EDUC 1300 Course Syllabus

NORTH CENTRAL TEXAS COLLEGE

COURSE SYLLABUS

 

Course Title: Learning Framework

Course Prefix & Number:  EDUC 1300

Section Number:  

Semester:  161S

Semester Credit Hours: 3

Lecture Hours:  48

Observation Hours:  0

Course Description (NCTC Catalog): A study of: research and theory in the psychology of learning, cognition, and motivation; factors that impact learning, and application of learning strategies. Theoretical models of strategic learning, cognition, and motivation serve as the conceptual basis for the introduction of the college-level student academic strategies. Students use assessment instruments (e.g. learning inventories) to help them identify their own strengths and weaknesses as strategic learners. Students are ultimately expected to integrate and apply the learning skills discussed across their own academic programs and become effective and efficient learners. Students developing these skills should be able to continually draw from the theoretical models they have learned.

Course Prerequisite(s): None

Required Course Materials:

·         Textbook: Sherfield, R. &  Moody, P. (2014). Cornerstones:  For college success.   New York,  Pearson. 7th edition.

·         Internet access

·         Canvas Log-in information

·         Microsoft Word®

·         NCTC Student E-mail address

·         Printer

 

Recommended for this course:

                                         Digital or handwritten calendar

 

 

INSTRUCTOR INFORMATION

Name of Instructor:

Pam S. Lane

Campus/Office Location:

Corinth Campus- Office 201

Telephone Number:

940-498-6204

E-mail Address:

plane@nctc.edu

 

GRADING CRITERIA

# of Graded Course Elements

Graded Course Elements

Percentage or Point Values

14

Journals

20%

5+

Class Assignments  Article Review  Research Paper Intro

20%

15

Discussion Forums

20%

4

Tests

20%

1

Research Paper

20%

Grade Scale:   90 –  100% = A;   80 – 89% = B; 70 – 79% = C;   60 – 69% = D; Below 60% = F

An assignment is considered late if it is not turned in or submitted to the correct drop box on or before the due date and time.

No late work will be accepted for any reason, nor will work be accepted via E-mail.

 

 

 

STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES

 

At the successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

1.

Describe the research and theory in the psychology of learning, cognition, and motivation. 

2.

Strengthen academic performance by identifying key components of the successful student. 

3

Analyze and gain an understanding of historical, biological, psychological, and socio-cultural dimensions of learning and developmental psychology, dimensions that can simultaneously influence human thought, emotion and behavior.

4.

Compose writing assignment(s) using Standard American English and basic computer skills. 

5.

Develop self-awareness and career goals within an academic atmosphere.

6.

Evaluate the quality and conclusions of the research to which they are exposed, which can simultaneously influence human thought, emotion and behavior.

 

 

ATTENDANCE POLICY

Students are required to “log-in”  at least two times  per week.  Canvas tracks your attendance and you are not required to log in with a pin number.  The Canvas program records your activity on the course as well as active time spent.  

Late work will not be accepted. ALL assignments must be completed by 11:30 PM on Sunday. Unit/ Chapter assignments will take several hours to complete; please do not wait until the due date to begin readings and assignments. See the calendar for due dates. If an assignment is not submitted on or before the due date, no credit will be given. Late Work can be completed only on Case by Case approved by Dr. Pam S. Lane and the Department Chair due to a life crisis

 

If you stop participating in the course you need to officially drop the course either online or in the Admissions Office in order to receive a W. You WILL NOT be automatically dropped from the course by the instructor or department. To withdraw from classes online (I believe these are current instructions.  If you need assistance contact the registrar’s office:

     Select My.NCTC for the NCTC home page

     Select the Admissions Tab

     On the bottom right hand corner select "Drop a course online after the Official Date of Record".

     Fill out the online form and submit

 

 

All drops submitted online will receive a confirmation email within 48 hours of submission. If a confirmation is not received, please contact the Admissions office.

 

 

TENTATIVE SCHEDULE

August 22-28

 

 

     Introductions & Welcome

     Unit 1: Change

Introduction Module

     Purchase the textbook

     Set up and use your NCTC student email

     Post an introductory message in the Welcome / Discussion Forum.

 

COMPLETE PRE TEST REQUIRED… NO GRADE IS RECORDED

Unit 1: Change:

     Read Chapter 1 in your text

     Read the Chapter 1 Lecture

     Review the Chapter 1 PowerPoint

     Complete Journal 1

 

August 29-Sept 4 

 

Unit 1: Engage

 Assignments:

     Read Chapter 2 in your text

     Read the Chapter 2 Lecture

     Review the Chapter 2 PowerPoint

     Complete Journal 2

     Complete Discussion Forum: Guiding Statement & Self-Defeating Behaviors

 

Sept 6-11

 

September 5 Labor Day… Campus is closed.

Unit 1: Persist

Assignments:

     Read Chapter 3 in your text

     2. Read the Chapter 3 Lecture

     3. Review the Chapter 3 PowerPoint

     4. Complete Discussion Forum: Persistence

Article ReviewTitle Due )

     Complete Unit 1 Test

 

Sept 12-18

 

Unit 2: Connect 

Assignments:

     Read Chapter 4 in your text

     Review the Chapter 4 Complete Assignment Building Your Information Literacy Skills

     Complete Journal 4

     Complete the Discussion Forum

 

 

Sept 19-25

Unit 2: Think

Assignments:

     Read Chapter 5 in your text

     Read the chapter lecture

     Review the Chapter 5 PowerPoint

     Complete Journal 5

     Complete the Discussion Forum: Information Literacy

 

Sept 26-Oct 2

 

 

Unit 2: Prioritize

Assignments:

     Read Chapter 6 in your text

     Read Chapter 6 Lecture

     Review the Chapter 6 PowerPoint

     Complete Journal 6

     Complete the Discussion Forum: Overcoming Procrastination

No Unit 2 Test  Please use this time to work on your Research Journal Article

Close of Week 2

Oct 3-9

Unit 3: Learn

Assignments:

     Read Chapter 7 in your text

     Complete Learning Styles Activity

     Review the Chapter 7 PowerPoint

     Complete Journal 7

     Complete the Discussion Forum: Talent

 

Oct 10-16

Unit 3: Read

Assignments:

     Read Chapter 8 in your text

     Read the Chapter 8 Lecture

     Review the Chapter 8 PowerPoint

     Complete Journal 8

     Complete the Discussion Forum: Reading Threat

Oct 17-23

Unit 3: Record 
Assignments:

     Read Chapter 9 in your text

     Read Chapter 9 Lecture

     Review Chapter 9 PowerPoint

     Complete Journal 9

     Complete Discussion 9: Sharing Notes

     Watch the Cornell Notes Video

     Review the sample Cornell Notes Templates (2). Feel free to print these and use.

     Complete the Unit 3 Test

Close of Week 3

 Oct 24-Oct 30

Unit 4: Study

Assignments:

     Read Chapter 10 in your text

     Review Chapter 10 PowerPoint

     Complete Journal 10

     Complete Discussion 10: Study Strategies

 

Oct 31Nov 6

Unit 4: Prosper

Assignments:

     Read Chapter 11 in your text

     Review Chapter 11 PowerPoint

     Watch videos regarding financial aid and budgetting

     Complete Journal 11

     Complete Discussion 11: Identity Theft

 ADVISOR WORKSHEET DUE NEXT WEEK >>>DROP BOX

Nov 7-13

Unit 4: Present

Assignments:

     Read Chapter 12 in your text

     Review Chapter 12 PowerPoint

     Complete Journal 12

     Complete Discussion 12:

     Complete the Unit 4 Test

Advisor Worksheet due

Nov 14-20

Unit 5: Communicate

Assignments:

     Read Chapter 13 in your text

     Review Chapter 13 Lecture

     Review Chapter 13 PowerPoint

     Complete Journal 13

     Complete Discussion 13: Diversity

Article Review Research Paper Due On or Before Nov 20

 

Short Week Happy Thanksgiving Nov 24-27

Nov 21-23

Unit 5: Live

Assignments:

     Read Chapter 14 in your text

     Review Chapter 14 Lecture

     Review Chapter 14 PowerPoint

     Complete Journal 14

     Complete Discussion 14: Stress

 

Nov 28-Dec 4

Unit 5: Plan

Assignments:

     Read Chapter 15 in your text

     Complete the Dress for Success Activity

     Review Chapter 15 PowerPoint

     Complete Journal 15

     Complete Discussion 15:

         The Rumor Mill

 

Dec 5 One Day

 Unit 5 Examination Final Exam Chpt. 13, 14, 15

Test opens at 12:00AM Dec7 Closes at Midnight Dec 5. One Day Only.

 

 

Last day to withdraw from a course with a “W” is November 3rd, 2016.

 

 

DISABILITY SERVICES (OSD)

The Office for Students with Disabilities (OSD) provides accommodations for students who have a documented disability. On the Corinth Campus, go to room 170 or call 940-498-6207. On the Gainesville Campus, go to room 110 or call 940-668-4209.  Students on the Bowie, Graham, Flower Mound, and online campuses should call 940-668-4209.

North Central Texas College is on record as being committed to both the spirit and letter of federal equal opportunity legislation, including the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990, ADA Amendments Act of 2009, and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (P.L. 93-112).   http://www.nctc.edu/StudentServices/SupportServices/Disabilityservices.aspx

 

CORE CURRICULUM FOUNDATIONAL COMPONENT AREA______________________________           

 

          Communication

          Mathematics              

          Life and Physical Science

          Language, Philosophy & Culture

          Creative Arts

 

          American History

          Government/Political Science

          Social and Behavioral Sciences

          Component Area Option

 


REQUIRED CORE OBJECTIVES

 

          Critical Thinking

          Communication

          Empirical and Quantitative

 

          Teamwork

            Personal Responsibility

          Social Responsibility

 

COURSE TYPE

          Academic General Education Course (from ACGM but not in NCTC Core)

          Academic NCTC Core Curriculum Course

          WECM Course

 

 

STUDENT HANDBOOK

Students are expected to follow all rules and regulations found in the student handbook. http://nctc.smartcatalogiq.com/en/2014-2015/Catalog/North-Central-Texas-College-Student-Handbook

 

Name of Chair/Coordinator:

Sara Flusche

Office Location:

Gainesville Campus, Room 406- Science Building

Telephone Number:

940-668-3351

E-mail Address:

sflusche@nctc.edu

Name of Instructional Dean:

Dr. Larry Gilbert

Office Location:

Corinth Camps, Room 305

Telephone Number:

940-498-6216

E-mail Address:

lgilbert@nctc.edu