Department of Child and Family Development CFD 378C-2 LABORATORY EXPERIENCES: AGE SIX THROUGH ADOLESCENCE Fall 2014 Instructor Contact Information Instructor: Hsing-chen Tung, Ed. D. Office: EBA 401 Office hours: Monday 1:15pm -- 1:45pm (By appointments only) Tuesday 11:10am -- 12:10pm (Walk-in okay); 1:40pm -- 2:40pm (By appointments only) Thursday 2pm -- 2:45pm (By appointments only) Phone: 619 594-4445 Email: htung@mail.sdsu.edu The best way to contact the instructor is through Email. Please put the course number and your name in the email subject line. Emails are normally replied within 48 hours during weekdays. Students may also call during the walk-in office hour. Section and Enrollment Information Class meeting: No regular classroom meetings The first mandatory orientation meeting will be held on Wednesday, Aug 27 at 7-7:50am in EBA 441. Students will earn five points for attending this meeting (must arrive on time). Those arriving on time will have priority in selecting their internship sites, if these required documents are submitted: a copy of the Degree Audit Report, a copy of negative TB test, Lab Request Form (included in the syllabus), the signed Student Contract (included in the syllabus), and a copy of the signed CFD Reflective Learning Portfolio Agreement. Schedule number: 31770 Course prerequisites: For CFD majors: 1. Proof of credit or concurrent registration in a CFD 375B or 375C. Submit a hard copy or upload the electronic copy of your schedule or transcript showing your name. 2 2. Signed CFD Reflective Learning Portfolio Agreement. Please find the agreement on CFD website. Submit a hard copy or upload the electronic copy. To submit the electronic copy of #1 and #2 prerequisites, copy and paste them into a file. Click on “Submit Prerequisites Here” on the side bar after you log into Blackboard. Then click on “View/Complete” and key in your name. The submission title can be your name. (If you are taking multiple courses with the instructor, put all the course numbers in the submission title.) Then you will browse your computer to attach the file. 3. Completion of all lower division preparation for the major courses with a grade of C (2.0) or better. 4. (For crashers) If you do not have a degree audit report to show your preparation for the major, you may submit your unofficial transcript with the following 9 courses highlighted. Each of these needs a C or better: Bio 100, Psy 101, Soc 101, Psy 280 (or Soc 201 or an elementary statistics class), CFD 135, CFD 270, CFD 270L, CFD 272, and CFD 275. For Psych majors minoring CFD: Completion of all lower division preparation for the major courses with a grade of C (2.0) or better For all other CFD Minors: Completion of all lower division preparation for the major courses with a grade of C (2.0) or better Psy 101, CFD270 and CFD 270L, each with a D- or better. Enrollment and crashing policies: Students will be dropped from the class if prerequisites are not submitted by Wednesday August 27. Crashers with prerequisites will be accepted if there are spaces. Course Description This one-unit course allows students the opportunity to work in the San Diego community in settings that serve families and children. Students will spend 40 hours during the semester in their community placements. This opportunity gives students practical field experience and allows them to apply theoretical knowledge in real world settings. Students will earn credit or no credit for this course. Letter grades will not be assigned. Student Learning Outcomes 1. Gain practical field experience in child and family settings. 2. Increase one’s knowledge, understanding, and appreciation of programs for children and families. 3. Observe firsthand the development and interaction of those in the program. 4. Apply theoretical knowledge in real world settings. CFD Departmental Goals this Course Meets: Goal #1: Students know and understand typical and atypical development characteristics and needs across the lifespan. Goal #3: Students use their understanding of and relationships with children and families to design, implement, and evaluate experiences that promote positive learning and development for all children and families. 2 3 Goal: #5: Students possess high-level communication skills. Goal #6: Students demonstrate a high level of cultural competence. Goal #7: Students identify and conduct themselves as a member of the child and family profession. Course Materials A valid negative tuberculosis skin test (Dec 2013 or more recent). Assessment and Grading Assignments Required assignments Points possible Attendance: Arrive on time to earn points!! Class orientation (5 points) Class meeting on 10/7/14 (10 points) One-on-one conference with instructor (5 points) 20 points Documentation: Completed accurately Midterm timesheet (5 points) Midterm evaluation and meeting with supervisor (10 points) Final timesheet (5 points) Final evaluation and meeting with supervisor (10 points) 30 points Written Assignments Letter of introduction – hard copy (5 points) Thank-you letter – hard copy (10 points) Reflective journal #1 – Blackboard (10 points) Reflective journal #2 – Blackboard (10 points) Final Reflective Journal – Blackboard (15 points) 50 TOTAL 100 Final Grades This class is graded on a credit/no credit basis. You will earn credit for the class if you complete each assignment, submit required paperwork, earn a minimum of 80 points out of a possible 100, and complete 40 hours of lab experience. In addition, you will not receive credit for this class if your supervisor gives you a poor evaluation. Make sure you always show professionalism while working. This includes being punctual, respectful, caring, reliable, ethical, etc. Students will earn no-credit if the above requirements are not met. Grading Policies In additional to working in the community and completing 40 hours of service, students will complete various assignments. All assignments, instructions, and forms are included in the syllabus packet and are available on Blackboard. No late assignments will be accepted for this course. 3 4 CFD 378C-2 Course Activities and Schedule Week 1 Wed 8/27 2 8/31 3 4 9/7 9/14 5 6 7 9/21 9/28 10/5 8 10/12 9 10/19 10 10/26 11 11/2 12 11/9 13 11/16 14 11/23 15 11/30 Assignments/Due Dates * Mandatory Orientation Meeting at 7-7:50am in EBA 441 * Submit Lab Placement Request Form, copy of negative TB test, DAR, Student Contract, and Portfolio Agreement * After receiving an Email with information on your assigned site, do an Internet search of your site and then contact your lab supervisor to arrange your first meeting. If possible, begin working this week and submit TB test, letter of introduction, etc. * If possible, begin working this week * First week of work (begin working earlier if possible). Submit TB test, letter of introduction, etc. * Due: Copy of Letter of Introduction and Release of Liability Form by 11am in EBA 401 on Friday, Sept 19 * Second week of work (“No credit” for course if students not working by Fri. Sept 26) * Third week of work * Fourth week of work * Mandatory Class Meeting (room to be determined) at 7-8am on Tuesday, Oct. 7 * Give evaluation form to supervisor and set up appointment * Fifth week of work * Meet with your supervisor this week for first performance review * Submit Reflective Journal #1 through Blackboard by 8pm on Friday, Oct.17 * Sixth week of work *Due: Practicum Evaluation #1 and time sheet #1 by 11am in EBA 401 on Friday Oct. 24 * Meet with Hsing-chen Tung this week or the next week * Seventh week of work * Meet with Hsing-chen Tung this week if you have not done so * Eighth week of work * Submit Reflective Journal #2 through Blackboard by 8pm on Friday Nov. 7 * Ninth week of work * Give evaluation form to supervisor and set up appointment * Tenth week of work * Meet with your supervisor this week for final performance review * Submit thank-you letter to your supervisor Thanksgiving’s Week Make up missing hours if necessary * Due: Time sheet #2, Practicum Evaluation #2, and copy of thank-you letter by 11am in EBA 401 on Friday Dec. 5 * Submit Final Reflective Journal through Blackboard by 8pm on Friday Dec. 5 4 5 Course Assignments Lab Experience Students will be placed in the San Diego community in settings that serve children and/or families. Here students will work 40 hours or approximately 4 hours per week during the semester. Students will request their placements, but requests are not guaranteed. Please read about each placement before the orientation meeting and be ready to submit your completed Lab Placement Request Form. Following the meeting on Aug. 27, students will receive an Email informing them of their lab placements. Students will then contact their lab supervisors to begin their field experience. Supervisors must be contacted right away! Students who do not contact their supervisors by Friday Sept. 12 will receive a 5-point deduction in Grade Center. Most placements will require paperwork, background check, fingerprinting, etc. This may take several weeks so again, it is imperative that students get started right away. Students will begin working in their assigned placements no later than Friday Sept. 26. Failure to do so will result in “No credit” for the course! Please note that a copy of the negative TB screen must also be given to the supervisor at the first visit, no exceptions, along with the letter of introduction and any additional documentation they may require. Documentation and Assignments Time sheets, evaluations, and letters must be submitted by sliding a hard copy under the door of EBA 401. Put the course number and instructor’s name on the top of your assignments. If you are taking CFD 375B or CFD 375C with the instructor, you may bring your assignments to the classes by the due dates. Due dates are noted on the course calendar. DO NOT EMAIL ASSIGNMENTS. They will not be accepted. Assignments will be graded and posted on Blackboard within two weeks. TIME SHEETS, EVALUATIONS, AND LETTERS WILL NOT BE RETURNED, SO MAKE SURE TO KEEP COPIES OF EVERYTHING SUBMITTED. Journals will be submitted on-line through Blackboard. Blackboard support for students can be found at the following link: http://its.sdsu.edu/blackboard/BB9/index.html. If you need help, do not wait until the last minute to get help! Students are responsible for their own computing needs. If a technical problem occurs on the student's end, the STUDENT is responsible for fixing it. An instructional technology problem that the student encounters does not constitute an acceptable excuse for non-completion of coursework. Student/Instructor Conference Students are expected to meet with Hsing-chen Tung during the weeks of Oct 19 or Oct 26 to discuss their lab experiences. This meeting will take about five minutes. Sign-up sheet will be provided a couple of weeks ahead of time through Blackboard. Do not wait until the last minute to have your conference. If students do not participate in this meeting, they will not earn credit for the class. If students miss their appointments for no valid reasons, they will not be allowed to make up for the appointments and will then earn no credit for this course. 5 6 Performance Meetings and Reviews Twice during the semester you will schedule time to meet with your internship supervisors to discuss your job performance. These meetings must take place during the weeks of Oct. 12 and Nov. 16. Give your supervisors plenty of time to arrange these meetings. Do not ask for a meeting at the last minute. Prior to each meeting, ask your supervisors to complete the Practicum Evaluation. Make sure to give the evaluations to your supervisors well in advance of the meeting. The completed evaluations will be used as a basis for discussion. Course Policies and Expectations Time Commitment Students will work at least 40 hours during the semester for CFD 378D. If you work less than 40 hours, you will earn “No Credit,” no exceptions. Please plan to work at least four hours straight. You may not break up your hours into smaller timeframes (unless approved by the instructor). Doing so is not good for you, your supervisor, or the clients you serve. You are responsible for keeping track of your hours (keep copies of your time sheets). This is a semester-long internship. You are responsible for spreading your hours evenly over the course of the semester. You may not complete most or all of your hours in the first half of the semester, and you may not complete most or all of your hours in the second half of the semester. Doing so will result in “no credit” for this class. Also, you are responsible for working through the week of Nov. 16, even if you have already completed the required hours. We made a commitment to our community partners that students will work through the week of Nov. 16. If you need to reschedule a day, please be courteous and provide necessary cause to your supervisor with plenty of notice. Make-up times will be assigned at the discretion of the supervisor. If you request to reschedule more than four times, you will earn “No Credit” in the class. Your supervisors are expecting you on your assigned days, and cancellations are very inconvenient for them. Professional Expectations Be absolutely professional and cordial at all times in behavior, attitude, maturity, and dress. Please consult your supervisor for the dress code and regulations at your facility. Be mindful that you are representing the San Diego State University community under a service-learning course. Do not participate in any behavior that will embarrass you, SDSU, your instructor, or our CFD department. Please be responsible and reliable. Show respect and kindness to supervisors, clients, and staff. Always be punctual and show up as expected. If you are late for more than three times and/or you do not show up as scheduled more than three times, you will be terminated from your internship and will earn “No Credit” for this class. Be mindful that any population of children and families you work with may be considered “vulnerable” regardless of where you are placed. Thus, any personal 6 7 information collected for the purpose of this course shall be treated as confidentially sensitive. While at your site, your focus must be on your assigned duties and on the site’s clients. Do not make personal phone calls, use your computer, do homework, text, etc. Blackboard and Email Since there are no regular classroom meetings for this course, communication will take place through Blackboard and Email. The course syllabus, assignments, forms, grades, and announcements will be posted on Blackboard. Announcements might also be sent via Email. Students must provide a valid Email and check for course communication on a daily basis. Students must also check Blackboard on a regular basis. Student Blackboard Support: http://its.sdsu.edu/blackboard/BB9/index.html Note to Students on the Catalogs of 2011/2012 and later Students under the catalogs of 2011/2012 and later are required to compile a reflective learning portfolio comprised of various CFD assignments. There are seven mandatory signature assignments, which must be included in the portfolio. One of the required assignments includes the two Practicum Evaluations (mid-semester and final evaluations) from one of the CFD 378 classes. Students must include the two evaluations from either CFD 378A, CFD 378B, CFD 378C, or CFD 378D. Make sure to save these evaluations to be included in the reflective learning portfolio, which will be finalized while enrolled in CFD 598 before graduation. Further information on the reflective learning portfolio is available on the CFD web site, http://coe.sdsu.edu/cfd/. Click on “Current Students” and “Developing Your Portfolio.” Remember, it is your responsibility to save your assignments. Taskstream CFD Majors who are enrolled in this course will need to have a TaskStream electronic portfolio subscription, and be enrolled in the appropriate TaskStream "Program" which contains your program portfolio. More information about purchasing a TaskStream subscription and enrolling into a TaskStream Program is available in the “CFD Portfolio” section of the Child and Family Development website: http://coe.sdsu.edu/cfd/portfolio/index.php Note to Future Elementary School Teachers If you plan to become an elementary school teacher and attend the Credential Program at SDSU, you must complete at least 30 hours of work or volunteer experience in a public elementary school before applying to the Credential Program. This class will give you at least 40 hours of experience if you are placed in one of the public elementary schools. If this applies to you, visit http://edweb.sdsu.edu/STE/teachprospective.htm for further information on the Credential Program and for the Early Field Experience Verification Form. This form will be used to document your hours of service at the school. This form is for your use in applying to the Credential Program. It is not needed for this class. 7 8 CFD Mentor Center The CFD Department has a Mentor Center where you can receive assistance with your writing and your projects. The Center is located in EBA 409. You can sign up at the Center to be matched with a peer mentor, or you can sign up in the CFD Department Office in EBA 403. You can also receive help on a drop-in basis. If your professor(s) refer you to the Mentor Center, please go. Do not ignore the referral(s). Student Disability Services (http://www.sa.sdsu.edu/sds/) If you are a student with a disability and believe you will need accommodations for this class, it is your responsibility to contact Student Disability Services at (619) 594-6473. To avoid any delay in the receipt of your accommodations, you should contact Student Disability Services as soon as possible. Please note that accommodations are not retroactive, and that I cannot provide accommodations based upon disability until I have received an accommodation letter from Student Disability Services. Your cooperation is appreciated. 8 9 STUDENT CONTRACT FOR CFD 378C-2 Submit to instructor at orientation meeting [ ] [ ] [ ] [ ] [ ] [ ] [ ] [ ] [ ] [ ] [ ] [ ] [ ] [ ] [ ] [ ] [ ] [ ] [ ] I confirm that I have read and understand the syllabus for this class. I understand that I am expected to behave professionally while working at my community placement. I understand that unprofessional behavior will result in “No Credit” for this class. I understand that not contacting my supervisor by Sept. 12 will result in 5-point reduction in my grade. I understand that not beginning to work in my assigned placement by Sept. 26 will result in “No Credit” for this class. I understand that I am responsible for keeping track of my hours, and working less than 40 hours will result in “No Credit” for this class. I understand that in order to earn points for the class meetings, I must arrive on time. I understand that my assignments (time sheets, evaluation forms, journals, etc.) must be submitted on time and that no late assignments will be accepted. I understand that I am responsible for my own computing needs and for fixing my own technical problems. I further understand that a technology problem does not constitute an acceptable excuse for non-completion of coursework. I understand that the work I submit to my professor will not be returned and I must keep copies of everything I submit (time sheets, evaluation forms, etc.). I understand that twice during the semester I must meet with my practicum supervisor for a performance review. I understand that my assignments must be well written, and if I need assistance, I should use the CFD Mentor Center. I understand that I must schedule my performance reviews with my supervisor well in advance, and give him/her the paperwork in advance. I understand that I must submit all paperwork and complete all assignments in order to pass this class. I understand that I cannot pass this class without meeting with the course instructor during the weeks of Oct. 19 or Oct. 26. I understand that if I am late and/or do not show up more than three times, I will not be able to continue with this internship and I will earn “No Credit” for this class. I understand that if I cancel/ reschedule more than four times, I will not be able to continue with this internship and I will earn “No Credit” for this class. I understand that I must work a four-hour shift or longer at my site unless approved by the instructor. I understand that this is a semester-long experience and I must work throughout the entire semester. I understand that I must uphold the confidentiality and privacy of the clients at my site. _____________________________________ Student Name _____________________________________ Signature _____________________________________ 9 10 Date CFD 378C-2Lab Placement Request Form SUBMIT THIS FORM AT ORIENTATION MEETING Name of Student: Email: Cell Number: What should I know about you to help in your placement (speak Spanish, available on the weekends, have experience with infants, have worked in licensed childcare, etc.)? LIST YOUR LAB PREFERENCES BELOW First Choice (indicate what days you can work, location, Spanish-speaking, age of children, etc.) Second Choice (indicate what days you can work, location, Spanish-speaking, age of children, etc.) Third Choice (indicate what days you can work, location, Spanish-speaking, age of children, etc.) 10 11 11 12 CFD 378C-2 Warning, Waiver, and Release of Liability Due by 11am in EBA 401 on Friday Aug. 19 I understand that participation in CFD 378C during the Fall 2014 semester requires participating in off-campus community service. I hereby waive, release and discharge any and all claims for damages for death, personal injury or property damage which I may have, or which hereafter accrue to me, against San Diego State University, Hsing-chen Tung, and _____________________________________ as a result of my participation in (Service Agency) community service. This release is intended to discharge the University, its trustees, officers, employees, and volunteers, and any public agencies from and against any and all liability arising out of or connected in any way with my participation in the event. I further understand that accidents and injuries can arise out of the event which may cause personal injury; knowing the risks, nevertheless, I hereby agree to assume risks and to release and to hold harmless all of the persons or agencies mentioned above who might otherwise be liable to me (or my heirs or assignees) for damages. It is further understood and agreed that this waiver, release and assumption of risk is to be binding on my heirs and assigns. It is the intention of the parties hereto that the provisions of this paragraph be interpreted to impose on each party responsible for their own negligence. I acknowledge that I have been fully informed of the risks and dangers involved in this Community Service class. I have been made aware that when using my own vehicle I must have current automobile insurance. I acknowledge that I have read and fully understood the above Warning, Waiver, and Release of Liability. I further acknowledge that the reasons for my being requested to sign this Release have been fully explained to me and I understand them. I am signing this Release of my own free will and I have not been influenced or coerced by any representative or employee of the State (students under age of eighteen (18) must have the signature of their parent or guardian). Participant’s Name (print): Participant’s Signature Red ID # Date Emergency Contact Information (Name and Phone Number) 12 13 CHILD AND FAMILY DEVELOPMENT CFD 378C-2 Letter of Introduction Due by 11am in EBA 401 on Friday Aug. 19 Five Points You will present this letter of introduction to your supervisor at your first meeting, along with a copy of your negative TB test. Points will be deducted for failing to give this to your supervisor at your first meeting. Points will also be deducted for writing errors (you are expected to write at an advanced college level), an unclear photo, not following assignment instructions, etc. An additional copy will be submitted to Hsing-chen Tung on by 11am in EBA 401 on Friday Aug. 19. Do an Internet search of your assigned agency before you compose this letter! This assignment consists of a one-page letter that introduces you to your lab supervisor. Include a 2” X 2” color head shot or picture as part of the one-page letter (not attached to it). In the letter indicate your major, your class standing (sophomore, junior, or senior), and the class you are taking for this internship (CFD 378C). 1. Discuss your background, noting any experience you may have related to your assigned organization and pertinent interests. 2. Explain why you are excited to work for this site and what learning you are looking forward to by relating to the work of the agency (refer to the knowledge you gained from the internet search). 3. Lastly, explain what you plan to offer them. 4. Include a professional salutation and closing. AN EXAMPLE OF THIS LETTER IS INCLUDED ON BLACKBOARD UNDER “COURSE DOCUMENTS” 13 14 CHILD AND FAMILY DEVELOPMENT CFD 378C-2 Thank-you Letter Due by 11am in EBA 401 on Friday Dec. 5 Ten Points This assignment consists of a one-page thank-you letter to your supervisor. The letter must be well-written and professional in appearance. For guidelines on writing business letters, visit the SDSU Career Services Department. Make sure to include a professional salutation and closing. In your letter, thank your supervisor for your experience and his/her guidance. 1. Point out specifically what you have appreciated in your supervisor’s practice with the children/families. 2. Make sure to also indicate what you learned during your internship and how you intend to apply that knowledge to your future career. You will present this letter to your supervisor on your last day of work (during the week of Nov. 16). An additional copy of the letter will be submitted to Hsing-chen Tung by 11am in EBA 401 on Friday Dec. 5. Points will be deducted for writing errors (you are expected to write at an advanced college level), not following assignment instructions, etc. 14 15 CHILD AND FAMILY DEVELOPMENT CFD 378C-2 Reflective Journal One Due by 8pm on Friday, Oct.17 Ten Points Reflection is an essential component of effective practice, and provides an opportunity for personal and professional growth. This journal assignment provides an opportunity for you to reflect on the activities in and around your placement, to ask questions, seek support, and make connections to your coursework. Your journal will be graded as follows: 0: No entry 1-5: Entry is poorly written and/or shows minimal insight or reflection 6-10: Entry is written clearly and shows evidence of reflection and analysis All three of your reflective journals will be submitted through the “Journals” portal on Blackboard. You should compose your journals off-line. After a journal entry is finished, click on “Journals” on the side bar on Blackboard. Click into “Journal #1” and then click on “Create Journal.” Finally, copy and paste your journal entry into the box for “message entry” to submit it, and do not use attachment. Also, do not email your journal! They will not be accepted. If you need assistance please refer to the “On Demand Help and Learning Catalog” located on the home page of your Blackboard. Please discuss the items below. Number each of your discussion items (1 through 4). Read about the development of the population you work for, or do some research to expand your knowledge so the population will benefit more from your work. You will reflect in Journal #2 how the information helps you in your volunteer work. 1. Using your own words, briefly describe your agency, school, or project. What are your impressions of this organization? What specific positive aspects have you observed in your supervisor’s practice? 2. What are your roles within this organization? How are you making a difference in the population you serve? Give specific examples of what you are doing. 3. If you were your supervisor, how would you rate your performance? What have you done, or not done, to deserve your rating? What are some initiatives you can take to further your own learning? What can you do from now on to make an even bigger difference in the lives of those you serve? 4. Have you been late to your internship? Have you had to cancel and reschedule? If so, please explain. 15 16 CHILD AND FAMILY DEVELOPMENT CFD 378C-2 Reflective Journal Two Due by 8pm on Friday Nov. 7 Ten Points See instructions of how to submit journals through Blackboard in Reflective Journal One guidelines. Please discuss the items below. Number each of your discussion items (1 through 6). 1. Now that you have been working at your site for about seven weeks, reflect on your experience. A. How do you feel about this experience and this organization? B. What have you learned from the population you serve (e.g. abilities, strengths, needs, etc.)? In Journal #1 instructions, you were instructed to “read about the development of the population you work for, or do some research to expand your knowledge so the population will benefit more from your work.” Briefly describe what you read or learned from your reading or research. How has the information/knowledge helped you in this experience? C. Do you feel you are positively contributing to the population you serve? How so? Give specific examples. D. Have you improved over the course of the semester? How so? Give specific examples. E. What is still challenging for you? 2. Have you been late to your internship since submitting your first reflective journal? Have you had to cancel and reschedule since submitting your first reflective journal? If so, please explain. 3. Reflect on your meeting with your supervisor. What did he/she discuss during the meeting? 4. Reflect on your written evaluation. Was it a fair evaluation? According to your supervisor, what are your areas of strength and how can you improve? 5. What is the plan that you and your supervisor came up with for you to further benefit this organization? Discuss this plan in detail. Remember, you must put this plan into action and it will be part of your final evaluation and final reflective journal. 6. Reflect on your personal demeanor and your professionalism (behaving in a positive way for this volunteer work, establishing good communication with the clients and your supervisor, taking initiatives, etc.) at this site. How can you improve? Put your ideas into action during the remaining weeks at your internship site. 16 17 CHILD AND FAMILY DEVELOPMENT CFD 378C-2 Final Reflective Journal Due by 8pm on Friday Dec. 5 Fifteen Points See instructions of how to submit journals through Blackboard in Reflective Journal One guidelines. Your journal will be graded as follows: 0: No entry 1-5: Entry is poorly written and/or shows minimal insight or reflection 6-10: Entry is mediocre and/or shows some insight or reflection 11-15: Entry is written clearly and shows strong evidence of reflection and analysis Please discuss the items below. Number each of your discussion items (1 through 5). 1. During your first performance review with your supervisor, the two of you came up with a plan for you to further benefit the site. Discuss how you implemented this plan. Give details of what you did to put your plan into action. How do you feel about the outcome of this plan? How did others at your site (supervisor, children, clients, etc.) respond? 2. In your second reflective journal, you came up with ideas to improve your personal demeanor and your professionalism (behaving in a positive way for this volunteer work, establishing good communication with the clients and your supervisor, taking initiatives, etc.). Discuss how you put these ideas into action. How do you feel about the outcome? 3. Have you been late to your internship since submitting your second reflective journal? Have you had to cancel and reschedule since submitting your second reflective journal? If so, please explain. 4. Think about the time you spent at your internship site. What was the most meaningful experience you had here? Why do you think this was so meaningful to you? 5. Discuss what you learned. Share what you gained personally and professionally from experiences of working with your supervisor and serving the population. A. What important values were demonstrated in your supervisor’s practice? B. What were your relationships like with your supervisor and clients? What have you learned about establishing positive relationships? C. What have you learned about yourself and the career path you might take? 17 18 SAN DIEGO STATE UNIVERSITY CHILD AND FAMILY DEVELOPMENT 378C-2 PRACTICUM EVALUATION #1 Due to instructor by 11am in EBA 401 on Friday Oct. 24 Student Name: Date of Performance Review: Internship Site: Please meet with your student to conduct a performance review during the week of Oct. 12. Comment below on the student’s performance during his/her first few weeks of work. We want him/her to grow from this experience, so please be candid. What are the student’s strengths? How can he/she improve? With your student, come up with a plan of ways he/she can further benefit your organization. Please note the details below so he/she may implement your ideas during the remaining semester. Page 1 of 2 18 19 Please comment on the student’s punctuality and reliability. Has he/she been late, cancelled, or rescheduled workdays? If so, please give details. Additional comments: Lab Supervisor Name Telephone Number and Email Lab Supervisor Signature Date Please contact Hsing-chen Tung, course instructor, with any questions or concerns, htung@mail.sdsu.edu or 619 594-4445. Thank you very much for guiding our student! Page 2 of 2 19 20 SAN DIEGO STATE UNIVERSITY CHILD AND FAMILY DEVELOPMENT 378C-2 PRACTICUM EVALUATION #2 Due to instructor by 11am in EBA 401 on Friday Dec. 5 Student Name: Date of Performance Review: Internship Site: Please meet with your student to conduct a final performance review during the week of Nov. 16. Use your responses to the following questions as a basis for your discussion. Please be open and honest so he/she can grow from this experience. Did the student carry out your plan for ways in which he/she could further benefit your organization? What specifically did he/she do? Please comment on the student’s punctuality and reliability. Since the first performance review, has he/she been late, cancelled, or rescheduled workdays? If so, please give details. Page 1 of 2 20 21 Please use the space below to comment on the student’s performance this semester. Please discuss his/her strengths, as well as ways he/she can continue to improve. Lab Supervisor Name Telephone Number and Email Lab Supervisor Signature Date Please contact Hsing-chen Tung, course instructor, with any questions or concerns, htung@mail.sdsu.edu or 619 594-4445. Thank you very much for guiding our student! Page 2 of 2 21 22 SAN DIEGO STATE UNIVERSITY CHILD AND FAMILY DEVELOPMENT 378C-2 STUDENT TIME SHEET # 1 Due by 11am in EBA 401 on Friday Oct. 24 Student Name: Internship Site: Monday 9/8/14 through Saturday 10/18/14 * Before you leave for each day, fill in the information and ask your supervisor to sign! You need to work at least 4 hours straight each time unless approved by Hsing-chen Tung. Week Date time time # of hours-toStudent Supervisor Signature in out hours date Initial 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 TOTAL HOURS: Before submitting, copy the number of total hours into the first cell of “hour-to-date” on Time Sheet #2. Supervisor Name ____________________________ Supervisor Email Supervisor Signature Date Supervisor Telephone Number 22 23 SAN DIEGO STATE UNIVERSITY CHILD AND FAMILY DEVELOPMENT 378C-2 STUDENT TIME SHEET # 2 Due by 11am in EBA 401 on Friday Dec. 5 Student Name: Internship Site: Sunday 10/19/14 through Thursday 12/04/14 * Before you leave for each day, fill in the information and ask your supervisor to sign! You need a total of 40 hours for the entire semester. Hours from Time Sheet #1: Week Date time in 1 time out # of hours hours-todate Student Initial Supervisor Signature 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 TOTAL HOURS: Supervisor Name ____________________________ Supervisor Email Supervisor Signature Date Supervisor Telephone Number 23 24 CFD 378C Lab Placements Students will work in one of the following programs. Thoroughly read about each placement and complete the Lab Request Form (included in the syllabus) to indicate your preferences. Please give this form to Hsing-chen Tung at the orientation meeting, along with a copy of the Degree Audit Report, copy of negative TB test, the signed Student Contract, and a copy of the signed CFD Reflective Learning Portfolio Agreement. Do not contact agencies until you receive your placements and instructions via Email from Hsing-chen Tung. Diego Valley Public Charter Multiple locations Diego Valley is a part of an accredited network of California public charter schools in the Learn4Life Concept Charter Schools network. Their goal is to serve academically underprepared youth. These are primarily high risk youth between the ages of 14 and 24 who are working on their GEDs or high school diplomas. They have 13 charters. Responsibilities of student volunteers include tutoring, mentoring, leadership development, and teacher assistance. The schools are open Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. After you are assigned to work for this organization, you may talk to their coordinator to ask for working in a particular site, even though what you ask for may not be always guaranteed. They will pay for Livescan and Background Check. To learn more, read the information posted under “course documents” on Blackboard. EJE Academies El Cajon The Excellence and Justice in Education Academies (EJEA) are independent bilingual charter schools that serve K-8. They are developing a mentorship program that provides academic enrichment services intended to increase high school graduation rates and college attendance. SDSU students will provide tutoring, mentoring and classroom assistance. This organization prefers our student volunteers to work with their students in 5th through 8th grades. If you would like to work with their kindergarteners, it is the best if you speak Spanish since 90% of their curriculum is taught in Spanish. Hardy Elementary School On Montezuma Road very close to SDSU This is a public elementary school where students may assist in one of their classrooms. School is in session between 7:40 a.m. and 2:20 p.m., except Wednesday when school is dismissed at 11:30 a.m. Check their web site to review their academic calendar and holidays to make sure you will be able to complete all your hours. 24 25 Hearst Elementary School SDSU area This is a public elementary school, grades kindergarten through fifth grade. Classes are in session between 7:50 a.m. and 2:15 p.m., except Wednesday when they are dismissed at 12:30 p.m. Check their web site to review their academic calendar and holidays to make sure you will be able to complete all your hours. Innovations Academy Scripps Ranch This is a charter school for kindergarten through 8th grade. Their school day is from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. This year they have hired some experts in project-based learning so if students are interested in PBL, this is a great opportunity for excellent mentors. They also have a Social Emotional Program and use responsive classroom/positive discipline by Jane Nelson. Students must be fingerprinted through the district, complete volunteer paperwork, and then do a one-hour orientation before beginning (date to be determined). The school will pay for each student’s Livescan (fingerprint clearance). Visit http://www.sdcoe.net/livescan/week.asp to make an appointment for Livescan and to download the form. Students should print out and complete two copies of the form to take with them to their Livescan appointment. The staff person at the office will officially record on the two forms and give one back to the student. That form should be given to I.A. for their records. The results of the scan should be available within five days. Check their web site to review their academic calendar and holidays to make sure you will be able to complete all your hours. www.innovationsacademy.org Olivewood Gardens and Learning Center National City Olivewood Gardens and Learning Center is an organic garden and instructional kitchen that uses hands-on cooking, gardening, and science education to teach students and families about nutrition and environmental stewardship. In addition to other programs, they offer field trips to elementary school students. Depending on their preference, student volunteers will assist staff members in leading cooking or gardening activities, independently lead standards-based science lessons, and/or help coordinate field trips. Most volunteer opportunities fall on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays between the hours of 8:30am and 2:30pm. Students are responsible for scheduling their own hours (see volunteer calendar for more example: http://olivewoodgardens.org/getinvolved/volunteer-calendar/). 25 26 Outside the Lens Liberty Station The mission of Outside the Lens is to empower youth to use digital media to create change within themselves, their community, and their world. Their innovative program engages disconnected youth, encourages them to tell their stories, and teaches them that participation in their community’s future makes a difference. They use cameras and digital media along with a proven educational strategy that allows youth to think creatively, engage in issues that are important to them, and advocate for social change. Outside the Lens is dedicated to a future where all youth will have the access to and education necessary to understand, evaluate and, most importantly, create media. Through photography, videography, and broadcast journalism, youth become engaged learners, and active participants in the classroom, the community, and ultimately the world. Rosa Parks Elementary School College area Students may assist in a classroom at this public elementary school. The school is open Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday, 7:45 a.m. to 2:05 p.m., and Wednesday, 7:45 a.m. to 12:05 p.m. They have a few inclusion classes where they work with children with special needs. They also have preschool classrooms (8 a.m. to 2 p.m.). Check their web site to review their academic calendar and holidays to make sure you will be able to complete all your hours. Students must pass a background clearance (paid by student) and submit a negative TB screen. Youth Empowerment Focus Crawford High School, CA 92115 Youth Empowerment Focus is geared to inspire, educate, and through collaborative efforts, brings together the City Heights community with an outlet that engages individuals in dialogue bringing positive solutions to the many issues the community faces as a whole. Student volunteers will be working with Youth, 9th to 12 grade, and focused on a safety project and a youth leadership development program. Both groups are focused on a particular campaign focused on bringing social change in their community and campus. Student volunteers will also mentor and assist youth with all aspects of their campaigns and serve as mentors for these students. Time of program: 11pm-1:30pm (Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday) Wednesday (12pm-2pm), and one student volunteer may work on (Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday @ 12:30-2:30pm). Students are allowed to break the four-hour shifts to meet the requirement of the program. 26 27 Youth Voice City Heights This program has a collaborative partnership with the Mid-City Police Division’s Juvenile Services Team. They have Service Learning projects on Relationships with Law Enforcement, Youth Relative Crime, and Youth Victimization. This volunteering opportunity is mentoring inner city youth, ages 11 to 20. They teach children Digital Literacy with co-creating YouTubes. Children may engage in projects-based, values-based activities on Trauma Informed, Conflict Resolution, Civic Engagement, and Multiple Intelligences. Time Commitments: Thursdays from 3pm to 6pm. 27