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 (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: 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:

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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