NORTH CENTRAL TEXAS COLLEGE
COURSE SYLLABUS
COURSE AND INSTRUCTOR INFORMATION
Course title: LEARNING FRAMEWORK
Course prefix, number, and section number: EDUC 1300.323
Semester/Year of course: Summer II/2022
Semester start and end dates: 07/11/22 - 08/11/22
Modality: Asynchronous online/Hybrid
Class meeting location, days, and times: Online
Lab meeting location, days, and times:
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: Anne Lehew
Office location: Online
Telephone number: 940-668-3321
E-mail address: alehew@nctc.edu
Office hours for students: Tuesdays, 7 – 8 pm Webex
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 Discussion Posts 20%
1 Research Paper 20%
2 Class Assignments 20%
4 Tests 25%
1 Final Exam 15%
Final grade scale: 90-100% = A; 80-89% = B; 70-79% = C; 60-69% =D; Below 59% =F
90-100 = A (Superior College Level Work)
89-80 = B (Above Average College Level Work)
79-70 = C (Average College Level Work)
69-60 = D (Questionably Unacceptable College Level Work)
59-below = F (Unacceptable College Level Work)
Late work policy: No late work accepted. This course has multiple assignments and many opportunities to bring up your grade if you do miss something. If you are absent for a medical reason, please contact your instructor.
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 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:
- A grade of “0” assigned
- A referral to the Dean
Attendance Policy: Attendance will be taken through participation in the Discussion Posts.
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: August 2nd, 2022
Student Learning Outcomes:
- Strengthen academic performance by identifying key components of the successful student.
- Develop self-awareness and career goals within an academic atmosphere.
- Evaluate the quality and conclusions of the research to which they are exposed, which can simultaneously influence human thought, emotion and behavior.
- 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.
- Describe the research and theory in the psychology of learning, cognition, and motivation.
- 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