NORTH CENTRAL TEXAS COLLEGE

COURSE SYLLABUS

 

 

COURSE AND INSTRUCTOR INFORMATION

 

Course title:  LEARNING FRAMEWORK

Course prefix, number, and section number: EDUC 1300.0347

Semester/Year of course: SP/2022

Semester start and end dates: 01/18/22 – 05/14/22

Modality: Asynchronous Online

Class meeting location, days, and times:  This online course is open all semester, 24/7.

Semester credit hours: 3

 

Course description:

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 prerequisites: None

 

Required course materials:

 

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

     Gore, Leuwerke, and Metz

     Publisher: MacMillan (Bedford St. Martin’s)

     Bound Textbook + Launchpad   9781319270315 (special ISBN)

     Loose Leaf Textbook + Launchpad 9781319270209 (special ISBN)

     E-text comes with Launchpad access

 

Name of instructor:  Leslie McDowell

Office location:  N/A

Telephone number:  N/A

E-mail address:  lmcdowell@nctc.edu

Office hours for students:

 9-10 AM and 4-5 PM via Canvas email on Monday

             9:30-11 AM via WebEx Office Hours OR by Canvas email on Wednesday

              3:30-5 PM via WebEx Office Hours OR by Canvas email on Wednesday

SYLLABUS CHANGE DISCLAIMER

 

The faculty member reserves the right to make changes to this published syllabus if it is in the best interest of the educational development of this class. Any such changes will be announced as soon as possible in person and/or writing.

 

 

SUMMARY OF COURSE ASSIGNMENTS

 

List of graded assignments: 

 

Macmillan Launch Pad Assignments  (Several)

 

Weekly Assignments (Includes 14 Chapter Completion Notes, 3 Discussion Forums, 7 Career Paper Sections and more), 2 Chapter Tests  

 

Three 100-Point Departmental Assignments (1. Career Research Paper: Complete Paper, All Sections Included, 2. Cognition, Learning, & Motivation Slide Presentation, and 3. Successful Student Reflection (Used as the Final)

 

Grading Criteria:  Below are the Grade Categories that compose the Final Average:

 

Macmillan Launch Pad Assignments =  20%

Weekly Assignments =  20%

Chapter Tests =  15%

Career Research Paper—Final Turn In Complete Paper, All Parts  =  15%

Cognition, Learning, Motivation (CLM) Slide Presentation =  15%

Successful Student Reflection (to be used as the Final) =  15%

 

 

Final grade scale:  90-100%=A   80-89%=B  70-79%=C  60-69%=D  Below 60%=F

 

Late Work Policy:  Students with emergency situations should contact the instructor within 24 hours of the emergency concerning their situation. Barring unusual, emergency, documented circumstances, all students are expected to keep up with the posted due dates and submit all assignments on the required due date.  Most assignments, but not all, have a 2-Day Grace Period.  This is given for non-emergency situations such as technology/computer issues, minor illnesses, etc. Students should have a back-up plan for submitting assignments. Examples of a backup would be:  using the computers at the NCTC or public libraries. Late points are deducted from the assignment during this Grace Period (up to 5% of the total score per day).  After the Grace Period, the student will receive a zero grade for the not-submitted assignment.  Zero grades are not removed, and there is no make-up work except in the case of the student with the documented emergency situation who has contacted me within the stated time frame. 

 

**SEE CANVAS FOR THE COMPLETE COURSE CALENDAR/OUTLINE, DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF GRADED WORK, AND OTHER RELATED MATERIAL.**

 

 

NCTC COURSE POLICIES

 

Academic Integrity Policy: 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:

“A student shall be subject to disciplinary action, up to and including suspension, in accordance with the Student Code of Conduct, if the student is found responsible for violating this policy:

• While on College District premises
• While attending a College District activity
• While elsewhere if the behavior adversely impacts the educational environment or otherwise interferes with the College District’s operations or objectives.
• Students are expected to follow all rules and regulations found in the student handbook and published online.”

 

Refer to proper student protocol for any student questions, concerns, or complaints.

 

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)

Withdrawal Policy:

A student may withdraw from a course on or after the official date of record. It is the student’s responsibility to initiate and complete a Withdrawal Request Form.

Last day to withdraw from the course with a “W” is:  April 4^th, 2022

 

 

 

Student Learning Outcomes:

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.

 

Core Objectives:

Critical Thinking

Communication

Personal Responsibility

 

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