Fall 2021 Course Syllabus Course: EDUC-1300- Section: 71 Learning Framework

Instructor Information
Instructor	Dr. Roszella Offord
E-mail	offordrm@lamarpa.edu
Phone	(409) 984-6443
Office	Location: Madison Monroe Education - Room: 113 Hours: Virtual Hours (Tues and Thursday) from 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
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-area 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, oral 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 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	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. The textbook is automatically available through e-book format on Blackboard. Textbook Title : On Course: Strategies for Success in College, Career, and Life. Ninth Edition, Cengage Publishing. Authors: Skip Downing and Jonathan Brennan
Lecture Topics Outline	Week One: Getting on Course to Success Week Two: Accepting Personal Responsibility Week Three: Discovering Self-Motivation Week Four: Mastering Self Management Week Five: Employing Interdependence Week Six: Gaining Self-Awareness Week Seven: Adopting Lifelong Learning Week Eight: Developing Emotional Intelligence Week Nine: Staying on course to success Week Ten: Mental Health Week Eleven: Test-taking Week Twelve: Study Skills Week Thirteen: Career Development Week Fourteen: Thanksgiving Break Week Fifteen: Guest Speaker Week Sixteen: Reflect and Review
Major Assignments Schedule	Each week will have 1-2 discussions and 1 assignment due at the end of the week (Sunday @ 11:59 p.m.) Final project date: TBA
Final Exam Date	December 1, 2021 - 12:00 AM   Through  December 9, 2021 - 12:00 PM
Grading Scale	90 - 100 = A 80 - 89 = B 70 - 79 = C 60 - 69 = D Below 59 = F
Determination of Final Grade	Assignments-25% Discussions-25% Final Project-25% Attendance/Participation-25%
Course Policies
Instructor Policies
Attendance Policy	Online courses- Deadlines are set for each week. If a student misses a deadline for an assignment it is considered an absence. More than five missed deadlines will result in a zero for the Attendance/Participation grade. Students should log in to the course a minimum of three times per week. Main Campuses- More than five absences will result in a zero for the semester. If a student can not come to class, it should be communicated to the instructor prior to the start of class. Even if a student is absent, they will still be responsible for reviewing lectures and submitting any missing assignments through the Blackboard Learning Management System.
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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Other
HB 2504	This syllabus is part of LSC-PA's efforts to comply with Texas House Bill 2504.
Department	Distance Learning 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.