NORTH CENTRAL TEXAS COLLEGE

COURSE SYLLABUS

 

 

COURSE AND INSTRUCTOR INFORMATION

 

Course title:  LEARNING FRAMEWORK

Course prefix, number, and section number: EDUC 1300.0401

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: Monday and Wednesday 2:00 – 3:20 pm Room 315

Lab meeting location, days, and times: No required lab

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 (2nd 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: Sara Martin

Office location: Online

Telephone number: 940.498.6296

E-mail address: sjmartin@nctc.edu

Office hours for students: Wednesday 8:00 – 10:00 am (online)

 

 

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:

 

8 Class Activities                                                           400 points

3 Unit Quizzes                                                                150 points

1 Final Quiz                                                                       50 points

3 Learning Outcome/Department Assignments     300 points

1 Class Participation                                                      100 points

 

Final grade scale:

 

A = 900 – 1000 points

B = 800 – 899 points

C = 700 – 799 points

D = 600 – 699 points

F = 0 – 599 points

 

 

Late work policy:

 

Extra credit points can only be earned through the weekly Kahoot game which is available for all students.  Your grade will be based on the above graded elements listed.  There are no make up assignments and LATE WORK WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.

 

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

 

 

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 member may document and bring charges against a student who is engaged in or is suspected to be engaged in academic dishonesty.

Consequences for academic dishonesty may include

1. Student will receive an F on the first documented instance of plagiarism and a warning from NCTC
2. A second instance of plagiarism will result in the student’s suspension from all classes for the remainder of the semester.

 

Attendance Policy:

 

Regular and punctual attendance is expected of all students in all classes for which they have registered.  All absences are 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.  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 enough 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 4th, 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

 

 

COLLEGE POLICIES

 

STUDENT HANDBOOK

Students are expected to follow all rules and regulations found in the Student Handbook.

 

 

ADA STATEMENT

NCTC will adhere to all applicable federal, state and local laws, regulations and guidelines with respect to providing reasonable accommodations to afford equal educational opportunity. It is the student’s responsibility to contact the Office for Students with Disabilities to arrange appropriate accommodations.  See the OSD Syllabus Addendum.

STUDENT SERVICES

NCTC provides a multitude of services and resources to support students.  See the Student Services Syllabus Addendum for a listing of those departments and links to their sites.

 

 

QUESTIONS, CONCERNS, or COMPLAINTS

 

The student should contact the instructor to deal with any questions, concerns, or complaints specific to the class.  If the student and faculty are not able to resolve the issue, the student may contact the chair or coordinator of the division.  If the student remains unsatisfied, the student may proceed to contact the instructional dean.

 

Name of Chair/Coordinator:  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