|
NORTH CENTRAL TEXAS COLLEGE
COURSE SYLLABUS
|
|
The North Central Texas College (NCTC) Course Syllabus provides the following as required by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (THECB): (1) a brief description of the course including each major course requirement, assignment and examination; (2) the learning objectives for the course; (3) a general description of the subject matter of each lecture or discussion; and (4) any required or recommended readings. Contact information for the instructor is also provided. The Course Syllabus also provides institutional information to indicate how this course supports NCTC’s purpose and mission. Information specific to a particular section of the course will be included in the Class Syllabus and distributed to enrolled students.
|
Course Title: Learning Framework
|
|
Course Prefix & Number: EDUC 1300
|
Section Number: 407
|
Term Code: 17/1S
|
|
Semester Credit Hours: 3
|
Lecture Hours: 48
|
Lab Hours: 0
|
|
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):
|
|
Course Type:
|
|
x - Academic General Education Course (from Academic Course Guide Manual but not in NCTC Core)
o- Academic NCTC Core Curriculum Course
o - WECM Course
|
|
Name of Instructor:
|
Tanna Lazaroff
|
|
Campus/Office Location:
|
Corinth
|
|
Telephone Number:
|
972-347-1357
|
|
E-mail Address:
|
tlazaroff@nctc.educ or tannalazaroff@att.net
|
|
Name of Chair/Coordinator:
|
Sara Flusche
|
|
Office Location:
|
411 Gainsville Campus
|
|
Telephone Number:
|
940-668-3351
|
|
E-mail Address:
|
sflusche@nctc.edu
|
REQUIRED OR RECOMMENDED COURSE MATERIALS
Robert M. Sherfield , and Patricia G. Moody: Cornerstone: Creating Success Through Positive Change, Pearson, 7th edition, 2011.
We will not be using MyLabsPlus website = http://nctc.mylabsplus.com
COURSE REQUIREMENTS, EVALUATION METHODS AND GRADING CRITERIA
|
# of Graded Course Elements
|
Graded Course Elements
|
Percentage or Points Values
|
|
Class Assignments
|
Completed class assignments, participation, discussion
|
20%
|
|
4 Exams
|
Objective Exams: Multiple Choice, True/False, Fill in the Blank
|
50 %
|
|
1 Research Report
|
Written research assignment/Standard American English/typed using computer skills
|
20%
|
|
Roll Call Attendance
|
Canvas will automatically calculate a grade for attendance.
|
10%
|
Grade Scale: 90-100% = A; 80-89% = B; 70-79% = C; 60-69% = D; Below 60% = F
If you are absent, you are responsible for finding out what assignments you have missed. An absence is not an excuse for late work. If you miss an exam because of an excused absence, you are responsible for scheduling the make-up exam.
INSTITUTIONAL LEARNING GOALS
o A quality general education curriculum in all associate degree programs.
x Quality freshman and sophomore level courses in arts and sciences which parallel the lower division offerings of four-year colleges and universities.
o Quality technical programs leading directly to careers in semi-skilled and skilled occupations, and quality technical education programs up to two years in length leading to certificates and associate degrees.
o Quality programs and services in support of adult literacy and basic skills development as a mean of workforce enhancement and expanding access to higher education.
PROGRAM PURPOSE STATEMENT
NCTC seeks to implement its goal of providing quality freshman and sophomore level courses in arts and sciences that parallel the lower division offerings of four-year colleges and universities by offering a coherent sequence of courses with appropriate breadth and depth to prepare student for transfer to a university.
DEPARTMENTAL PURPOSE STATEMENT
The purpose of the College Preparatory Studies Department is to strengthen the academic skills of underprepared students in order to help them succeed in college – level coursework.
STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES
Students who successfully complete EDUC 1300 / PSYC 1300 will be able to:
- Students will be able to strengthen academic performance by identifying key components of the successful student.
- Students will be able to enhance study skills, critical thinking skills, and communication skills.
- Student will be able to develop self-awareness and career goals within an academic atmosphere.
- Student will be able to identify college resources.
- Students will be able to describe the research and theory in the psychology of learning, cognition, and motivation.
- Students will be able to identify learning styles and analyze various factors that impact learning.
- Students will be able to describe different perspectives of learning and adapt to different learning environments.
- Students will be able to compose writing assignment(s) using Standard American English and basic computer skills.
- GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF SUBJECT MATTER FOR EACH LECTURE/DISCUSSION
-
-
-
|
Topic
|
General Description of Subject Matter
|
|
Change
|
Adjusting to the culture of college, nurturing change, & setting your goals.
|
|
Engage
|
Developing your personal & academic motivation.
|
|
Persist
|
Using the tools of self-management to stay in college.
|
|
Connect
|
Connecting with technology, research and information literacy.
|
|
Think
|
Expanding your aptitude for critical thinking, emotional intelligence, & information literacy skills.
|
|
Prioritize
|
Planning your time & reducing stress.
|
|
Learn
|
Using your dominate intelligence, preferred learning style, & unique personality type to become an active learner.
|
|
Read
|
Building your reading & comprehension skills.
|
|
Record
|
Cultivating your listening skills & developing a note-taking system that works for you.
|
|
Study
|
Developing your memory, study, and test-taking skills.
|
|
Prosper
|
Managing your money & debt wisely.
|
|
Present
|
Speaking with purpose, passion, and power.
|
|
Communicate
|
Communicating, appreciating diversity, and managing conflict.
|
|
Live
|
Developing your plan for wellness & personal responsibility.
|
|
Plan
|
Focusing on your professional career & living well.
|
|
Last day to Withdraw
|
For the Spring 2016 semester, the last day to withdraw from a course with a “W” is April 7.
|
|
Student Rights & Responsibilities
|
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.
|
|
Scholastic Integrity
|
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.
|
|
STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES
|
|
Disability Accommodations
|
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 distraction reduced environment, volunteer 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 110 in the Administration (100) Building or call 940-668-4209. Students on the Bowie, Graham, Flower Mound, and online campuses should call 940-668-4209 to arrange for an intake appointment with OSD.
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).
|
|
Student Success Center
|
The Student Success Center is designed to help all students at NCTC develop tools to achieve their academic goals. The center links students to FREE tutoring, including a Writing Center, a Math Lab, and free online tutoring in the evening. The program helps students acclimate to college by providing students free interactive workshops about Time Management, Study Skills, Test Anxiety, and much more. For more information, please visit your nearest Student Success Center.
|
|
Financial Aid, Scholarships, and Veterans Services
|
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.
|