If you have thirty or more educators who would like to take anger and conflict in schools and society for graduate credit, contact Dr. Jackard for additional information.
COURSE SYLLABUS
EWS 913 (1Credit Hours) EWS 914 (2 Credit Hours) EWS 915 (3 Credit Hours)
$110.00 per Credit Hour
Make Out Checks Or Money Orders To: JF Associates
Charles Jackard, Ed.D., Instructor
Lindenwood University - St. Charles, Missouri
The Lindenwood University Education Center, in cooperation with select educational
agencies and recognized experts in the field, will provide graduate opportunities to students
entered in approved workshop activities. Up to six hours of credit can be applied toward requirements of
the Masters in Education degree at Lindenwood University.
Lindenwood University is accredited by the Commission on Institutions of Higher Learning of
the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools. Graduate credit is earned through
the Lindenwood University Cooperative Credit Program.
Course Description
This course will help educators faced with unique situations that challenge their abilities to understand students, parents and peers. Our society is changing daily, and so are the problems that students bring to school. This course will provide an opportunity to look objectively at the role anger and conflict play in our schools and society. Anger and conflict manifest itself into many problems.
Goals Of The Course:
1. Explore techniques that will aid in helping teachers look
objectively at their anger problems.
2. Explore various techniques that have been proven to be successful in
understanding the psychology of anger.
3. Identify and learn new techniques of developing a positive self-esteem for themselves and
their students.
4. Identify and study characteristics that seem to help human beings handle power and
control with compassion and empathy.
5. To present structured experiences for improving human relation skills in dealing with our
students.
6. Explore ways to be proactive in making the school and classroom a positive environment for
learning.
Objectives Of The Course:
1. Participants will be able to collaborate, listen and share in a more
productive manner with colleagues and students regarding anger problems.
2. Participants will be able to implement strategies that will assist in
understanding the psychology of anger.
3. Participants will be able to develop an increased awareness of strategies that can help
them deal with power and control in a positive manner.
4. Participants will be able to have guided experiences in techniques that have proven
successful in helping raise the level of self-esteem in teachers and students.
5. Participants will be able to identify human relation skills needed for proactive
communication with people.
6. Participants will be able to use various techniques to help students
achieve academically and be proactive in making the school a positive
environment for learning.
Text:
A materials fee of $15 will be required for each course.
In addition, the instructor will provide a compendium of textual materials.
Methods Used In Teaching Course:
1. Lecture
2. Outside Speakers
3. Group Activities
4. Discussion
5. Films and Videos
Course Requirements:
Participants will be required to contribute a minimum of 15
hours for each graduate credit they earn.
EWS 913 Anger And Conflict In Our Schools And Society I (1 credit hours)
A Grade Must attend all class sessions and turn in a research paper, project, or book report which meets the following criteria associated with scholarship: (5 - 8 pages)
1. clarity of expression
2. understanding of and facility in articulating concepts and terms pertaining to the chosen field of study
3. thoroughness with which subject is presented
4. organization and flow of concepts.
B Grade Must attend all class sessions and turn in four reflection papers which clearly and thoroughly address the questions listed below regarding the reflection paper.
C Grade Must attend all class sessions and turn in two reflection papers which clearly and thoroughly address the questions listed below regarding the reflection paper.
D Grade Must attend all class sessions and turn in no work.
F Grade Does not attend class sessions and turns in no work.
EWS 914 Anger And Conflict In Our Schools And Society II (2 credit hours)
A Grade Must attend all class sessions and turn in a research paper, project, or book report which meets the following criteria asssociated with scholorship: (8 - 11 pages)
1. clarity of expression
2. understanding and facility in articulating concepts and terms pertaining to the chosen field of study
3. thoroughness with which subject is presented
4. organization and flow of concepts.
B Grade Must attend all class sessions and turn in six reflection papers which clearly and thoroughly address the questions listed below regarding the reflection paper.
C Grade Must attend all class sessions and turn in three reflection papers which clearly and thoroughly address the questions listed below regarding the reflection paper.
D Grade Must attend all classes and turn in no work.
F Grade Does not attend class sessions and turns in no work.
EWS 915 Anger And Conflict In Our Schools And Society III (3 credit hours)
A Grade Must attend all class sessions and turn in a research paper, project, or book report which meets the following criteria associated with scholarship: (13 - 16 pages)
1. clarity of expression.
2. understanding of and facility in articulating concepts and terms pertaining to the chosen field of study.
3. thoroughness with which subject is presented.
4. organization and flow of concepts.
B Grade Must attend all class sessions and turn in ten reflection papers which clearly and thoroughly address the questions listed below regarding the reflection paper.
C Grade Must attend all class sessions and turn in five reflection papers which clearly and thoroughly address the questions listed below regarding the reflection paper.
D Grade Must attend all class sessions and turn in no work.
F Grade Does not attend class sessions and turns in no work.
Subject Matter Of Papers:
All reflection papers, research papers and projects must be on a topic related to the course title. The instructor, Dr. Charles Jackard, will provide a suggested list of topics and movies/videos that students may read and research. Any other topics or movies/videos students read, view or do research on must be approved by Dr. Jackard.
Reflection Papers: (1 - 2 pages)
This is basically a statement of opinion about pieces of writing or movies-videos viewed. The following should be included in the paper:
1. Author, Title, Source, Date and Pages
2. What are your reactions to the article or movie/video?
3. What is the article or movie/video trying to tell us?
4. How does the article or movie/video relate to the course you are taking?
5. What is the general value of the article or movie/video?
6. What general statements can be made about the article or movie/video? ( summary of article or movie/video )
Research Paper, Project, Or Book Report:
The following should be included in the research paper, project, or book report:
1. Title Page
2. Table of Contents
3. Text of the Paper
4. Footnotes of Text
5. Bibliography
SUGGESTED MOVIES
|
Bobby Fisher Story |
The Principal | Lean On Me |
| Stand & Deliver | Dangerous Minds | The Breakfast Club |
| Dead Poets Society | West Side Story | Blackboard Jungle |
| Music Of The Heart | Basketball Diaries | October Sky |
| Mr. Holland's Opus | 187 | The Substitute |
| The Miracle Worker | Colors | American Beauty |
| Finding Forrester | Pay It Forward | Traffic |
| To Sir With Love | Teachers | Patch Adams |
| Up The Down Staircase | Goodbye Mr. Chips | Renaissance Man |
| Bowling For Columbine | The Karate Kid | New Jack City |
| Coach Carter | Spellbound | Tuesday With Morie |
| Radio | 13 | Five People You Meet In Heaven |
| Mad Hot Ballroom | School Ties | Hoop Dreams |
| Remember The Titans | Forrest Gump | The Diary Of Ann Frank |
| Hoosiers | Drum Line | Glory Road |
| The Ron Clark Story | Paper Clips | Bang-Bang You're Dead |
| Crash | Rudy | Friday Night Lights |
| Emperor's Club | Conrack's | Gridiron Gang |
| Changing Of The Guard | The Program | Take The Lead |
| Freedom Writers | Avalon | Little Miss Sunshine |
Students who desire official verification of workshop credit may request a transcript from the Registrar's office. Requests must be in writing. Requests should include the students social security number and a check for $5.00 made payable to Lindenwood University. Send requests to the address listed below:
Registrar's Office
Lindenwood University
209 South Kingshighway
St. Charles, Missouri 63301-1695
636.949.4954
www.lindenwood.edu
DO NOT REQUEST TRANSCRIPTS UNTIL AFTER GRADE CARD HAS BEEN RECEIVED
ALL FINAL PAPERS MUST BE TYPED
Papers Due:
Determined when course is taught.
Send To:
Dr. Charles Jackard
3221 West 83rd Street
Shawnee Msn., KS. 66206
Tel/Fax (913) 648-7039