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Human Movement Sciences Department

Recreation and Tourism Studies Program

RTS 301 Youth Development through Recreation

4 Semester Hours

Course Outline, Fall 2011

INSTRUCTOR INFORMATION:

Name: Dr. Eddie Hill, CPRP Email: ehill@odu.edu

Office: SRC 2019 Phone: 757-683-4881

Office Hours: MWF 8:30-9:30am; TR 10-11:00am Class Location: SRC 1002 & SRC 1009 (Lab)

Web Site: www.odu.edu/recreation Class day/time: Aug 28-Dec 8, TR 8-9:15am

Teaching Assistants:

PREREQUISITE: Junior standing or permission of instructor

CATALOG DESCRIPTION/INTRODUCTION:

This class will use the Benefits-Based Programming (BBP) Model to construct an experience that targets the social-emotional needs of youth through CARE NOW (see description below). Through this service-learning based class, students will explore research, theory, practice, and technique of structuring recreation experiences for youth. This course includes the examination of theories of youth development, behavioral management, motivation, and social skills as they relate to the recreation experience. This course also has a mandatory service learning component (approximately 35 hours) which takes place from 2:45-6:00pm on Monday and Wednesday at Lafayette Winona and Tuesday and Thursday at Blair Middle Schools. You will be at one middle school one day a week for 10 weeks. You will also meet once a week in lab (ODU campus) from 3-4:30pm on your given day to design and practice leading your activities. This service learning component is included in the lab portion of this class.

CARE (Character and Resiliency Education) NOW is a theoretical and benefits-based collaborative program taking place at James Blair and Lafayette Winona Middle Schools. The targeted population exhibits higher-than-average risk factors (e.g., truancy). Many students live in government-subsidized housing; 61% receive free/reduced meals. These issues, and the school's failure to meet adequate yearly progress on the Standards of Learning, led the school administration to ask Old Dominion University for assistance. The result is, CARE NOW, an in- and after-school program developed by the faculty from the college's Recreation & Tourism Studies and Counseling & Human Services Programs, to improve academic and social outcomes.

COURSE OBJECTIVES:

(Note: Numbers in parentheses refer to the NRPA/AALR Accreditation Standard the objective meets or aids in meeting). Upon completion of this course, each student will have the opportunities to:

Knowledge:

1. Understand the significance of play, recreation, and leisure in contemporary society (8.02).

2. Understand the importance of maintaining professional competence and the available resources for professional competence (8.08).

3. Understand the importance of leisure service delivery systems for diverse populations (8.10).

4. Understand the variety of programs services to enhance individual, group, and community quality of life (8.13).

5. Understand group dynamics and processes (8.15).

Skills:

6. Identify how to assess needs to enhance quality of life (8.14.01)

7. Identify how to implement the development of outcome-oriented goals and objectives to enhance quality of life (8.14.02)

8. Identify how to effectively evaluate programs to enhance quality of life (8.14.07)

9. Identify how to use various leadership techniques to enhance individual, group, and community experiences (8.16).

10. Demonstrate basic facilitation skills, including sequencing, modification, and processing (frontloading, debriefing, and transfer).

Attitudes/Values:

11. Recognize the ethical issues associated with facilitating recreation experiences with a variety of populations.

12. Recognize the impact of the individual, familial, and environmental conditions affecting leisure behavior.

COURSE REQUIREMENTS:

	Description	Points	%	Due Date
1.	Chapter/Class Quiz 20x5pts each	100	20	Weekly
2.	Child Abuse and Neglect Recognition Workshop (free, on-line training)	15	3	No later than September 8
3.	Background Check (NRPA-TLC²)	15	3	No later than September 22
4.	Weekly Activity Plan: Two drafts (2x25)	50	10	September 13 & September 22
5.	Exam 1	50	10	October 6
6.	Trends in Youth Development Article: One-page Abstract with source	25	5	November 8
7.	Service Learning Participation	100	20	September-December
8.	Youth Development Presentation: in pairs	25	5	November 29 & Dec 1 December 6 & 8
9.	CARE NOW Large Group Student Led Organization & Activity	20	4	Your week
10.	Service Learning Reflections (10) [Oct. -Dec.]	50	10
11.	Exam 2	50	10	December 15
	Total Points	500	100

Many of your assignments will be submitted via Blackboard; if you are unfamiliar with its functions, please ask questions.

Chapter/Class Quiz

Each student will complete Chapter/Class Quizzes weekly. Points are given based on "class questions" at the beginning of class. The content will come from previous classes, readings, or other materials. These may not be made up and will only be displayed during the first five minutes of class (if in-class). Some quizzes may be on-line. Student athletes are required to provide me with an athletic schedule. In addition, it is highly recommended you check in with a classmate or me before and after your absence.

Background Check (mandatory for all students enrolled in RTS 301/302, prior to entering a school):

An increasing number of public school districts that partner with Old Dominion University are requiring that students intending who participate in service learning submit to a criminal background check. The National Park & Recreation Association (NRPA) TLC² Making Communities Safe has agreed to work with our students in order to provide this service, and to process applications within 24-48 hours. This information will be kept confidential, and be initially released only to the RTS Faculty. http://www.nrpa.org/tlc2/

Fee: $25.00 (this includes your NRPA name badge for you to keep)

Child Abuse Recognition Workshop (mandatory for all students enrolled in RTS 301/302, prior to enter a school):

Visit the Virginia Commonwealth University's webpage for the free, on-line training. Print your Certificate of Completion and submit it for grading. Once graded, I will return it to you to include in your portfolio.

http://www.vcu.edu/vissta/training/va_teachers/

Weekly Activity Plan

In pairs of two and a few groups of three (Groups A, B, C & D), you will complete a Weekly Activity Plan (form provided on Blackboard) for each day of your service learning program (minimum of ten sessions). The Weekly Activity Plan will include up to 1.5 hours of recreation programming. Most of the programming will be resiliency & character education-based, intentional recreation activities that also target anti-bullying. However, within the three hours, one hour of tutoring will occur (this is fundamental part of many after-school programs). The RTS program has invested in the Pinnacle and Ultimate Field Guide Teambuilding Kits for you to use. These kits have hundreds of resources with written explanations. You will also be mentoring students.

Youth Development Abstract/Paper

You will be responsible for locating an article on trends in youth development. It may come from a professional journal or magazine, but not from a newspaper. You will write a short abstract (two page, double spaced) that summarizes the article. You do not need to provide a copy of the article, but must include the source in APA format.

Youth Development Presentation

In your pairs, you will give a formal [PowerPoint] presentation on your service learning experience. I will give you the format, but in short, it will include: overall impressions; things that went well; things to change for next semester; and relevance to the positive youth development movement.

CARE NOW Service Learning

This course has a mandatory service learning component (approximately 35 hours) which takes place from 2:45-6:00pm on Monday and Wednesday at Lafayette Winona and Tuesday and Thursday at Blair Middle Schools. You will be at one middle school one day a week for 10 weeks. You will also meet once a week in lab (ODU campus) from 3-4:30pm on your given day to design and practice leading your activities. This service learning component is included in the lab portion of this class. Upon starting CN at the schools, the follow penalties will be enforced: T=Tardy after 2:55pm (3 points off); IA- Inappropriate Attire, this includes appropriate dress, PRTS Polo and name badge (2 points off); and each Absence is 10 points off.

CARE NOW Large Group Student Led Organization & Activity

Your group will lead the entire CARE NOW program (and classmates) in large ice breaker/s activities that are: tied to the resiliency trait (as best as possible), fun, and engaging. The activities you lead should last between 20-30 minutes (examples will be given in class). The entire process may include: getting snacks for the day, monitoring the time to get started, facilitating big group activities, and returning [the organized] Training Wheels Bags. You will be responsible for the aforementioned examples during your trait week.

CARE NOW Service Learning Reflections

Individually, you will prepare a CARE NOW reflection paper packet (form provided). This one-page assignment fosters reflective thinking and processing the activities from the week. This is not a "right or wrong," but rather your perspective on this innovative program and your impact among the youth involved. This combine assignment will be submitted at the end of the semester. Please use this as a "running log" of your experience. Use back and front of the paper, and ensure the final product is stapled with your name on the cover sheet.

Two Examinations

Two exams will be given during the course and include material from: CARE NOW, class activities, guest

speakers, reading materials, videos, and lectures. The format may include: T/F, multiple choice,

matching, diagram, and short answer. The final exam will be semi-cumulative and include material from:

Grading %:
The grade distribution is based on the percentage of total points earned by the student.

95-100 = A 90-94 = A- 86-89 = B+ 83-85 = B 80-82 = B- 76-79 = C+

73-75 = C 70-72 = C- 66-69 = D+ 63-65 = D 60-62 = D- < 59 = F

COURSE CONTENT:

Week	Dates	Topics Covered	Assignments Due	Readings
Week 1	August 30 & Sept 1	Introduction to the class and one another. CARE NOW, Resiliency, and BBP Background	1. Chapter/Class Quizzes	RYD-Chapter 1 SCC-Part 1 Experiential Activities Specializing in Anti-Bullying (e-reading on Blackboard)
Week 2	September 6 & 8	Youth Today & Play and Recreation among Childhood and Adolescence CARE NOW Lab Meeting (SRC 1009) (3:00-4:30pm)	2. Child Abuse and Neglect Recognition Workshop	RYD-Chapters 2&3 SCC- Parts 2&3
Week 3	September 13 & 15	Youth Serving Organizations CARE NOW Lab Meeting (SRC 1009) (3:00-4:30pm	4. DAP #1 Sept. 13	RYD-Chapters 4&5 SCC-4&6
Week 4	September 20 & 22 VRPS Conference Norfolk, VA (Sept 18-21)	Positive Youth Development, Resiliency and BBP CARE NOW Lab Meeting (SRC 1009) (3:00-4:30pm	3. Background Check (NRPA-TLC²) 4.WAP #2 Sept. 22	RYD-Chapters 6&7
Week 5	September 27 & 29	Youth Development & Education CARE NOW Lab Meeting (SRC 1009) (3:00-4:30pm		RYD-Chapters 8&9
Week 6	October 4 & 6	Intentional Programming and Parents CARE NOW #1 Begins (Oct. 2)	5. Exam 1	RYD-Chapters 10&11
Week 7	October 11 & 13 Fall Break	Power of Relationship & Voice CARE NOW #2		RYD-Chapters 12&13
Week 8	October 18 & 20	After-school Programs CARE NOW #3		RYD-Chapters 14 & Supplemental Readings
Week 9	October 25 & 27	Teen Centers CARE NOW #4		RYD-Chapters 15 & Supplemental Readings
Week 10	November 1 & 3 NRPA Conference Atlanta, GA (Nov 1-3)	Culture in Youth, Acculturation & Assimilation CARE NOW #5		RYD-Chapters 16&17
Week 11	November 8 & 10	How Girls & Boys Differ CARE NOW #6	6. Trends in Youth Development Article	RYD-Chapters 18&19
Week 12	November 15 & 17	Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Youth CARE NOW #7		RYD-Chapters 20
Week 13	November 22 & 24 Thanksgiving Break 23-27	Inclusion of Youth with and without Disabilities CARE NOW #8		RYD-Chapters 21
Week 14	November 29 & Dec 1	The Future of Parks & Recreation within Youth Development CARE NOW #9	8. Youth Development Presentation	RYD-Chapters 22 & Supplemental Readings on BB
Week 15	December 6 & 8	Ending a Youth Program Wrap-up, review CARE NOW #10 (program ends)	8. Youth Development Presentation	No readings
Week 16	Thursday December 15 from 8:30-11:30am	Exam 2

EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES/METHODS OF ADDRESSING ACCREDITATION STANDARDS:

Standards are addressed through lecture, class discussions, guest speakers, case studies, experiential activities, group and individual exercises, and video materials.

REQUIRED TEXTBOOKS AND SHIRT:

Witt, P. & Caldwell, L. (2005). Recreation and youth development. State College, PA: Venture Publishing

Cummings, M. & Anderson, M (2010). Setting the conflict compass: Activities for conflict resolution and prevention. Dubuque, IA: Kendall Hunt

RTS Polo Shirt must be purchased at $25.00 (information provided in class)

CLASS POLICIES:

Office hours and appointments: If you are unable to make a scheduled appointment, please let me know by calling (757) 683-4881 as soon as you know you will not be able to make it. Email will be checked by the instructor most weekdays, usually before 9 AM, enabling students to have a response within 24 hours.

Cell Phones: As a courtesy to the instructor and your classmates, please turn off cell phones prior to the start of class. The instructor reserves the right to answer calls and pages on behalf of the student. In addition, please refrain from text messaging during class.

Assignment Requirements: All assignments must be typewritten. Work done in this class is to be original, done exclusively for this class, and in compliance with departmental standards for written work. Please proofread carefully for spelling, grammatical errors, and paragraph organization. The instructor reserves the right to return papers with writing errors and allow students one week to correct the errors and resubmit the paper. Papers resubmitted for this reason will automatically lose 21% of the possible points (highest possible grade will be a C).

Deadlines for Assignments: Assignments must be handed in at the start of class on the scheduled due date. Assignments submitted electronically must be posted before class starts. Papers turned in at the department office on the date due will be assumed to have been turned in after class and will be considered late. Unless arrangements are made with the instructor BEFORE an assignment is due, a student's grade for an assignment will be reduced by a FULL letter grade for each "day" that assignment is late, beginning immediately with the start of class on the due date (pluses and minuses will NOT be included). That means assignments due Monday, the 1st, but turned in electronically Tuesday, the 2nd, will receive up to a B. If the same assignment is turned in after class starts Wednesday the 3rd, it will receive up to a C. No papers will be accepted more than three (3) "days" after the original due date. A "day" includes weekends and holidays.

Lost Papers and Computer Incompatibility: The instructor is not responsible for lost papers or papers submitted via computer that cannot be opened. Papers submitted via Blackboard/computer should be in Microsoft Word format (not Works), Rich Text Format, PowerPoint, or Publisher (or other Microsoft Office Suite programs) and MUST be submitted as specified in the assignment description. It is strongly recommended that students request a recipient receipt and keep all graded materials until a final grade appears on his/her transcript. Graded materials may be necessary to settle discrepancies regarding the final grade for the course. If a student is unable to produce records of his or her grades, the instructor will not change any grade.

Exams: The exams must be taken on the scheduled date, unless prior arrangements have been made. Students expecting a make-up examination for failing to take an exam on the scheduled date will be required to provide substantive proof of the reason for having missed the exam. In the event of illness, a doctor's verification will be required. Make up exams are typically entirely essay format.

Laptop and Tablet Policy: The use of laptop computers and tablets will be permitted in this class for note taking only. Students must adhere to the following:

1. Laptops and tablets are used for note taking and other class related activities only.

2. Laptops and tablets MAY NOT be used during class to check email, Facebook, or any other non-class related activities.

3. Faculty reserve the right to ask a student to turn off his/her laptop or tablet if the faculty member suspects a student is not following the policy.

4. Further use of laptops and tablets by students who violate the policy is under the discretion of the faculty member.

5. Faculty may ban the use of all laptops and tablets during class if deemed necessary.

RTS Policy Regarding Student Background Checks:

Policy Statement: Students in certain Recreation and Tourism Studies courses and all RTS majors will complete a background check by TLC²/Southeastern Security Consultants, Inc. (SSCI) during their first year in the major or as specified by the course instructor of respective courses.

Criteria for Exclusion: The RTS Program will abide by the National Recreation and Park Association TLC² guidelines for background screening which may disqualify and prohibit students from completing volunteer or fieldwork hours. Criteria for Exclusion can be found at this link: http://www.nrpa.org/uploadedFiles/Discover_NRPA/Join_NRPA/Member_Benefits/NRPA%20recommended%20guidelines%20final(1).pdf

Students who wish to appeal the findings of their background checks must do so directly with SSCI.

Obligation of Continuing Notification: It is the responsibility of the student in any RTS major to notify the RTS Undergraduate Program Coordinator immediately if any changes occur in his or her status as documented by the background check prior to graduation. If the student does not disclose any change in status in a timely manner, the student may be dismissed from the major.

FACULTY EVALUATION:

Students will have the opportunity to evaluate the instructor's effectiveness at the end of the semester by completing the University faculty evaluation form.

STATEMENT ON ACCOMMODATING STUDENTS WITH SPECIAL NEEDS:

Any student enrolled in class with a documented physical or learning disability must be registered with Disabled Student Services (683-4655). Every reasonable accommodation will be made to assist such students toward meeting the academic requirements of this course, as expected of all enrollees.

HONOR PLEDGE:

The Old Dominion University Honor Code, described in detail on page 14 of the 2006-2008 University Catalog, will be enforced. The submission [under your name or UIN] of all assignments and tests will be assumed to have been completed in accord with the following statement: "I pledge to support the honor system of Old Dominion University. I will refrain from any form of academic dishonesty or deception, such as cheating or plagiarism. I am aware that as a member of the academic community, it is my responsibility to turn in all suspected violators of the honor system. I will report to an Honor Council if summoned." By attending Old Dominion University, you have accepted the responsibility to abide by this code. This is an institutional policy, approved by the Board of Visitors.

This syllabus has been created as a guide to this course and is as accurate as possible. However, all information is subjected to modification to meet the needs of the class. Any modifications will be discussed during class session and will be documented in writing.

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