EDUC 1300 312 - LEARNING FRAMEWORK

Introduction

NORTH CENTRAL TEXAS COLLEGE

COURSE SYLLABUS

 

Course Title: Learning Framework

Course Prefix & Number: EDUC 1300

Section Number: 312

Semester: 161S

Semester Credit Hours: 3

Lecture Hours: 3

Lab Hours:

Course Description (NCTC Catalog):

A study of the (1) research and theory in the psychology of learning, cognition, and motivation; (2) factors that impact learning, and (3) 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. This course is cross-listed as PSYC 1300. The student may register for either EDUC1300 or PSYC1300 but may receive credit for only one of the two.

Course Prerequisite(s): None

INSTRUCTOR INFORMATION/DEPARTMENT INFORMATION

Name of Instructor:

Michele Forbis

Campus/Office Location:

Flower Mound 107, MW: 10-12, 1-2 (in FM) TH: 11-12 (online); 1-2 (FM) F:  by appt.

Telephone Number:

972-899-8421

E-mail Address:

mforbis@nctc.edu

Name of Chair/Coordinator:

Sara Flusche

Office Location:

Gainesville Campus, office 411

Telephone Number:

Gainesville 940-688-3321

E-mail Address:

sflusche@nctc.edu

Name of Instructional Dean:

Sara Alford

Office Location:

Flower Mound office 200C

Telephone Number:

972-899-8414

E-mail Address:

salford@nctc.edu

GRADING CRITERIA

Students will complete the following assignments:

# of Graded Course Elements

 

Graded Course Elements

Percentage or Points Values

 

10

 

Journals (10 x 20 pts) – 14 assigned; top 10 scores recorded

 

200 pts (20%)

4

Case Studies/Discussion Boards (4 x25pts)

100 pts (10%)

1

Journal Article Analysis

100 pts (10%)

 

1

 

Career Research (1 x 100 pts)

 

100 pts (10%)

 

4

 

Tests (4 x 75)

 

300 pts (30%)

 

1

 

Research Paper (1 x 100 pts)

 

100 pts (10%)

 

1

 

Final Exam (1 x 100 pts)

 

100 pts (10%)

Grade Scale:

100-90% = A                            1000- 900 pts = A

89-80% = B                              899-800 pts = B

79-70% = C                              799-700 pts = C

69- 60% = D                             699 – 600 pts = D

59-0% = F                                599- 0 pts = F

  • Modules are released in Canvas on Mondays and all assignments within the module are due the following Monday by 11:59
  • Graded homework assignments cannot be made up or turned in late for any reason.
  • Research papers will be accepted up to five days late with a five-point penalty for each late day.
  • No late work of any kind will be accepted the last week of classes (the week before finals)

Last Day to Withdraw from a course is November 3, 2016.

Detailed Grading Procedures

  1. Journal Entries: A journal entry will be assigned each week. Students will be given a prompt that asks them to reflect on your learning for that week. The goal of the journal is to help students become A reflective student is constantly judging how things are going, asking questions, seeking advice and assistance, and navigating change. The goal is always to do it better. These journals are personal reflections. Any plagiarism will result in a grade of zero. Continued plagiarism could result in disciplinary action by NCTC. At no point should students copy (and paste) material into their journal entries from a website, book, or other person. Please read and be familiar with the Scholastic Integrity and Plagiarism portions of this syllabus.

Requirements for Journal Entries:

    1. Microsoft Word format (.doc or .docx)
    2. Double Spaced
    3. Minimum of 200 words
    4. 12 point font
    5. Contains college level writing and grammatical skills
    6. Submitted as an attachment to the appropriate drop box
    7. Fully address all parts of the assigned topic
  1. Career Research: You will research a career that is of interest to you. Your research will include education or training requirements, average salaries, job market availability, etc. This part of your grade is worth 100
  1. Case Studies/Discussion Boards: There will be four case studies/discussion boards throughout the semester. Your initial response to the discussion board should be posted by Thursday at noon. Initial responses should follow the directions established for that particular post. To receive full credit for a case study or discussion board, you should post an initial response and follow the directions for each discussion board relating to responding to other classmates.
  1. Unit Tests: There will be a unit test after each unit. Unit tests are worth 75 points each and cover the concepts discussed in the unit
  1. Journal Article Analysis: In preparation for your research paper, you will read a peer-reviewed journal article about your chosen topic and write an analysis of that article. This assignment is worth 100
  1. Research Paper: You will research a topic related to learning theory and write a research paper that argues a position and supports that position with credible evidence from peer-reviewed academic journals. This assignment is worth 100
  1. Final: The final will be comprehensive and given the last week of class. It is worth 100

STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES

 

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

 

Describe the research and theory in the psychology of learning, cognition, and motivation. Understand abstract concepts such as perception, motivation, personality, self-esteem, memory, consciousness, and intelligence. Identify the complexity and diversity of the human organism and of human behavior.
 

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. Successfully develop information analysis skills by analyzing the content and conclusions of a recent peer-reviewed article related to the field of learning.

Analyze numerical data and observable facts, and do so by reading and reviewing a variety of recently published, peer-reviewed, educational and learning psychology articles requiring that students encounter statistical concepts and scientific observation recently undertaken in the field of education, educational psychology, or learning psychology.
 

Develop self-awareness and career goals within an academic atmosphere. Students will evaluate the consequences of economic situations for the betterment of themselves including identifying the benefits of budgets and financial goals. Identify college resources.
 

Evaluate the quality and conclusions of the research to which they are exposed, which can simultaneously influence human thought, emotion, and behavior. Students will also learn the strengths and weaknesses, and importance of evaluating the effectiveness of learning styles from diverse populations. Integrate theoretical knowledge with quantitative and qualitative evidence.

Last Day to Withdraw from a course is November 3, 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.asp

 

TENTATIVE SCHEDULE

Module 1

8/22-8/29

Due 8/29 by11:59 pm

Unit 1: Motivation/Change

GETTING READY

Purchase the textbook

Set up and use your NCTC student email

Module 1 Assignments:

Participate in the Welcome Discussion Board (optional)

Read Chapter 1 in your text and complete the chapter prep guides as a study aid. Complete Journal 1 (graded)

Module 2

8/29-9/5

Due 9/5 by 11:59 pm

 

Unit 1: Motivation/Engage

Module 2: Assignments:

Read Chapter 2 in your text and complete the chapter prep guide Complete Journal 2 (graded)

Module 3

9/5-9/12

 Due 9/12 by 11:59 pm

Unit 1: Motivation/Persist

Module 3 Assignments:

Read Chapter 3 in your text and complete the chapter prep guide Complete Journal 3 (graded)

Discussion Board/Case Study #1 (graded)

Begin Career Research Paper (Due: 3/7 ) (graded)

Complete Test 1 (graded)

Module 4

9/12-9/19

Due 9/19 by 11:59 pm

Unit 2: Critical Thinking/Connect

Module 4 Assignments:

Read Chapter 4 in your text and complete the chapter prep guide Complete Journal 4 (graded)

 

Module 5

9/19-9/26

Due 9/26 by 11:59 pm

Unit 2: Critical Thinking/Think

Module 5 Assignments:

Read Chapter 5 in your text and complete the chapter prep guide

Complete Journal 5 (graded)

Discussion Board/Case Study #2 (graded)

Module 6

9/26-10/3

 

Due 10/3 by 11:59 pm

Unit 2: Critical Thinking /Prioritize

Module 6 Assignments:

Read Chapter 6 in your text and complete the chapter prep guide

Complete Journal 6 (graded)

Submit your Topic Choice for your Research Paper

Complete the Unit 2 Test (graded)

Module 7

10/3-10/10

Due 10/10 by 11:59 pm

Unit 3: Learning and Studying/Learn

Module 7 Assignments:

Read Chapter 7 in your text and complete the chapter prep guide

Complete Journal 7 (graded)

Submit your Reference page for your Research paper

Career Paper Due: 10/10 (graded)

Module 8

10/10-10/17

Due 10/17 by 11:59 pm

 

 

 

Module 9

10/17-10/24

Due 10/24 by 11:59 pm

 

 

 

Unit 3: Learning and Studying/Read

Module 8 Assignments:

Read Chapter 8 in your text and complete the chapter prep guide

Complete Journal 8 (graded)

Discussion Board #3 (graded)

 

Unit 3: Learning and Studying/Record

 Module 9 Assignments:

Read Chapter 9 in your text and complete the chapter prep guide

Complete Journal 9 (graded)

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

Journal Article Analysis: Due 10/24 (graded)

Module 10

10/24-10/31

Due 10/31 by11:59 pm

Unit 3: Learning and Studying/Study

Module 10 Assignments:

Read Chapter 10 in your text and complete a prep guide

Complete Journal 10 (graded)

Complete the Unit 3 Test (graded)

Module 11

10/31-11/7

Due 11/7 by 11:59 pm

Writing a Research Paper

 Module 11 Assignments:

  Outline of Research Paper Due

Write first draft of paper and submit to the Writing Center/online tutoring for tutor feedback

Module 12

11/7-11/14

Due 11/14 by 11:59 pm

Unit 4: Balancing Your Life/Prosper

Module 12 Assignments:

Read Chapter 11 in your text and complete a prep guide

Complete Journal 11 (graded)

Module 13

11/14-11/21

Due 11/21 by11:59 pm

Unit 4: Balancing Your Life/Communicate

Module 13 Assignments:

Read Chapter 13 in your text and complete a prep guide

Complete Journal 12 (graded)

Discussion Board #4 (graded)

Module 14

Module 14-15

11/21-11/28

Due 11/28 by 11:59 pm

Unit 4: Balancing Your Life/Live

Module 14 Assignments:

Read Chapter 14 in your text and complete a prep guide

Complete Journal 13 (graded)

Module 15 Assignments:

Read Chapter 15 in your text and complete a prep guide

Complete Journal 14 (graded)

Complete the Unit 4 Test (graded)

Research Paper Due 12/5 (graded)

Final

Week 15-16

11/28-12/5

Due 12/5 by 11:59 pm

Study for your Final

Take your final exam (graded)


 

 

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