Fall 2019 Course Syllabus Course: EDUC-1300- Section: 71 Learning Framework

Instructor Information
Instructor	Amber Clark
E-mail	clarkar2@lamarpa.edu
Phone	(409) 984-6330
Office	Location: Education Annex - Room: 131 Hours: Anytime on-line (Please allow 24 hours to respond to emails)
Department	General Education and Developmental Studies Chair: Dr. Michelle Davis E-mail: davisml1@lamarpa.edu Phone: (409) 984-6341 If you have a grievance, complaint, or concern about this course that has not been resolved through discussion with the Instructor, please consult the Department Chair.
Course Information
Description	Study of the 1) research and theory in the psychology of learning, cognition and motivation; 2) factors that impact learning; and 3) application of learning strategies. Students use assessment instruments (learning inventories) to identify their strengths and weaknesses as learners. Develops skills and techniques necessary for success in college including memory development, note-taking, test preparation, study skills and time management. 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. Includes techniques for time management, note taking, and preparing for exams. Stresses the importance of creativity, health, relationships and the effective use of resources in achieving college success. All students who have passed fewer than 60 semester hours and finished the immediate two long semesters on scholastic probation are required to enroll in and pass the course. Recommended for all students desiring to improve their opportunities for success in college. A passing grade must be earned to meet the institutional requirement. May count for elective credit in selected degree and certificate programs. Students who fail a developmental course must take either EDUC 1300 or PSYC 1300.
Prerequisites	No Prerequisites
Learning Outcomes
Core Objectives
Program Student Learning Outcomes
Textbooks	On Course Strategies for Success in College, Career, and Life. (9th Edition)
Lecture Topics Outline
Major Assignments Schedule	8/26-9/1     Syllabus Review Review Gates Memorial Library Information Syllabus Quiz and Library Quiz due Read Chapter 1 Getting on Course to Your Success. Assignments: Journal #1, Journal #2, Journal #3, & Chapter 1 Quiz due. 9/2-9/8     Read Chapter 2 Accepting Personal Responsibility. Assignments: Journal #4, Journal #5, Journal #6, Journal #7, & Chapter 2 Quiz due. 9/9-9/15     Read Chapter 3 Discovering Self Motivation. Assignments: Journal #8, Journal #9, Journal #10, Journal #11, & Chapter 3 Quiz due. 9/16-9/22     Read Chapter 4 Mastering Self Management. Assignments: Journal #12, Journal #13, Journal #14, Journal #15, & Chapter 4 Quiz due. 9/23-9/29     Unit One Exam (Chapters 1-4) 9/30-10/6     Chapter 5 Employing Interdependence Assignments: Journal #16, Journal #17, Journal #18, Journal #19, & Chapter 5 Quiz due. 10/7-10/13 Read Chapter 6 Gaining Self-Awareness Assignments: Journal #20, Journal #21, Journal #22, Journal #23, & Chapter 6 Quiz due. 10/14-10/20 Read Chapter 7 Adopting Lifelong Learning Assignments: Journal #24, Journal #25, Journal #26, Journal #27, & Chapter 7 Quiz due. 10/21-10/27 Read Chapter 8 Developing Emotional Intelligence. Assignments: Journal #28, Journal #29, Journal #30, Journal #31,& Chapter 8 Quiz. 10/28-11/3 Unit Two Exam (Chapters 5-8) 11/4-11/10     Chapter 9 Staying On Course to Your Success Assignments: Journal #32 & Chapter 9 Quiz due. 11/11-11/17 Final Essay (65 Possible Points) 11/18-11/24 Final Essay (65 Possible Points) 11/25-12/1 Final Essay Due         12/2-12/8     Unit Three Exam (Chapters 9)
Final Exam Date	December 8, 2019 - 8:00 AM   Through  December 10, 2019 - 12:00 AM
Grading Scale	Your final grade will be determined as follows: 765-850=A 680-764=B 595-679=C 510-594=D 509 and below =F
Determination of Final Grade	The final course grade will be based on total points accumulated (not percentages) from Exams (400), Quizzes (225), Final Essay (65), and Journal Assignments (160). With prior approval of your instructor, you may also earn extra credit for campus events.
Course Policies
Instructor Policies
Attendance Policy	Research has shown a cause and effect relationship between attendance and college success. FOUR unexcused online absences will result in a grade of "F" regardless of the student's performance in class to that time. Excused absences include hospitalization of you or an immediate family member, participation in a college event, or a religious holy day. Prior notification to me for pending absences due to college events or religious holy days is required. Documentation of hospitalization is required. Late work is unacceptable.
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	No food or tobacco products are allowed in the classroom. Only students enrolled in the course are allowed in the classroom, except by special instructor permission. 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 the Office for Disability Services Coordinator, Room 231, in the Madison Monroe Building. The phone number is (409) 984-6241.
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HB 2504	This syllabus is part of LSC-PA's efforts to comply with Texas House Bill 2504.