Required Texts All readings are online or in the Course Packet Course Requirements I. ONLINE CLASSROOM AND INSTRUCTOR DISCUSSIONS - 50% of the course grade is determined by the following assignments: Seminar Participation: Interns are required to attend online class. Additionally, they meet with their peers approximately four times each month via online platform. The purpose of these meetings is to share learning that has occurred in the internship and to learn from peers' internship experiences as well as from relevant speakers in the academy and workforce. Attitude plays an important role here. Participation is a necessary part of developing personal expression as well helping others to evaluate their own perspectives. An intern’s lack of participation not only limits his or her own development, but also limits others in the class who stand to benefit from other perspectives. Completion of the reading assignments is essential for enabling the intern to make a meaningful contribution. Interns self-evaluate through instruments such as the TypeFocus Indicator and the StrengthsFinder. Course grade is likely to be affected by absences. 100 points Instructor Discussions: These online one-on-one discussions will occur every two weeks in addition to online classroom participation above. This is an opportunity for the Instructor to assess the student’s internship and allow the student to talk through their progress and learning objectives. Learning Plan: This plan outlines what the intern intends to learn during the internship experience through the identification of: Learning Objectives Activities & Resources Evaluation/Verification Based on the Learning Plan (LP), the intern assesses professional progress throughout the semester, making changes as necessary. The mid-term site visit provides an opportunity to review the LP with the site supervisor, and implement recommended changes before the end of the semester. 100 points Five Internship Reflections: These 2-4 page, double-spaced reflections are guided by topics from visitor lectures, assigned readings, and/or class discussions. The final reflection (#5) is summative, and will take the form of a Development Plan.” “Professional 4 reflections X 50 points = 200 200 1 final reflection = 100 points +100 300 points 100 (seminar pts) + 100 (Learning Plan pts) + 300 (reflections pts) = 500 subtotal II. FINAL - 20% of the course grade is determined by the 2-part final: Portfolio/Report based on LP: A content guide will be provided. 150 points 5-10 Minute Presentation: Present final portfolio in an online class. +50 points 200 subtotal
Required Texts All readings are online or in the Course Packet Course Requirements I. ONLINE CLASSROOM AND INSTRUCTOR DISCUSSIONS - 50% of the course grade is determined by the following assignments: Seminar Participation: Interns are required to attend online class. Additionally, they meet with their peers approximately four times each month via online platform. The purpose of these meetings is to share learning that has occurred in the internship and to learn from peers' internship experiences as well as from relevant speakers in the academy and workforce. Attitude plays an important role here. Participation is a necessary part of developing personal expression as well helping others to evaluate their own perspectives. An intern’s lack of participation not only limits his or her own development, but also limits others in the class who stand to benefit from other perspectives. Completion of the reading assignments is essential for enabling the intern to make a meaningful contribution. Interns self-evaluate through instruments such as the TypeFocus Indicator and the StrengthsFinder. Course grade is likely to be affected by absences. 100 points Instructor Discussions: These online one-on-one discussions will occur every two weeks in addition to online classroom participation above. This is an opportunity for the Instructor to assess the student’s internship and allow the student to talk through their progress and learning objectives. Learning Plan: This plan outlines what the intern intends to learn during the internship experience through the identification of: Learning Objectives Activities & Resources Evaluation/Verification Based on the Learning Plan (LP), the intern assesses professional progress throughout the semester, making changes as necessary. The mid-term site visit provides an opportunity to review the LP with the site supervisor, and implement recommended changes before the end of the semester. 100 points Five Internship Reflections: These 2-4 page, double-spaced reflections are guided by topics from visitor lectures, assigned readings, and/or class discussions. The final reflection (#5) is summative, and will take the form of a “Professional Development Plan.” 4 reflections X 50 points = 200 200 1 final reflection = 100 points +100 300 points 100 (seminar pts) + 100 (Learning Plan pts) + 300 (reflections pts) = 500 subtotal II. FINAL - 20% of the course grade is determined by the 2-part final: Portfolio/Report based on LP: A content guide will be provided. 150 points 5-10 Minute Presentation: Present final portfolio in an online class. +50 points 200 subtotal
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