NORTH CENTRAL TEXAS COLLEGE

COURSE SYLLABUS

COURSE AND INSTRUCTOR INFORMATION

Course title:  LEARNING FRAMEWORK

Course prefix, number, and section number: EDUC 1300.0505

Semester/Year of course: SP/2022

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

Modality (Face to face/Synchronous or Asynchronous online/Hybrid): Face to Face

Class meeting location, days, and times: Flower Mound Room 203, Tues & Thurs, 9:30 – 10:50am

Lab meeting location, days, and times: N/A

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: Danee’ Mitchell

Office location: Flower Mound Campus Room 114 – A (inside of room 109)

Telephone number: (940)202-2795

E-mail address: damitchell@nctc.edu

Office hours for students: Mondays 4pm to 6pm & Fridays 10:30am – 11:30am

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:

• 5 Journal Assignments
• 5 Reading Quiz Assignments
• 1 Career Research Paper
• 1 Cognition Learning and Motivation Presentation
• 1 Successful Student Reflection
• 1 College and Career Worksheet
• 3 Unit Exams
• 2 ACE Assessments
• 10 In-Class Assignments

Final grade scale: 

 A = 1000 – 900 points ; B = 899 – 800 points ; C = 799 – 700 points ; D = 699 – 600 points ; F = 599 or less

Late work policy:

Late work will not be excepted unless there are extenuating circumstances. You must consult with your professor regarding submitting late work.

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

COURSE POLICIES

Academic Integrity Policy:

See Student Handbook.

Attendance Policy:

This course is meant to be taken in person. Please notify professor if you must miss class.

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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