NORTH CENTRAL TEXAS COLLEGE

COURSE SYLLABUS

 

COURSE AND INSTRUCTOR INFORMATION

 

Course title:  LEARNING FRAMEWORK

Course prefix, number, and section number: EDUC 1300.0340

Semester/Year of course:  SP/2023

Semester start and end dates:  01/17/23 – 5/13/23

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

Class meeting location, days, and times:  Asynchronous Online

Lab meeting location, days, and times:   Asynchronous Online

 Online

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 (3^rd edition)

     Gore, Wade, Leuwerke, and Metz

     Publisher: MacMillan

     Bound Textbook & Launchpad 9781319454272

     Loose Leaf Textbook & Launchpad 9781319454241

     Launchpad 9781319428150

 

Name of instructor:  Leslie McDowell

Office location:

Telephone number:

E-mail address:  lmcdowell@nctc.edu

Office hours for students:  General:  I usually answer emails daily from 9AM until 5 PM—except for Wednesdays (I’m at another college) and Sunday mornings (I’m at church).

Dedicated Office Hours:  via Canvas E-Mail:  Mondays 9:00 AM-10:00AM and

Tuesdays 9:30AM-11:00AM and 3:30PM-5:00PM via Canvas E-Mail OR via 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:  13 Chapter Completion Notes and Reflection Questions—each set of Completion Notes covering one chapter of the textbook, Career Research Paper written over the entire semester in 7 sections, Macmillan LaunchPad Assignments for each of the 14 textbook chapters, Cognition, Learning, Motivation (CLM) First Draft and Final Draft Presentation Slides, 3 Discussion Boards/Forums, outside readings/quizzes/worksheets, and a Successful Student Essay used as the Final.

 

Grading Criteria:  Weighted Categories

 

Macmillan LaunchPad Assignments = 15% of the total grade

Weekly Assignments = 20% of the total grade

Discussions, Outside Reading and Quizzes = 20% of the total grade

Career Research Paper—Final Turn-In, All Parts = 15% of the total grade

Cognition, Learning, Motivation (CLM) Slide Presentation = 15% of the total grade

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

 

Grade scale:              90% to 100%   =    A

                                    80% to 89%     =    B

                                    70% to 79%     =    C

                                    60% to 69%     =    D

                                    Below 60%      =    F

 

1. Late work policy: All students are expected to keep up with the posted due dates and submit all assignments on the required due date. There are NO late work turn-ins—except for unusual and/or emergency circumstances, having official dated documentation supplied within 48 hours.
2.  I DO give a Two-Day Grace Period that follows right after the due date ends for nearly every assignment. This is given for non-emergency situations such as technology/computer issues and minor illnesses, etc.  Points are deducted during this Grace Period. When the Grace Period ends, any unsubmitted assignment receives a zero. 

 

SEE CANVAS FOR THE COMPLETE COURSE/ASSIGNMENT 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:
1. Receiving an F on a specific assignment or in the course. 
2. Being reported to the Chair/Dean for disciplinary action. 

Attendance Policy:

Regular and punctual attendance is expected of all students in all classes for which they have registered.  Attendance in an online course is measured by submitted work. 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 3^RD, 2023.

 

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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