Syllabus

 

NORTH CENTRAL TEXAS COLLEGE

COURSE SYLLABUS

 

 

Course Title: 

Learning Framework

Course Prefix & Number: 

EDUC 1300

Section Number:  

0402

Semester/Year: 

SP/ 2019-20

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 theintroduction 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 ownacademic programs and become effective and efficient learners. Students developing these skillsshould 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 (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

                 

 

INSTRUCTOR INFORMATION

Name of Instructor:

David Martz, Ed.D.

Campus/Office Location:

Corinth

Telephone Number:

940-668-7731 ext. 4423 (department office) 

E-mail Address:

dmartz@nctc.edu

 

OFFICE HOURS

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

 

9:30 -10:30 AM

 

9:30 -10:30 AM

 

 

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.

 

               ASSIGNMENTS

# of Graded Course Elements

Graded Course Elements

Percentage or Point Values

1

ACES

Extra Credit

1

Procrastination Audit

3

1

Compass

5

1

Library

5

1

Newsletter

2

1

Class Presentation 

5

1

Journal Article Review

5

1

Career Research Paper

10

1

Student Reflection 

5

1

Interview

5

1

Resume

5

1

Participation

10

1

Mid-term Exam

20

1

Final Exam

20

 

 

 

 

                                                            COURSE SUBJECT OUTLINE 

            Outline                                   Topic                                             Assignment                            Grading

Week 1: Chap 7

Introduction & note taking

 ACES 

      None

Week 2: Chap 1

Change SWOT

Pers. Values & Compass

 see Criteria

Week 3: Chap 2

Goals & Critical Thinking 

Library Assignment

 See Criteria 

Week 4: Chap 3

Motivation/Decision-making

Textbook assignment

  

Week 5: Chap 4

Time Mgmt & Procrastination

Procrastination Audit 

See Criteria 

Week 6: Chap 5

Learning & Cognition 

*Article Review 

     Rubric 

Week 7: Chap 6

Perception, Read & Listen

Mid-Term Exam review

 

Week 8: Chap 8

Memory & Mnemonics

Class Exercise 

 Participation 

Week 9: Chap 9

Taking Exams & Strategies

Newsletter

See Criteria 

Week 10: Chap 10

Literacy & Communication

*Career Academic Paper

     Rubric

Week 11: Chap 11

Connecting & Conflict

Interview 

See Criteria 

Week 12: Chap 12

Finances & Workplace 

Cover Letter & Resume 

See Criteria 

Week 13: Chap 13

College Majors & Success 

*Class Presentations

     Rubric

Week 14: Chap 14

Success & Perseverance

*Class Presentations

     Rubric

Week 15: Wellness

Stress & Depression 

*Reflection/integration Paper 

     Rubric 

Week 16: Exam Week

 Final Exams

 

 

*denotes Institutional Excellence Requirements (rubrics are itemized under assignments)

** Participation grade includes attendance, attention in class, participation, helping others, punctuality,

comportment, and personal effort in assignments.

 

                                                                   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 APRIL 3RD   

 

        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/_documents/academics/student-handbook.pdf

 

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. Zero grade for assignment 

       2. Dismissal from class 

 

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