Syllabus

NORTH CENTRAL TEXAS COLLEGE

COURSE SYLLABUS

 

 

Course Title:

Learning Framework

Course Prefix & Number: 

EDUC 1300

Section Number: 

504

Semester/Year:

2018-19 SP

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 Course Materials:

 Connections:  Empowering College and Career Success (2nd edition)

Gore, Leuwerke, and Metz

·       Publisher: MacMillan (Bedford St. Martin’s)

·       Edition: 2

  • Copyright year: 2019

Bound Textbook + Launchpad   9781319270315 (special ISBN)

Loose Leaf Textbook + Launchpad 9781319270209 (special ISBN)

E-text comes with Launchpad access

Pen and Paper

2 Scantrons

1 Pencil

 

             

 

INSTRUCTOR INFORMATION

Name of Instructor:

Gloria Vogt

Campus/Office Location:

Flower Mound, Room 107

Telephone Number:

 

E-mail Address:

gvogt@nctc.edu   

 

OFFICE HOURS

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

 

9:30 

 

9:30

 

 

 

 

 

 

Or by appointment

 

 

 

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

2 tests

 

200

16 quizzes

 

160

4 major

 assignments

 

400

14 minor assignments

 

350

 

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

Specific instructions are provided with the assignment

 

 

Building a foundation for

success

 

 

Thinking critically and setting goals

 

 

Motivation, decision-making,

and personal responsibility

 

 

Organization and time management

 

 

Understanding learning

 

 

Reading for college success

 

 

Taking effective notes

 

 

ATTENDANCE POLICY

Regular and punctual attendance is expected of all students in all classes for which they have registered.  An absence is an absence.  There is no make-up work given.

Last day to withdraw from a course with a “W” is April 5.

 

 

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

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. Flunking the course.
  2. Expulsion

 

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