Syllabus EDUC 1300.343

NORTH CENTRAL TEXAS COLLEGE

COURSE SYLLABUS

 

 

Course Title:

Learning Framework

Course Prefix & Number: 

EDUC 1300

Section Number: 

343

Semester/Year:

2018-19 FA

Semester Credit Hours:

3

Lecture Hours:

48

Lab Hours:

0

Course Description (NCTC Catalog):   A study of the: 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 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.

Course Prerequisite(s): None

Required or Recommended Course Materials:

     Cornerstones for College Success 7th Edition by Robert M. Sherfield, and Patricia G. Moody.

 

Access to Remind.com for course reminders and assistance

Access to Google for Google applications we will be working with

Access to a working computer and web browser that can run CANVAS. You should have access to software/applications that will allow you to word process (Word, Google Docs), upload video (Youtube), and create presentations (Powerpoint, Google Slides). In addition there will be other apps that are introduced that you will need to use in this course.  Suggested apps will be free to use and available when possible for phone or computer.

 

             

 

INSTRUCTOR INFORMATION

Name of Instructor:

Mr. Kevin B. Moffitt

Campus/Office Location:

I have no office location since I am an adjunct professor. Meetings are by appointment only.  Feel free to e-mail me and we will set up a time and a place on the Corinth campus that is convenient to meet.

Telephone Number:

No telephone since an adjunct professor so please contact me through Canvas or the Remind Application.

E-mail Address:

Kmoffitt@nctc.edu (Best means of communication)

 

OFFICE HOURS

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

5:30-6:30 PM

By Appointment

By Appointment

By Appointment

By Appointment

Corinth Campus

Corinth Campus

Corinth Campus

Corinth Campus

Corinth Campus

 

 

 

STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES (From Academic Course Guide Manual/Workforce Education Course Manual/NCTC Catalog

At the successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

1.

Strengthen academic performance by identifying key components of the successful student. 

2.

Develop self-awareness and career goals within an academic atmosphere.

3.

Evaluate the quality and conclusions of the research to which they are exposed, which can simultaneously influence human thought, emotion and behavior.

4.

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.

5.

Describe the research and theory in the psychology of learning, cognition, and motivation.

6.

Compose writing assignment(s) using Standard American English and basic computer skills. 

 

GRADING CRITERIA

# of Graded Course Elements

Graded Course Elements

Percentage or Point Values

Many per week

Small Assignments and Discussion Group Posts

20% (2 letter grades)

10-12

Chapter Quizzes

10% (1 letter grade)

1

Mid-Term Examination

20% (2 letter grades)

6

Research and Writing Assignments

30% (3 letter grades)

1

Final Examination

20% (2 letter grades)

 

COURSE SUBJECT OUTLINE (Major Assignments, Due Dates, and Grading Criteria)

Week 1

August 27-28

Add/Drop for current students only August 27-28

Add/Drop for current students only August 27-28

Week 1

August 27-September 3, 2018

Introduction and Getting Started

Small Assignments

Quiz

Week 2

September 4-September 10, 2018

Chapter One: Change

Small Assignments

Quiz

Writing Assignment- Self-Career Assessment

Week 3

September 11-September 17, 2018

Chapter Two: Engage

Small Assignments

Quiz

Week 4

September 18-September 24, 2018

Chapter Seven: Learn

Small Assignments

Quiz

Writing Assignment : Your Personal Learning Information and Career Choice

Week 5

September 25-October 1, 2018

Chapter Four: Connect

Small Assignments

Quiz

Writing Assignment : Journal Article Review

Week 6

October 2-October 8, 2018

MID-TERM EXAMINATION on Computer

 

Mid-term must be completed electronically by Monday, October 8th at 12:00 midnight

Week 7

October 9-October 15, 2018

Chapter Six: Prioritize

Small Assignments

Quiz

Writing Assignment: Student Reflection Cognition, Motivation, and Time Management

Week 8

October 16-October 22, 2018

Chapter Three: Persist

Small Assignments

Quiz

Week 9

October 23-October 29, 2018

Chapter Five: Think, Part 1

Small Assignments

 

Week 10

October 30-November 5, 2018

Chapter Five: Think Part 2

Small Assignments

Quiz

Writing Assignment: Cognition, Learning, and Motivation Presentation

Week 11

November 8, 2018

Last day to drop the class with a “W”

Last day to drop the class with a “W”

Week 11

November 6-November 12, 2018

Research Paper Lab and Paper Writing

Research Paper is Due on Monday, November 12, by midnight

 Week 12

November 13-November 19, 2018

Chapter Ten: Study

Small Assignments

Quiz

Week 13

November 20—26, 2018

Thanksgiving Time, Regroup and plan for the rest of the semester

 

Week 14

November 27-December 3, 2018

Chapter Thirteen: Communicate

 Small Assignments

Quiz

Week 15

December 4-December 10, 2018

Chapter Nine: Record

 Small Assignments

Quiz

Week 16

December 11-14, 2018

FINAL EXAM on computer

Complete Final: Final Must be Completed electronically by Thursday Night, December 13, 2018 at Midnight

Week 16

December 16

All grades completed on Canvas

Student should be aware of final grade as on Canvas

 

   ATTENDANCE POLICY

College Specific: Regular and punctual attendance is expected of all students in all classes for which they have registered.  All absences are considered to be unauthorized unless the student is absent due to illness or emergencies.  It is the student responsibility to provide documentation as to the emergency for approval by the faculty member.  Approved college sponsored activities are also excused absences.  The instructor is responsible for judging the validity of any reason given for an absence.  Valid reasons for absence, however, do not relieve the student of the responsibility for making up required work.  Students will not be allowed to make up an examination missed due to absence unless they have reasons acceptable to the instructor.  A student who is compelled to be absent when a test is given should petition the instructor, in advance if possible, for permission to postpone the exam.  Student will be dropped from a class by the Registrar upon recommendation of the instructor who feels the student has been justifiably absent or tardy a sufficient number of times to preclude meeting the course’s objectives.    Persistent, unjustified absences from classes or laboratories will be considered sufficient cause for College officials to drop a student from the rolls of the College. From Board Policy FC (LOCAL)

Course Specific:  As on online course, each module is set to be available for a week. I OFTEN HAVE A STUDENT SUGGEST MORE THAN ONE DEADLINE DURING THE WEEK AS IT IS A LOT OF WORK DUE AT ONE TIME. I GIVE YOU A WEEK SO YOU CAN SET WHATEVER DEADLINES YOU NEED TO COMPLETE IT. IT IS HARD TO COMPLETE THE WORK IN ONE SITTING. PUT YOURSELF ON SOME KIND OF SCHEDULE THAT MEETS YOUR NEEDS. COMPLETE AN HOUR A NIGHT OR CREATE A MWF OR A TTH SCHEDULE. DO WHAT IS BEST FOR YOU AND YOUR SCHEDULE. IF I MADE THE SCHEDULE IT WOULD ONLY BENEFIT SOME OF YOU AS I KNOW YOU ALL HAVE MANY DIFFERENT RESPONSIBILITIES AND SCHEDULES.

Modules will open on Tuesdays and be open through the following Monday at midnight. You will have anytime during the week to complete the module. Note that the SCHEDULE below shows the start and stop dates. The module opens during the week on Tuesday and closes at midnight on the next Monday. If you plan to have it done at the end of the traditional week and finish on Saturday, you will always be finished before it closes. I did give each unit until Monday at midnight in case you needed campus support due to a weekend problem. This way you will have until Monday to get it resolved. IT IS NOT PRUDENT TO WAIT UNTIL MONDAY THAT IT IS DUE TO START THE WORK. In many instances, you are asked to respond to the discussion posts of others. If everyone waits until Monday to do the work, it will be very difficult to respond to the posts of others by the time the module closes at midnight Monday night. All discussions should be completed by Saturday so that classmates have Sunday and Monday to respond to them. Since each module represents a week, missing a module (or a substantial part of it) is like missing an entire week of class. If you miss completing three modules, you will be warned. Missing another module results in your being asked to withdraw from the course if we are before the withdrawal date of November 8, 2018. If you do not withdraw when asked, you will receive an “F” in the class. If you miss the fourth module (or a substantial part of it) after the withdrawal date has passed, you don’t have the opportunity to withdraw but you will drop a letter grade for each module missed.   For instance, if you missed the fourth module (Or a substantial part of it) after the withdrawal date of November 9, 2017 and you had a “A,” your grade will be lowered four letter grades and you will have an “F” for the course.

Last day to withdraw from a course with a “W” is NOVEMBER 8.

 

DISABILITY SERVICES (Office for Students with Disabilities)

The Office for Students with Disabilities (OSD) provides support services for students with disabilities, students enrolled in technical areas of study, and students who are classified as special populations (i.e. single parents).

Support services for students with disabilities might include appropriate and reasonable accommodations, or they may be in the form of personal counseling, academic counseling, career counseling, etc.  Furthermore, OSD Counselors work with students to encourage self-advocacy and promote empowerment. The Counselors also provides resource information, disability-related information, and adaptive technology for students who qualify.

If you feel you have needs for services that the institution provides, please reach out to either Wayne Smith (940) 498-6207 or Yvonne Sandman (940) 668-3300.  Alternative students may stop by Room 170 in Corinth or Room 111 in Gainesville.

CORE CURRICULUM FOUNDATIONAL COMPONENT AREA (For classes in the Core)______________


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

Component Area Option

 


 

REQUIRED CORE OBJECTIVES (For classes in the Core)


                 Critical Thinking

                 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)

Academic NCTC Core Curriculum Course

o WECM Course

 

STUDENT HANDBOOK

Students are expected to follow all rules and regulations found in the student handbook and published online.  http://www.nctc.edu/catalog/index.html

 

ACADEMIC DISHONESTY

Scholastic dishonesty shall include, but is not limited to cheating, plagiarism, academic falsification, intellectual property dishonesty, academic dishonesty facilitation and collusion.  Faculty members may document and bring charges against a student who is engaged in or is suspected to be engaged in academic dishonesty.  See Student Handbook, “Student Rights & Responsibilities: Student Conduct ([FLB(LOCAL)]”. 

 

Consequences for academic dishonesty may include:

  1. Being dropped from the class with a “W.”
  2. Being removed from the class and receiving an “F.”
  3. Having to complete an alternate assignment/s
  4. Losing a letter grade/s

 

 

 

QUESTIONS, CONCERNS, or COMPLAINTS

Name of Instructional Dean:

Sara Flusche, Dean of Instruction

Office Location:

Gainesville Campus, 1300 Building, Room 1306

Telephone Number:

940-668-3351

E-mail Address:

sflusche@nctc.edu

 

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