Calumet College of St.
Joseph
SYLLABUS FOR
Assertiveness Training
Term: Summer 2003 (4/25 & 4/26)
Course Number: 33496W
Instructor: Ms. Pat Bogash
E-mail: Patcoun@aol.com
Home
Phone: (708) 798-6226
Fax
No. (708) 798-8817
Instructor
Background: M.H.S. Health
Science, Governor's State University
Professional Credentials:
LCPC, Illinois; NCC, NBFC (National Bereavement Facilitator Counselor),
CDAC. MISAII, MAC
Course
Time: Friday
10:00-6:00, Saturday 10:00-6:00
Course
Description: The student will be introduced to the four styles
of communication and how they apply to the human service worker. How one’s
belief system interferes with the ability to be assertive will be investigated.
Appropriate expressions of anger and the use of criticism will be explored.
Learning
Outcomes/Competencies: At the end of this course students will be
able to:
1. Identify the different communication styles and which style they use.
2. Identify how one’s belief system interferes with assertive behaviors.
3. Identify several assertive techniques and the appropriate application with different personality styles.
Textbooks:
McBride, Patricia (1998) The Assertive Social
Worker. Ashgate Publishing Co.:
Vermont, USA.
Teaching/
Learning Strategies:
In-Class Role Plays, Simulation Exercises, Group
Discussion, Lecture
Assessments
Formative
Assessment:
Class Exercises and in-class role-plays are
indicators of students' participation in class. Participation is evaluated as part of the final grade. However, the primary purpose of these
exercises is to provide evidence of how well students are progressing toward
mastery of course outcomes.
Summative
Assessment:
In-Class
Exercises and the Final Paper/Journal will provide evidence of the extent to
which students have mastered the learning outcomes by the end of the course.
Class
Policy for Assignments:
Specific instructions will be given for all written
assignments. All assignments are due on
the designated due date unless prior arrangements are made with the instructor.
Grading
Scale:
A
Range: Students who demonstrate a high-level of mastery of
the competencies assessed in the peer evaluation of class participation and the
Final Take-Home Exam will earn a grade in the A range.
B
Range: Students who demonstrate a satisfactory level of
mastery of the competencies assessed in the peer evaluation of class
participation and the Final Take-Home Exam will earn a grade in the B range.
C
Range: Students who demonstrate a minimum level of
mastery of the competencies assessed in the peer evaluation of class
participation and the Final Take-Home Exam will earn a grade in the C range.
D
Range: Students who fail to demonstrate a minimum level of
the assessed competencies or fail to complete one of the Summative Assessments
will earn a grade in the D range.
F: Students who fail to
complete the minimum requirements for class participation and any one of the
summative assessments will receive a grade of F.
Class
Policy on Attendance: Attendance at all classes is required. Students may not make-up any assessment
given in any class unless they have notified the Instructor prior to the missed
class.
Class
Policy on Electronic Devices: All electronic devices
are to be turned off during class time unless there is a medical or family emergency.
Course Outline
Class
Dates: Topics
June
10 Final
paper due
Center
for Academic Excellence:
Tutoring
assistance is free to all students of Calumet College of St. Joseph. Call the
Center for Academic Excellence (CAE), to make an appointment at 473-4287. The
Center has experienced and well-trained tutors in most subject areas to help
students who are struggling in a course or who are doing well and would like to
do better. Regular weekly tutoring sessions are likely to improve your grade.
Statement
of Plagiarism:
If an instructor or other Calumet College of St.
Joseph personnel find that a student has plagiarized or been involved in
another form of academic dishonesty, the instructor or other personnel may
elect to bring the matter up for judicial review. The maximum penalty for any
form of academic dishonesty is dismissal from the College. The procedures for
judicial review are listed under the section of CCSJ handbook that addresses
student grievances. (Academic Planner 2001/2002 p.27)
Citation
Guidelines:
Calumet College
of St. Joseph adheres to citation guidelines as prescribed by the particular
discipline (i.e., MLA, APA, and Chicago Manual of Style or Turabian.). All of these guidelines are available in the
Calumet College of St. Joseph library or bookstore. These texts outline how to cite references from a variety of
sources, including electronic media.
Withdrawal
from Classes Policy:
After the last
day for class changes has passed (see College calendar), students may withdraw
from a course in which they are registered with permission from the faculty
member conducting the course. A written request detailing the reason(s) for the
withdrawal must be filed with the Registrar. Written request for withdrawal
must be received by the Registrar by the last day of classes prior to the final
examination dates specified in the catalogue. Written requests may be mailed to
the Registrar or faxed to the College fax number 219-473-4259. Students are to
make note of the refund schedule when withdrawing from courses. The request is
forwarded to the faculty member, who makes the final determination to accept or
deny the request. If the request is honored, the student will receive
notification of official withdrawal; if denied, the notification will indicate
why the withdrawal is disallowed. Note: Degree Completion Division (DCD)
students should consult the DCD Student Handbook for information on DCD
withdrawals.
An official
withdrawal is recorded as a "W" grade on the student's transcript.
Dropping a course without written permission automatically incurs an
"F" grade for the course (see Refund Schedule).
Assertiveness
Training Final Paper
1. Choose one or two assertiveness behaviors
that you have not used in the past and incorporate them into you’re behavior as
often as you can over the next few weeks.
2. Journal your experiences about your
reactions and other people’s reactions to your new behaviors. Keep this journal
for three weeks.
3. Write a 5 page paper comparing your past
behavior with the new behavior. Write about the responses other people had
towards your changes and how that made you feel.