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Attendance Policy
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Students are required to “log-in” at least three times per week the 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 11:59 PM on Sunday unless otherwise noted. 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 Scott Pulte 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.
Check the NCTC calendar or your course syllabus for drop and withdrawal deadlines. Deadlines will be strictly enforced.
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Last day to Withdraw
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For the Fall 2016 semester the last day to withdraw from a course with a “W” is November 3. It is your responsibility to process the withdrawal.
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Student Rights & Responsibilities
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NCTC Board policy FLB (Local) Student Rights and Responsibilities states that each student shall be charged with notice and knowledge of the contents and provisions of the rules and regulations concerning student conduct. These rules and regulations are published in the Student Handbook published in conjunction with the College Catalog. All students shall obey the law, show respect for properly constituted authority, and observe correct standards of conduct.
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Scholastic Integrity
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Scholastic dishonesty shall constitute a violation of college rules and regulations and is punishable as prescribed by Board policies.
Scholastic dishonesty shall include, but not be limited to cheating on a test, plagiarism, and collusion.
NCTC Catalog > Student Handbook > Section II > Discipline and Penalties > Disciplinary Actions > #5: “When cheating, collusion, or plagiarism has occurred beyond any reasonable doubt, the instructor may give the student or students involved an “F” on a particular assignment or in the course. [See Scholastic Dishonesty FLB(Local)] The instructor shall make a written report of the incident and of the planned action to his Department Chair. The Department Chair shall report the incident and action to appropriate instructional dean who shall review the case, notify the student and, if necessary, take further action. This may involve either probation or suspension of the student or students in question. If such disciplinary action is deemed necessary, the Vice-President of Student Services shall be notified, and the action shall be taken through that office.”
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STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES
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Disability
Accommodations
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The Office for Students with Disabilities (OSD) provides accommodations for students who have a documented disability. A disability is anything that can interfere with learning, such as a learning disability, psychological challenge, physical illness or injury. Accommodations may include extra time on tests, tests in a non-distracting environment, note taker in class, etc. On the Corinth Campus go to room 170 or call 940-498-6207. On the Gainesville Campus go to room 112 in the Administration (100) Building or call 940-668-7731 ext. 4321. North Central Texas College is 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).
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Student Success
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The Student Success Center is designed to help all students at NCTC develop tools to achieve their academic goals. This program also links students to FREE tutoring, including a Writing Center, a Math Lab, and free 24/7 online tutoring and helps new students acclimate to college by providing computer lab services for prospective students. All students are invited to visit the Student Success Center on the Corinth Campus go to rooms 170, 182, or 188; on the Gainesville Campus visit the library; on the Flower Mound Campus go to room 111, on the Bowie Campus go to room 124.
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TRiO Program
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TRiO Programs are federally funded programs which offer services designed to assist students in achieving their academic goals. Services include educational workshops, academic advising, tutoring, personal counseling, career counseling, cultural enrichment, and financial aid information. Students may be eligible for TRiO if they are currently enrolled at North Central Texas College, have academic need, and meet at least ONE of THREE criteria which include: 1) first generation status—neither parent has graduated from college 2) income level is within federal low income guidelines, and/or 3) has a documented disability. TRiO is located in Room 170 on the Corinth Campus and Room 111 on the Gainesville Campus. To learn more, stop by or call 940-498-6214.
Students can access our website by going to www.nctc.edu and clicking on the red button in the middle of the page labeled “Tutoring and Other ACADEMIC SUPPORT SERVICES” or by going directly to http://www.nctc.edu/Student_Services/Access/AcademicandStudentSupportServices.htm.
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Financial Aid, Scholarships, and Veterans Services
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The Financial Aid Office is responsible for administering a variety of programs for students who need assistance in financing their education. The first step for financial aid is to complete a FAFSA. For more information, please visit your nearest Financial Aid Office.
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Tobacco-Free Campuses
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Beginning January 1, 2012, ALL campuses of North Central Texas College became tobacco-free. NCTC restricts the use of all tobacco products including cigarettes, cigars, pipes, and smokeless tobacco on campus property. Information on tobacco cessation program is available for students, faculty, staff who wish to stop using tobacco products. Go to http://www.nctc.edu/TobaccoFree/index.html, and click on "Tobacco Cessation Programs" for more information. For questions or concerns please contact the Office of Vice President of Student Services at 940.668.4240.
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EEOC Statement
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North Central Texas College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender, religion, age, or disability in the employment or the provision of services.
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COURSE INFORMATION
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Participation
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An important element of learning is participation. "Learning" is an active verb. This involves taking an active part in the learning process demonstrated by responding appropriately on a regular basis. You must let notify provide email me via the Canvas Program if you cannot do you weekly assignment due to a life crisis.
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Assignment Due Dates
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An assignment must be submitted on or before the due date. No late work. Students are expected to present themselves in a professional manner and show responsibility.
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Plagiarism
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Plagiarism will result in a grade of F for the assignment and possibly the course. Multiple infractions could result in dismissal from the teacher education program and/or NCTC. Plagiarism consists of copying directly from a source without properly citing the source. It is also using someone else’s work and claiming it as your own. Please cite all references.
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Professionalism
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Students are expected to demonstrate a professional attitude at all times. This includes respecting the thoughts of other classmates and the instructor. Also included is the following: participating discussions, accepting constructive criticism, turning in high quality work, and understanding that this is a growth experience. All students enrolled in this class shall demonstrate common decency and acceptable behavior conducive to a positive learning environment.
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Grading Policy
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Journals = 150 points
Class Assignments = 150 points
Discussion Forums = 300 points
Tests & Final Exam= 300 points
Research Paper = 100 points
See the calendar for a full description of each assignment.
900-1000 = A (Superior College Level Work)
899-800 = B (Above Average College Level Work)
799-700 = C (Average College Level Work)
699-600 = D (Questionably Unacceptable College Level Work)
599-below = F (Unacceptable College Level Work)
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COURSE CALENDAR (Subject to change)
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August 22-28
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v Introductions & Welcome
v Unit 1: Change
Introduction Module
Purchase the textbook
Post an introductory message in the Welcome / Discussion Forum.
Unit 1: Change:
Read Chapter 1 in your text
Read the Chapter 1 Lecture
Review the Chapter 1 PowerPoint
Complete any Assignments, Journals or Discussion Forum under the Change Module
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Aug 29- Sept 4
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Unit 1: Engage
Assignments:
Read Chapter 2 in your text
Read the Chapter 2 Lecture
Review the Chapter 2 PowerPoint
Complete any Assignments, Journals, or Discussion Forum under the Engage Module
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Sep 5-11
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Unit 1: Persist
Assignments:
Read Chapter 3 in your text
Read the Chapter 3 Lecture
Review the Chapter 3 PowerPoint
Complete any Assignments, Journals, and Discussion Forum under the Persist Module
Complete Unit 1 Test
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Sep 12-18
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Unit 2: Connect
Assignments:
Read Chapter 4 in your text
Review the Chapter 4 Complete Assignment Building Your Information Literacy Skills
Complete any Assignments, Journals, and Discussion Forum under the Connect Module
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Sep 19-25
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Unit 2: Think
Assignments:
Read Chapter 5 in your text
Read the chapter lecture
Review the Chapter 5 PowerPoint
Complete any Assignments, Journals, and Discussion Forum under the Think Module
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Sep 26-Oct 2
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Unit 2: Prioritize
Assignments:
Read Chapter 6 in your text
Read Chapter 6 Lecture
Review the Chapter 6 PowerPoint
Complete any Assignments, Journals, and Discussion Forum under the Prioritize Module
Complete Unit 2 Test
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Oct 3-9
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Unit 3: Learn
Assignments:
Read Chapter 7 in your text
Complete Learning Styles Activity
Review the Chapter 7 PowerPoint
Complete any Assignments, Journals, and Discussion Forum under the Learn Module
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Oct 10-16
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Unit 3: Read
Assignments:
Read Chapter 8 in your text
Read the Chapter 8 Lecture
Review the Chapter 8 PowerPoint
Complete any Assignments, Journals, and Discussion Forum under the Read Module
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Oct 17-23
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Unit 3: Record
Assignments:
Read Chapter 9 in your text
Read Chapter 9 Lecture
Review Chapter 9 PowerPoint
Complete any Assignments, Journals, and Discussion Forum under the Record Module
Watch the Cornell Notes Video
Review the sample Cornell Notes Templates (2). Feel free to print these and use.
Complete the Unit 3 Test
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Oct 24-30
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Unit 4: Study
Assignments:
Read Chapter 10 in your text
Review Chapter 10 PowerPoint
Complete any Assignments, Journals, and Discussion Forum under the Study Module
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Oct 31 – Nov 6
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Unit 4: Prosper
Assignments:
Read Chapter 11 in your text
Review Chapter 11 PowerPoint
Watch videos regarding financial aid and budgeting
Complete any Assignments, Journals, and Discussion Forum under the Prosper Module
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Nov 7-13
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Unit 4: Present
Assignments:
Read Chapter 12 in your text
Review Chapter 12 PowerPoint
Complete any Assignments, Journals, and Discussion Forum under the Present Module
Complete the Unit 4 Test
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Nov 14-20
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Unit 5: Communicate
Assignments:
Read Chapter 13 in your text
Review Chapter 13 Lecture
Review Chapter 13 PowerPoint
Complete any Assignments, Journals, and Discussion Forum under the Communicate Module
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Nov 21-27
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Unit 5: Plan (Note we are covering Chapter 15 this week and will come back to complete Chapter 14 the last week of the course)
Assignments:
Read Chapter 15 in your text
Review Chapter 15 PowerPoint
Complete any Assignments, Journals, and Discussion Forum under the Plan Module
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Nov 28 – Dec 4
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Unit 5: Live (Chapter 14)
Assignments:
Read Chapter 14 in your text
Review Chapter 14 Lecture
Review Chapter 14 PowerPoint
Complete any Assignments, Journals, and Discussion Forum under the Live Module
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Dec 5
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Unit 5 Examination Final Exam Chp 13, 14, 15
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ASSIGNMENTS
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JOURNALS
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Students will complete a weekly journal. The goal of the journals is to help students become a reflective practitioner. A reflective practitioner 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 student’s 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:
· Microsoft Word format (.doc or .docx)
· Double Spaced
· 12 point Arial font minimum of 300 words
· Contains college level writing and grammatical skills
· Submitted as an attachment to the appropriate drop box
· Fully address all parts of the assigned topic
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CLASS ASSIGNMENTS
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This category is the average of class assignment grades. Students are responsible for completing these assignments according to the policies stated. They will be listed under each week’s Module. There will be a total of 10 assignments throughout the course.
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DISCUSSION FORUMS
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Students will participate in one Discussion Forum for each topic within the units.
To fulfill the requirement of each Discussion Forum, please create a post with a minimum of 250 words and then reply to at least two other classmates' posts in this forum. College level writing skills and a professional tone are required in all discussion forum posts and replies. These Discussion Forums will reinforce the readings, help you gain perspective and knowledge about the given topics, and help you to practice professionalism and good communication skills. Please "post" in a professional and courteous manner; conduct yourself in the way that you would in a professional work setting. Students will be graded based upon their post and replies. Any posts or replies which do not "add to" the discussion and are only one sentence statements will not be counted. To receive full credit, posts should be a minimum of 250 words and replies a minimum of 75 words each reply.
*Research Paper Assignment
The purpose of this Research Paper Assignment is to allow you the opportunity to be exposed to topics covered in social and psychology based research. This assignment also studies the methodologies that are used in these studies. As a student you will be reading and reviewing journal articles, books, or other scholarly publications to assess the effectiveness of the research that it involves.
In this assignment you will choose a social topic for your review that interests you.
- Step 1: Find a current social issue (local, national or global) and write a brief explanation on what you currently know about that issue. A list of topics will be provided but you may select your own.
- Explanation needs to be at least a half page typed. No research is needed at this point, just your thoughts/opinions on the topic.
- Step 2: Outline. Submit an outline of your paper.
- Must provide reference page (APA style) with at least 2-3 reliable scholarly resources (preferably journal articles) that you’ll be using in your paper.
- Step 3: Research the social issue. Write a 3-5 page paper (3 full pages minimum not including cover and reference page) discussing what you discovered about your social issue, specifically the pros/cons of the issue or different sides of the issue, how this issue impacts you short/long term, what are the consequences of the issue and what can you do about this issue. End with a personal reflection of the social issue (i.e., has your opinion changed about the issue, etc.).
- Don’t forget! Paper must have at least 3 reliable resources (books, news articles, journal articles, etc.). Regular websites do not count!
Project is worth 100 points; each step is worth a percentage of the 100 points. A timeline of when this will be due along with additional resources to assist you with this project will be given at a later time.
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Test & FINAL EXAM
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There will be a multiple choice quiz over Units 1, 2, 3, 4, and unit 5 will be your final exam which will cover the three chapters studied during that unit.
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