Beruflich Dokumente
Kultur Dokumente
Wielenga
2016
Room: Room 38
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Feb June
St. Thomas
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Course Materials
Textbooks: Perspectives on Ideology
Binder and notepaper
Pens, pencils, pencil crayons, glue and scissors
Other materials as assigned
*There is a large emphasis on the use of technology in all of my courses. I
will provide you with tablets and laptops as the need arises, but feel free
to bring your own technology if you prefer.
Current Events
Current events will be brought up every class, as incorporating current events into the
exploration of Globalization helps to make this social studies course relevant and
meaningful. It is important that you pay attention to local, national and international
news. I strongly recommend that you make an effort to keep up to date with news from
around the world, in order to better contribute to class discussions and to be more
prepared for some of the minor assignments that you will be required to complete.
Academic Integrity
Students are expected to be honest about the work they submit for this course. Copying
another persons work will not be accepted and will result in a grade of INCOMPLETE on
that assignment and you will be required to do an alternate assignment. For projects and
essays, students are expected to properly cite and acknowledge all sources used for
research (including photos). Students are encouraged to approach me for help if they
have doubts about whether they are properly acknowledging research sources. Willful
and blatant act of plagiarism will result in a grade of INCOMPLETE on that assignment
and you will be required to do an alternate assignment.
Student Support
If you need help with anything you are working on, or to better understand concepts
dealt with in class, come see me before or after class (during the transition break). You
can also come talk to me after school.
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o Talk to me about test anxiety so I can make sure you are properly supported
during test time.
o Come see me as soon as possible to discuss ways in which you need
additional help/support. If you are unsure of how to properly study or prepare
for tests, come talk to me about it and we will create a successful plan.
Class Website
My classroom is not confined to four walls. This means that you will be able access,
complete, and hand-in much of your coursework online, with the help of pre-approved
web2.0 tools.
The following is a website that you will frequent throughout the year which will to help
you succeed.
www.classroom.google.com (password: vb7dd8)
This is the main classroom website. It is here that you will be able to find any documents
that you may be missing, and it is here that I will post what was done in class each day
(along with all documents and files that were used in that class). I will also be posting
homework assignments and due dates on this website. This website also contains links to
all the web2.0 tools you can use to complete assignments and projects.
- You will use this website mainly when:
o You were sick and want to catch up on what you missed.
o You lost a particular document and you want a replacement.
o You want to check what homework is due, and when it is due.
o You want to access a plethora of web2.0 tools in order to work on any given
assignment.
Assignments
Learning activities and assignments are constructed to develop a students knowledge
and/or skills. For this reason, students will not be permitted to simply opt out of doing
their work. All assignments must be completed and handed in.
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*Missing Assignments 1st step: I will talk to you about getting assignment in,
and provide tutoring time. 2nd step: I will call your parents. 3rd step: You will
have a disciplinary meeting with the principle. 4th step: Possible suspension
from school.
Absences
If you are absent (excused or not) you are still expected to know the material covered
during the class you missed. Documents, worksheets, and notes are placed into the
while you were away folder in the classroom, and will also be posted online:
www.classroom.google.com.
If you are absent, you are responsible for catching up on whatever work you have
missed. Hand in your assignments on the day you return to school, or email them to
jasonwielenga@gpcsd.ca
You are expected to write all assessments on the date planned unless you have written
notification from a parent/doctor.
- Rewrite Eligibility:
o Signing of a rewrite contract.
o The rewrite will occur during the time specified by the teacher.
The best way to learn from and enjoy the time you spend with this course is to
get involved with the assignments and immersed in the content. Trust me, you
can have a lot of fun here, as long as you invest the time. Best wishes!