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Fall 2018 Course Syllabus
Course: EDUC-1100- Section: 08 Learning Framework |
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| Instructor | Dr. Felicia McAdams | ||||||||
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| Phone | (409) 984-6183 | ||||||||
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| 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. The course assists the student in making adequate social and personal adjustments to college life, developing educational and career goals, and becoming familiar with institutional curricula and policies. It includes techniques for time management, note taking, and preparing for exams. 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 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. This course is in the Core Curriculum and is required of all students pursuing an academic transfer curriculum. This course is also required of all students pursuing a technical degree if they are enrolled in developmental courses and have not completed 15 hours of college-level work. It is highly recommended that students take this course in their first semester of college. (Cross-listed as PSYC 1100) | ||||||||
| Prerequisites | None | ||||||||
| Learning Outcomes |
1. Demonstrate the ability to analyze and interpret assigned reading materials and written instructions from both the textbook and instructor measured by pretest, posttest, written class exercises, and essay rubric (PSLO ALPHA, PSLSO 1, PSLO 2) 2. Demonstrate the ability to produce clear, correct, and coherent prose adapted to purpose, occasion, and audience measured by pretest, posttest, written class exercises, and essay rubric. (PSLO ALPHA, PSLO 1, PSLO 2, PSLO 5) 3. Demonstrate the ability to communicate orally in clear, coherent, and persuasive language appropriate to purpose, occasion, and audience measured by class exercises and rubric (PSLO 2) 4. Demonstrate the ability to analyze and interpret forms of spoken language measured by pretest, posttest, class exercises, and essay rubric. (PSLO 1, PSLO 2) 5. Identify and demonstrate the ability to apply standards and elements of critical thinking measured by pretest, posttest, and class exercises.(PSLO ALPHA, PSLO 1, PSLO 2, PSLO 5)) 6. Demonstrate the ability to use computer-based technology in communicating, solving problems, and acquiring information measured by class exercises and essay rubric. (PSLO 2) 7. Demonstrate awareness of cultural differences and similarities measured by class exercises. (PSLO 2, PSLO 5) 8. Demonstrate the ability to identify, use, and apply mathematical and scientific principles measured by pretest, posttest, and class exercises. (PSLO 3) |
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| Core Objectives |
* Communication skills: Students will demonstrate effective written, oral and visual communication. * Critical Thinking Skills: Students will engage in creative and/or innovative thinking, and/or inquiry, analysis, evaluation, synthesis of information, organizing concepts and constructing solutions. * Empirical and Quantitative Skills: Students will demonstrate applications of scientific and mathematical concepts. * Social Responsibility: Students will demonstrate intercultural competency and civic knowledge by engaging effectively in local, regional, national and/or global communities. |
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| Program Student Learning Outcomes |
PSLO ALPHA: Reading Skills - Demonstrates comprehension of content-area reading material. PSLO 1: Critical Thinking Skills - Uses creative thinking, innovation, inquiry and analysis, evaluation and synthesis of information. PSLO 2: Communication Skills - Demonstrates effective development, interpretation and expression of ideas through written, oral and/or visual communication. PSLO 3: Empirical and Quantitative Skills - Applies the manipulation and/or analysis of numerical data or observable facts resulting in informed conclusions. PSLO 5: Social Responsibility Skills - Expresses intercultural competence, knowledge of civic responsibility, and the ability to engage effectively in regional, national, and global communities. |
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| Textbooks |
Title: Step by Step to College and Career Success, 7th Edition Year Published: 2017 Authors: John N. Gardner & Betsy O. Barefoot ISBN: 978-1-319-02917-3 |
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| Lecture Topics Outline |
Week 1: 8/27 Course Introduction, Syllabus Review, Pre-Assessment Week 2: 9/3 (Labor Day) Read Chapter 1 Starting Out on the Right Foot Week 3: 9/10 Read Chapter 3 Managing your Time Week 4: 9/17 Read Chapter 4 Understanding How You Learn Week 5: 9/24 Read Chapter 5 Getting the Most Out of Class Week 6: 10/1 Read Chapter 6 Reading for Success Week 7: 10/8 Chapter 7 Taking Exams & Tests Week 8: 10/15 Read Chapter 8 Thinking In College Week 9: 10/22 Read Chapter 2 Cultivating Motivation, Resilience, and Emotional Intelligence Week 10: 10/29 Read Chapter 9 Developing Information Literacy and Communication Skills Week 11: 11/5 Read Chapter 12 Staying Healthy Week 12: 11/12 Read Chapter 11 Managing Money Week 13: 11/19 No Class - Happy Thanksgiving Week 14: 11/26 Read Chapter 13 Considering Majors & Careers Week 15: 12/3 Post - Assessment Read Chapter 10 Connecting with Others in a Diverse World |
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| Major Assignments Schedule |
Week 1: 8/27 Course Introduction, Syllabus Review, Pre-Assessment Scavenger Hunt - 20 Policies, Procedures, and Terminology - 20 Week 2: 9/3 (Labor Day) Read Chapter 1 Starting Out on the Right Foot Week 3: 9/10 Read Chapter 3 Managing your Time Time Management Assignment - 20 Week 4: 9/17 Read Chapter 4 Understanding How You Learn VARK Learning Styles Assignment - 20 Exam 1 Opened Online (Chapters 1,3-5) Week 5: 9/24 Read Chapter 5 Getting the Most Out of Class Personal Responsibility - 20 Exam 1 Due by 11:59pm on 9/30/18 Week 6: 10/1 Read Chapter 6 Reading for Success Note Taking Assignment - 20 Week 7: 10/8 Chapter 7 Taking Exams & Tests GPA Calculations Assignment - 20 Exam 2 Opened Online (Chapters 6-8) Week 8: 10/15 Read Chapter 8 Thinking In College True Colors Assignment - 20 Exam 2 Due by 11:59pm on 10/21/18 Week 9: 10/22 Read Chapter 2 Cultivating Motivation, Resilience, and Emotional Intelligence Goal Setting Assignment- 20 Week 10: 10/29 Read Chapter 9 Developing Information Literacy and Communication Skills Meet in Library Exam 3 Opened Online (Chapters 2,9,12) Week 11: 11/5 Read Chapter 12 Staying Healthy Personal Identity Assignment - 20 Library Assignment - 10 Exam 3 Due by 11:59pm on 11/11/18 Week 12: 11/12 Read Chapter 11 Managing Money College and Money Assignment - 100 Week 13: 11/19 No Class - Happy Thanksgiving Week 14: 11/26 Read Chapter 13 Considering Majors & Careers Career Assignment - 100 Final Exam Open Online (Chapters 10-11,13) Week 15: 12/3 Post - Assessment Read Chapter 10 Connecting with Others in a Diverse World Final Exam Due by 11:59pm 12/9/18 |
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| Final Exam Date | November 26, 2018 - 12:01 AM Through December 9, 2018 - 11:59 PM | ||||||||
| Grading Scale |
720 - 800 = A 640 - 719 = B 560 - 639 = C 480 - 559 = D 479 & Below = F |
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| Determination of Final Grade |
Assignments - 25% Projects - 25% Tests - 37.5% Final Exam - 12.5% |
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| Course Policies | |||||||||
| Instructor Policies |
I will not discuss your grades over the phone or through your personal email. If you want to discuss your grades, you must come to my office, in person. Late work will not be accepted. If you know you're going to be out, submit your assignment, or schedule to take your quiz or test in advance. I will evaluate the class' progress and adjust the course schedule as necessary. |
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| Attendance Policy |
Research has shown a cause and effect relationship between attendance and college success. Students with more than three absences from the course will receive an academic penalty (which is spelled out by the instructor). The following procedure will be used to give students with good attendance extra points: For 0 absences, 10 points will be added to the final course tally. For no more than 1 absence, 7 points will be added to the final course tally. For no more than 2 absences, 4 points will be added to the final course tally. For no more than 3 absences, 1 point will be added to the final course tally. |
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| Academic Honesty | Academic honesty is expected from all students, and dishonesty in any form will not be tolerated. Please consult the LSC-PA policies (Section IX, subsection A, in the Faculty Handbook) for consequences of academic dishonesty. | ||||||||
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| Important Information | |||||||||
| ADA Considerations | The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is a federal anti-discrimination statute that provides comprehensive civil rights for persons with disabilities. Among other things, this legislation requires that all students with disabilities be guaranteed a learning environment that provides for reasonable accommodation of their disabilities. If you believe you have a disability requiring an accommodation, please contact the Special Populations Coordinator, Room 231, in the Madison Monroe Building. The phone number is (409) 984-6241. | ||||||||
| MyLamarPA | Be sure to check your campus E-mail and Course Homepage using MyLamarPA campus web portal (My.LamarPA.edu). When you've logged in, click the email icon in the upper right-hand corner to check email, or click on the "My Courses" tab to get to your Course Homepage. Click the link to your course and review the information presented. It is important that you check your email and Course Homepage regularly. You can also access your grades, transcripts, and determine who your academic advisor is by using MyLamarPA. | ||||||||
| Other |
A school planner will be provided to you by the instructor. Dates to remember: 9/12/18 - Last day to make changes to your schedule without counting changes as an attempted course 9/24/18 - Dropped for non-payment 10/1/18 - Last day to drop or withdraw without academic penalty 11/21/18 - Last day to drop or withdraw with academic penalty |
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| HB 2504 | This syllabus is part of LSC-PA's efforts to comply with Texas House Bill 2504. | ||||||||