This 4-page document outlines the format for a student participation journal in a communication disorders course. It details 4 types of participation activities students can record in their journal for points, including: 1) class discussions, 2) meetings with the instructor, 3) engaging with online material on various disorder topics, and 4) demonstrating creative thought. Students must keep entries brief and organized by type, and present the completed journal to the instructor by November 23rd for a total of 65 points or receive a grade of zero.

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CDO 439
Student Participation Journal Format
Student participation in classes is an essential ingredient to maximizing learning. Student
participation consists of many activities, some of which include:
1. Class discussion including questions or comments
2. Visiting the instructor following class, using email, or scheduled appointments to
clarify and convey ideas
3. Engaging in electronic learning via the internet relative to each of the following
disorder areas
a. Articulation
b. Voice and Resonance
c. Fluency
d. Swallowing/Dysphagia
e. Language
f. Cognition
g. Social aspects
h. Communication modalities
I. Hearing/Aural Rehabilitation
j. Accent Modification
4. Demonstrating initiative and enthusiasm for learning through creative thought and
ideas about the subject/topics
Each student will briefly record the activity or level of participation (25 words or less per
entry/double spaced between dates of entry) using the prescribed electronic format,
keeping the journal entries in sections according to their type. For example, all #1 type
entries must be kept together, #2 etc, then #3, etc…….
The student will maintain the information and be prepared to present it to the instructor
for review and assignment of cumulative points. (Due November 23, 2011)—No
exceptions.
Total Required Points: 65 points
Note: Failure to complete the assignment as represented or present the information
by the prescribed due date will result in a grade of “ZERO” for this journal
assignment…..It’s all or nothing…..not debatable.
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Student Participation Journal
Prescribed Format
1. Entering class discussions (3 pts. each; 3 required - 9 points)
Dates: ___________________________ Subject/Topic:_______________________
Brief Description: (25 words or Less)
Total points (9)____________
2. Visiting the instructor following class, using email, scheduled
appointments to clarify or convey ideas (1 point each; 2 required - 2
points)
Date: ___________________________ Subject/Topic:_______________________
Brief Description: (25 words or Less)
Total points (2)____________
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3. Engaging in electronic learning via the internet ( 5 points each; 10
different disorder specific entries required - 50 points)
Dates: ___________________________ Subject/Topic:_______________________
Brief Description: (25 words or Less)
Total points (50)___________
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4. Demonstrating initiative and enthusiasm for learning through
creative thought and ideas about the subject/topics (2 pts. each; 2
required - 4 points)
Dates: ___________________________ Subject/Topic:_______________________
Brief Description: (25 words or Less)
Total points (4) ___________
TOTAL PARTICIPATION POINTS (65)________________
Student Signature__________________________Date______
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