DSG233HI
DSG233HI
Course Name: Language Arts Writing
Course Number: DSG 233
Semester and Year: Spring 2005
Meeting Time&Place:9:00 A.M. AE104
Prerequisites: 6.0 on D or above
Required Laboratories: Computer
Credit Hours:3
Clock Hours:1
Revision Date: August 19,2004
INSTRUCTOR INFORMATION:
Instructor: Trece Williams
Office Location: G203
Office Phone #: (870) 338-6474 Ext.1103
Email Address: twilliams@pccua.edu
Office Hours: 1:00 P.M. – 3:00 P.M.
COURSE DESCRIPTION: This preparatory course is designed to provide instruction for two portions of the GED test, part 1and part 11. Part 1 assesses your ability to revise and edit written materials in four areas. They are organization, sentence structure, usage, and mechanics. Part 11 will require you to write an expository essay. The essay is holistically scored on a four point rubric. You must score a minimum score of 2 or marginal essay or you will automatically fail the Language Arts Writing Test. test.
COURSE GOAL: The goal is to help prepare students to take and pass this portion of the GED test.
INSTRUCTIONAL OBJECTIVES & MEASURES:
a)
Students will be able to:
1.
2.
Apply basic rules of grammar usage including use of verbs, nouns, pronouns, and modifiers. [unit 3 pp. 136-185]3.
Apply basic rules of sentence structure, including phrases, clauses and sentences. [unit 1 pp.32-914.
Plan and compose well-organized writing sample on a given topic, utilizing the rules of the Edited American English [EAE].5.
Plan, compose, and edit a well-organized expository essay approximately 200 words on a given topic, utilizing the EAE.6.
Correct and revise documents for organization, sentence structure, usage and mechanics. [unit2 pp.92-133]PCCUA CORE COMPETENCIES
The six PCCUA core competencies are incorporated within the context of the subject being taught. The competencies address skills the College has committed to developing in all students.
1)
2)
Communication3)
Social and Civic Responsibility4)
Cultural Awareness5)
Mathematical Reasoning6)
Technology UtilizationTEXT, WEB, AND READING MATERIALS: GED Language Arts, Writing
Publisher:
Steck- Vaughn Textbooks and workbooks
McGraw-Hill /Contemporary workbooks
GED Connection Series
39 videos, GED connection Workbooks
Computer Assisted:
GED Interactive software
PLATO
Web Assisted:
http://www.ateg.org/ Basic grammar rules, examples and activities.
http://www.powa.org/ Step by step process to the writing of essays.
http://splavc.spjc.cc.fl.us
Five Tools for writing timed Essays
GRADING POLICY
Grading Scale:
While traditional grades are not required in the GED classroom, you will be awarded a letter or percentage grade to each completed performance.
The GED Testing Service has set a minimum passing standard of 410 on each test410 in each d an average score of 450 on all five tests of the GED.
ATTENDANCE POLICY: You should attend all classes. Regular attendance is second only to attitude for success in this program.
After three consecutive absences, you will be notified by telephone and followed by a letter to see if assistance can be provided for your return back to class.
PARTICIPATION: Students will participle in lectures, discussions, small and large groups, cooperative learning( interaction between two or more students)
COURSE EVALUATION & ASSESSMENT:
Post assessment:
Test of Adult Basic Education (TABE) Forms 7&8Official GED Practice Tests
Rubrics: Student assessment of competency based on student performance within each assigned area, such as, small group activities, real life applications, performance based projects. This will be based on observation of your performance:
Rubric #1 Student cannot demonstrate skills.
Rubric #2 Student can demonstrate skills with step-step assistance.
Rubric #3 Student can demonstrate skill with some teacher assistance.
Rubric #4 Student can demonstrate skill without teacher assistance.
Rubric #5 Students can demonstrate and apply skill and/or concept to other situations without teacher assistance. Student can generalize skill to his/her real life.
MISSED OR LATE ASSIGNMENTS AND EXAMS: You must make an appointment with the teacher for missed assignments or see a classmate.
STUDENT RESPONSIBILITIES:
Students will commit to this program as if accepting a new job. Regular attendance is necessary for the success of this program and absences and coming in late will not be accepted. I realize that there are uncontrollable reasons for absences and lateness. If you must be late on occasion-be late- but not absent. Call Mrs. Williams @ 870-338-6474 Ext. 1103 and leave a message. Also, see our handbook. You will be give one at the beginning of the class.
Pen or pencils before entering class daily
Paper and spiral notebook before entering class daily
ACADEMIC HONESTY POLICY AND CONDUCT:
As indicated in your Student Handbook, all students are expected to show positive, responsible, and respectful adult classroom behavior. Students who cannot follow what is expected will be asked to leave the program
Cheating is not allowed. You must not go to the back of the books for answers at any point, unless directed by the teacher.
LABORATORY PROCEDURES: (see attached Computer Lab rules)
CAMPUS SUPPORT SERVICES
Phillips Community College of the University of Arkansas provides student support services that assist students in achieving their educational objective. Those services include advising, financial aid, counseling and guidance, and safety and security.
ADA POLICY:
Lynn Boone, the Vice Chancellor for Student Services serves as the ADA Compliance Officer. If you reside in Arkansas County you may contact Vice Chancellor Carolyn Turner (DeWitt) or Dr. Anne Gentry (Stuttgart). The process of student referral under the Americans with Disabilities Act can be found in the Student Handbook.
FERPA POLICY
Phillips Community College of the University of Arkansas complies with the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) of 1974. A student has the right to inspect and review all of his/her records that meet the definition of educational records. No third party has the right to review student records.
The syllabus and the policies, guidelines, and dates included are subject to change at the
Instructor’s discretion.