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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: 312
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Semester: 162S
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Semester Credit Hours: 3
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Lecture Hours: 48
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Observation Hours: 0
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Course Description (NCTC Catalog): A study of: research and theory in the psychology of learning, cognition, and motivation; factors that impact learning, and 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.
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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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Michele Forbis
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Campus/Office Location:
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Flower Mound 107 Office Hours: MW 10-12; 1-3; TTH: 12:30-3
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Telephone Number:
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940-899-8421
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E-mail Address:
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mforbis@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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10
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Journals (10 x 20 pts) – 14 assigned; top 10 scores recorded
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200 pts (20%)
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4
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Case Studies/Discussion Boards (4 discussions x 25pts)
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100 pts (10%)
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1
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Journal Article Analysis (1 x 100 pts)
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100 pts (10%)
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1
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Career Analysis (1 x 100 pts)
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100 pts (10%)
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4
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Tests (4 tests x 50 pts)
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200 pts (20%)
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1
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Cognition, Learning, and Motivation Assignment
(1 x 100 pts)
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100 pts (10%)
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1
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Final Exam (1 x 100 pts)
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100 pts (10%)
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1
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Cultural Diversity Comparison (1 x 100 pts)
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100 pts (10%)
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Grading 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 at 12:00 am 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
- Research papers and other lengthy assignments will be accepted up to five days late with a five-point penalty for each late (TESTS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED LATE).
- No late work of any kind will be accepted the last week of classes (the week before finals)
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.
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Strengthen academic performance by identifying key components of the successful student.
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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.
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Compose writing assignment(s) using Standard American English and basic computer skills.
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Develop self-awareness and career goals within an academic atmosphere.
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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.
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ATTENDANCE POLICY
Students who are not attending class regularly by submitting assignments, participating in class discussions, and/or communicating with the instructor may be dropped from the course.
TENTATIVE SCHEDULE
See separate course calendar
Last day to withdraw from a course with a “W” is April 6, 2017.
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
o Component Area Option
REQUIRED CORE OBJECTIVES
o Critical Thinking
o Communication
o Empirical and Quantitative
o Teamwork
o Personal Responsibility
o 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.
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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, Room 1306- Art Building
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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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Dr. Larry Gilbert
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Office Location:
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Corinth Camps, Room 305
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Telephone Number:
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940-498-6216
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E-mail Address:
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lgilbert@nctc.edu
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