Syllabus

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.

 

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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:

  1. Students will be able to strengthen academic performance by identifying key components of the successful student.
  2. Students will be able to enhance study skills, critical thinking skills, and communication skills.
  3. Student will be able to develop self-awareness and career goals within an academic atmosphere.
  4. Student will be able to identify college resources.
  5. Students will be able to describe the research and theory in the psychology of learning, cognition, and motivation.
  6. Students will be able to identify learning styles and analyze various factors that impact learning.
  7. Students will be able to describe different perspectives of learning and adapt to different learning environments.
  8. Students will be able to compose writing assignment(s) using Standard American English and basic computer skills.
  1.    GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF SUBJECT MATTER FOR EACH LECTURE/DISCUSSION
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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