COURSE TITLE:
LOVE & LOGIC FOR PARENTS & TEACHERS:
Tips to Raise Responsible Kids
NO. OF CREDITS:
3 QUARTER CREDITS
[semester equivalent = 2.0 credits]
INSTRUCTOR:
SUZANNE WARNER, M.S.
503.617.6432
sw11235@yahoo.com
WA CLOCK HRS:
OREGON PDUs:
30
30
ASSIGNMENT CHECKLIST
The assignment checklist will help you plan your work. Check off completed assignments.
CLOCK, PDU, 400 LEVEL, or 500 LEVEL ASSIGNMENTS
A. Information Acquisition:
___ # 1: Introduce yourself in 1-2 pages as described. Send to instructor.
___ # 2: Read Part 1: The Love and Logic Parent.
___ # 3: Write a 1-2 page paper. Send to instructor
___ # 4: Read Part 2: Love and Logic Parenting Tools.
___ # 5: Write a 1-2 page paper. Send to instructor
___ # 6: Read remainder of book along with articles and/or podcast from www.loveandlogic.com.
___ # 7: Write a 2-3 page paper. Send to instructor
400 & 500 LEVEL ASSIGNMENTS
B.
Learning Application:
___ #8: Create an online blog for parents as described. Send URL to instructor.
___ #9: Create a plan of action and implement for 2-3 weeks. 3-4 pages. Send to instructor.
500 LEVEL ASSIGNMENT
___#10: In addition to the 400 level assignments do one of the following and send to instructor.
• Conduct additional research. Document the key points in a mind map or 2-page paper.
• Create a 20-minute PowerPoint presentation, as described, for a school in-service.
• Another assignment of your own design with the instructorʼs prior approval.
400 & 500 LEVEL ASSIGNMENT
C.
Integration Paper:
___ #11: Complete the 2-3 page Integration Paper by responding to the 5 questions in the syllabus.
NOTES:
• You may work collaboratively with other teachers and submit joint assignments on all but the final
Integration Paper, which must be individually authored and submitted.
• Alternatives to written assignments (video, audio tape, photo collage, a collection of products,
letters to editor, brochure and Web pages) may be submitted as substitute assignments with the
instructorʼs prior approval.
• To maintain privacy, please do not refer to students in your papers by their actual names, but
rather use an alias or designation such as “Student A.”
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COURSE TITLE:
LOVE & LOGIC FOR PARENTS & TEACHERS:
Tips to Raise Responsible Kids
NO. OF CREDITS:
3 QUARTER CREDITS
[semester equivalent = 2.0 credits]
INSTRUCTOR:
SUZANNE WARNER, M.S.
503.617.6432
sw11235@yahoo.com
WA CLOCK HRS:
OREGON PDUs:
30
30
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
Create effective partnerships with parents around the Love & Logic philosophy and strategies. This
course, for all teachers, K-12, promotes a common vision for expectations and accountability both at
home and in school. This course will help you, the teacher, and the parent create confident, selfmotivated, and responsible children and students.
The required text Parenting with Love & Logic by Foster Cline and Jim Fay. ISBN: 9-78`576-839546 can
be purchased from Amazon for around $15.
LEARNING OUTCOMES:
As a result of taking this course, participants will learn how to:
1. Partner with parents for a team approach to providing for their children.
2. Provide choices and natural consequences for students.
3. Create responsible students.
4. Help students gain self-confidence through their choices.
5. Provide empathy with consequences.
6. Use the philosophy of Love & Logic to create a more harmonious classroom atmosphere.
COURSE REQUIREMENTS:
Completion of all specified assignments is required for issuance of hours or credit. The Heritage Institute
does not award partial credit.
HOURS EARNED:
Completing the basic assignments (Section A. Information Acquisition) for this course automatically earns
participantʼs their choice of 30 Washington State Clock Hours or 30 Oregon PDUs. The Heritage Institute
is an approved provider of Washington State Clock Hours and Oregon PDUs.
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UNIVERSITY QUARTER CREDIT INFORMATION
REQUIREMENTS FOR UNIVERSITY QUARTER CREDIT
Continuing Education Quarter credits are awarded by Antioch University Seattle (AUS). AUS requires
75% or better for credit at the 400 level (Upper Division) and 85% or better to issue credit at the 500 level
(Post-Baccalaureate). These criteria refer both to the amount and quality of work submitted.
Teachers who register for Antioch University Seattle 400 or 500 Level Credit will be required to:
1. Complete Section A: Information Acquisition assignments
30%
2. Complete Section B: Learning Application assignments appropriate for your levels
40%
3. Complete Section C: Integration Paper assignment
30%
CREDIT/NO CREDIT (No Letter Grades or Numeric Equivalents on Transcripts)
Antioch University Seattle (AUS) Continuing Education (CE) Quarter credit is offered on a Credit/No
Credit basis; neither letter grades nor numeric equivalents are on a transcript. 400 level credit is equal to
a “C” or better, 500 level credit is equal to a “B” or better. This information is stated on the back of the
transcript.
AUS CE quarter credits may not be accepted into degree programs. Prior to registering determine with
your district personnel, department head or state education office the acceptability of these credits for
your purpose.
ADDITIONAL COURSE INFORMATION
REQUIRED TEXT:
• Parenting with Love & Logic by Foster Cline and Jim Fay. ISBN: 9-78`576-839546.
• Website: www.loveandlogic.com.
MATERIALS FEE:
Text is around $15 from Amazon.
HEADING REQUIRED FOR ALL ASSIGNMENTS:
A heading is required; please use the following format.
Your Name:
Course Number:
Date:
Assignment #:
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Course Name:
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ASSIGNMENTS FOR HOURS OR UNIVERSITY QUARTER CREDIT
A.
INFORMATION ACQUISITION
Assignment #1: Your introduction
• In a 1-2 page Introduction describe your current professional situation, some low and high points
in your teaching career and say why you chose this course.
Send to instructor: sw11235@yahoo.com. Subject line to read: Love & Logic – Parents #1.
Assignment #2:
Read the Part 1: The Love and Logic Parent, pages 17-116.
Assignment #3:
Write a 1-2 page paper, describing:
• What are the key philosophies of love and logic?
• Thinking about your parenting and/or teaching style, in what ways do you already incorporate
some of the Love & Logic philosophies or strategies
• Going forward, what components of Love & Logic will you incorporate into your parenting and/or
teaching?
Send to instructor: sw11235@yahoo.com. Subject line to read: Love & Logic – Parents #3.
Assignment #4:
Read the Part 2: Love and Logic Parenting Tools, pages 117 - 255.
Assignment #5:
Write a 1-2 page paper, describing:
• Which 5-8 Love and Logic Pearls are most relevant to you currently, and why?
• How will you integrate the 5-8 selected Love and Logic Pearls in your home and/or classroom?
• Are there any other situations that you face that are not addressed in the text? If so, how could
you relate the philosophy of Love and Logic to create a Pearl of your own?
Send to instructor: sw11235@yahoo.com. Subject line to read: Love & Logic – Parents #5.
Assignment #6:
Read remainder of book along with 3-5 articles and/or podcast from www.loveandlogic.com.
Assignment #7:
• Write a 2-3 page culminating paper summarizing the conclusions from your text and online
reading/podcast. Your paper should describe the key general directions for new strategies which
you will implement with your children and/or students as a result of what youʼve learned.
Send to instructor: sw11235@yahoo.com. Subject line to read: Love & Logic – Parents #7.
This completes the assignments required for Hours.
Continue to the next section for additional assignments required for University Quarter Credit.
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B.
LEARNING APPLICATION
In this section you will apply your learning to your professional situation. This course assumes that most
participants are classroom teachers who have access to students. If you are not teaching in a classroom,
please contact the instructor for course modifications. If you are a classroom teacher and start or need to
complete this course during the summer, please try to apply your ideas when possible with youth from
your neighborhood, at a local public library or parks department facility (they will often be glad to sponsor
community-based learning) or with students in another teacherʼs summer classroom in session.
Assignment #8:
(Required for 400 and 500 Level)
• Have group sessions with parents to discuss their concerns and/or issues with their children,
either in or out of the classroom.
• Be sure parents are aware that this group session is to form a partnership between you, the
teacher, and home.
• Create a blog (free blogs can be created at any number of sites, for example:
http://www.freegooglewebsite.com), for parents that is based on the concerns they have shared
in the group sessions, that offers tips based on the Love & Logic philosophy. There should be at
least 6-8 entries.
Send blog URL to instructor: sw11235@yahoo.com once all entries are posted.
Subject line to read ʻLove & Logic-Parents #8.
Assignment #9:
(Required for 400 and 500 Level)
• Create a plan of action for your parenting and/or teaching situation, based on what you have
learned in this course.
• Implement for a 2-3 week period with your children and/or students.
In a 3-4 page paper describe:
• Your plan and strategies.
• What worked well.
• What needs improvement.
• What your next steps are to further your success.
Send to instructor: sw11235@yahoo.com. Subject line to read ʻLove & Logic-Parents #9.
Continue to the next section for additional assignments required for University Quarter Credit.
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500 LEVEL ASSIGNMENT
Assignment #10:
(500 Level only)
In addition to the 400 level assignments, complete one of the following:
Option A)
Conduct additional research via periodicals, online articles or videos on the pros and cons of the
philosophy of love and logic, and document the key points you learned in either a mind map or 2-page
paper. Include an analysis of how this research supports or contrasts with the course text and
assignments, and a bibliography of your sources.
Send to instructor: sw11235@yahoo.com. Subject line to read ʻLove & Logic-Parents #10Aʼ.
OR
Option B)
Create a 15-20 minute PowerPoint presentation that could be used as an in-service to parents and/or
colleagues in your community and/or school that describes the methods and values of love and logic.
Send to instructor: sw11235@yahoo.com. Subject line to read ʻLove & Logic-Parents #10B.
OR
Option C)
Another assignment of your own design with the instructorʼs prior approval.
Send to instructor: sw11235@yahoo.com. Subject line to read ʻLove & Logic- Parents #10C.
400 & 500 LEVEL ASSIGNMENT
C. INTEGRATION PAPER
Assignment #11:
(Required for 400 and 500 Level Credit)
Write a 2-3 page Integration Paper answering these 5 questions:
1. What did you learn vs. what you expected to learn from this course?
2. What aspects of the course were most helpful and why?
3. What further knowledge and skills in this general area do you feel you need?
4. How, when and where will you use what you have learned?
5. How and with what other school or community members might you share what you learned?
Send to instructor: sw11235@yahoo.com. Subject line to read ʻLove & Logic-Parents #11.
INSTRUCTOR COMMENTS ON YOUR WORK:
Please indicate by email to the instructor if you would like to receive comments on your assignments.
QUALIFICATIONS FOR TEACHING THIS COURSE:
Suzanne Warner, M.S., received her Masters Degree in Education from the University of Rochester, New
York in 1992. She has taught mathematics in both the middle school and high school settings, most
recently in Oregon. Suzanne has been lauded by administrators, colleagues, students and parents
regarding her teaching and classroom management skills. Her students enjoy learning in a respectful,
productive environment, where each student is in control of her/his own learning and behaviors. She
strongly believes that all students want to do well, and creates a teaching environment for them to
succeed.
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