submit your documentation and coordinate necessary and

reasonable accommodation. See page 7 of this course outline.

Scent-Free Guidelines https://www.uwindsor.ca/ohrea/sites/uwindsor.ca.ohrea/files/scent_free_guidelines.pdf

In consideration of the difficulties that exposure to these products cause sensitive

individuals, the University encourages faculty, staff, students and visitors to avoid

the use of scented personal care products.

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Learn something and have fun! M. Gragg

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