DBPC 305 Effective Parenting: Childhood Behavior and Discipline Strategies

Families often reproduce themselves, and many parents are unaware of the powerful influence they have on their children. Legacy is not a word parents often think about. In fact, many parents live in self-doubt when it comes to having positive influence. The principles taught in this course will provide the student with a foundational perspective and the necessary tools for helping parents learn to discipline well, engage a multigenerational approach to parenting, develop a healthy spirituality in their children and leave a legacy for generations to come. This course is offered in an eight-week format and includes extensive readings, interactions with family members, a position paper, and interactions with other students via Discussions.

Theme Scripture

“Great is the Lord, and highly to be praised, and His greatness is unsearchable. One generation shall praise Your works to another, and shall declare Your mighty acts.” Psalm 145:3-4 (NASB)

Textbook Readings and Lecture Presentations

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Course Requirements Checklist

After reading the Course Syllabus and Student Expectations, the student will complete the related checklist found in the Course Overview.

Discussions (4)

Discussions simulate classroom interaction for students in the online environment and provides students with opportunities to discuss course information in an informal manner. There are 4 Discussions in this course comprised of an initial thread, with a minimum of two replies.

Specific Instructions:

   Threads:

• For each Discussion, the student will post a thread of at least 300 words on the topic presented.
• The thread must reveal an in-depth exploration of the question in a comprehensive answer reflecting specific concepts and principles. In addition, the thread needs to include, cited in current APA edition, at least 2 scholarly citations in current APA format. Any sources cited must have been published within the last five years. Acceptable sources include journal articles, the textbook, and the Bible. The student should refer to the Discussion Grading Rubric in Canvas for grading details.

   Replies:

• The student must reply to the threads of a minimum of two (2) classmates, using at least 150 words for each reply; this is the minimum expectation.
• Each reply post must address the related thread directly and must be a unique contribution to discussion, reflecting thoughtful analysis of the topic and thread. Each reply must incorporate at least 1 scholarly citation in current APA format (acceptable sources are listed above). The student should refer to the Discussion Grading Rubric in Canvas for grading details. (CLO: A, B, C, D, E, F)

Book Review Assignments (2)

Both Book Review Assignments are ways of responding to readings that requires the learner to interact with new ideas on several levels, including a Summary, Concrete Responses, a Reflection, and personal Application. The student will write two book reviews using the 4MAT structure on a course textbook: The New Dare to Discipline and Parenting Isn’t For Cowards. Each Book Review Assignment should be 700–900 words in length and written in current APA format to include title page and reference page. At minimum, the assigned book and Bible should be used as references. (CLO: A, B, C, D, E, F)

Research Paper Assignments (2)

The student will build a 2,000-2,500-word research paper throughout the course of the term, in current APA format. Over the duration of the course, the student will create a title page and outline of the paper; and, finally, submit his or her final research paper.

Research Paper: Title Page, Outline, and References Assignment

The student will create a title page, outline, and references assignment in current APA format with 3 references. The outline should include at least 3 references the student plans to use. The references (having been published in the last 5 years) must be listed in a reference section in current APA format. The outline must include Level 1, Level 2, and, if necessary, Level 3 headings the student will use in setting up his or her Research Paper.

Research Paper: Final Assignment

The student will write a 2,000-2,500-word paper in current APA format on the topic of Parenting Styles and Child Outcomes with at least 8 references (in addition to the course textbooks and the Bible) from sources published within the past 5 years. (CLO: A, B, C, D, E, F)