HD690 The Process of Human Development (2 cr.)Prerequisite(s): Acceptance into the Human Development program This course is the first in a series of three required courses that provides a touchstone for students to meet in community as they progress through their individualized programs. This first course covers the history, Lasallian charism, philosophy, ethical expectations, and design of the program; the structure of learning contracts; the delineation and evaluation of learning objectives; the use of appropriate graduate-level resources; guidelines for graduate-level work and credits; reflective writing; and the establishment of professional, educational, and personal goals/vocation. This course is a prerequisite for all other courses.
Upon completion of this course, students are expected to be able to do the following:
- Write learning objectives.
- Design contract learning assessments.
- Identify how the learning assessments address the contract learning objectives and the program outcomes.
- Structure a learning contract that reflects the Saint Mary’s policies and procedures.
- Use basic technology and other supports for conducting scholarly research and writing.
- Reflect upon Lasallian charism and philosophy and its relationship to the student’s personal goals.
- Create a schedule for submitting and completing the first learning contract.
- Complete a learning contract, and be prepared to complete a portfolio and integration paper.
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