EDUC 1300 0811 - LEARNING FRAMEWORK

Introduction

Syllabus

NORTH CENTRAL TEXAS COLLEGE

COURSE SYLLABUS

Course Title:

Learning Framework - Hybrid

Course Prefix & Number:

EDUC 1300

Section Number:

811

Semester/Year:

FA/ 2019-20

Semester Credit Hours:

Lecture Hours:

Lab Hours:

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:

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

Gore, Leuwerke, and Metz

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

· 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:	Michelle Huggins
Campus/Office Location:	Gainesville Campus
Telephone Number:	940-668-7731 ext. 4403
E-mail Address:	mhuggins@nctc.edu

OFFICE HOURS

Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday
8:30-10:30am	9:30-10:45am	12:00-3:00pm	9:30-10:45am

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.	Identify the key components of a successful student.
2.	Articulate career goals in an academic setting through self-awareness and research.
3.	Critique the quality and results of the current research in the content areas of learning, cognition, or motivation.
4.	Compare the historical, biological, psychological, and sociocultural dimensions of learning and how they influence human behavior
5.	Examine the psychology of learning, cognition, and motivation through theory and research.
6.	Compose writing assignments using standard American English and basic computer skills.

GRADING CRITERIA

# of Graded Course Elements	Graded Course Elements	Percentage or Point Values
14	Quizzes (20 points each)	280 points
14	Activities (5 points each)	70 points
14	Learning Curve (10 point each)	140 points
1	Journal Article	100 points
1	Career Research Paper	200 points
1	Learning, Cognitive and Motivation Presentation	100 points
1	Student Reflection - Final	100 points
2	Ace Progress Report (5 points each)	10 points
	Total Maximum points	1000 points

GRADING CRITERIA

*Participation grade is based on attendance, comportment, participation attentiveness,

cooperation, and quality of work.

See the calendar for a full description of each assignment.

900-1000 = A (Superior College Level Work)

899-800 = B (Above Average College Level Work)

799-70 0= C (Average College Level Work)

699-600 = D (Questionably Unacceptable College Level Work)

599-below = F (Unacceptable College Level Work)

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

Week	Topic	General description of subject matter
1	Change	Adjusting to the culture of college, nurturing change, and setting your goals.
2	Think	Building Critical Thinking, Emotional Intelligence, and Problem Solving Skills.
3	Engage	Developing your personal & academic motivation
4	Persist	Using the tools of self-management to stay in college.
5	Learn	Using your dominant intelligence, preferred learning skills, and unique personality type.
6	Read	Building your reading & comprehension skills for print and on-line activities.
7	Record	Cultivating your listening skills & developing a note-taking system that works for you.
8	Study	Empowering your memory, studying effectively, and taking tests with confidence.
9	Performing	Prepare for tests and manage test anxiety.
10	Connect	Connecting with Technology Research, and Information Literacy.
11	Communicate	Communicating, appreciating diversity, and managing conflict.
12	Prosper	Personal and Financial Health.
13	Plan	Focusing on your future and professional career.
14	Live	Developing your plan for wellness & personal responsibility

Assignments

Course projects & Research Paper

Course projects will be more involved and require research through peer reviewed articles. Students are responsible for completing these projects according to the policies stated. They will be listed under the course Modules. There will be 2 projects throughout the course as well as a research paper. Specific information and grading rubrics will be outlined under the Modules tab in Canvas.

Test & Final Exam

There will be a multiple-choice exam over all the chapters. Your final exam will be the student reflection.

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 NOVEMBER 1st.

Course Information

Participation – An important element of Learning is participation. “Learning” is an active verb. This involves taking an active part in the learning process demonstrated by responding appropriately on a regular basis. You must notify me via email if you cannot do your weekly assignment due to a life crisis.

Assignment Due Dates – An assignment must be submitted on or before the due date. No late work. Students are expected to present themselves in a professional manner and show responsibility.

Professionalism – Students are expected to demonstrate a professional attitude at all times. This includes respecting the thoughts of other classmates and the instructor. Also included is the following: participating discussions, accepting constructive criticism, turning in high quality work, and understanding that this is a growth experience. All students enrolled in this class shall demonstrate common decency and acceptable behavior conducive to a positive learning environment.

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

x Component Area Option

REQUIRED CORE OBJECTIVES (For classes in the Core)

x Critical Thinking

x 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)

x 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) Failure of Course

2) Dismissal of NCTC

Name of Division Chair:	Danelle Wolf
Office Location:	Gainesville Campus, 1300 Building, Room 1306B
Telephone Number:	940-668-7731 Ext. 4423
E-mail Address:	dwolf@nctc.edu

Name of Instructional Dean:	Sara Flusche
Office Location:	Gainesville Campus, 1300 Building, Room 1312
Telephone Number:	940-668-3351
E-mail Address:	sflusche@nctc.edu

QUESTIONS, CONCERNS, or COMPLAINTS