Curriculum Development: Online Forensic Psychology Course by Jennica Janssen

Curriculum Development: Online Forensic Psychology Course by Jennica Janssen https://padlet.com/jennicamjanssen/xob561urihko Creating an Accessible and Engaging 10-Week Course for All Learners en-us 2018-11-06 19:34:19 UTC 2024-10-09 10:09:49 UTC hello@padlet.com Recidivism and the Brain jennicamjanssen https://padlet.com/jennicamjanssen/xob561urihko/wish/301193733 Relating brain structures back to forensic psychology and factors that contribute to recidivism]]> 2018-11-06 19:38:07 UTC https://padlet.com/jennicamjanssen/xob561urihko/wish/301193733 Inside the Brain of a Criminal jennicamjanssen https://padlet.com/jennicamjanssen/xob561urihko/wish/301193800 Creating interesting and relevant course content ]]> 2018-11-06 19:38:15 UTC https://padlet.com/jennicamjanssen/xob561urihko/wish/301193800 Brain of a Psychopath jennicamjanssen https://padlet.com/jennicamjanssen/xob561urihko/wish/301193849 Including media and recent neuroscience research]]> 2018-11-06 19:38:20 UTC https://padlet.com/jennicamjanssen/xob561urihko/wish/301193849 Expanding Technology for Online Teaching jennicamjanssen https://padlet.com/jennicamjanssen/xob561urihko/wish/301193887 Education becomes more accessible when courses are available online, how do we translate an in-person learning environment to online?]]> 2018-11-06 19:38:25 UTC https://padlet.com/jennicamjanssen/xob561urihko/wish/301193887 Online Education Tools to Engage All Students jennicamjanssen https://padlet.com/jennicamjanssen/xob561urihko/wish/301193983 Using interesting technologies to engage students and make the course feel more interactive]]> 2018-11-06 19:38:33 UTC https://padlet.com/jennicamjanssen/xob561urihko/wish/301193983 Tools for Making Online Courses Accessible for Everyone jennicamjanssen https://padlet.com/jennicamjanssen/xob561urihko/wish/301194022 Incorporating new tools for the course]]> 2018-11-06 19:38:40 UTC https://padlet.com/jennicamjanssen/xob561urihko/wish/301194022 Draft of Syllabus for Online Forensic Psychology Course jennicamjanssen https://padlet.com/jennicamjanssen/xob561urihko/wish/301199281 A work in progress for an online forensic psychology course that would be accessible for all students]]> 2018-11-06 19:47:23 UTC https://padlet.com/jennicamjanssen/xob561urihko/wish/301199281 Practice jennicamjanssen https://padlet.com/jennicamjanssen/xob561urihko/wish/303045549 In an effort to engage students and give them an opportunity to tackle a real-world forensic psychology case. As part of their final exam, I will incorporate a hypothetical on practice where students need to identify the legal question, discuss the methodology they would use to complete the assessment (including which assessment tools to use), and they will have to make a decision on the outcome of the evaluation. Using the program, students will evaluate 10 classmates presentations and vote. Then, as the instructor, I will review and critique the top 3 presentations.]]> 2018-11-11 21:01:49 UTC https://padlet.com/jennicamjanssen/xob561urihko/wish/303045549 Practice Hypothetical jennicamjanssen https://padlet.com/jennicamjanssen/xob561urihko/wish/303046313 Darcy Webb is a 45-year-old man who was evaluated at the request of the Transportation Safety Enforcement Branch (Canada) because of the possibility that he posed a risk to the health and safety of other employees at the TSEB. He has sent threatening emails to his superiors and left written notes in the common kitchen area stating "The next person who takes my food will pay!"]]> 2018-11-11 21:06:24 UTC https://padlet.com/jennicamjanssen/xob561urihko/wish/303046313 Unit Lecture Student Outlines jennicamjanssen https://padlet.com/jennicamjanssen/xob561urihko/wish/303054509 Critical in facilitating student learning is having short outlines for the students to take notes while they listen to the lectures. Since the 10 minute lectures are designed to provide additional information for each topic, it is important that students have a guideline that they can follow while listening. This helps to keep students' attention and provides a method for which they can follow along.]]> 2018-11-11 22:06:41 UTC https://padlet.com/jennicamjanssen/xob561urihko/wish/303054509 All 10 Weeks of Short Lectures jennicamjanssen https://padlet.com/jennicamjanssen/xob561urihko/wish/303055506 Each topic has a short lecture to accompany it so that students can learn additional information]]> 2018-11-11 22:15:49 UTC https://padlet.com/jennicamjanssen/xob561urihko/wish/303055506 Required Textbook jennicamjanssen https://padlet.com/jennicamjanssen/xob561urihko/wish/303055711 This casebook is essential for the course because it provides hypothetical cases for each forensic psychology topic. Students can work through these reports and have integrated class discussions on the discussion board.]]> 2018-11-11 22:17:47 UTC https://padlet.com/jennicamjanssen/xob561urihko/wish/303055711 Create Weekly Self-Checks jennicamjanssen https://padlet.com/jennicamjanssen/xob561urihko/wish/303055915 This provides a low-stakes learning opportunity that will help them earn points towards their course grade and also help prepare students for the midterm and final exams. The students will be able to take these self-checks as many times as they want to earn 100%. The questions on these self-checks will pertain to the topics of the week and will be similar to the questions on the final and midterm.]]> 2018-11-11 22:19:57 UTC https://padlet.com/jennicamjanssen/xob561urihko/wish/303055915 Comprehensive Midterm and Final Exam jennicamjanssen https://padlet.com/jennicamjanssen/xob561urihko/wish/303056252 These exams will be open book and open note and will be an examination of how much each student has learned over the 10-Week course. The questions on these exams will be drawn from the lectures and the readings.]]> 2018-11-11 22:22:49 UTC https://padlet.com/jennicamjanssen/xob561urihko/wish/303056252 Course Extra Credit Opportunity jennicamjanssen https://padlet.com/jennicamjanssen/xob561urihko/wish/303056551 In order to further engage learners and create an opportunity for students to earn lost points, I want to provide a unique extra credit project. Students will be able to choose any forensic case and create an infographic about the forensic psychology elements utilized in their example.]]> 2018-11-11 22:25:39 UTC https://padlet.com/jennicamjanssen/xob561urihko/wish/303056551 Current Event Presentations jennicamjanssen https://padlet.com/jennicamjanssen/xob561urihko/wish/303057348 Using VoiceThread, students will create a 5 minute current event presentation. They will pick a news article within the last two years, make two PowerPoint slides containing discussion questions and the link to the article. Their presentation will be recorded and shared using the VoiceThread application.]]> 2018-11-11 22:32:59 UTC https://padlet.com/jennicamjanssen/xob561urihko/wish/303057348 Discussion Board jennicamjanssen https://padlet.com/jennicamjanssen/xob561urihko/wish/303057652 I would like to find a way to make the discussion board more interactive. Students currently are required to post about a prompt, but they will also need to respond to a fellow classmates prompt. I would also like to include reflective or introspective assignments. ]]> 2018-11-11 22:35:48 UTC https://padlet.com/jennicamjanssen/xob561urihko/wish/303057652 Course Evaluation jennicamjanssen https://padlet.com/jennicamjanssen/xob561urihko/wish/303057940 Currently, the students are asked to complete a university-created course evaluation at the end of the 10-weeks. I would like to create my own survey that the students can complete for extra credit. I would like this survey to provide active feedback about the course so that I can tailor the course and make it more engaging and learner-centered each iteration.]]> 2018-11-11 22:38:11 UTC https://padlet.com/jennicamjanssen/xob561urihko/wish/303057940 Specific Grading Rubric for Course Project jennicamjanssen https://padlet.com/jennicamjanssen/xob561urihko/wish/303058573 In order for students to understand what their course project will be graded on, I have created a specific grading rubric. This way, students will know what to expect and how their projects will be scored.]]> 2018-11-11 22:43:30 UTC https://padlet.com/jennicamjanssen/xob561urihko/wish/303058573 Peer Evaluation Forms jennicamjanssen https://padlet.com/jennicamjanssen/xob561urihko/wish/303059136 If students wish to form small groups to complete the course project, I want to encourage them to work in teams. In order to facilitate a productive group project environment, I will provide peer evaluation forms. Each person's project grade will also include the grade their group members give them. This will hold students accountable to their group members and assist in providing a positive group project environment. ]]> 2018-11-11 22:48:22 UTC https://padlet.com/jennicamjanssen/xob561urihko/wish/303059136 Redefining the Modules jennicamjanssen https://padlet.com/jennicamjanssen/xob561urihko/wish/303059748 Although the content has been created, I want to reorganize the topics so that the work for the course is evenly spread for the students. This will help students have a more balanced workload throughout the course so they have a sense of consistency. It will also allow students to accurately plan how much time they will need to dedicate to the course each week. ]]> 2018-11-11 22:53:44 UTC https://padlet.com/jennicamjanssen/xob561urihko/wish/303059748 Implementation of Study Blue jennicamjanssen https://padlet.com/jennicamjanssen/xob561urihko/wish/303059904 As part of the course participation points, I am going to require students to use Study Blue to create flashcards for this forensic psychology course. I found it helpful to make flashcards for this Neuroscience class and I think students in my course would benefit from making 10 flashcards each week. If they made flashcards about key ideas in the course, they can use them to help prepare for the self-checks and the exams. It will also allow students to continuously access the highlighted material from the course after the 10-weeks are over.]]> 2018-11-11 22:55:26 UTC https://padlet.com/jennicamjanssen/xob561urihko/wish/303059904 Make Office Hours More Accessible jennicamjanssen https://padlet.com/jennicamjanssen/xob561urihko/wish/303060458 I would like to encourage students to reach out to me more so I can engage with individuals in the class. Although I am very responsive to emails, I would like to create virtual office hours where I am available on Skype and students can phone in with questions or discussions regarding course materials.]]> 2018-11-11 22:59:50 UTC https://padlet.com/jennicamjanssen/xob561urihko/wish/303060458 Optional Live Lectures jennicamjanssen https://padlet.com/jennicamjanssen/xob561urihko/wish/303060624 One thing I really liked about IPS 553 was the optional live lectures. I enjoyed logging on and engaging with my professors and peers in a simulated classroom environment. I am going to incorporate this in my 10-week course so that students who are enjoy the feeling of an in-person learning environment can tune in and participate in a lecture. I will also try and bring in guest lecturers who are experts in the field of Forensic Psychology (perhaps the authors of the casebook).]]> 2018-11-11 23:01:11 UTC https://padlet.com/jennicamjanssen/xob561urihko/wish/303060624 Supplemental Interesting and Entertaining Videos jennicamjanssen https://padlet.com/jennicamjanssen/xob561urihko/wish/303061114 In order to demonstrate how Forensic Psychology is prevalent in our daily lives, I would like to incorporate outside videos and material to engage and increase interest in the course. This material will just be additional, optional viewing material for students who are particularly interested in a topic.]]> 2018-11-11 23:05:04 UTC https://padlet.com/jennicamjanssen/xob561urihko/wish/303061114 Abstract jennicamjanssen https://padlet.com/jennicamjanssen/xob561urihko/wish/305053155 This 10-week online Forensic Psychology course provides students with basic and more specific information regarding this area of specialization for psychologists. The course provides an overview of the relevant methods used in the practice of Forensic Psychology. Students are presented weekly with a number of topics in Forensic Psychology, which includes legal questions for which judges and attorneys can be informed by forensic psychological evaluation. These legal questions will include criminal, civil, and family law. Specific cases, in the form of reports, are used to provide relevant examples and discussion questions. Course objectives are met through class lecture, discussion, assigned readings, current events, and case examples. This course integrates critical legal information and warrants important class discussion. Students use online tools throughout the course to facilitate learning and demonstrate transfer of learning across real-world contexts. ]]> 2018-11-15 22:10:42 UTC https://padlet.com/jennicamjanssen/xob561urihko/wish/305053155 Description of Learners jennicamjanssen https://padlet.com/jennicamjanssen/xob561urihko/wish/305058719 Undergraduate Drexel students from all over the world. This class contains student athletes, English as a second language learners, adults returning to college, and military veterans.]]> 2018-11-15 22:34:32 UTC https://padlet.com/jennicamjanssen/xob561urihko/wish/305058719 External Resources jennicamjanssen https://padlet.com/jennicamjanssen/xob561urihko/wish/305059113 Study Blue Flashcards:
Week1 - https://s.tudy.it/hayy6
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~ Zoom for Optional Live Class Meetings
~ Kultura for Instructor Created Lectures
~ PowerPoint for Presentations
~ VoiceThread for Course Projects
~ Practice for Engaging in Real Case
~ Study Blue for Creation of Exam Study Material
~ Canva for Extra Credit Project

]]> 2018-11-15 22:47:33 UTC https://padlet.com/jennicamjanssen/xob561urihko/wish/305061449 Strategies to Support Inclusion and Self-Efficacy jennicamjanssen https://padlet.com/jennicamjanssen/xob561urihko/wish/305063001 As my class tends to have students of all ages from different areas of the country (and sometimes around the world), I do my best to incorporate diverse learning opportunities. I reach out to individual students who may be struggling to help teach specific learning strategies. Along those same lines, I constantly encourage students to contact me with any questions or to schedule office hours if they want to discuss materials from the course. I do my best to reply to student’s emails within a few hours to establish an open line of communication. I also give frequent and feedback to students on their assignments so they can understand why they are earning a certain grade, specifically what they did well and also what they need to work continue to work on. I also encourage students to capitalize on their interests in both the current event presentation and the course project. They are allowed to choose their article and their topic, and whether they want to work as a group or an individual, so that they remain engaged in the process.]]> 2018-11-15 22:55:54 UTC https://padlet.com/jennicamjanssen/xob561urihko/wish/305063001 Evaluation Plan jennicamjanssen https://padlet.com/jennicamjanssen/xob561urihko/wish/305065992 Formative Assessment:
1. Reflection: In the beginning of the course, students will be asked about their experience with Forensic Psychology and what they would like to learn in the class on the Discussion Board.
2. Discussion Board: Learners will participate in weekly Discussion Board questions, self-checks, and short response papers after completing weekly readings and listening to lectures to assess comprehension and application of the course material.
3. Course Project: If students decide to work in a group for the course project, they will be evaluated by their peers on the contribution to the presentation and their ability to work as a team. Students will be graded on their project according to a specific rubric.
Interim Assessment:
1. Students will be given a midterm exam as part of their final course grade.
Summative Assessment:
1. Students will be a final exam as part of their final course grade.
2. Learners will pick a peer-reviewed journal article in a topic of their choice to present to the class and demonstrate their understanding of the material and how it applies in the research.
Course Evaluation:
1. Students will complete an optional course evaluation sponsored by the University.
2. Learners will also complete an instructor-created survey to gather specific information about the course.]]> 2018-11-15 23:10:54 UTC https://padlet.com/jennicamjanssen/xob561urihko/wish/305065992 Type and Duration jennicamjanssen https://padlet.com/jennicamjanssen/xob561urihko/wish/305069943 This course is an online, 10 week, undergraduate upper division psychology course. Each week, students will have access to the next module as they work progressively through the course.]]> 2018-11-15 23:36:23 UTC https://padlet.com/jennicamjanssen/xob561urihko/wish/305069943 Course Overview jennicamjanssen https://padlet.com/jennicamjanssen/xob561urihko/wish/305070686

Week 1: Course Introduction
- Introduce and define Forensic Psychology
- Explain the basic concepts of Forensic Psychology
- Discuss what learners what to take away from the course
- Begin course material about Miranda Rights Waiver
Week 2: Miranda Rights Waiver and Competence to Stand Trial
- Conclude and debrief about Miranda Rights Waiver
- Discuss the legal question surrounding Competence to Stand Trial
- Begin Current Event Presentations
Week 3: Federal & Capital Sentencing and Juvenile Commitment
- Compare and contrast federal and capital sentencing
- Introduce and discuss the federal sentencing guidelines
Week 4: Juvenile Transfer & Reverse Transfer and Sanity at the Time of the Offense
- Discuss the pros and cons of binding over a juvenile case to adult court
- Introducing Mental State at the Time of the Offense and how it relates to the Insanity Plea
Week 5: Child Custody and Sex Offender Risk Assessment
- Discuss the family law implications and how Forensic Psychologists participate in Child Custody evaluation
- Explain Sex Offender Risk Assessment and the intricacies of these assessments
- Midterm Exam Review and students complete midterm
Week 6: Threat/Risk Assessment and Workplace Disability
- Compare and contrast Sex Offender Risk Assessment with general Threat/Risk Assessment
- Introduce guest lecturer
- Explain Workplace Disability and how this type of evaluation would be conducted by a Forensic Psychologist
Week 7: Civil Commitment and Guardianship
- Compare and contrast Civil Commitment and Guardianship
- Discuss the pros and cons of Civil Commitment and Guardianship
Week 8: Projects
- Students have the week to prepare their projects and submit for presentation
Week 9: Expert Testimony and Response Style
- Discuss the role of Expert Testimony and how it applies to Forensic Psychologists
- Explain and introduce measures and tools for learners to understand individual's response styles
Week 10: Personal Injury and Final Exam Review
- Discuss the final topic of Personal Injury and explain how it relates to Forensic Psychology
- Final Exam Review and students study for the final exam

]]> 2018-11-15 23:40:51 UTC https://padlet.com/jennicamjanssen/xob561urihko/wish/305070686 Method of Instruction jennicamjanssen https://padlet.com/jennicamjanssen/xob561urihko/wish/305070901 Includes readings, course lectures, discussion board assignments, weekly self-checks, midterm exam, final exam, current event presentation, course project]]> 2018-11-15 23:42:02 UTC https://padlet.com/jennicamjanssen/xob561urihko/wish/305070901 Additional Course Material jennicamjanssen https://padlet.com/jennicamjanssen/xob561urihko/wish/305076961 2018-11-16 00:19:55 UTC https://padlet.com/jennicamjanssen/xob561urihko/wish/305076961 Learner Objectives jennicamjanssen https://padlet.com/jennicamjanssen/xob561urihko/wish/306522275 In this course, students in this course will:

1. Gain an understanding of the nature, scope, and basic methods used in forensic psychology.
2. Explain how forensic psychology is applied to a variety of legal questions.
3. Learn how this area of psychology is guided both by the methods and knowledge from the field of psychology and applicable standards and procedures from the law.
4. Accurately critically analyze cases and reports, showing an awareness of the strengths and weaknesses of existing practice.
5. Distinguish between reality and the frequently-distorted impressions of this field generated and perpetuated through popular media.]]> 2018-11-20 20:15:15 UTC https://padlet.com/jennicamjanssen/xob561urihko/wish/306522275