Fall 2021 Course Syllabus
Course: EDUC-1300- Section: 4E
Learning Framework
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Instructor Information
Instructor Laurie Marcantel
E-mailmarcantella@lamarpa.edu
Phone(409) 984-6241
Office
Location:Madison Monroe Education - Room: 231
Hours:MWF 8:00 am - 5:00 pm; TR 9:30 am - 5:30 pm
COVID 19 Information The Lamar State College Port Arthur (LSCPA) Student Code of Conduct COVID 19 Policy requires students who have been exposed to COVID 19 or diagnosed with COVID 19 to report their condition on the COVID 19 Notification Form (available via a link on the Student Code of Conduct COVID19 webpage). This information will be provided to the Dean of Student Services. In addition, this policy requires all students to wear face coverings in compliance with the criteria included in the policy. For more information please refer to the COVID 19 link on the LSCPA website.
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 persona
Prerequisites None
Learning Outcomes PSLO 1: Reading Skills - Demonstrates comprehension of content and reading material.

PSLO 2 - Critical Thinking Skills - Uses creative thinking, innovation, inquiry and analysis, evaluation and synthesis, of information.

PSLO 3 - Communication Skills - Demonstrates effective development, interpretation and expression of ideas through written, and/or visual communication.

PSLO 4 - 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 communication.,
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 Textbook Purchasing Statement: A student attending Lamar State College Port Arthur is not under any obligation to purchase a textbook from the college-affiliated bookstore. The same textbook may also be available from an independent retailer, including an online retailer.

On Course, Strategies for Success in College, Career, and Life, Ninth Edition
Skip Downing & Johnathan Brennan

Other materials needed for this course:
! three ring binder, notebook paper, pens, and a USB Flash Drive (needed for project)
Lecture Topics
Outline
Week 1: Introductions and Getting on Course to Success
Week 2: Accepting Personal Responsibility
Week 3: Review and Test 1 Introduce Project
Week 4: Discovering Self-Motivation
Week 5: Mastering Self-Management
Week 6: Review and Test 2 Use of Blackboard
Week 7: Employing Interdependence
Week 8: Gaining Self-Awareness
Week 9: Review and Test 3 Project
Week 10 Adopting Lifelong Learning
Week 11: Developing Emotional Intelligence
Week 12: Review and Test 4 Campus Tour and/or Project
Week 13: Study and Test Taking Skills
Week 14: Research Project
Week 15: Staying On Course to Your Success and Research Project Due
Week 16: Review and Final Exam
Major Assignments
Schedule

Week 1: Introductions and Getting on Course to Success
Journal Assignment 1 Due
Week 2: Accepting Personal Responsibility
Journal Assignment 2 Due
Week 3: Review and Test 1 (Chapters 1 & 2) Introduce Project
Week 4: Discovering Self-Motivation
Journal Assignment 3 Due
Week 5: Mastering Self-Management
Journal Assignment 4 Due
Week 6: Review and Test 2 (Chapters 3 & 4) Use of Blackboard/Library
Week 7: Employing Interdependence
Journal Assignment 5 Due
Week 8: Gaining Self-Awareness
Journal Assignment 6 Due
Week 9: Review and Test 3 (Chapters 5 & 6) Project
Week 10 Adopting Lifelong Learning
Journal Assignment 7 Due
Week 11: Developing Emotional Intelligence
Journal Assignment 8 Due
Week 12: Review and Test 4 (Chapters 7 & 8) Campus Tour and/or Project
Week 13: Study and Test Taking Skills
Journal Assignment 9 Due
Week 14: Research Project
Week 15: Staying On Course to Your Success and Research Project Due
Week 16: Review and Final Exam
Final Exam Date December 7, 2021 - 8:10 AM   Through  December 7, 2021 - 9:20 AM
Grading Scale 90 - 100 = A 80 - 89 = B 70 - 79 = C 60 - 69 = D Below 59 = F
Determination of
Final Grade
Tests - 60%, Assignments - 20%, Project - 10%, Final Exam - 10%
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 contact Mrs. Hilda Billups, Director of Dual Credit and Early College,

Students are expected to follow the Student Code of Conduct. Distractive behavior or classroom disturbances will not be tolerated.
Attendance Policy Research has shown a cause and effect relationship between attendance and college success. Students with more than four unexcused absences from the course will receive an "F", regardless of the student's performance in the class. Excused absences include hospitalization of the student or an immediate family member, participation in a school event, or religious holy day. It is the student's responsibility to provide notification for upcoming absences such as school events or religious holy days. Documentation of hospitalization or quarantine or is required. LATE WORK IS NOT ACCEPTED.
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 the Office for Disability Services Coordinator, Room 231, in the Madison Monroe Building. The phone number is (409) 984-6241.
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Other
HB 2504 This syllabus is part of LSC-PA's efforts to comply with Texas House Bill 2504.
Department
Disability Services
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.