Fall 2019 Course Syllabus Course: EDUC-1100- Section: 06 Learning Framework

Instructor Information
Instructor	Roszella Offord
E-mail	offordrm@lamarpa.edu
Phone	(409) 984-6443
Office	Location: Madison Monroe - Room: 113 Hours: W 11:00am-12:00pm
Department	32004 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	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	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
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
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 one: Starting on the right foot Class two: Cultivating Motivation, Resilience, and Emotional Intelligence Class three: Managing your time Class four: Learning Styles Class five: Critical Thinking Class six: Communicating Clearly Class seven: Listening, Note-Taking, and Participating in Class Class eight: Taking Exams and Test Class nine: Developing Relationships Class ten: Connecting with a diverse world Class eleven: Managing money Class twelve: Making the right choices for your major and career Class thirteen: Making good lifestyle choices Class fourteen: Lectures of wisdom Class fifteen: Final Exam Class sixteen: Working Smarter, Not Harder
Major Assignments Schedule	Class schedule (subject to change) Class one: Introduction/Syllabus (Aug 29,2019) Chapter 1: Starting out on the right foot Examining available resources for success Class two: Cultivating Motivation, Resilience, and Emotional Intelligence (Sept 5, 2019) Chapter two discussion Class three: Managing your time (Sept 12, 2019) Chapter three discussion Time Management Stimulation Activity Class four: Learning Styles (Sept 19, 2019) Chapter four discussion Learning Style Activity Class five: Critical Thinking (Sept 26, 2019) Lecture Critical Thinking Activity Class six: Communicating Clearly (Oct 3, 2019) Lecture Class seven: Listening, Note-Taking, and Participating in Class (Oct 10, 2019) Listening activity Class eight:Taking Exams and Test (Oct 17, 2019) Video-Take notes Class nine: Developing Relationships (Oct 24, 2019) Lecture Class ten: Connecting with Others in a Diverse World (Oct 31, 2019) Lecture Class eleven: Managing Money (Nov 7, 2019) Budget activity Class twelve: Making the right choices for your major and career (Nov 14, 2019) Lectures of Wisdom Videos Class thirteen: Online (Nov 21, 2019) Thanksgiving Break Nov 25-29 Class fourteen: Final Exam (December 5, 2019)
Final Exam Date	December 5, 2019 - 11:00 AM   Through  December 5, 2019 - 11:50 AM
Grading Scale	90 - 100 = A 80 - 89 = B 70 - 79 = C 60 - 69 = D Below 59 = F
Determination of Final Grade	Attendance and Participation-40% Assignments-20% Project-20% Final Exam-20%
Course Policies
Instructor Policies	I will not discuss your grades over the phone or by email. If you want to discuss your grades, you must come to my office, in person.
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).
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.