Co-CurriCular Credits HaNdBooK 2013-2014

Workplace Protocol for StudentsCO-CURRICULAR CREDITS2013-2014“Impression Management Series”1. Fabulous First impressions – The Art of SelfPresentation2. Communication Savvy – interpersonal Skills3. Dressing the Part – Appearance & Grooming“Customer Management Series”4. Telephone Image – Phone Etiquette Techniques5. Creating Customer Champions – Service Excellence“Self Management Series”6. The Power of Personal Productivity – Success Skills7. “I am We are” – Understanding Self & Others8. Money Management – Controlling Personal Finances“Social Management Series”9. Manners Matter - Corporate & Social Etiquette10. Diplomatic Protocol11. Ambassador Skills12. Dining DecorumCourse MethodologyDelivery will be through a mix of any of the following: Highimpact Half-day Workshops, Role Plays, Individual and GroupExercises, Experimental Activities, DVDs, On-line Resourcesand/or Guest Presenters. The course may also include visitsto Port of Spain Landmarks, the National Museum, and otherPlaces of Interest.Course Duration ScheduleEleven 3-hour sessionsStudent AssessmentStudents will be evaluated via the following:1. Class Participation & Attendance2. Student Goal Planning/Experience Report3. Goal Achievement Oral Presentation4. Final Exam (group take home)10%10%40%40%PAGE 11

CO-CURRICULAR CREDITS2013-2014Minding SPEC: Exploring Sports, Physical Educationand Health & WellnessDepartment: Sport and Physical EducationLocation: Sport and Physical Education (SPEC)Semester: 1 and 2Year: 2013–2014Course Title: Minding SPECCourse Code: COCR 1001Pre-Requisites: NoneNumber of Credits: 3PAGE 12Course RationaleMinding SPEC is a process through which university studentsare offered co-curricular credit for participating in sportactivities and projects at SPEC.Along with the co-curricular credits on offer, participationallows for personal growth, organisational experience andthe opportunity to work and play alongside students fromother faculties in the friendly, healthy atmosphere providedby SPEC.Students will all get the same opportunity to participate andlearn game play. Their performances all contribute to teamand organizational success. The chosen sport is modified tobe appropriate to the skill levels and tactical competence ofeach student. Students also learn more than the performerrole. Each semester of co-curricular activity allows studentsto also learn to referee, keep score, and keep performancestatistics. Students can also function as coaches, managers,team publicity directors, and team trainers, among otherroles.

Minding SPEC: Exploring Sports, Physical Educationand Health & WellnessCO-CURRICULAR CREDITS2013-2014Goals/AimsThe goal of the Minding SPEC module is to provide authentic,educationally rich sport experiences for university studentsin the context of a Sport and Physical Education Centre inorder to award credit to university students for becomingcompetent, literate, and enthusiastic sports persons.Content Students determine their own Learning Plans forMinding SPEC Sport selection and determination of student profiles(competence levels) Team selection and planning of practice and gameschedule Rules, strategies, customs, and courtesies which definechosen sport Technical, human and conceptual skills Roles and functions of personnel attached to the sportand physical education centres Record keeping and data collection, and theirimportance for evaluation Culminating event/authentic assessmentGeneral ObjectivesAt the end of this course students will be able to:1. Recognize the importance of sport and physicaleducation2. List the roles and functions of persons in a sports team3. Discuss how these roles and functions are interrelated4. State collaborative learning methods for effective playerdevelopment5. Apply the rules, strategies, customs and courtesieswhich define chosen sports6. Distinguish the relationship of record keeping tofeedback, motivation and assessment7. Appreciate the value of participating in sport (teams)8. Apply the knowledge learned to everyday situationsPAGE 13

CO-CURRICULAR CREDITS2013-2014Minding SPEC: Exploring Sports, Physical Educationand Health & WellnessTopic or Unit ObjectivesAt the end of this course, the student will be able to:1. Identify the roles and functions of persons participatingin a sports activity2. Select appropriate roles to play that ensure a productivesports activity3. Demonstrate their knowledge of the roles and functionsof such persons4. Illustrate their understanding of the rules of their chosensport5. Discuss the value of participating in sport groups(teams)PAGE 146.7.8.Use data collection methods to provide feedback andmake assessmentsIdentify student participation in sportsApply the knowledge learned to everyday situationsAssignment Complete and submit Learning Plan for Sport Select three goals and complete one practicalassignment (PA) from the list provided in the LearningPlan at the end of this section

Minding SPEC: Exploring Sports, Physical Educationand Health & WellnessCO-CURRICULAR CREDITS2013-2014Course Assessment and Evaluation1. Student must attend at least one session per week.2. Students will be expected to assist the coach in at leastone session per week.3. Students will be expected to complete chosen goalsand praxis assignment.4. Students will be expected to participate in discussionsrelated to the benefits of participating in sports and thevarious roles of people in SPEC.5. Initially assessment of this course will be very informal.Oral reviews and assessments will take place at thebeginning and end of each session.6. Program Participation 30%, Completed Goals 50%,Praxis Assignment 20%.7. Any students with learning disabilities shouldkindly inform the instructor so that the necessaryaccommodation can be made.PAGE 15

Learning Plan for Minding SPEC: Exploring Sports,Physical Education and Health & WellnessCO-CURRICULAR CREDITS2013-2014Name/ ID No:Faculty:Chosen Sport:Rate your present skillProexcellentvery goodgoodokcould be betterdon’t knowgoodokcould be betterdon’t knowWhere would you like to be?Proexcellentvery goodWhat two (2) roles would you like to perform?PAGE 16PlayerCaptain CoachOrganising CommitteeDispute panelFirst Aid OfficerRecords OfficerPublicity OfficerReferee/UmpireScorerEquipment OfficerPeer CounselorTimekeeper

Learning Plan for Minding SPEC: Exploring Sports,Physical Education and Health & WellnessCO-CURRICULAR CREDITS2013-2014What group would you want to be in?Play and laughPlay and competeOutputAll students will participate in lectures and skills development drills.Each student must select three (3) goals AND one (1) praxis (practical) assignment from the list below.Goal A.Earn selection on UWI teamGoal B.Play on team in UWI leagueGoal C.Assist coach in chosen sportGoal D.Keep records and collect dataGoal E . .Assist in Sport OfficiatingGoal F . .Assist in Sport AdministrationGoal G .Be responsible for First AidGoal H.Improve skills in chosen sportPraxis Assignment 1 .Give written report on your experience of roles and functions of persons in SPECPraxis Assignment 2 .Keep and submit reflective journal on students’ participation in SPECPraxis Assignment 3 .Create and submit portfolio (pictures and print) of students’ in SPECPraxis Assignment 4.Conduct university based survey investigating sports issue. For example, how womenparticipate, to what extent they might be marginalised, and how access can be improved.PAGE 17

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Managing My High (MY High): Alcohol, Drugsand Addictive BehavioursDepartment: Student Advisory ServicesLocation: St. Augustine CampusSemester: 1 and 2Year: 2013–2014Course Title: Managing My High (MY High):Alcohol, Drugs and Addictive BehavioursCourse Code: COCR 1031Pre-Requisites: NoneNumber of Credits: 2Course Facilitator: Ms. Reahana MohammedCO-CURRICULAR CREDITS2013-2014Course DescriptionThis course looks at socio-cultural factors that influence the useof alcohol and other commonly used drugs in the Caribbeansociety. It describes the harmful effects of these substanceswhen misused, including the development of addiction. Casediscussions are used to understand addictions to behaviourslike internet use, gambling, sex and pornography. The adverseconsequences of these common behavioural addictions aredescribed. Basic skills training in stress management andrefusal assertiveness are included. The course encouragesstudents to reflect on their own behaviours and to integratethe material and skills learnt into their personal experiences.Goals/AimsThis course gives students an understanding of the variablesthat impact alcohol and drug use in a society. It particularlylooks at the influence of socio-cultural and gender norms,and the media. Students will appreciate the differencebetween recreational and harmful alcohol and drug use,and understand the concept of addiction to alcohol, drugsand specific behaviours. Students will also engage in basicassertiveness training, stress management and refusal skills.With the knowledge gained in this course, and exposure tohealthy stress management approaches, students will beencouraged to make lifestyle changes consistent with harmreduction.PAGE 19

CO-CURRICULAR CREDITS2013-2014Managing My High (MY High): Alcohol, Drugs andAddictive BehavioursGeneral ObjectivesAt the end of this Course, students will be able to:1. Describe the effects of alcohol and drugs on feelingsand behaviours.2. Identify the socio-cultural and gender norms in theCaribbean society that influence alcohol and drug use.3. Differentiate between recreational use of alcohol anddrugs, harmful use and addiction.4. Explain how harmful alcohol and drug use impacts theindividual, the family and the society.5. Describe the etiology of addiction.6. Describe common behavioural addictions – the Internet,gambling, pornography, sex, food.7. Identify potential personal lifestyle changes consistentwith harm reduction.8. Develop basic coping skills and increased refusalassertiveness.PAGE 20Assessment & Evaluation1. Participation in one mini-debate during classtime2. Creation and Presentation of a short skithighlighting material learnt in the course ingroups of 6-8 students3. Reflections on the relevance of the Coursematerial4. AttendanceAssignmentsThis Course has no assignmentsTopic or Unit ObjectivesSession 1 - Introduction to alcohol and drugsSession 2 - Harmful alcohol useSession 3 - Health effects of alcoholSession 4 - Understanding addictåionSession 5 - Basic assertiveness trainingSession 6 - Stress managementSession 7 - Nicotine useSession 8 - Cannabis useSession 9 - Stimulant useSession 10 - Behavioural addictionsSessions 11 & 12 - Group workSession 13 - Group presentations(20%)(50%)(15%)(15%)

Technology LiteracyDepartment: Campus IT Services (CITS) andFaculty of Science and TechnologyLocation: Learning Resource Centre (Lrc)Semester: 1 and 2Year: 2013–2014Course Title: Technology LiteracyCourse Code: Cocr1030Course Facilitators: Geeta Kissoon &Clive LashleyNumber of Credits: 3Prerequisites: NoneCO-CURRICULAR CREDITS2013-2014GOALSThis course is specifically for students who are not yetcomfortable with technology.Comfort with technology is a critical skill in navigating today’sworld effectively. This Technology Literacy course aims toequip students who are uncomfortable with technologywith the requisite skills and practice necessary to utilizeUWI’s student systems effectively, perform basic functionson a computer and feel more comfortable with technologyin everyday life.OUTCOMESThis course is intended to enable students to:1. Use common computer terminology and describecommon computer components and functions.2. Identify and compare features of different types ofcomputers and how they relate to productivity.3. Use Windows to manage files and folders and performbasic computer operations.4. Describe basic Internet and World Wide Webterminologies and use a web browser to conductresearch, navigate the web, and perform transactionsover the Internet such as ecommerce.5. Identify the features and bandwidth considerations ofdifferent types of Internet connections.PAGE 21

CO-CURRICULAR CREDITS2013-2014PAGE 22Technology Literacy6.Communicate via the Internet using instant messaging,online communities and email.7. Perform basic tasks in productivity programs, suchas word processors, spreadsheets, and presentationprograms.8. Describe computer security and privacy considerations.9. Identify the primary risks to computers and data, thesteps to minimize these risks and ways to secure online& network transactions, email and instant messagingtransactions.10. Explain issues in computer ethics such as intellectualproperty and copyright considerations.11. Describe emerging technologies such as Social Mediaand Mobile Web.2.Group Project – 20%Students will be required to work in groups to conductresearch and present their findings on the chosen topicby operating software which they are taught to use inthis course. The group presentation will enable studentsto practically apply what they’ve learnt towardsassessment.Marks will be assigned for the Group Project as follows: 20% - assigned by peers in the group forparticipation in research project; 30% - effective use of PowerPoint and associatedtechnology in communicating ideas; 50% - content of presentation, and depth andrelevance of research conducted by the group.ASSIGNMENTSIn-course assessments represent 100% of the marks.3.Attendance – 20%COURSE ASSESSMENT1. Four (4) Online Quizzes:i.Computer Basics – 15%ii. The Internet & the World Wide Web – 15%iii. Productivity Programs – 15%iv. Computer Security and Privacy – 15%Each quiz will consist of 30 questions to becompleted in 60 minutes.TEACHING AND LEARNING STRATEGIESLearning to use a computer is a very practical matter.Sessions will be scheduled in 3 hour timeslots over a periodof 12 weeks to facilitate hands-on practice, discussion, groupwork and assessments.

Technology LiteracyCO-CURRICULAR CREDITS2013-2014STUDY CHECKLIST:1. Introduction to Computers Describe the importance of computers in today’sworld. Identify the main parts of a computer. Identify the steps for starting a computer. Identify the different groups of keys on akeyboard. Perform different tasks by using a mouse.2.Common Computer Terminology Identify the primary hardware components of acomputer. Define what an operating system is and its role. Define the term program. Explain what is meant by data. Define the term network and identify the benefitsof networking. Define the term Internet.PAGE 23

CO-CURRICULAR CREDITSTechnology Literacy2013-2014PAGE 243.Computer Performance and Features Identify and compare the features of different typesof computers. Explain the role of memory. Explain the basics of computer performance andhow it relates to productivity. Describe the different types of productivityprograms and their uses. Describe the different types of communicationsprograms and their uses. Describe the uses of educational and entertainmentprograms.4.Computer Operating Systems Explain the common functions of an operatingsystem. Identify the different components of the Windowsinterface. Work with the Windows interface within programs. Manage files and folders in Microsoft WindowsExplorer. Perform basic file operations.

Technology LiteracyCO-CURRICULAR CREDITS2013-20145. The Internet Define what the Internet is and elaborate on itsuses. Identify the different components required for anInternet connection. Identify the features of different types of Internetconnections. Explain the meaning of the term bandwidthin relation to the different types of Internetconnections.6. The World Wide Web Define the World Wide Web and elaborate on itsuses. Explain how Web addresses work. Explain how to use a browser to navigate the Web. Describe how to evaluate the content of a Website. Explain the meaning of E-Commerce.7.Communicating on the Internet Explain how e-mail works. Write and send e-mail messages. Manage e-mail messages Identify the features of online communities. Explain how instant messaging works.8.Common Features and Commands Identify the main components of the user interface. Identify the purpose of the commands on the menubar. Work with the buttons on the toolbar. Work with the pointer in a program. Work with text and characters in a program. Explain the use of primary keyboard shortcuts andkey combinations.9.Word Processing Perform basic tasks by using a word processor. Edit and format text. Work with tables and pictures. Work with language tools. Identify the various benefits of using DesktopPublishing.10. Spreadsheets Identify the different components of a spreadsheet. Enter data into a spreadsheet. Perform basic mathematical operations in aspreadsheet. Insert charts into a spreadsheet. Explain the purpose of options available for printinga spreadsheet.PAGE 25

CO-CURRICULAR CREDITSTechnology Literacy2013-201411. Presentation Programs Identify the basic functionalities offered bypresentation programs. Create a new presentation. Add graphics and multimedia to a presentation. Identify the options available to print presentationsin different formats.12. Emerging Technologies – Societal Trends &Challenges13. Overview of Computer Security and Privacy Explain what the terms security and privacy meanas they apply to computing. Identify various threats in the world of computersand explain their corresponding solutions.14. Protecting Your Computer and Your Data Identify various methods of protecting theoperating system, software, and data on yourcomputer. Identify various ways of securing online andnetwork transactions. Identify common measures for securing e-mail andinstant messaging transactions.PAGE 2615. Protecting Yourself from Security Threats Identify common measures used to protectprivacy. Describe how online predators work. Identify

2013-2014 PAGE 4 Co-curricular Activities WE ENCOURAGE ALL STUDENTS TO BE ACTIVELY INVOLVED IN AT LEAST ONE CO-CURRICULAR COURSE DURING THEIR STAY AT THE UWI, ST. AUGUSTINE CAMPUS At The University of the West Indies, we are committed to providing students with opportunities for a well-rounded educational experience.