Virtual Campus – School of Education and Sports Science
Mission Statement: Wayland Baptist University exists to educate students in an academically challenging, learningfocused and distinctively Christian environment for professional success and service to God and humankind.
COURSE NAME
CTED 3321-VC01 Principles of Supervision
TERM
WinterTerm (November 9, 2015 – February 13, 2016)
Dr. Barbara Allen Carr
INSTRUCTOR
Professor of Education - Plainview Campus
Wayland Baptist University
1900 W 7th St CMB 1284
Plainview, TX 79072
Office Location: 109 Van Howeling Education Complex (VHEC)
Phone – Office (806) 291-1055
E-Mail carrb@wbu.edu
OFFICE HOURS-109 VHEC
MWF 9:15-10 AM; M 10:50-12:20; other by appointment
CLASS MEETING TIMES
This is an internet based class and does not have designated meeting times.
Assignments are presented in weekly sessions and are due as noted on the
course calendar and syllabus. Access to class materials is provided via
Blackboard using student login and password.
CATALOG DESCRIPTION
Perspectives regarding supervision in the workplace; supervisory activities that
meet the needs of adults; practice using techniques. PREREQUISITES: None
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Student Textbook(s) – (1) Text – Robbins, S. P., DeCenzo, D. A., & Wolter,
R. M. (2013). Supervision Today! (7th ed.). Upper Saddle River, NJ: Pearson
Prentice Hall.[ISBN ISBN-10: 013-278403-3 ISBN-13: 978-0-13-278403-0]
Access to the internet on a regular basis is a requirement for this course;
use of Blackboard as the learning system. All class discussions take place
via the Discussion board. All class materials and assignments are
distributed online. All assignments will be collected via the Blackboard.
Access to WBU Learning Resources www.wbu.edu/lrc
COURSE OUTCOME COMPETENCIES:
1. Students will exhibit continuing growth in the development of interpersonal and technology skills
2. Students will demonstrate understanding of supervisory skills
3. Students will define key concepts presented in the course, i.e., characteristics of leadership, conflict
resolution, problem solving, legal and ethical practices, and community service
4. Students will develop and utilize critical thinking and problem solving skills
5. Students will recognize and understand the unique challenges inherent in supervision of the workplace
MEANS FOR ASSESSING STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT OF THE OUTCOME COMPETENCIES:
1.
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3.
4.
discussion boards (outcomes 1, 2, 3, 4, 5)
short assignments (outcome 3, 4)
presentation (outcomes 1,5)
exams (outcomes 1, 2, 3, 4, 5,)
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Attendance Requirements:
Online Students - Students are expected to participate in all required instructional activities in their courses. Online
courses are no different in this regard; however, participation must be defined in a different manner.
1. Student attendance in an online course is defined as active participation in the course as
described in the course syllabus. Instructors in online courses are responsible for providing
students with clear instructions for how they are required to participate in the course.
Additionally, instructors are responsible for incorporating specific instructional activities within
their course and will, at a minimum, have weekly mechanisms for documenting student
participation. These mechanisms may include, but are not limited to, participating in a weekly
discussion board, submitting/completing assignments in Blackboard, or communicating with the
instructor.
2. Students aware of necessary absences must inform the professor with as much advance notice as
possible in order to make appropriate arrangements.
3. Any student absent 25 percent or more of the online course, i.e., non-participatory during 3 or
more weeks of an 11 week term, may receive an F for that course. Instructors may also file a
Report of Unsatisfactory Progress for students with excessive non-participation.
4. Any student who has not actively participated in an online class prior to the census date for any
given term is considered a no-show and will be administratively withdrawn from the class without
record. To be counted as actively participating, it is not sufficient to log in and view the course.
The student must be submitting work as described in the course syllabus.
5. Additional attendance and participation policies for each course, as defined by the instructor in
the course syllabus, are considered a part of the university’s attendance policy. (Instructor’s
Additional Policies: Attendance for this virtual course will be documented by the student’s online
participation in class and submission of online assignments, thus attendance will be determined
by the student’s online participation in course activity—not the last log in.)
Disability Statement: In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA), it is the
policy of Wayland Baptist University that no otherwise qualified person with a disability be excluded from
participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subject to discrimination under any educational program
or activity in the university. The Coordinator of Counseling Services serves as the coordinator of students
with a disability and should be contacted concerning accommodation requests at (806) 291-3765.
Documentation of a disability must accompany any request for accommodations.
COURSE REQUIREMENTS: Because the university classroom is a place designed for the free exchange of ideas,
we must show respect for one another in all circumstances. We will show respect for one another by exhibiting
civility in our exchanges. Additionally, because it is so important for professionals to effectively communicate
ideas, writing clear and error-free English is a priority at Wayland School of Education. Therefore, your ability
to express your knowledge of concepts and theories within the conventions of academic discourse will be
assessed through both presentations and written assignments. Criteria for evaluation will be based on both
content and mechanics. Integration of information from lectures, readings, and discussions will be taken into
consideration as will correct and appropriate format and construction. All assignments are due as noted on the
course calendar. The student will read all assigned materials, participate in class activities, and complete
assignments at the appropriate time; due dates are important.
1.
Weekly online discussion board interactions will allow dialogue among class members and provide opportunities for discussion
among those persons who may exhibit a different perspective from your own. You are required to consider these perspectives
and respond in an appropriate professional manner. There will be no tolerance for inappropriate responses including, but not
limited to, vulgar or inappropriate language, name-calling, or demonstrations of anger. Students will post an answer to the
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question or statement and respond to two (2) others. Posting and responses must be completed at the appointed time to
ensure interaction with other students and will not be accepted late.
2. The student will complete short assignments for demonstrating understanding of the primary concepts introduced in the
course.
3. The student will incorporate media and technology to create a PowerPoint presentation or project related to the course (a list
of possible topics will be provided).
4. The student will complete a midterm and a final exam.
EVALUATION: UNIVERSITY GRADING SYSTEM
Students shall have protection through orderly procedures against prejudices or capricious academic evaluation. A student who
believes that he or she has not been held to realistic academic standards, just evaluation procedures, or appropriate grading, may
appeal the final grade given in the course by using the student grade appeal process described in the Academic Catalog. Appeals
may not be made for advanced placement examinations or course bypass examinations. Appeals are limited to the final course
grade, which may be upheld, raised, or lowered at any stage of the appeal process. Any recommendation to lower a course grade must
be submitted through the Executive Vice President/Provost to the Faculty Assembly Grade Appeals Committee for review and approval.
The Faculty Assembly Grade Appeals Committee may instruct that the course grade be upheld, raised, or lowered to a more proper
evaluation.
A
B
C
D
F
90-100
80-89
70-70
60-69
below 60
Cr
Credit
NCR No Credit
I
Incomplete*
W
Withdrawal
WP Withdrew Passing
WF Withdrew Failing
X No grade given
IP In Progress
A grade of “CR” indicates that credit in semester hours was
granted but no grade or grade points were recorded. *A grade
of incomplete is changed if the work required is completed prior
to the date indicated in the official University calendar of the
next long term, unless the instructor designates an earlier date
for completion. If the work is not completed by the appropriate
date, the I is converted to the grade of F. An incomplete
notation cannot remain on the student’s permanent record and
must be replaced by the qualitative grade (A-F) by the date
specified in the official University calendar of the next regular
term.
COURSE GRADING CRITERIA: All assignments are due as noted on course calendar. Late work will not be accepted
unless approved by the instructor of the course; late work for discussion board entries will not be accepted at all. Late
assignments may reflect a deduction to points earned.
Assignment
Discussion Boards (10 x 10)
A1 Analysis of Competencies of Supervision
A2 Analyzing Cultural Variables, Ethics, and Personal Integrity
A3 Checking My Organization
A4 The Control Process
A5 Problem Solving
Midterm
A6 Examining Motivation
A7 Building a Team
A8 Defining the Appraisal Process
PowerPoint Presentation – Issues in the Workplace
Final Exam
TOTAL
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Possible
Points
100
50
50
50
50
50
200
50
50
50
100
200
Earned
Points
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CTED 3321: Principles of Supervision -Session DATES AND ASSIGNMENTS Tentative Schedule
ASSIGNMENTS - All assignments are due by midnight Sunday night to accommodate those who must complete the work during the weekend (except final
assignment which is due Thursday at midnight). ***I reserve the right to amend the tentative course outline as needed during the course.
Date
1
Nov 9-15
2
Nov 16-22
Preparation Materials
Syllabus/Basic Instructions
Notes- ppt1
Notes – ppt 2 & ppt 3
Reading
Ch1
Assignments
Discussion Board 1 (DB1)-Getting to Know You
Assignment (A1): Analysis of Competencies of Supervision
Ch 2-3
DB2-Kaizen and Thriving in Chaos
A2: Analyzing Cultural Variables, Ethics, and Personal Integrity
November 22-28
3 Nov 30Dec 6
4 Dec 7-13
Thanksgiving Holiday
Notes – ppt 4 & ppt5
Ch 4-5
DB3-Imbalance of Authority
Notes – ppt6
Ch 6
Notes – ppt7
Ch 7
DB5-Problem Solving; A5: Problem Solving
Midterm Test (Ch 1-7)
Ch 8-9
DB6-Considering Leadership
A3: Checking my Organization
DB4-Ethics & Control Devices
A4: The Control Process
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Dec 14-20
Dec 21-Jan 3
6 Jan 4-10
Christmas Holiday
Notes – ppt 8 & ppt 9
A6: Examining Motivation
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Jan 11-17
Notes - ppt 10 & ppt 11
Ch 10-11
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Jan 18-24
Notes – ppt 12
Ch 12
DB7-Communication Skills
A7: Building a Team
DB8-Appraisals
A8: Defining the Appraisal Process
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Jan 25-31
Notes – ppt 13 & ppt 14
Ch 13-14
10
11
Feb 1-7
FEB 8-11
Notes – ppt15 & ppt 16
Final Exam Ch 8-16 - Exam Due Feb 11
Ch 15-16
DB9-Disciplinary Action
PPT Project-Issues in the Workplace
DB10 What did I learn?
Due Midnight Thursday! Celebrate!
ACADEMIC HONESTY: Wayland students are expected to conduct themselves according to the highest standards of academic
honesty. Academic misconduct for which a student is subject to penalty includes all forms of cheating, such as possession of
examinations or examination materials, forgery, or plagiarism. Disciplinary action for academic misconduct is the responsibility
of the faculty member assigned to the course. The faculty member is charged with assessing the gravity of any case of
academic dishonesty and with giving sanctions to any student involved. The faculty member involved will file a record of the
offense and the punishment imposed with the dean of the division, campus dean, and the provost/academic vice president.
Any student who has been penalized for academic dishonesty has the right to appeal the judgment or the penalty assessed.
PLAGIARISM - The attempt to represent the work of another, as it may relate to written or oral works, computer-based work,
mode of creative expression (i.e. music, media or the visual arts), as the product of one's own thought, whether the other's work
is published or unpublished, or simply the work of a fellow student. When a student submits oral or written work for credit that
includes the words, ideas, or data of others, the source of that information must be acknowledged through complete, accurate,
and specific references, and, if verbatim statements are included, through use of quotation marks as well. By placing one’s name
on work submitted for credit, the student certifies the originality of all work not otherwise identified by appropriate
acknowledgements. A student will avoid being charged with plagiarism if there is an acknowledgement of indebtedness.”
Source: http://www.spcollege.edu/academichonesty/#plag
COURSE OUTLINE: This course is designed to introduce students to the world of work and the functions of a supervisor. Emphasis
is placed on the roles of supervisors and the skills needed to be successful in today’s ever-changing work environment. Specific areas
of study include:
I. Supervisor’s Job
VII. Problem Analysis & Decision
XII. Performance Appraisals
II. Supervision Challenges
Making
XIII. Work Health & Safety
III. Planning & Goal Setting
VIII. Motivation
XIV. Conflicts & Discipline
IV. Organizing
IX. Leading
XV. Change Management
V. Staffing & Recruiting
X. Communicating Effectively
XVI. Supervision & Labor
VI. Implementing Controls
XI. Developing Groups
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