Marietta College Education Department - Educators as Leaders for 21st Century Schools
Instructor: Dr. Bill Bauer, CRC
Contact
Information: Erwin 204
Office Hours: By Appt. via Email (Office hours are on my door)
376-4768
Course Description: This seminar will focus on “happiness” as a “science.” What makes people happy? Do you hate that person who seems always happy
regardless of the situation given to them? Did you know that happy people live longer and
accomplish more than “unhappy” people? Can
we teach ourselves to be happy instead of remaining trapped in a vicious cycle
of stress from everyday life? Dr. Bauer,
a certified rehabilitation counselor, will lead weekly discussions surrounding
case studies and course readings. Class will require journal entries using the
art of reflection, class discussion and research regarding the “science of happiness.”
Class syllabus focuses around process
issues such as library research, writing, test taking, oral presentations, and
learning styles.
* Individual Meetings with Dr. Bauer must
take place at least during the semester. Dates
noted on the syllabus. Please sign up the
week before for your individual consultation.
http://www.whyprophets.com/prophets/goodlife.htm
http://www.gethappy.net/v105.htm
http://www.doe.state.la.us/slrc/proj_meta/vol4/vol4_6AB.pdf#search=what%20is%20it%20that%20makes%20happy%20people%20happy
Required Texts/Readings:
Baker, Dan (2004). What
Happy People Know.
Buscaglia, Leo F.
(1983). Living, Loving and Learning
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Course Objectives Students will: |
| Will begin to develop skills in reading and reflection. |
| Will begin to develop skills in expository writing. |
| Will develop skills in library and campus-wide research. |
| Will develop skills in discussion. |
| Will develop skills in oral presentations. |
| Will develop an appreciation to the liberal arts perspective |
| Will keep a journal of critical reflections and readings. |
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Students are asked to think "critically" about topics discussed in class.Use the following examples of "critical thinking questions" in your written work and class discussions when discussing theoretical perspectives in this class.(King, 1994):
What is an example of…?
How
could… be used to…?
What are the implications of…?
What are the strengths
and weaknesses of…?
What is…analogous to?
What do we already know about…How
does… affect…?
How does…tie in with what we learned before?
Explain why…
Explain
how…
Why is…important?
What is the difference between…and…?
How are…and…similar?
How
does…apply to everyday life?
What is the counter-argument for…?
What is
the best… and why?
What are some possible solutions to the problem of…?
Compare…and…with
regard to…?
What do you think causes…Why?
Do you agree or disagree with
this statement…? What evidence is there to support your answer?
How do you
think…would see the issue of…?
Early
Alert Program/Attendance
Regular and active participation
is an essential (this means creating a verbal dialogue in class with the Dr. Bauer
and your peers in class), unmistakably important aspect of this course. Most students
who get in academic trouble their first semester have attendance issues. Because academic success is directly linked to establishing a pattern of
attendance early in your academic career, attendance is required in this class.
Several short quizzes/writing assignments are due early in the semester to provide
early evidence of any difficulty you may be likely to have in your academic career.
Attendance in all of Dr. Bauer’s classes is mandatory. Attendance/Particiaption
will be graded with 7.5 points per session equaling a total of 150 points.
Participation is creating a verbal dialogue with the class and or instructor.
Copyright
Policy
Please remember
if you willfully disregard copyright law, you accept responsibility and assume
all liability for your actions.
Co-curricular
Probation
"A
student on academic probation may enroll in no more than 14 credit hours each
semester. The following co-curricular restrictions will apply to a student on
academic probation:
a)
They are ineligible to participate in any college athletic team or club sport;
b) They may not hold office in any
campus organization or social fraternity or sorority.
c)
They may not travel off campus to a meeting or trip with any college organization
or club unless required to do so for an academic program.
d)
They may not represent the college in any on campus or off campus public events
or other co-curricular activities (e.g. plays, musical performances, student newspaper)
unless required to do so for an academic course.
e)
They may not register for courses that require co-curricular participation unless
required by their major.
The restrictions continue in
force until the student has returned to "good academic standing", with
the exception that when a student on academic probation earns a semester grade
point average of 2.0, or better, co-curricular restrictions will be removed for
the following semester."
Technology
Components: Students will be asked to give
a Power Point Presentation to the class on a topic related to the class objectives. Student will research using the World Wide Web
Diversity/Multiculturalism:
1. Remind students that contributions to the classroom
should be made from people from diverse cultures and backgrounds.
Special Needs/Accommodation Policy:
Students who believe that they may
need accommodations due to a documented disability should contact the
Policy
on Cheating and Plagiarism:
"Academic dishonesty within the academic
community is a very serious matter, because dishonesty destroys the basic trust
necessary for a healthy education environment. Academic dishonesty is any
treatment or representation of work as if one were fully responsible for it, when
it is in fact the work of another person. Academic dishonesty includes cheating,
plagiarism, theft, or improper manipulation of laboratory or research data or
theft of services. A substantiated case of academic dishonesty may result in disciplinary
action, including a failing grade on the project, a failing grade in the course,
or expulsion from the College"
Grading:
The grades in this class are based on percentages. In this
way, students will know how close they are to moving up a grade or slipping down
a grade. Percentage points are absolute and non-negotiable.
97% - 100% A+
83% - 86% B 70%
- 72% C-
93% - 96% A
80% - 82% B-
67% - 69% D+
90% - 92% A-
77% - 79% C+ 63%
- 66% D
87% - 89% B+
73% - 76% C
60% - 62% D-
Below 60% F
Any assignment handed in late will not be accepted and will
result in a grade of (0) for that grade. Any
group assignment late will cause all members of the group to receive a (0) for
a grade as well on any assignment.
Assessment Outcomes:
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Course Objectives | Assessment |
| Attendance/Participation (150 points) 7.5 points per class including individual consultation meetings |
Active participation and attendance (Class chart) |
| Student will
reflect on Classroom dialogue and |
Reflective Journal 4 x 50 points (200 total) |
| Final- Group Research Presentation on Happiness- Will research the Topic of Happiness and perform a Power point Presentation at the End of the Semester. Survey and Review of Literature. |
200 points |
| Web Analysis (List of Happiness Websites) |
50 points |
| Letter to My Self (At the end of the semester, student will write a letter to themselves reminding them of the topics we discussed during this class they plan to do). |
50 points |
| Letter to Other (At the end of the semester, student will write a letter to friend or family member regarding topics learned in this class and let them know how you feel about them. |
50 points |
| Personal Happiness Plan (Plan of Happiness, What you plan to do on a personal daily, monthly, yearly basis to complete your journey to happiness. |
50 points |
| Quizzes (Pop Quizzes Given Throughout the Semester) |
25 points a piece |
Class Schedule:
| Date | Topic to be Addressed |
| Assignments Due |
| 8/23 | Introductions and Classroom Assignments | | |
| 8/25 | Creating Class Cohesiveness-Research Survey | | Pen Making |
| 8/30 | The Dance of Love and Fear | 3-34, Baker | |
| 9/1 | The Money Trap | 35-59, Baker | |
| 9/6 | Treading the Minefield | 60-78, Baker | |
| 9/8 | Individual Appointments | | Reflection Due |
| 9/13 | The Antidote to Fear | 79-111, Baker | |
| 9/15 | Hearing the Voice of the Heart | 112-142, Baker | |
| 9/20 | Power over Feelings, Power over Fate | 142-177, Baker | |
| 9/22 | The Awful Grace of God | 178-222, Baker | |
| 9/27 | The Good Life | 223-259, Baker | |
| 9/29 | Individual Appointments. | | Reflection Due Website analysis due |
| 10/4 | Group work for presentation | ||
| 10/6 | FYSE - Social Event | | |
| 10/11 | No Class – Four Day Break | | |
| 10/13 | Guest Speaker-Dan Brannon "Life of Happiness" | | |
| 10/18 | Final Review and Discussion of Happiness Book
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| 10/20 | Love as a Behavior Modifier On Becoming You That's Where the Light Is | 1-38, Buscagilia 39-62, Buscaglia 63-84,Buscaglia | |
| 10/25 | Individual Appointments | | Reflection Due |
| 10/27 | What is Essential is Invisible to the Eye Bridges Not Barriers
| 85-110, Buscaglia 111-126 Buscagia
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| 11/1 | The Art of Being Fully Human Tomorrow’s Children | 127-140, Buscaglia 141-154, Buscaglia | |
| 11/3 | The Intimate You and Choose Life | 155-184, Buscaglia | |
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| 11/8 | Teach Life | 185-202, Buscaglia | |
| 11/10 | Speaking of Love | 203-222, Buscaglia | |
| 11/10 | The Paraphernalia of Anti-Self: The Self-Defeating You. | 243-264, Buscaglia | Final Reflection Due |
| 11/15 | No Class Freshman Registration | | |
| 11/17 | No Class Freshman Registration | | |
| 11/22 | Group Preparation for Presentation | | Last time to meet during class |
| 11/24 | Thanksgiving Break | | |
| 11/29 | Research on Happiness | | Power Point Group1-2 Presentation |
| 12/1 | Research on Happiness | | Power point Group3- 4 Personal Happiness Plan Due |
| 12/5-12/9 | Final Exam | | Pizza Party at Place to be Determined. Letter to Myself Due Letter to Other Due
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