EDUC1300.412 Learning Framework

NORTH CENTRAL TEXAS COLLEGE

COURSE SYLLABUS

 

 

Course Title: 

Learning Framework

Course Prefix & Number:  

EDUC 1300

412 

 

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 learningstrategies. Theoretical models of strategic learning, cognition, and motivation serve as theconceptual basis for the introduction of college-level student academic strategies. Students useassessment instruments (e.g., learning inventories) to help them identify their own strengths andweaknesses as strategic learners. Students are ultimately expected to integrate and apply thelearning skills discussed across their own academic programs and become effective and efficientlearners. 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.

 

             

 

INSTRUCTOR INFORMATION

Name of Instructor:

David Martz, Ed.D.

Campus/Office Location:

Corinth

Telephone Number:

940-688-3321

E-mail Address:

dmartz@nctc.edu

 

OFFICE HOURS: Library (on-line hours to be announced) 

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

 

11am – 11:45am

 

11am – 11:45am

 

 

 

 

 

 

Students may contact instructor by campus e-mail for meetings on 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: See Rubric in Files 

# of Graded Course Elements

Graded Course Elements

Percentage or Point Values

5

Journal Assignments

15 points

5

Major Assignments

                25 points

1

Academic Paper

10 points

2

Examinations

40 points

1

Participation

10 points

*Some assignments that do not meet criteria will be returned for revision

 

COURSE SUBJECT OUTLINE (Major Assignments and Grading Criteria)

Change 

Change Engines, Compass

Rubric 

Engage

My Story 

Rubric

Persist

Procrastination journal

Rubric

Connect

Library Assignment 

Rubric 

Think

Newsletter (cognition)

Rubric

Prioritize 

 

 

Learn 

Peer Review Article 

Rubric 

Read

Mid-term Examination

 

Record

Interview 

Rubric

Study

 

 

Prosper

 

 

Plan

Resume Assignment

Rubric

Present 

To be announced 

 

Communicate

Culture and Diversity 

Rubric

Live

Final Examination 

 

*Grading criteria are posted on Canvas and attached to syllabus distributed in class 

*Participation grade includes participation in class, helping other students, attendance, attentiveness,  

  comportment, cooperation, and quality of work, and punctuality. 

 

   ATTENDANCE POLICY

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)

Last day to withdraw from a course with a “W”isNOVEMBER 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)______________

 

oCommunication

oMathematics              

oLife and Physical Science

oLanguage, Philosophy & Culture

oCreative Arts

oAmerican History

oGovernment/Political Science

oSocial 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

oAcademic General Education Course (from ACGM but not in NCTC Core)

Academic NCTC Core Curriculum Course

oWECM 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: (this is zero tolerance issue) 

  1.  Zero on assignment 
  2.  Dismissal from class 

 

 

 

 

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