NORTH CENTRAL TEXAS COLLEGE
COURSE SYLLABUS
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Course Title: Learning Framework
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Course Prefix & Number: EDUC 1300
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Section Number: 311
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Semester: 162S
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Semester Credit Hours: 3
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Lecture Hours: 48
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Observation Hours: 0
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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.
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Course Prerequisite(s): None
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Required or Recommended Course Materials:
· Textbook: Sherfield, R. & Moody, P. (2014). Cornerstones: For college success (7th edition). New York: Pearson.
· Internet access
· CANVAS Log-in information
· Microsoft Word
· CANVAS email
· Printer
· Digital or hardcopy calendar
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INSTRUCTOR INFORMATION
Name of Instructor:
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Pam S. Lane
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Campus/Office Location:
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Corinth Campus, Rm. 201
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Telephone Number:
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940.498.6204
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E-mail Address:
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plane@nctc.edu
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GRADING CRITERIA
# of Graded Course Elements
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Graded Course Elements
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Percentage or Point Values
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8+
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Journals
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20%
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5+
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Assignments
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20%
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8+
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Discussion Forums
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20%
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4
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Tests
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20%
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1
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Research Paper
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20%
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STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES
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At the successful completion of this course the student will be able to:
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Describe the research and theory in the psychology of learning, cognition, and motivation.
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Strengthen academic performance by identifying key components of the successful student.
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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.
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Compose writing assignment(s) using Standard American English and basic computer skills.
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Develop self-awareness and career goals within an academic atmosphere.
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Evaluate the quality and conclusions of the research to which they are exposed, which can simultaneously influence human thought, emotion and behavior.
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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
TENTATIVE SCHEDULE
For each chapter, a journal and discussion forum will be assigned unless otherwise stated. Additionally, there will be other activities required along with a review of a research article. We generally cover one chapter per week.
Last day to withdraw from a course with a “W” is __April 6, 2017_____________.
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______________________________
o Communication
o Mathematics
o Life and Physical Science
o Language, Philosophy & Culture
o Creative Arts
o American History
o Government/Political Science
o Social and Behavioral Sciences
o Component Area Option
REQUIRED CORE OBJECTIVES
o Critical Thinking
o Communication
o Empirical and Quantitative
o Teamwork
o Personal Responsibility
o Social Responsibility
COURSE TYPE
o Academic General Education Course (from ACGM but not in NCTC Core)
o Academic NCTC Core Curriculum Course
o 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:
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Sara Flusche
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Office Location:
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Gainesville Campus, Room 1306- Art Building
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Telephone Number:
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940-668-3351
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E-mail Address:
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sflusche@nctc.edu
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Name of Instructional Dean:
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Dr. Larry Gilbert
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Office Location:
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Corinth Camps, Room 305
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Telephone Number:
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940-498-6216
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E-mail Address:
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lgilbert@nctc.edu
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