Fall 2018 Course Syllabus
Course: EDUC-1100- Section: 06
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Instructor Information
Instructor Roszella Offord
E-mailoffordrm@lamarpa.edu
Phone(409) 984-6341
Office
Location:
Hours:Monday and Wednesday from 9:30 a.m.-10:00 a. m
Department
General Education and Developmental Studies
Chair:Michelle Davis
E-mail:davisml1@lamarpa.edu
Phone:(409) 984-6341
Course Information
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
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.
* Teamwork: Students will demonstrate the ability to work effectively with others to support a shared purpose or goal and consider different points of view.
* Social Responsibility: Students will demonstrate intercultural competency and civic knowledge by engaging effectively in local, regional, national and/or global communities.
* Personal Responsibility: Students will demonstrate the ability to connect choices, actions and consequences to ethical decision-making.
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.
Textbooks Step by Step to College and Career Success, 7th Edition. Gardner & Barefoot, Bedford/St. Martin's, 2017. ISBN 978-1-319-02917-3
Lecture Topics
Outline		 Class schedule (subject to change)                    
Class one: Introduction/Syllabus (Aug 27,2018)
No Class: September 3, 2018 Labor Day
Class two: Cultivating Motivation, Resilience, and Emotional Intelligence (Sept 10, 2018)
Class three: Managing your time (Sept 17, 2018)
Class four: Understanding how you learn (Sept 24, 2018)
Class five: Getting the most out of class (Oct 1, 2018)    
Class six: Reading for success/Taking Exams (Oct 8, 2018)
Class seven: Exam One (classes 2-7) (Oct 15, 2018)                            
Class eight: Thinking in College (Oct 22, 2018)
Class nine: Communication and Relationship Building (Oct 29, 2018)
Class ten: Connecting with Others in a Diverse World (Nov 5, 2018)
Class eleven: Managing Money (Nov 12, 2018)
Class twelve: Exam Two (classes 6-11) (Nov 19, 2018)                
Thanksgiving Break Nov 21-23
Class thirteen: Career Development (Nov 26, 2018)
Class fourteen: Success is on its way: Last class Day (Dec 3, 2018)            
Class fifteen: Final Exam (Dec 10, 2018)
Major Assignments
Schedule		 Class schedule (subject to change)
                    
Class one: Introduction/Syllabus (Aug 27,2018)
Chapter 1: Starting out on the right foot
Examining available resources for success

No Class: September 3, 2018 Labor Day

Class two: Cultivating Motivation, Resilience, and Emotional Intelligence (Sept 10, 2018)
Chapter two discussion
Video Analysis Paper-Homework

Class three: Managing your time (Sept 17, 2018)
Chapter three discussion
Time Management Stimulation Activity
                     
Class four: Understanding how you learn (Sept 24, 2018)
Chapter four discussion
Understanding your learning style-reflection paper
                        
Class five: Getting the most out of class (Oct 1, 2018)    
Listening Activity
Note-taking Activity    
Chapter five discussion
        
Class six: Reading for success/Taking Exams (Oct 8, 2018)
Exam Review
Chapter six discussion
Chapter seven discussion

Class seven: Exam One (classes 2-7) (Oct 15, 2018)
                            
Class eight: Thinking in College (Oct 22, 2018)
Chapter eight discussion
Final Project Review    
                        
Class nine: Communication and Relationship Building (Oct 29, 2018)
Teamwork assignment
Chapter nine discussion    
                    
Class ten: Connecting with Others in a Diverse World (Nov 5, 2018)
Chapter ten discussion
            
Class eleven: Managing Money (Nov 12, 2018)
Chapter eleven discussion
Budget activity
Exam Review    

Class twelve: Exam Two (classes 6-11) (Nov 19, 2018)    
            
Thanksgiving Break Nov 21-23

Class thirteen: Career Development (Nov 26, 2018)
Mock Interviews

Class fourteen: Success is on its way: Last class Day (Dec 3, 2018)    
        
Class fifteen: Final Exam (Dec 10, 2018)
Final Exam Date December 10, 2018 - 10:00 AM   Through  December 10, 2018 - 10:00 PM
Grading Scale 500-450=A
449-400=B
399-350=C
300-349=D
299-0=F
Determination of
Final Grade		 Attendance/Participation-150 points (each class day worth 10 points)

Exams (3 total)-150 points (each exam worth 50 points each)

Assignments-150 points (video critique, reflection assigment, teamwork activity, budget activity)

Project-50 points (Common Assigment)
Course Policies
Instructor Policies No Late Work will be accepted

No make-up exams unless discussed with instructor at least a week before exam date.
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 of 20 points off final grade for each additional missed class
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.
Facility Policies
  1. No food or tobacco products are allowed in the classroom.

  2. Only students enrolled in the course are allowed in the classroom, except by special instructor permission.

  3. Use of electronic devices is prohibited.
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.
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