Mod 1 Part 1

Module 1 Part 1 - Psych 126 - Human Relations and Yourself

Five Bookmarks:

"All people smile
in the same language."

(You can find all the course learning objectives by clicking the bookmark called Expected Outcomes on the Psy-126 Internet Syllabus.)

Introduction
2.	Watch 9 minutes of Paradigm Pioneers with Joel Barker. The word paradigm in grammar means an ordered list or table of words. Synonyms also include "pattern" and "example." Joel Barker is using the word paradigm as "an orderly way of looking at the unfolding changes in the world" we expect to encounter. This video is about how to discover the future, including the many changes that continually occur in our lives. It is about the general nature of patterns and examples from which to learn how best to anticipate and benefit from continually unfolding changes in our future world. The word pioneer means first explorer, first investigator, or first developer in a new field of endeavor. Take a few notes. Then answer the following questions. 1. What is a paradigm? 2. Provide the names and the inventions created by at least three paradigm pioneers. 3. What change in our lives took place as the result of the three persons you selected?
3.	- page 8 - Create a written self-portrait about yourself whose four components are: A. Your occupational and school background; B. Social and interpersonal group memberships; C. Beliefs, values, and attitudes; and D. Significant persons, places, languages, and customs from whom and from which you have learned to be who you are. Include only that information you would give to an instructor from whom you were requesting a letter of reference for use with potential employers. (Notice that I changed Part D from that in the book. I would rather learn through one or two stories about the persons, places, or events that have shaped the kind of person you have become.)

Class Activities:

1st	Introduction
2nd	Let's complete Learning Objective #2 together.
3rd	Let's complete Learning Objective #3 together.

1st

Introduction

Welcome to Psychology of Business and Industry at Patrick Henry Community College with Mr. Tom Meyer! The purpose of this class is to give you systematic knowledge about human behavior that improves your personal, job, and career effectiveness. To be a member of this class you should be enrolled in Psy-126.

The remaining bullet statements introduce you:

to the text, and how we use it;

to the instructor;

to instructor expectations;

to exercises from the text which help introduce you to other students.

The final bullet statement is an introduction to the Syllabus and the
15 Module Suggested Calendar

Spring
Summer
Fall.

	The syllabus contains the guidelines we follow, the learning objectives we accomplish, and the evaluation procedures used in Psychology of Business and Industry.
	The 15-module-calendar contains links and bookmarks to each daily class outline.

The text

- Purchase Human Relations for Career and Personal Success at the PHCC Bookstore.

Read the first chapter as homework for today's class (called Module 1 Part 1).

Thereafter, read the chapter associated with each module of study before attending class.

Bring the textbook to each class.

This course draws upon the text for much of the course material. As your instructor I've arranged the course material into 15 modules of study. (I use 15 modules because the Fall and Spring semesters at Patrick Henry Community College have 15 academic weeks of study, and a 16th week devoted to final exams.) We spend two class sessions on each module, called "Part 1" and "Part 2" of modules number 1 through 15. Ordinarily during Fall and Spring we complete one module of study per week. (You can expect a faster pace if you take this course during Summer session.)

Part One of the course
- Part One consists of Modules 1 through 4 in which we study chapters 1, 2, 3, and 9.

Part Two of the course
- Part Two consists of Modules 6 through 9 in which we study chapters 6, 8, 10, and 11.

Part Three of the course
- Part Three consists of Modules 11 through 14 in which we study chapters 13 and 15.

There will be a review session and an exam during parts 1 and 2 respectively of Module 5. There will be a second review and a second exam during parts 1 and 2 respectively of Module 10. There will be a third review and a third exam during parts 1 and 2 respectively of Module 15. (If classes get cancelled, I may cut out review sessions. In that event, use your computer to complete quizzes stored on Blackboard as your review.) A final exam is given during the 16th module. Bring a self-addressed stamped envelope to the final exam.

The instructor

- Your instructor is Mr. Tom Meyer. Click Meet the Instructor.

You should email your homework to Mr. Meyer using tmeyer@ph.vccs.edu . Just complete the material on these module pages, save them under a title (such as "Module1 Part1.doc") and send them to Mr. Meyer as an attachment by a name which tells him the module and whether you are working in Part 1 or Part 2 of that module.

Mr. Meyer is in Stone Hall office #114.

You can leave voicemail for Mr. Meyer by calling (276) 656-0283.

Mr. Meyer's office hours are posted on his office doorway.

You can reach Mr. Meyer's homepage (and this course) using Internet Explorer by typing http://www.ph.vccs.edu/eco into your browser and clicking your mouse.

Instructor Expectations

Sign the attendance roster at the beginning of each class session.

Make and display a name card during each class session.

Make yourself known to one or two study partners, and if they should be absent, give them a copy of any handouts distributed during class and share your notes with them. Ask them to do the same service for you!

Make an electronic notebook after each class session using a disk, cd-rom, or flash drive (memory stick). This means:

	Using Internet Explorer, right click your mouse on each of these daily class outlines in the order we use them, select (highlight and copy) each daily class outline in its entirety, and paste the material into a Microsoft Word file.
	Save the first Word file as "Module1 Part1.doc" and complete the homework assignment at the end of this daily class outline. Make a backup disk of your work. Bring your homework disk to each class, so that I can check it while you are engaged in other projects.
	The next daily class session is called "Module1 Part 2" so be prepared to follow the same procedure, and save that Word file as "Module1 Part2.doc." Continue this process following each class session.

I collect and grade your electronic notebooks as a means of preparing you to complete exams over Part One (chapters 1, 2, 3, and 9), Part Two (chapters 6, 8, 10, and 11), and Part Three (chapters 13 and 15). Here's the procedure to follow to make certain you are using your homework assignments correctly to prepare for the exams scheduled for Module 5 Part 2, Module 10 Part 2, and Module 15 Part 2:

	Using email, send your completed notebook to tmeyer@ph.vccs.edu as an attachment by noon on the day we meet for Module 5 Part 1. (That's our review session for our first exam.)
	Using email, send your completed notebook to tmeyer@ph.vccs.edu as an attachment by noon on the day we meet for Module 10 Part 1. (That's our review session for our second exam.)
	Using email, send your completed notebook to tmeyer@ph.vccs.edu as an attachment by noon on the day we meet for Module 15 Part 1. (That's our review session for our third exam.)

The students

Each of you will be asked to complete a short written self-portrait (similar to that on page 9 of your text), and to share the results with a study partner of your choice. You can then introduce yourself and/or your study partner to the class.

The Syllabus and the
15 Module Suggested Calendar

Spring
Summer
Fall.

The course syllabus is stored on internet and contains the description, the suggested sequence of study, and the evaluation methods.

Print your copy of the syllabus by entering my homepage URL http://164.106.143.4/eco , clicking Psychology for Business and Industry, clicking syllabus, and file menu followed by the print command.

Use the bookmarks at the top of the syllabus to move quickly (with the click of your mouse) to information that interests you, such as:

	course description
	instructional topics
	evaluation
	textbooks, and
	instructor policies.

Use your mouse to become familiar with the standardized format found in each daily class outline. Using bookmarks, you can move rapidly from "preview/review learning objectives," to the "class activities," the "summary," and to the assigned "homework."

2nd

Let's complete Learning Objective #2 listed above together.

2.	Watch Paradigm Pioneers.

Watch 9 minutes of Paradigm Pioneers with Joel Barker.

The word paradigm in grammar means an ordered list or table of words. Synonyms also include "pattern" and "example." Joel Barker is using the word paradigm as "an orderly way of looking at the unfolding changes in the world" we expect to encounter. This video is about how to discover the future, including the many changes that continually occur in our lives. It is about the general nature of patterns and examples from which to learn how best to anticipate and benefit from continually unfolding changes in our future world.

The word pioneer means first explorer, first investigator, or first developer in a new field of endeavor.

Take a few notes. Then answer the following questions.

1. What is a paradigm?
2. Provide the names and the inventions created by at least three paradigm pioneers.
3. What change in our lives took place as the result of the three persons you selected?

3rd

Let's complete Learning Objective #3 listed above by working alone.

- page 8 -
Create a written self-portrait whose four components include: A. Occupational and school; B. Social and interpersonal; C. Beliefs, values, and attitudes; and D. Significant persons, places, languages, and customs from whom and from which you have learned to be who you are. Include only that information you would give to an instructor from whom you were requesting a letter of reference for use with potential employers.

Using page 8 of your text as a model, create a written self-portrait of yourself using no more than 25 to 50 words to respond to Part A, and the same limited response to Parts B and C. For Part D, write about those significant persons, places, customs, and languages which have had the most effect in helping you learn to become the person you are. (Do not use material which you would be unwilling to share with your classmates.)

Share the results of your writing with a study partner of your choice. Time permitting, introduce yourself and your study buddy on the basis of these written statements.

Complete a Written Self-Portrait

Instructions:

Imagine that you may someday be asking your instructor to write you a letter of reference. Use the space below on this web page.
Let's modify page 8 of your text to create a written self-portrait of yourself (with information which could be made public to your advantage.) Using no more than 25 to 50 words, respond to Parts A, B and C.

Let's change Part D! For Part D, tell a story in a single paragraph about a significant person, place, custom, and language that had great effect in helping you learn to become the person you are. (Do not use material which you would be unwilling to share with your classmates.) Include only that information you would give to an instructor from whom you were requesting a letter of reference for use with potential employers.

________________
(date)

Dear Mr. Meyer,

Someday when I am applying for a new job, I would like to use you as a reference. The following information about me can be helpful to you in presenting my potential employer the facts about me.

My Occupational and School
My Social and Interpersonal Groups
My Beliefs, Values, and Attitudes
A significant person, place, language, and custom from whom and from whom and from which I have learned to be me.

Thanks for the opportunity to have worked with you during my course in Psychology of Business and Industry!

Sincerely,

______________________

(Your name)

Summary:

Items covered in this class session or listed as homework:

Undone Begun Completed Mentioned or
Discussed

Review/Preview
Learning Objectives

Class Activities

1st
2nd
3rd

Summary

Homework

Instructor Comments:

Student Comments:

Homework:

1. Discover the Financial Aid Verification method.

2. Reading Assignment: Read Chapter 1.

3. Learn about the small team Country Cultural Report.

Each of these are described in the remaining material on this webpage.

Financial Aid Verification Method

Do you need financial aid verification? If so, complete the material in this table and send it to me. Dear Professor Meyer, I have done the exercises in Module _____. I have done the Module 1 Part 1 homework (or specify what ever you have done to deserve your financial aid). Please forward this request for financial aid to the appropriate office on my behalf. Thanks very much!	You can send me your favorite clip art, gif or jpeg here! (sample "exercise")
(Type your name.)	(Enter the date you completed your work.)

(Here's a suggestion for giving your work its own professional appearance. Do your homework in a consistent contrasting highlight or color, so that I can easily see the difference between the learning objectives and your answers. As examples, choose highlights like yellow, silver, green, or colors like pink, or red.)

Reading Assignment

Read Chapter 1 - Human Relations and Yourself and take the exam over Chapter 1.

As you read "Chapter 1 - Human Relations and Yourself" in the text, pay attention to the six sources of information that provide self-understanding. You should find yourself especially interested in feedback from supervisors and from coworkers.

You'll be interested in securing feedback from peers and supervisors both in your professional work and in this class. In the next paragraph I introduce you to a course requirement during Part Two (modules 6 through 9), which draws in part upon the peer evaluation process mentioned in Chapter 1.

Country Cultural Report

In Psychology of Business and Industry, you'll be assigned to one of several teams. Each team will be given a continent of the world. You may be given:

	Continental Teams	Country My Team Would Like to Study
1.	North America (and/or central America)
2.	South America
3.	Africa
4.	Europe
5.	Asia (and/or Australia)

Each team should meet and receive a country from the instructor whose culture and industry the team will study.

Culture often leads individual team members to describe how families, parenting, language, location, climate, geography, resources, food, schooling, recreation, music, holidays, religion, politics, medicines, and working environments in other countries differ from those same reference points in America.

Industry often leads individual team members to investigate specific products, methods, and means of production and consumption, in contrast with methods used in America. Where possible you should investigate specific companies, in specific countries, their marketable products, exchange rates, and revenue streams associated with what are thought to be significant forthcoming trends within global competition. Where there is profit anticipated, expect to find competition. Point out competing companies and countries in that activity!

Your team will make an electronic PowerPoint slide show, or use other 21st Century electronic means, to give a presentation to the class. In the presentation, each student talks to the class for an equal period of time about a particular aspect of the country culture your team feels it important to emphasize. During Part Two of the course, your team will be given a day on which to present its "Country-Culture Briefing" to the class using electronic support (such as Powerpoint).

Here is a list of major new revenue producing ideas that are either in reseach & development, beta testing, or in a stage if early adoption.

During Part I and II of Psychology for Business and Industry, ask yourself these questions.
- Do you know what these ideas are?
- Do you know what the size of the revenue stream from each of these projects is with in the next decade for those who invest successfully?
- Do you know what companies and countries are competing with one another to bring these ideas into your world?
- Have you gotten the education which enables you to deal with differences between these peoples, their interests, and their concerns?
- Can you market your own value and skills in relation to these ideas?
- Have you "Googled" these ideas on your computer yet?

Paradigms in the stage of Early Adoption:
1. Bio-diesel (Keeping one's economy running without the use of petroleum)
2. Genetically-engineered crops
3. Commerce based on use of mobile phones
4. Machine language translation (Use of math and statistics rather than grammar to accelerate the convergence of 20 or so official languages)
5. Inexpensive computers
6. Use of radio-frequency ID tags (RFID)
7. Solar Power

Paradigms in the stage of Beta-Testing:
1. Wi-Max (wireless internet technology)
2. Smart dust networks
3. Civilian space travel
4. Robotics
5. Biometric payment systems
6. Hydrogen powered vehicles
7. Plastic electronics

Paradigms in research & development:
1. Nano-emissive displays
2. Cancer vaccines
3. Supervaccines
4. Pebble-bed reactors
5. 4G-Telphony
6. Stem cells

"All people smile in the same language."