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Psych03 – Introduction to Human Sexuality
Psych03 – Introduction to Human Sexuality
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Psych 03 – Introduction to Human Sexuality
Purpose
1. The purpose of this mandatory and graded post is to verify that you are enrolled and an active student in this class — it’s basically a “Getting To Know You” intake form AND an attendance sign-in sheet! Students who do not complete this “New Class Check-In Discussion Board Post” prior to 11:59 PM, August 26, 2017 will be dropped and have their class spot given to other students on the “electronic wait list.”
2. This graded discussion also provides you an opportunity to: (a) introduce yourself, (b) get to know your classmates by reading their posts, (c) “test run” Discussion Board” tools, and (d) learn other aspects of the course website —- better known as the Canvas Learning Management System (LMS).
Directions
To compose your Post — again, due by 11:59 PM, August 26, 2017 — hit the reply button below. You post should address the following four questions:
1. Describe who you are, status at SRJC, and what your goals are?
2. Why you are taking this course?
3. What fascinates you most about taking an “Introductory Psychology” course.
4. What interesting “tidbit,” factoid,” or other such information will you share about yourself with all of us in this class?
For example, a student taking my Psych 03 (Human Sexuality) class wrote:
“Hi Class! My name is Michael Caulfield. I live and work in Novato, but was born and raised in Keene, NH. I am taking this course primarily as part of a Social Services Certificate program I am enrolled in — I train human sexuality peer counselors in high school. I’ve always been interested in the topic of human sexuality. I’ve heard much feedback about this topic from others who work with me, but I’ve never taken a full course on the subject. So I’m looking forward to the breadth and depth I will receive in taking Psych 03.
As far as what I find fascinating about this topic, it is the human connection — what makes people “tick!” From a learning perspective, I’d like to feel more competent working with human sexuality-related issues.. I am certain having a more solid base in human sexuality will help me greatly in my job, career, and in my personal life with myself and my family.
An interesting “tidbit” about myself is: I worked briefly in a juvenile detention facility where I assisted human sexuality peer counseling with detainee groups.
Optional: Use the built-in video recorder so we can see your face and hear your voice. Just click the filmstrip icon in the reply editor.
5. Finally, share your thoughts with at least three (3) other students’ posts you may have liked in particular.
Rubric
The following rubric or standard is used for grading this assignment.
| Points | Criteria |
| 5 | Answers all 4 questions in complete sentences and is about 350 to 550 words. |
| 4 | Answers all 4 questions in complete sentences and is about 350 words. |
| 3 | Answers all questions in complete sentences but has lack of length and/or some quality issues. |
| 0 -2 | Major problems with (1) length, (2) or quality, and (3) or in addressing all four questions. |
Netiquette
Keep in mind the following guidelines for interacting on the discussion board.
1. Be kind, warm, and respectful to others
2. Use full sentences and be mindful of good grammar and spelling.
3. Avoid jargon, slang, and acronyms.
4. Use language that is supportive and inclusive of others.
5. Don’t be petty, burdensome, or argumentative with other students or professor.
