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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: 342
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Semester: 161S
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Semester Credit Hours: 3
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Lecture Hours: 48
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Lab Hours: 0
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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.
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Course Prerequisite(s): None
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Required or Recommended Course Materials:
Robert M. Sherfield, and Patricia G. Moody: Cornerstone: Creating Success for College Success, Pearson, 7th edition, 2014.
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INSTRUCTOR INFORMATION
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Name of Instructor:
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Anne Lehew
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Campus/Office Location:
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Online
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Telephone Number:
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940-668-3321
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E-mail Address:
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alehew@nctc.edu
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GRADING CRITERIA
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# of Graded Course Elements
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Graded Course Elements
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Percentage or Point Values
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15
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Journal Entries
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15%
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3+
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Class Assignments
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15%
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15
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Class Discussions
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15%
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4
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Tests
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25%
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1
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Research Paper
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15%
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1
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Final Exam
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15%
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Grade Scale: 90-100% = A; 80-89% = B; 70-79% = C; 60-69% =D; Below 59% =F
90-100 = A (Superior College Level Work)
89-80 = B (Above Average College Level Work)
79-70 = C (Average College Level Work)
69-60 = D (Questionably Unacceptable College Level Work)
59-below = F (Unacceptable College Level Work)
If for any reason a student misses an exam or homework assignment they must contact the instructor as soon as possible. Failure to do so before the next due date will result in a grade of “0” being assigned. Late work is not accepted.
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. 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 also requires a level of creative thinking and in-depth inquiry.
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Strengthen academic performance by identifying key components of the successful student. Select from an order to determine which methods will be effective in diverse, dynamic situations including, but not limited to the learning environment. Describe different perspectives of learning and adapt to different learning environments. Identify learning styles and analyze various factors that impact learning. Enhance study skills, critical thinking skills, and communication skills.
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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. 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 will 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.
Compose writing assignment(s) using Standard American English and basic computer skills. Complete a weekly journal as a reflective practitioner and to utilize effective written communication of thoughts and ideas. Participate in discussions and develop commentary regarding other student’s perspectives.
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Develop self-awareness and career goals within an academic atmosphere. Evaluate the consequences of economic situations for the betterment of themselves including the identifying the benefits of budgets and financial goals. Identify college resources.
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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. Students 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.
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ATTENDANCE POLICY
Students must participate in weekly discussion to be marked “present” for the week.
TENTATIVE SCHEDULE
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Dates
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Week 1
8/22 – 8/28
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v Introductions & Welcome
v Unit 1: Change
Introduction Folder:
Purchase the textbook
Set up and use your NCTC student email
Complete the Course Orientation Quiz
Post an introductory message in the Welcome / Questions Discussion Forum.
Unit 1: Change:
Read Chapter 1 in your text
Read the Chapter 1 Lecture
Review the Chapter 1 PowerPoint
Complete Journal 1
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Week 2
8/29 – 9/4
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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 Journal 2
Complete Discussion Forum: Guiding Statement & Self-Defeating Behaviors
Complete Activity: Meet with an Advisor (DUE: September 18)
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Week 3
9/5 – 9/11
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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 Discussion Forum: Persistence
Complete Activity: Scavenger Hunt
Complete Activity: Meet with an Advisor (DUE: September 18)
Complete Unit 1 Test
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Week 4
9/12 – 9/18
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Unit 2: Connect
Assignments:
Read Chapter 4 in your text
Review the Chapter 4 PowerPoint
Complete Journal 4 – Library Research
Complete the Discussion Forum: Twitter Fun
Watch the Library Resource Video
Complete Activity: Meet with an Advisor (DUE: September 18)
JOURNAL ARTICLE ANALYSIS DUE
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Week 5
9/19 – 9/25
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Unit 2: Think
Assignments:
Read Chapter 5 in your text
Read the chapter lecture
Review the Chapter 5 PowerPoint
Complete Journal 5
Complete the Discussion Forum: Information Literacy
Research paper assigned (DUE: November 13)
RESEARCH PAPER TOPIC DUE – Career Choice
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Week 6
9/26 – 10/2
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Unit 2: Prioritize
Assignments:
Read Chapter 6 in your text
Read Chapter 6 Lecture
Review the Chapter 6 PowerPoint
Complete Journal 6
Complete the Discussion Forum: Overcoming Procrastination
Complete Unit 2 Test
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Week 7
10/3 – 10/9
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Unit 3: Learn
Assignments:
Read Chapter 7 in your text
Complete Learning Styles Activity
Review the Chapter 7 PowerPoint
Complete Journal 7
Complete the Discussion Forum: Talent
PART 1 of CAREER EXPLORATION RESEARCH PAPER DUE
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Week 8
10/10 -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 Journal 8
Complete the Discussion Forum: Reading Threat
PART 2 of CAREER EXPLORATION RESEARCH PAPER DUE
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Week 9
10/17 – 10/23
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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.
PART 3 of CAREER EXPLORATION RESEARCH PAPER DUE
Complete Unit 3 Test
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Week 10
10/24 – 10/30
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Unit 4: Understand
Assignments:
Read Chapter 10 in your text
Review Chapter 10 PowerPoint
Complete Journal 10
Complete Discussion 10: Study Strategies
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Week 11
10/31 – 11/6
Last day to drop with a W is November 3
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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 Journal 11
Complete Discussion 11: Student Loans
PART 4 of CAREER EXPLORATION RESEARCH PAPER DUE
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Week 12
11/7 – 11/13
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Unit 4: Present
Assignments:
Read Chapter 12 in your text
Review Chapter 12 PowerPoint
Complete Journal 12: Apps or Website
Complete Discussion 12:
Complete Unit 4 Test
RESEARCH PAPER DUE
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Week 13
11/14 – 11/20
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Unit 5: Communicate
Assignments:
Read Chapter 13 in your text
Review Chapter 13 PowerPoint
Complete Journal 13
Complete Discussion 13:
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Week 14
11/20 – 11/27
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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
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Week 15
11/28 -12/4
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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
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Week 16
12/5 – 12/7
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Final Exam – DUE on 12/7 at 11:30 pm
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Last day to withdraw from a course with a “W” 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.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
x Component Area Option
REQUIRED CORE OBJECTIVES
x Critical Thinking
x Communication
x Empirical and Quantitative
x Teamwork
x Personal Responsibility
x 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
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Name of Chair/Coordinator:
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Sara Flusche
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Office Location:
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Gainesville Campus, Office 411
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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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Office Location:
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Assignments
Journals
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 a student 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
- Contains college level writing and grammatical skills
- Submitted as an attachment to the appropriate drop box
- Fully address all parts of the assigned topic
- A minimum of 300 words (1 page in length)
Class Assignments
This category is the average of several grades. For each unit, there will be a variety of class assignments, sometimes referred to as “Activities”. These assignments will be a combination of online and offline activities. Students are responsible for completing these assignments according to the policies stated.
Discussion Forums
Students will participate in one Discussion Forum for each topic within the units.
To fulfill the requirement of each Discussion Forum, please create a 5-7 sentence post (unless otherwise stated) and then reply to at least 2 other classmates' posts in this forum. College level writing skills is required. 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 200 words and replies a minimum of 75 words.
Research Paper
All students will complete a research paper that will comprise 15% of your grade. Due dates and further details can be found in Module 1, Week 2. The student will have to submit their outline and Research Paper into “TurnItIn” on Canvas. If either is found to have a high level of plagiarism, a grade of “0” will be assigned and the student will be reported to the Department Chair.
Tests & Final Exam
There will be a 30-50 question, multiple choice/true-false/short answer quiz over each unit which will cover the three chapters studied during that unit.
Canvas Tips
Always view the course from the “Home” button on the top left of the page. Viewing only the “Assignments” or “Discussions” will cause you to miss out on valuable instruction and WILL affect your grade.
Scheduling Tips
Be sure to schedule time each week for this class. You cannot expect to sit down Sunday night at 10:00 pm and successfully complete the assignments for the week. I strongly suggest that you log in on Monday, review the assignments for the week and begin them that day.
Instructor Contact
The best way to contact me is through Canvas email. I do my best to respond the same day but it may take up to 24 hours before I can respond.