Required or Recommended Course Materials:
Connections: Empowering College and Career Success (2nd edition)
Gore, Leuwerke, and Metz
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Publisher: MacMillan (Bedford St. Martin’s)
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Edition: 2
Bound Textbook + Launchpad 9781319270315 (special ISBN)
Loose Leaf Textbook + Launchpad 9781319270209 (special ISBN)
E-text comes with Launchpad access
INSTRUCTOR INFORMATION
Name of Instructor:
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Tanna Lazaroff
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Campus/Office Location:
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Flower Mound
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Telephone Number:
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E-mail Address:
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tlazaroff@nctc.edu
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OFFICE HOURS
Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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By appointment
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By appointment
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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:
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Strengthen academic performance by identifying key components of the successful student.
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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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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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Describe the research and theory in the psychology of learning, cognition, and motivation.
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Compose writing assignment(s) using Standard American English and basic computer skills.
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GRADING CRITERIA
# of Graded Course Elements
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Graded Course Elements
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Percentage
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Point Values
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Class Assignments
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Complete class assignments, participation, discussion
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30.00%
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3 Exams
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Objective exams: multiple choice, true/false, fill in the blanks
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30.00%
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Career Research Paper
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Written research assignment, typed using computer skills
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15.00%
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Final Essay
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Successful Student Outcomes
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10.00%
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Attendance
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Canvas will automatically calculate a grade
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15.00%
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COURSE SUBJECT OUTLINE (Major Assignments, Due Dates, and Grading Criteria)
Journal Article Review
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100 points
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Cognition, Learning, Motivation Research Presentation
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100 Points
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Quiz 1
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Out of 100 Points
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Quiz 2
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Out of 100 Points
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Career Research Paper
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Out of 100 Points
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Successful Student Outcomes
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Out of 100 Points
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LATE WORK POLICY
Late work will be accepted for two weeks after the assignment is due. Points will be deducted for each class period that the assignment is late.
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” is
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)______________
Communication
Mathematics
Life and Physical Science
Language, Philosophy & Culture
Creative Arts
American History
Government/Political Science
Social and Behavioral Sciences
✓ Component Area Option
REQUIRED CORE OBJECTIVES (For classes in the Core)
✓ Critical Thinking
✓ Communication
Empirical and Quantitative
Teamwork
Personal Responsibility
Social Responsibility
COURSE TYPE
Academic General Education Course (from ACGM but not in NCTC Core)
✓ Academic NCTC Core Curriculum Course
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. Academic Reprimand – A verbal or written notice
warning to the student that academic misconduct has
occurred.
2. Academic Penalty – Academic penalties, which may
include:
3. Requiring the student to resubmit the assignment(s) in
question;
4. Reducing or lowering the grade or score on the
specified assignments, projects, papers, programs,
labs), or examinations;
5. Assigning a failing grade (no credit) on the specified
assignments, projects, papers, programs, labs, or
examinations;
6. Reducing or lowering the grade or score for the course;
7. Assigning a failing grade (no credit) for the course and
possible removal of the student from the course/class as
determined by the faculty member or other academic
official; and
8. Applying other academic penalties as outlined in the
instructor’s syllabus.
BEHAVIOR IN THE CLASSROOM
1. Students are expected to pay attention in class.
2. Sleeping in class is not allowed.
3. Studying for other courses or doing other course assignments is not allowed.
4. Cell phone use in class is not allowed. Student using cell phones in class will be asked to put them away. Repeated disregard of cell phone policy will result in student being asked to leave class.
5. Electron devices will be allowed only for taking notes in class or accessing textbook online.
QUESTIONS, CONCERNS, or COMPLAINTS
Name of Instructional Dean:
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Sara Flusche, Dean of Instruction
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Office Location:
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Gainesville Campus, 1300 Building, Room 1306
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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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