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EMC 150: Teaching Methodology for EMS Educators
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Word document version of this Syllabus: Accessible-Syllabus-Template-May 2017.docx

Course Description

Prepares EMS personnel to teach as a lead instructor in primary and continuing education courses. Meets the requirements for EMS educators set forth by the California Health and Safety Code, Title 22 regulations.

Student Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this course, the participant will be able to:

  1. Discuss basic fundamental concepts regarding student learning.
  2. Explain the role of the EMS educator in student learning.
  3. Prepare, implement and evaluate the effectiveness of course content.
  4. Discuss the process of learning remediation and discipline.
  5. Describe the regulatory environment surrounding EMS education.

Class Meetings

While most of the class will be done asynchronously (whenever you set the time), there are deadlines for completing activities and submitting assignments. Please pay close attention to the due dates.

You will be required to meet with a few classmates in "real time" twice during this course. This will be your peer group, who will provide feedback and support when you present various facets of your final project.  The first meeting will occur during Module 4 and again in Module 7. You will want to connect with your peer group shortly after being assigned, and make arrangements to meet using ConferZoom. I will set up these meetings as the modules near.

Instructor Contact

Arthur Hsieh, MA, NRP

Email: ahsieh@santarosa.edu

Phone: (707) 836-2917

Office Hours: Monday and Friday, 9am to noon

I respond to emails with 24 hours.

Course Web Site

Students will use the Canvas course web site for assignment instructions, submitting assignments, viewing classmate's work, sharing resources, and viewing grades.

Textbook

National Association of EMS Educators. Foundations of Education: An EMS Approach, Third Edition. ISBN-13: 978-1284145168. Jones and Bartlett Publishing, 2019.

You can locate and order this textbook online. Make sure you pick up the Third Edition.

Required Software

You will need the following software for this course. 

In addition, you will need some method of recording video and audio for your final project. Most smartphones will have this capability, or using a laptop webcam will likely work as well. 

In order to utilize ConferZoom, you will need to allow allow access to your device's camera and microphone.

Important Dates

Day Class Begins: TBD

Day Class Ends:  TBD

Last Day to Add without instructor's approval: TBD

Last Day to Add with instructor's approval: xx

Last Day to Drop without a 'W' symbol: xx

Last Day to Opt for Pass/No Pass: xx

Last Day to Drop with a 'W' symbol: xx

Dropping the Class

If you decide to discontinue this course, it is your responsibility to officially drop it to avoid getting no refund (after 10% of course length), a W symbol (after 20%), or a grade (after 60%). Also, for several consecutive, unexplained absences, the instructor may drop a student.

Pass‐NoPass (P/NP)

You may take this class P/NP. You must decide before the deadline, and add the option online with TLC or file the P/NP form with Admissions and Records. With a grade of C or better, you will get P.

You must file for the P/NP option by [date]. Once you decide to go for P/NP, you cannot change back to a letter grade. If you are taking this course as part of a certificate program, you can probably still take the class P/NP. Check with a counselor to be sure.

Instructor Announcements and Q&A Forum

The instructor will post announcements on the “Instructor Announcements” page in Canvas throughout the semester. Canvas notifies students according to their preferred Notification Preferences as soon as the instructor creates an Announcement. A “Q&A Forum” is also on Canvas to ask for assistance of your classmates or of instructor.

Attendance

Students who fail to attend the first class (face-to-face courses) or do not log-in to an online class after the second day of the semester will be dropped from the class. It is strongly advised that if you need to miss more than one class/homework deadline in a row that you contact me to avoid being dropped from the class.

Late Policy

All assignments are due [at midnight PST?] on the due date. A late submission will receive a 20% penalty. Submissions more than one week late are not accepted without prior arrangement. Late work will not be graded unless student sends instructor an email with URL for late work.

Exams

There will be six quizzes. The material comes from the textbook, class lectures, activities and supplemental materials. If any exam is missed, a zero will be recorded as the score. It is your responsibility to take the online exams by the due date.

Grading Policy

Visit the “Grades” in Canvas to keep track of your grades. I grade [once a week] and post grades and comments on the online Canvas gradebook.

Grades will be assigned as follows:

A

90%

xxx points or more

B

80%

xxx to xxx points

C

70%

xxx to xxx points

D

60%

xxx to xxx points

If taking Pass/No Pass you need at least 70% of the total class points and complete the midterm exam and the final exam to pass the class.

Standards of Conduct

Students who register in SRJC classes are required to abide by the SRJC Student Conduct Standards. Violation of the Standards is basis for referral to the Vice President of Student Services or dismissal from class or from the College. See the Student Code of Conduct page.

Collaborating on or copying of tests or homework in whole or in part will be considered an act of academic dishonesty and result in a grade of 0 for that test or assignment. I encourage students to share information and ideas, but not their work. See these links on Plagiarism:
SRJC Writing Center Lessons on avoiding plagiarism
SRJC's policy on Academic Integrity

Other Important Policies and Practices

Avoid Plagiarism Like the, er, Plague

Although most students have likely heard about plagiarism during their years of schooling, it still is prevalent-even in higher education.

The video below reviews what plagiarism is and how not to do it.

Plagiarism: How to avoid it

This activity tests your knowledge of plagiarism (not graded): Self-check: Plagiarism

Netiquette, or Why Is It Harder to Be Polite Online?

Netiquette refers to using common courtesy in online communication. All members of the class are expected to follow netiquette in all course communications. Use these guidelines:

  • Use capital letters sparingly. THEY LOOK LIKE SHOUTING.
  • Forward emails only with a writer's permission.
  • Be considerate of others' feelings and use language carefully.
  • Cite all quotations, references, and sources (otherwise, it is plagiarism).
  • Use humor carefully. It is hard to "read" tone; sometimes humor can be misread as criticism or personal attack. Feel free to use emoticons like :) for a smiley face to let others know you are being humorous.
  • Use complete sentences and standard English grammar to compose posts. Write in proper paragraphs. Review work before submitting it.
  • Text speak, such as "ur" for "your" or "ru" for "are you" etc., is only acceptable when texting.

Special Needs

Students with disabilities who believe they need accommodations in this class are encouraged to contact Disability Resources (527-4278), as soon as possible to better ensure such accommodations are implemented in a timely fashion.

Course Summary:

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