House Bill 2504 Fall 2025 EDUC-1300-2D - Learning Framework Syllabus

Fall 2025 Course Syllabus
Course: EDUC-1300 (Section: 2D, CRN: 93063)
Learning Framework

Instructor Information

Instructor

Dr. Ella Williams

williamsev@lamarpa.edu

Phone

(409) 984-6505

Office

Memorial 9 Campus - Room: Room C - 102

Office Hours

Office hours: 11:00 a.m. - 11:15 a.m., Monday - Friday

Additional Contact Information

Course Information

Description

Study of the research and theory in the psychology of learning, cognition and motivation; factors that impact learning; and application of learning strategies. 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 (e.g. learning inventories) to identify their 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 more effective and efficient learners. Students developing these skills should be able to continually draw from the theoretical models they have learned. (Cross-listed as PSYC 1300).

Required 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.

Textbook Title: On Course: Strategies for Success in College, Career, and Life.
Ninth Edition, Cengage Publishing.
Authors: Skip Downing and Jonathan Brennan
For students taking EDUC 1300 - the book is available through e-book format on Blackboard. If you prefer not to have an electronic version, you must opt-out the first day book materials program.
For students taking EDUC 1100 purchasing the textbook is optional.

Additional Materials/Resources

None

Corequisites/Prerequisites

None

Learning Outcomes

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 4: Social Responsibility Skills - Expresses intercultural competence, knowledge of civic responsibility, and the ability to engage effectively in regional, national, and global communities.

Communications Skills: Students will demonstrate effective written, oral, and visual communication.
Critical Thinking Skills: Student's 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.
Social Responsibility: Students will demonstrate intercultural competency and civic knowledge by engaging effectively in logical, regional, national, and/or global communities.

Program Student Learning Outcomes

Lecture Topics Outline

Getting on Course to Your Success - Chapter 1Concept
By offering students an opportunity to understand the culture of higher education, understand the expectations of college and university educators, and (perhaps most important) understand their strengths and weaknesses, we empower them with information that is essential to their success in higher education. Additionally, when we help students begin their academic journeys in an engaging and purposeful way, we motivate them to give their best effort. Students are more likely to commit to working hard in a course when they understand.

Accepting Personal Responsibility - Chapter 2 Concept
There is great value in perceiving ourselves as the primary creators of the outcomes and experiences of our lives. At the very least, we are responsible for how we respond to any event, whether the event is of our creation or not. When academic outcomes and experiences are negative, many students blame others, often teachers. When academic outcomes and experiences are positive, many students credit others. Because the cause of their results is seen as existing outside of themselves, these students have no reason to evaluate and possibly change their own behaviors. Students like this typically wait for the world to change while they complain, blame, make excuses, and repeat ineffective behaviors. They may even blame themselves, all the while thinking there is nothing, they can do to change their fate. By offering students the opportunity to see how their own choices contribute to their past, present, and future outcomes, we empower them to approach life with the beliefs and behaviors of a Creator mindset, thus giving up the passivity and bitterness of a victim mindset.

Discovering Self-Motivation - Chapter 3 Concept
Choosing a meaningful purpose gives our lives a direction and creates inner motivation. Many students have not defined a personally meaningful purpose for being in college, let alone for being in a particular course. Unfocused, these students are more likely to drift from rather than to academic success. By offering them the opportunity to choose personally meaningful outcomes that they would like to achieve in college or in life, we assist students to create internal motivation and thus positively impact their persistence in the face of life^rs inevitable obstacles.

Mastering Self-Management - Chapter 4 Concept
Most major life goals, such as earning a college degree, are achieved by taking purposeful actions consistently over time. Raised in a culture that relishes instant gratification, many students have not learned the rewards of taking persistent, small steps toward a distant personal goal. Without an effective action plan, many students fail to initiate the steps they are perfectly capable of taking to achieve their goals. By regularly offering them an opportunity to identify, record, and take their next-action steps, and by acknowledging them for taking these actions (regardless of the outcome), we help students develop effective self-management and reap the benefits of taking persistent, purposeful actions.

Employing Interdependence - Chapter 5 Concept
The world provides valuable resources for those who choose interdependence over independence, dependence, or codependence. Many students, however, do not utilize the abundant human resources available to assist them to achieve their goals more easily and enjoyably. Worse, many students are entangled in a web of toxic relationships. Without positive assistance, many students find the achievement of personal, academic, and professional goals to be difficult, even impossible. By offering students the skills to build and nurture mutually supportive relationships, we empower them to benefit from resources that might otherwise go untapped, to experience the benefits of giving and receiving assistance, and to achieve goals that otherwise might be difficult or even impossible. Additionally, in a world that is becoming increasingly diverse, students' academic, career, and life success is affected by their cultural intelligence.

Gaining Self-Awareness - Chapter 6 Concept
When discussing self-awareness, the thought that usually pops most quickly to mind is awareness of one's strengths and weaknesses, inclinations and disinclinations. However, there is another realm of self-awareness that may play an even bigger role than these characteristics in determining one^ts outcomes and experiences. Many people, despite their conscious intentions, make choices that sabotage their success. As a result of their self-defeating habit patterns (including behaviors, thoughts, emotions) and unconscious limiting beliefs, students with great potential can thwart the achievement of their most cherished goals and dreams. As a result, these students are their own greatest obstacle. By assisting students to become aware of their unconscious self defeating habit patterns and limiting beliefs, we empower them to rewrite outdated life scripts and change their lives for the better.

Adopting Lifelong Learning - Chapter 7 Concept
Many students have lost the insatiable curiosity and effective learning strategies that served them so well as young children. For them, exciting forays into the mysteries of the unknown have been replaced by boredom, anxiety, and/or self-doubt. By (re)familiarizing struggling students with the skills of effective learners, we offer them the opportunity to replace their ineffective choices with more effective choices that can enable them to reach their potential. Additionally, by helping struggling students replace a fixed mindset (in which they believe there's little they can do to improve their academic success) with a growth mindset (in which they believe that hard work and persistence will improve their academic success), we empower them to make choices that improve their learning and academic success. In other words, in addition to teaching academic content, we need to help struggling students regain a learner's mindset and master the study skills they need to be a success in college . . . and a lifelong learner in the years beyond graduation.

Developing Emotional Intelligence - Chapter 8 Concept
People in the grip of overwhelming emotions are seldom effective. Consequently, one of the most essential components of success by some accounts more important than academic intelligence is emotional intelligence. Emotional intelligence is the ability to manage emotions-our own and those of others and stay on course even when navigating life's most challenging storms. Just as we are responsible for the quality of our outer lives, we are responsible for the quality of our inner lives as well. In fact, cognitive psychologists suggest that we can only perceive what is going on outside of us through the lens of what is going on inside of us. Belief systems and inner conversations create our interpretation of the events going on around us, and in this way, our thoughts actually create our "reality." People who are emotionally intelligent are skilled at controlling the content of their consciousness. This skill allows them to make wise choices during emotional storms while others struggle merely to survive. When we assist students to gain greater emotional intelligence, we empower them not only to be more effective in the pursuit of their dreams but also to experience happiness, joy, and peace of mind on their journey.

Staying on Course to Your Success - Chapter 9 Concept
Staying on course to a rich, personally fulfilling life is one of a human being's greatest challenges. Forces both outside of us and inside of us seemingly conspire to divert us from this achievement. By assisting students to plan and take their next steps, we not only remind them of the changes they have made to empower themselves and better their lives, but we also help them keep their sights on both a positive future and the wise choices that will guide them there. As we bid our students farewell for now, we give them the momentum to head off into great lives of their own creation.

Major Assignments Schedule

Learning framework Class Memorial 9

Course Calendar

Date	Topic	Readings	Assignments

9/3/25	Module 1 Welcome & Introduction Week	Readings (Due Date) Syllabus Review Watch “Jar of Life” & Discuss Talk about Communications Skills Practice Read Chapter 1 Getting on Course to Your Success – pp. 1 – 20	Due Dates 9/4/25 Syllabus Quiz Assign Cha. 1 Study Guide
9/4/25	Module 1	Understanding Yourself – pp. 21 - 28	Do the Self- Assessment – pp. 25 – 27 Read “One Student’s Story – p. 44
9/5/25	Module 1	Read “Fork in the Road” – p. 29 – 30	Discuss in Class
9/8/25	Module 2	Demonstrate “Bag Speech” Pass out Communications Skill Practice Schedule & Study Guide for Ch. 1 Read “One Student’s Story – pp. 14-15	4 students to speak 9/15/25
9/9/25	Module 2	Continue to the “Self-Assessment – pp. 25 - 27	Discuss “One Student’s Story” – pp. 14 – 15
9/10/25	Module 2	Read “Fork in the Road – pp. 29 – 30 Discuss SMART Goals	Assign Journal Entry 2 – p. 21

Date	Topic	Readings	Assignments

9/11/25	Understanding Yourself Module 2	View video “Mindset of a Champion	Demonstrate Group Work using Financial Planning for College Material for College students
9/12/25	Module 2	Share “Notable Failures” Discuss what this means	Do Journal Entry 3 – p. 31. Use your score from your self- Assessment to complete this activity. Turn in SMART Goals
			Chapter 1 Quiz due Sept. 19, 2025
9/15/25	Module 3	Review for Ch. 1 Quiz Read Soft Skills -pp. 32 - 34	3 “Bag Speeches” Video – “10 Famous Failures Who Never Gave Up”
9/16/25	Module 3	Money Matters - pp. 34 – 42 Managing Money for College Students pp. 35 - 42	Turn in J. E. 2 – p. 21 Handout Financial Planning forms Video – “introduction to Group Work” – Techniques & Learning at Univ. Lib. (8:08)
9/17/25	Module 3	Financial Planning for College Students	Students will create their budget for the month
9/18/25	Module 3	Watch “What are Soft Skills? Top 8 – Alexander Lyon	Students will give examples of Soft Skills
9/19/25	Module 3	Ch. 1 Quiz due today	Turn in J.E. 3 – p. 31 Ch. 1 Quiz
9/22/25	Module 4	4 students do “Bag Speech” Read Ch. 2 Accepting Personal	Review Ch. 1 Quiz Results Read the “Late Paper” – p. 46
		Responsibility – pp. 45 - 52

Date	Topic	Readings	Assignments

9/23/25	Module 4 Ch. 2 Accepting Personal Responsibility	Discuss “The Late Paper” – p. 46	Rank each character in “The Late Paper” by their responsibility for Kim’s Failing Grade
9/24/25	Module 4	Reading “Adopting a Creator Mindset”, etc. – pp. 47 - 52	Video – “Victim vs Creator Mindset – Brian Johnson Do you have a choice?
9/25/25	Module 4	Reading “Mastering Creator Language” – pp. 54 - 58	Video – “How to Overcome Your Inner Critic – Tracey Marks
9/26/25	Module 4	Read “The Language of Responsibility” – pp. 57 - 56	Video – Bloom: Inner Critic & Inner Coach – Mental Health UK
9/ 29/25	Module 5	Read “Making wise Choices” – pp. 61 - 65	3 Bag Speeches Video “How to Improve Your Decision Making – The Art of Improvement (8:19)
9/30/25	Module 5	Ch. 2 Do J.E. 6 – pp. 65 - 66	Do Study Guide for Ch. 2
10/01/25		Read “Personal Responsibility at Work – pp. 67 - 69	Ch. 2 Study Guide
10/02/25		Read “Commitment & Learning Responsibility” – pp. 70 - 71	Ch. 2 Study Guide
10/03/25		Read “Change Your Inner Conversation – pp. 72 - 76	Ch. 2 Study Guide
10/06/25	Module 6	Review for Ch. 2 Quiz	3 Bag Speeches Review the Ch. Study Guides

Date	Topic	Readings	Assignments

10/07/25	Module 6	Do Ch. 2 Quiz	Ch. 2 Quiz
10/08/25	Module 6 Break	Review Ch. 2 Quiz	Video – Maslow’s Blueprint for a Fulfilling Life” – Think wise (4:56)
10/09/25	Module 6 Break	Read “Healthy Choices from Ch. 2 - pp. 78 - 82	Video – The Effect of Alcohol on the Brain”
10/10/25	Module 6 Break	Ch. 3 Discovering Self-Motivation – pp. 85 - 91	Video – “What is a Balanced Diet?” – Free Animated Edu. (2:49) Do Study Guide for Ch. 3
10/13/25	Module 7 Break	Read “Designing a Compelling Life Plan” – pp. 93- 98	Do Study Guide for Ch. 3
10/14/25	Module7	Read “Committing Your Goals & Dreams” – pp. 100 - 104	Do Study Guide for Ch. 3 Video – “The Power of Staying Committed to Your Goals” (The Art of Improvement)
10/15/25	Module 7	Read “Self- Motivation at Work” – pp. 106 - 110	Do Study Guide for Ch. 3
10/16/25	Module 7	Read “Write a Personal Affirmation” – pp. 111 - 114	Video – “10 Most Powerful Affirmations of All Time – Bob Baker

10/17/25	Module 7	Read “Healthy Choices: Drugs: - pp. 116 - 120	Video – “Teen Substance Use & Abuse” – Oasis Mental Health Application
10/20/25	Module 8	Ch. 4 Mastering Self-Management – pp. 121 – 126 Acting on Purpose	Ch. 3 Quiz 3 Bag Speeches Ch. 4 Study Guide Video – “How to Get More Done and Waste Less Time” – Thomas Frank (10:31)
10/21/25	Module 8	Read “Harness the Power of Quadrant II – pp, 123 - 126	Video – “The 4 Quadrants – Stephen Covey (4:42) Do Study Guide for Ch. 4
10/22/25	Module 8	Read “Creating a Leakproof Self- Management System – pp. 128 - 134	Do a Weekly & Monthly Calendar Video – “How to Plan Your Week Effectively” – The Art of Improvement (8:06)
10/23/25	Module 8	Read “Developing Grit” – pp. 140 - 145	Ch. 1 – 3 Exam Video – Grit – A. Duckworth (0:15)
10/24/25	Module 8	32 – Day Commitment – p. 147	Video - 32 Day Commitment – Make a Video Everyday C, Janisch (1:22)
10/27/25	Module 9	Read “SelfManagement at Work” – pp. 148 – 152	Do Study Guide for Ch. 4
10/28/25	Module 9	Read “Develop SelfConfidence” – pp. 153 - 156	Do Study Guide for Ch. 4

10/29/25	Module 9	Healthy Choices: Smoking – pp. 158 - 162	Video – Smoking & Vaping – Which is Worse? The Infographics Show (15:10)
10/30/25	Module 9	Review for Ch. 4 Quiz
10/31/25	Module 9	Chapter 4	Take Ch. 4 Quiz
11/03/25	Module 10	Ch. 5 Employing Interdependence – pp. 153 - 170	Study Guide Ch. 5 Video – Respecting Difference Between People – Mariana Chartier, TEDxYouth (3:17)
11/04/25	Module 10	Ch. 5 Strengthening Relationships with Active Listening – pp. 173 - 182	Study Guide Ch. 5 Video - Active Listening Skills – Communication Coach A. Lyon (6:13)
11/05/25	Module 10	Interdependence at Work – pp. 182 – 186	Study Guide Ch. 5 Video – Interdependence at Work – Patrizie Randall (0.48) Powtoon, Teri Stephens (1:14)
11/06/25	Module 10	Be Assertive – pp. 187 – 190	Study Guide Ch. 5 Video – How to Communicate Assertively, 4 Tips. – A Lyon (9:54)
11/07/25	Module 10	Healthy Choices: Food – pp. 192 - 198	Vidro – What is a Balanced Diet? Free Animated Edu. (2:49) Make a Healthy Eating Plan Review for Ch. 5 Quiz
11/10/25	Module 11	Ch. 6 Gaining Self- Awareness – pp. 199 - 209	Ch. 5 Quiz Ch. 6 Study Guide

			Video – What is Self- Awareness Plus 5 Reasons it’s Important? – Rocketkids (4:33)
11/11/25	Module 11	Ch. 6 Rewriting Your Outdated Script – pp. 210 - 222	Study Guide Video – Lifelong Learning – The Life Formula (4:22)
11/12/25	Module11	Ch. 6 Write Your Own Rules – pp. 223 -226	Study Guide Ch. 6
11/13/25	Module 11	Healthy Choices: Drinks – pp. 227 - 231	Study Guide Ch. 6
11/14/24	Module 11	Review for Ch. 6 Quiz
11/17/25	Module 12	Ch. 7 Adopting Lifelong Learning – pp. 232 - 239	Ch. 6 Quiz Study Guide for Ch. 7
11/18/25	Module 12	Learning Preference Inventory – pp. 242 - 243	Study Guide Ch. 7
11/19/25	Module 12	Lifelong Learning at Work – pp. 257 - 261	Study Guide Ch. 7
11/20/25	Module 12	Develop self- Respect – pp. 262 – 266	Study Guide Ch. 7 Ch. 4 – 6 Exam
11/21/25	Module 12	Healthy Choices: Physical Activity	Study Guide Ch.7
12/01/25	Module 13	Ch. 8 Developing Emotional Intelligence – pp. 276 – 290	Study Guide 8 Ch. 7 Quiz Review
12/02/25	Module 13	Choose Your Attitude – pp. 290 - 295	Study Guide 8 Ch. 7 Quiz
12/03/25	Module 13	Contributions & Strawberry Moments – pp. 296 – 302	Study Guide 8
12/04/25	Module 13	Develop Self- Acceptance – pp. 303 - 306	Study Guide 8
12/05/25	Module 13	Healthy Choices: Sleep – pp. 207 - 310	Study Guide 8 Ch. 8 Quiz Review

Date	Topic	Readings	Assignments

12/08/25	Ch. 8		Ch. 8 Quiz
12/09/25	Ch. 9 Do Self-Assessment – pp. 313 - 315
12/10/15	Review the Self- Assessment Results
12/11/15	Ch. 7 & 8 Exam

10/29/25	Module 9	Healthy Choices: Smoking – pp. 158 - 162	Video – Smoking & Vaping – Which is Worse? The Infographics Show (15:10)
10/30/25	Module 9	Review for Ch. 4 Quiz
10/31/25	Module 9	Chapter 4	Take Ch. 4 Quiz
11/03/25	Module 10	Ch. 5 Employing Interdependence – pp. 153 - 170	Study Guide Ch. 5 Video – Respecting Difference Between People – Mariana Chartier, TEDxYouth (3:17)
11/04/25	Module 10	Ch. 5 Strengthening Relationships with Active Listening – pp. 173 - 182	Study Guide Ch. 5 Video - Active Listening Skills – Communication Coach A. Lyon (6:13)
11/05/25	Module 10	Interdependence at Work – pp. 182 – 186	Study Guide Ch. 5 Video – Interdependence at Work – Patrizie Randall (0.48) Powtoon, Teri Stephens (1:14)
11/06/25	Module 10	Be Assertive – pp. 187 – 190	Study Guide Ch. 5 Video – How to Communicate Assertively, 4 Tips. – A Lyon (9:54)
11/07/25	Module 10	Healthy Choices: Food – pp. 192 - 198	Vidro – What is a Balanced Diet? Free Animated Edu. (2:49) Make a Healthy Eating Plan Review for Ch. 5 Quiz
11/10/25	Module 11	Ch. 6 Gaining Self- Awareness – pp. 199 - 209	Ch. 5 Quiz Ch. 6 Study Guide

			Video – What is Self- Awareness Plus 5 Reasons it’s Important? – Rocketkids (4:33)
11/11/25	Module 11	Ch. 6 Rewriting Your Outdated Script – pp. 210 - 222	Study Guide Video – Lifelong Learning – The Life Formula (4:22)
11/12/25	Module11	Ch. 6 Write Your Own Rules – pp. 223 -226	Study Guide Ch. 6
11/13/25	Module 11	Healthy Choices: Drinks – pp. 227 - 231	Study Guide Ch. 6
11/14/24	Module 11	Review for Ch. 6 Quiz
11/17/25	Module 12	Ch. 7 Adopting Lifelong Learning – pp. 232 - 239	Ch. 6 Quiz Study Guide for Ch. 7
11/18/25	Module 12	Learning Preference Inventory – pp. 242 - 243	Study Guide Ch. 7
11/19/25	Module 12	Lifelong Learning at Work – pp. 257 - 261	Study Guide Ch. 7
11/20/25	Module 12	Develop self- Respect – pp. 262 – 266	Study Guide Ch. 7 Ch. 4 – 6 Exam
11/21/25	Module 12	Healthy Choices: Physical Activity	Study Guide Ch.7
12/01/25	Module 13	Ch. 8 Developing Emotional Intelligence – pp. 276 – 290	Study Guide 8 Ch. 7 Quiz Review
12/02/25	Module 13	Choose Your Attitude – pp. 290 - 295	Study Guide 8 Ch. 7 Quiz
12/03/25	Module 13	Contributions & Strawberry Moments – pp. 296 – 302	Study Guide 8
12/04/25	Module 13	Develop Self- Acceptance – pp. 303 - 306	Study Guide 8
12/05/25	Module 13	Healthy Choices: Sleep – pp. 207 - 310	Study Guide 8 Ch. 8 Quiz Review

Date	Topic	Readings	Assignments

12/08/25	Ch. 8		Ch. 8 Quiz
12/09/25	Ch. 9 Do Self-Assessment – pp. 313 - 315
12/10/15	Review the Self- Assessment Results
12/11/15	Ch. 7 & 8 Exam

Learning framework Class Memorial 9
Course Calendar

Date	Topic	Readings	Assignments

9/3/25	Module 1 Welcome & Introduction Week	Readings (Due Date) Syllabus Review Watch “Jar of Life” & Discuss Talk about Communications Skills Practice Read Chapter 1 Getting on Course to Your Success – pp. 1 – 20	Due Dates 9/4/25 Syllabus Quiz Assign Cha. 1 Study Guide
9/4/25	Module 1	Understanding Yourself – pp. 21 - 28	Do the Self- Assessment – pp. 25 – 27 Read “One Student’s Story – p. 44
9/5/25	Module 1	Read “Fork in the Road” – p. 29 – 30	Discuss in Class
9/8/25	Module 2	Demonstrate “Bag Speech” Pass out Communications Skill Practice Schedule & Study Guide for Ch. 1 Read “One Student’s Story – pp. 14-15	4 students to speak 9/15/25
9/9/25	Module 2	Continue to the “Self-Assessment – pp. 25 - 27	Discuss “One Student’s Story” – pp. 14 – 15
9/10/25	Module 2	Read “Fork in the Road – pp. 29 – 30 Discuss SMART Goals	Assign Journal Entry 2 – p. 21

Date	Topic	Readings	Assignments

9/11/25	Understanding Yourself Module 2	View video “Mindset of a Champion	Demonstrate Group Work using Financial Planning for College Material for College students
9/12/25	Module 2	Share “Notable Failures” Discuss what this means	Do Journal Entry 3 – p. 31. Use your score from your self- Assessment to complete this activity. Turn in SMART Goals
			Chapter 1 Quiz due Sept. 19, 2025
9/15/25	Module 3	Review for Ch. 1 Quiz Read Soft Skills -pp. 32 - 34	3 “Bag Speeches” Video – “10 Famous Failures Who Never Gave Up”
9/16/25	Module 3	Money Matters - pp. 34 – 42 Managing Money for College Students pp. 35 - 42	Turn in J. E. 2 – p. 21 Handout Financial Planning forms Video – “introduction to Group Work” – Techniques & Learning at Univ. Lib. (8:08)
9/17/25	Module 3	Financial Planning for College Students	Students will create their budget for the month
9/18/25	Module 3	Watch “What are Soft Skills? Top 8 – Alexander Lyon	Students will give examples of Soft Skills
9/19/25	Module 3	Ch. 1 Quiz due today	Turn in J.E. 3 – p. 31 Ch. 1 Quiz
9/22/25	Module 4	4 students do “Bag Speech” Read Ch. 2 Accepting Personal	Review Ch. 1 Quiz Results Read the “Late Paper” – p. 46
		Responsibility – pp. 45 - 52

Date	Topic	Readings	Assignments

9/23/25	Module 4 Ch. 2 Accepting Personal Responsibility	Discuss “The Late Paper” – p. 46	Rank each character in “The Late Paper” by their responsibility for Kim’s Failing Grade
9/24/25	Module 4	Reading “Adopting a Creator Mindset”, etc. – pp. 47 - 52	Video – “Victim vs Creator Mindset – Brian Johnson Do you have a choice?
9/25/25	Module 4	Reading “Mastering Creator Language” – pp. 54 - 58	Video – “How to Overcome Your Inner Critic – Tracey Marks
9/26/25	Module 4	Read “The Language of Responsibility” – pp. 57 - 56	Video – Bloom: Inner Critic & Inner Coach – Mental Health UK
9/ 29/25	Module 5	Read “Making wise Choices” – pp. 61 - 65	3 Bag Speeches Video “How to Improve Your Decision Making – The Art of Improvement (8:19)
9/30/25	Module 5	Ch. 2 Do J.E. 6 – pp. 65 - 66	Do Study Guide for Ch. 2
10/01/25		Read “Personal Responsibility at Work – pp. 67 - 69	Ch. 2 Study Guide
10/02/25		Read “Commitment & Learning Responsibility” – pp. 70 - 71	Ch. 2 Study Guide
10/03/25		Read “Change Your Inner Conversation – pp. 72 - 76	Ch. 2 Study Guide
10/06/25	Module 6	Review for Ch. 2 Quiz	3 Bag Speeches Review the Ch. Study Guides

Date	Topic	Readings	Assignments

10/07/25	Module 6	Do Ch. 2 Quiz	Ch. 2 Quiz
10/08/25	Module 6 Break	Review Ch. 2 Quiz	Video – Maslow’s Blueprint for a Fulfilling Life” – Think wise (4:56)
10/09/25	Module 6 Break	Read “Healthy Choices from Ch. 2 - pp. 78 - 82	Video – The Effect of Alcohol on the Brain”
10/10/25	Module 6 Break	Ch. 3 Discovering Self-Motivation – pp. 85 - 91	Video – “What is a Balanced Diet?” – Free Animated Edu. (2:49) Do Study Guide for Ch. 3
10/13/25	Module 7 Break	Read “Designing a Compelling Life Plan” – pp. 93- 98	Do Study Guide for Ch. 3
10/14/25	Module7	Read “Committing Your Goals & Dreams” – pp. 100 - 104	Do Study Guide for Ch. 3 Video – “The Power of Staying Committed to Your Goals” (The Art of Improvement)
10/15/25	Module 7	Read “Self- Motivation at Work” – pp. 106 - 110	Do Study Guide for Ch. 3
10/16/25	Module 7	Read “Write a Personal Affirmation” – pp. 111 - 114	Video – “10 Most Powerful Affirmations of All Time – Bob Baker

10/17/25	Module 7	Read “Healthy Choices: Drugs: - pp. 116 - 120	Video – “Teen Substance Use & Abuse” – Oasis Mental Health Application
10/20/25	Module 8	Ch. 4 Mastering Self-Management – pp. 121 – 126 Acting on Purpose	Ch. 3 Quiz 3 Bag Speeches Ch. 4 Study Guide Video – “How to Get More Done and Waste Less Time” – Thomas Frank (10:31)
10/21/25	Module 8	Read “Harness the Power of Quadrant II – pp, 123 - 126	Video – “The 4 Quadrants – Stephen Covey (4:42) Do Study Guide for Ch. 4
10/22/25	Module 8	Read “Creating a Leakproof Self- Management System – pp. 128 - 134	Do a Weekly & Monthly Calendar Video – “How to Plan Your Week Effectively” – The Art of Improvement (8:06)
10/23/25	Module 8	Read “Developing Grit” – pp. 140 - 145	Ch. 1 – 3 Exam Video – Grit – A. Duckworth (0:15)
10/24/25	Module 8	32 – Day Commitment – p. 147	Video - 32 Day Commitment – Make a Video Everyday C, Janisch (1:22)
10/27/25	Module 9	Read “SelfManagement at Work” – pp. 148 – 152	Do Study Guide for Ch. 4
10/28/25	Module 9	Read “Develop SelfConfidence” – pp. 153 - 156	Do Study Guide for Ch. 4

10/29/25	Module 9	Healthy Choices: Smoking – pp. 158 - 162	Video – Smoking & Vaping – Which is Worse? The Infographics Show (15:10)
10/30/25	Module 9	Review for Ch. 4 Quiz
10/31/25	Module 9	Chapter 4	Take Ch. 4 Quiz
11/03/25	Module 10	Ch. 5 Employing Interdependence – pp. 153 - 170	Study Guide Ch. 5 Video – Respecting Difference Between People – Mariana Chartier, TEDxYouth (3:17)
11/04/25	Module 10	Ch. 5 Strengthening Relationships with Active Listening – pp. 173 - 182	Study Guide Ch. 5 Video - Active Listening Skills – Communication Coach A. Lyon (6:13)
11/05/25	Module 10	Interdependence at Work – pp. 182 – 186	Study Guide Ch. 5 Video – Interdependence at Work – Patrizie Randall (0.48) Powtoon, Teri Stephens (1:14)
11/06/25	Module 10	Be Assertive – pp. 187 – 190	Study Guide Ch. 5 Video – How to Communicate Assertively, 4 Tips. – A Lyon (9:54)
11/07/25	Module 10	Healthy Choices: Food – pp. 192 - 198	Vidro – What is a Balanced Diet? Free Animated Edu. (2:49) Make a Healthy Eating Plan Review for Ch. 5 Quiz
11/10/25	Module 11	Ch. 6 Gaining Self- Awareness – pp. 199 - 209	Ch. 5 Quiz Ch. 6 Study Guide

			Video – What is Self- Awareness Plus 5 Reasons it’s Important? – Rocketkids (4:33)
11/11/25	Module 11	Ch. 6 Rewriting Your Outdated Script – pp. 210 - 222	Study Guide Video – Lifelong Learning – The Life Formula (4:22)
11/12/25	Module11	Ch. 6 Write Your Own Rules – pp. 223 -226	Study Guide Ch. 6
11/13/25	Module 11	Healthy Choices: Drinks – pp. 227 - 231	Study Guide Ch. 6
11/14/24	Module 11	Review for Ch. 6 Quiz
11/17/25	Module 12	Ch. 7 Adopting Lifelong Learning – pp. 232 - 239	Ch. 6 Quiz Study Guide for Ch. 7
11/18/25	Module 12	Learning Preference Inventory – pp. 242 - 243	Study Guide Ch. 7
11/19/25	Module 12	Lifelong Learning at Work – pp. 257 - 261	Study Guide Ch. 7
11/20/25	Module 12	Develop self- Respect – pp. 262 – 266	Study Guide Ch. 7 Ch. 4 – 6 Exam
11/21/25	Module 12	Healthy Choices: Physical Activity	Study Guide Ch.7
12/01/25	Module 13	Ch. 8 Developing Emotional Intelligence – pp. 276 – 290	Study Guide 8 Ch. 7 Quiz Review
12/02/25	Module 13	Choose Your Attitude – pp. 290 - 295	Study Guide 8 Ch. 7 Quiz
12/03/25	Module 13	Contributions & Strawberry Moments – pp. 296 – 302	Study Guide 8
12/04/25	Module 13	Develop Self- Acceptance – pp. 303 - 306	Study Guide 8
12/05/25	Module 13	Healthy Choices: Sleep – pp. 207 - 310	Study Guide 8 Ch. 8 Quiz Review

Date	Topic	Readings	Assignments

12/08/25	Ch. 8		Ch. 8 Quiz
12/09/25	Ch. 9 Do Self-Assessment – pp. 313 - 315
12/10/15	Review the Self- Assessment Results
12/11/15	Ch. 7 & 8 Exam

Learning framework Class Memorial 9
Course Calendar

Date	Topic	Readings	Assignments

9/3/25	Module 1 Welcome & Introduction Week	Readings (Due Date) Syllabus Review Watch “Jar of Life” & Discuss Talk about Communications Skills Practice Read Chapter 1 Getting on Course to Your Success – pp. 1 – 20	Due Dates 9/4/25 Syllabus Quiz Assign Cha. 1 Study Guide
9/4/25	Module 1	Understanding Yourself – pp. 21 - 28	Do the Self- Assessment – pp. 25 – 27 Read “One Student’s Story – p. 44
9/5/25	Module 1	Read “Fork in the Road” – p. 29 – 30	Discuss in Class
9/8/25	Module 2	Demonstrate “Bag Speech” Pass out Communications Skill Practice Schedule & Study Guide for Ch. 1 Read “One Student’s Story – pp. 14-15	4 students to speak 9/15/25
9/9/25	Module 2	Continue to the “Self-Assessment – pp. 25 - 27	Discuss “One Student’s Story” – pp. 14 – 15
9/10/25	Module 2	Read “Fork in the Road – pp. 29 – 30 Discuss SMART Goals	Assign Journal Entry 2 – p. 21

Date	Topic	Readings	Assignments

9/11/25	Understanding Yourself Module 2	View video “Mindset of a Champion	Demonstrate Group Work using Financial Planning for College Material for College students
9/12/25	Module 2	Share “Notable Failures” Discuss what this means	Do Journal Entry 3 – p. 31. Use your score from your self- Assessment to complete this activity. Turn in SMART Goals
			Chapter 1 Quiz due Sept. 19, 2025
9/15/25	Module 3	Review for Ch. 1 Quiz Read Soft Skills -pp. 32 - 34	3 “Bag Speeches” Video – “10 Famous Failures Who Never Gave Up”
9/16/25	Module 3	Money Matters - pp. 34 – 42 Managing Money for College Students pp. 35 - 42	Turn in J. E. 2 – p. 21 Handout Financial Planning forms Video – “introduction to Group Work” – Techniques & Learning at Univ. Lib. (8:08)
9/17/25	Module 3	Financial Planning for College Students	Students will create their budget for the month
9/18/25	Module 3	Watch “What are Soft Skills? Top 8 – Alexander Lyon	Students will give examples of Soft Skills
9/19/25	Module 3	Ch. 1 Quiz due today	Turn in J.E. 3 – p. 31 Ch. 1 Quiz
9/22/25	Module 4	4 students do “Bag Speech” Read Ch. 2 Accepting Personal	Review Ch. 1 Quiz Results Read the “Late Paper” – p. 46
		Responsibility – pp. 45 - 52

Date	Topic	Readings	Assignments

9/23/25	Module 4 Ch. 2 Accepting Personal Responsibility	Discuss “The Late Paper” – p. 46	Rank each character in “The Late Paper” by their responsibility for Kim’s Failing Grade
9/24/25	Module 4	Reading “Adopting a Creator Mindset”, etc. – pp. 47 - 52	Video – “Victim vs Creator Mindset – Brian Johnson Do you have a choice?
9/25/25	Module 4	Reading “Mastering Creator Language” – pp. 54 - 58	Video – “How to Overcome Your Inner Critic – Tracey Marks
9/26/25	Module 4	Read “The Language of Responsibility” – pp. 57 - 56	Video – Bloom: Inner Critic & Inner Coach – Mental Health UK
9/ 29/25	Module 5	Read “Making wise Choices” – pp. 61 - 65	3 Bag Speeches Video “How to Improve Your Decision Making – The Art of Improvement (8:19)
9/30/25	Module 5	Ch. 2 Do J.E. 6 – pp. 65 - 66	Do Study Guide for Ch. 2
10/01/25		Read “Personal Responsibility at Work – pp. 67 - 69	Ch. 2 Study Guide
10/02/25		Read “Commitment & Learning Responsibility” – pp. 70 - 71	Ch. 2 Study Guide
10/03/25		Read “Change Your Inner Conversation – pp. 72 - 76	Ch. 2 Study Guide
10/06/25	Module 6	Review for Ch. 2 Quiz	3 Bag Speeches Review the Ch. Study Guides

Date	Topic	Readings	Assignments

10/07/25	Module 6	Do Ch. 2 Quiz	Ch. 2 Quiz
10/08/25	Module 6 Break	Review Ch. 2 Quiz	Video – Maslow’s Blueprint for a Fulfilling Life” – Think wise (4:56)
10/09/25	Module 6 Break	Read “Healthy Choices from Ch. 2 - pp. 78 - 82	Video – The Effect of Alcohol on the Brain”
10/10/25	Module 6 Break	Ch. 3 Discovering Self-Motivation – pp. 85 - 91	Video – “What is a Balanced Diet?” – Free Animated Edu. (2:49) Do Study Guide for Ch. 3
10/13/25	Module 7 Break	Read “Designing a Compelling Life Plan” – pp. 93- 98	Do Study Guide for Ch. 3
10/14/25	Module7	Read “Committing Your Goals & Dreams” – pp. 100 - 104	Do Study Guide for Ch. 3 Video – “The Power of Staying Committed to Your Goals” (The Art of Improvement)
10/15/25	Module 7	Read “Self- Motivation at Work” – pp. 106 - 110	Do Study Guide for Ch. 3
10/16/25	Module 7	Read “Write a Personal Affirmation” – pp. 111 - 114	Video – “10 Most Powerful Affirmations of All Time – Bob Baker

10/17/25	Module 7	Read “Healthy Choices: Drugs: - pp. 116 - 120	Video – “Teen Substance Use & Abuse” – Oasis Mental Health Application
10/20/25	Module 8	Ch. 4 Mastering Self-Management – pp. 121 – 126 Acting on Purpose	Ch. 3 Quiz 3 Bag Speeches Ch. 4 Study Guide Video – “How to Get More Done and Waste Less Time” – Thomas Frank (10:31)
10/21/25	Module 8	Read “Harness the Power of Quadrant II – pp, 123 - 126	Video – “The 4 Quadrants – Stephen Covey (4:42) Do Study Guide for Ch. 4
10/22/25	Module 8	Read “Creating a Leakproof Self- Management System – pp. 128 - 134	Do a Weekly & Monthly Calendar Video – “How to Plan Your Week Effectively” – The Art of Improvement (8:06)
10/23/25	Module 8	Read “Developing Grit” – pp. 140 - 145	Ch. 1 – 3 Exam Video – Grit – A. Duckworth (0:15)
10/24/25	Module 8	32 – Day Commitment – p. 147	Video - 32 Day Commitment – Make a Video Everyday C, Janisch (1:22)
10/27/25	Module 9	Read “SelfManagement at Work” – pp. 148 – 152	Do Study Guide for Ch. 4
10/28/25	Module 9	Read “Develop SelfConfidence” – pp. 153 - 156	Do Study Guide for Ch. 4

10/29/25	Module 9	Healthy Choices: Smoking – pp. 158 - 162	Video – Smoking & Vaping – Which is Worse? The Infographics Show (15:10)
10/30/25	Module 9	Review for Ch. 4 Quiz
10/31/25	Module 9	Chapter 4	Take Ch. 4 Quiz
11/03/25	Module 10	Ch. 5 Employing Interdependence – pp. 153 - 170	Study Guide Ch. 5 Video – Respecting Difference Between People – Mariana Chartier, TEDxYouth (3:17)
11/04/25	Module 10	Ch. 5 Strengthening Relationships with Active Listening – pp. 173 - 182	Study Guide Ch. 5 Video - Active Listening Skills – Communication Coach A. Lyon (6:13)
11/05/25	Module 10	Interdependence at Work – pp. 182 – 186	Study Guide Ch. 5 Video – Interdependence at Work – Patrizie Randall (0.48) Powtoon, Teri Stephens (1:14)
11/06/25	Module 10	Be Assertive – pp. 187 – 190	Study Guide Ch. 5 Video – How to Communicate Assertively, 4 Tips. – A Lyon (9:54)
11/07/25	Module 10	Healthy Choices: Food – pp. 192 - 198	Vidro – What is a Balanced Diet? Free Animated Edu. (2:49) Make a Healthy Eating Plan Review for Ch. 5 Quiz
11/10/25	Module 11	Ch. 6 Gaining Self- Awareness – pp. 199 - 209	Ch. 5 Quiz Ch. 6 Study Guide

			Video – What is Self- Awareness Plus 5 Reasons it’s Important? – Rocketkids (4:33)
11/11/25	Module 11	Ch. 6 Rewriting Your Outdated Script – pp. 210 - 222	Study Guide Video – Lifelong Learning – The Life Formula (4:22)
11/12/25	Module11	Ch. 6 Write Your Own Rules – pp. 223 -226	Study Guide Ch. 6
11/13/25	Module 11	Healthy Choices: Drinks – pp. 227 - 231	Study Guide Ch. 6
11/14/24	Module 11	Review for Ch. 6 Quiz
11/17/25	Module 12	Ch. 7 Adopting Lifelong Learning – pp. 232 - 239	Ch. 6 Quiz Study Guide for Ch. 7
11/18/25	Module 12	Learning Preference Inventory – pp. 242 - 243	Study Guide Ch. 7
11/19/25	Module 12	Lifelong Learning at Work – pp. 257 - 261	Study Guide Ch. 7
11/20/25	Module 12	Develop self- Respect – pp. 262 – 266	Study Guide Ch. 7 Ch. 4 – 6 Exam
11/21/25	Module 12	Healthy Choices: Physical Activity	Study Guide Ch.7
12/01/25	Module 13	Ch. 8 Developing Emotional Intelligence – pp. 276 – 290	Study Guide 8 Ch. 7 Quiz Review
12/02/25	Module 13	Choose Your Attitude – pp. 290 - 295	Study Guide 8 Ch. 7 Quiz
12/03/25	Module 13	Contributions & Strawberry Moments – pp. 296 – 302	Study Guide 8
12/04/25	Module 13	Develop Self- Acceptance – pp. 303 - 306	Study Guide 8
12/05/25	Module 13	Healthy Choices: Sleep – pp. 207 - 310	Study Guide 8 Ch. 8 Quiz Review

Date	Topic	Readings	Assignments

12/08/25	Ch. 8		Ch. 8 Quiz
12/09/25	Ch. 9 Do Self-Assessment – pp. 313 - 315
12/10/15	Review the Self- Assessment Results
12/11/15	Ch. 7 & 8 Exam

Learning framework Class Memorial 9
Course Calendar

Date	Topic	Readings	Assignments

9/3/25	Module 1 Welcome & Introduction Week	Readings (Due Date) Syllabus Review Watch “Jar of Life” & Discuss Talk about Communications Skills Practice Read Chapter 1 Getting on Course to Your Success – pp. 1 – 20	Due Dates 9/4/25 Syllabus Quiz Assign Cha. 1 Study Guide
9/4/25	Module 1	Understanding Yourself – pp. 21 - 28	Do the Self- Assessment – pp. 25 – 27 Read “One Student’s Story – p. 44
9/5/25	Module 1	Read “Fork in the Road” – p. 29 – 30	Discuss in Class
9/8/25	Module 2	Demonstrate “Bag Speech” Pass out Communications Skill Practice Schedule & Study Guide for Ch. 1 Read “One Student’s Story – pp. 14-15	4 students to speak 9/15/25
9/9/25	Module 2	Continue to the “Self-Assessment – pp. 25 - 27	Discuss “One Student’s Story” – pp. 14 – 15
9/10/25	Module 2	Read “Fork in the Road – pp. 29 – 30 Discuss SMART Goals	Assign Journal Entry 2 – p. 21

Date	Topic	Readings	Assignments

9/11/25	Understanding Yourself Module 2	View video “Mindset of a Champion	Demonstrate Group Work using Financial Planning for College Material for College students
9/12/25	Module 2	Share “Notable Failures” Discuss what this means	Do Journal Entry 3 – p. 31. Use your score from your self- Assessment to complete this activity. Turn in SMART Goals
			Chapter 1 Quiz due Sept. 19, 2025
9/15/25	Module 3	Review for Ch. 1 Quiz Read Soft Skills -pp. 32 - 34	3 “Bag Speeches” Video – “10 Famous Failures Who Never Gave Up”
9/16/25	Module 3	Money Matters - pp. 34 – 42 Managing Money for College Students pp. 35 - 42	Turn in J. E. 2 – p. 21 Handout Financial Planning forms Video – “introduction to Group Work” – Techniques & Learning at Univ. Lib. (8:08)
9/17/25	Module 3	Financial Planning for College Students	Students will create their budget for the month
9/18/25	Module 3	Watch “What are Soft Skills? Top 8 – Alexander Lyon	Students will give examples of Soft Skills
9/19/25	Module 3	Ch. 1 Quiz due today	Turn in J.E. 3 – p. 31 Ch. 1 Quiz
9/22/25	Module 4	4 students do “Bag Speech” Read Ch. 2 Accepting Personal	Review Ch. 1 Quiz Results Read the “Late Paper” – p. 46
		Responsibility – pp. 45 - 52

Date	Topic	Readings	Assignments

9/23/25	Module 4 Ch. 2 Accepting Personal Responsibility	Discuss “The Late Paper” – p. 46	Rank each character in “The Late Paper” by their responsibility for Kim’s Failing Grade
9/24/25	Module 4	Reading “Adopting a Creator Mindset”, etc. – pp. 47 - 52	Video – “Victim vs Creator Mindset – Brian Johnson Do you have a choice?
9/25/25	Module 4	Reading “Mastering Creator Language” – pp. 54 - 58	Video – “How to Overcome Your Inner Critic – Tracey Marks
9/26/25	Module 4	Read “The Language of Responsibility” – pp. 57 - 56	Video – Bloom: Inner Critic & Inner Coach – Mental Health UK
9/ 29/25	Module 5	Read “Making wise Choices” – pp. 61 - 65	3 Bag Speeches Video “How to Improve Your Decision Making – The Art of Improvement (8:19)
9/30/25	Module 5	Ch. 2 Do J.E. 6 – pp. 65 - 66	Do Study Guide for Ch. 2
10/01/25		Read “Personal Responsibility at Work – pp. 67 - 69	Ch. 2 Study Guide
10/02/25		Read “Commitment & Learning Responsibility” – pp. 70 - 71	Ch. 2 Study Guide
10/03/25		Read “Change Your Inner Conversation – pp. 72 - 76	Ch. 2 Study Guide
10/06/25	Module 6	Review for Ch. 2 Quiz	3 Bag Speeches Review the Ch. Study Guides

Date	Topic	Readings	Assignments

10/07/25	Module 6	Do Ch. 2 Quiz	Ch. 2 Quiz
10/08/25	Module 6 Break	Review Ch. 2 Quiz	Video – Maslow’s Blueprint for a Fulfilling Life” – Think wise (4:56)
10/09/25	Module 6 Break	Read “Healthy Choices from Ch. 2 - pp. 78 - 82	Video – The Effect of Alcohol on the Brain”
10/10/25	Module 6 Break	Ch. 3 Discovering Self-Motivation – pp. 85 - 91	Video – “What is a Balanced Diet?” – Free Animated Edu. (2:49) Do Study Guide for Ch. 3
10/13/25	Module 7 Break	Read “Designing a Compelling Life Plan” – pp. 93- 98	Do Study Guide for Ch. 3
10/14/25	Module7	Read “Committing Your Goals & Dreams” – pp. 100 - 104	Do Study Guide for Ch. 3 Video – “The Power of Staying Committed to Your Goals” (The Art of Improvement)
10/15/25	Module 7	Read “Self- Motivation at Work” – pp. 106 - 110	Do Study Guide for Ch. 3
10/16/25	Module 7	Read “Write a Personal Affirmation” – pp. 111 - 114	Video – “10 Most Powerful Affirmations of All Time – Bob Baker

10/17/25	Module 7	Read “Healthy Choices: Drugs: - pp. 116 - 120	Video – “Teen Substance Use & Abuse” – Oasis Mental Health Application
10/20/25	Module 8	Ch. 4 Mastering Self-Management – pp. 121 – 126 Acting on Purpose	Ch. 3 Quiz 3 Bag Speeches Ch. 4 Study Guide Video – “How to Get More Done and Waste Less Time” – Thomas Frank (10:31)
10/21/25	Module 8	Read “Harness the Power of Quadrant II – pp, 123 - 126	Video – “The 4 Quadrants – Stephen Covey (4:42) Do Study Guide for Ch. 4
10/22/25	Module 8	Read “Creating a Leakproof Self- Management System – pp. 128 - 134	Do a Weekly & Monthly Calendar Video – “How to Plan Your Week Effectively” – The Art of Improvement (8:06)
10/23/25	Module 8	Read “Developing Grit” – pp. 140 - 145	Ch. 1 – 3 Exam Video – Grit – A. Duckworth (0:15)
10/24/25	Module 8	32 – Day Commitment – p. 147	Video - 32 Day Commitment – Make a Video Everyday C, Janisch (1:22)
10/27/25	Module 9	Read “SelfManagement at Work” – pp. 148 – 152	Do Study Guide for Ch. 4
10/28/25	Module 9	Read “Develop SelfConfidence” – pp. 153 - 156	Do Study Guide for Ch. 4

10/29/25	Module 9	Healthy Choices: Smoking – pp. 158 - 162	Video – Smoking & Vaping – Which is Worse? The Infographics Show (15:10)
10/30/25	Module 9	Review for Ch. 4 Quiz
10/31/25	Module 9	Chapter 4	Take Ch. 4 Quiz
11/03/25	Module 10	Ch. 5 Employing Interdependence – pp. 153 - 170	Study Guide Ch. 5 Video – Respecting Difference Between People – Mariana Chartier, TEDxYouth (3:17)
11/04/25	Module 10	Ch. 5 Strengthening Relationships with Active Listening – pp. 173 - 182	Study Guide Ch. 5 Video - Active Listening Skills – Communication Coach A. Lyon (6:13)
11/05/25	Module 10	Interdependence at Work – pp. 182 – 186	Study Guide Ch. 5 Video – Interdependence at Work – Patrizie Randall (0.48) Powtoon, Teri Stephens (1:14)
11/06/25	Module 10	Be Assertive – pp. 187 – 190	Study Guide Ch. 5 Video – How to Communicate Assertively, 4 Tips. – A Lyon (9:54)
11/07/25	Module 10	Healthy Choices: Food – pp. 192 - 198	Vidro – What is a Balanced Diet? Free Animated Edu. (2:49) Make a Healthy Eating Plan Review for Ch. 5 Quiz
11/10/25	Module 11	Ch. 6 Gaining Self- Awareness – pp. 199 - 209	Ch. 5 Quiz Ch. 6 Study Guide

			Video – What is Self- Awareness Plus 5 Reasons it’s Important? – Rocketkids (4:33)
11/11/25	Module 11	Ch. 6 Rewriting Your Outdated Script – pp. 210 - 222	Study Guide Video – Lifelong Learning – The Life Formula (4:22)
11/12/25	Module11	Ch. 6 Write Your Own Rules – pp. 223 -226	Study Guide Ch. 6
11/13/25	Module 11	Healthy Choices: Drinks – pp. 227 - 231	Study Guide Ch. 6
11/14/24	Module 11	Review for Ch. 6 Quiz
11/17/25	Module 12	Ch. 7 Adopting Lifelong Learning – pp. 232 - 239	Ch. 6 Quiz Study Guide for Ch. 7
11/18/25	Module 12	Learning Preference Inventory – pp. 242 - 243	Study Guide Ch. 7
11/19/25	Module 12	Lifelong Learning at Work – pp. 257 - 261	Study Guide Ch. 7
11/20/25	Module 12	Develop self- Respect – pp. 262 – 266	Study Guide Ch. 7 Ch. 4 – 6 Exam
11/21/25	Module 12	Healthy Choices: Physical Activity	Study Guide Ch.7
12/01/25	Module 13	Ch. 8 Developing Emotional Intelligence – pp. 276 – 290	Study Guide 8 Ch. 7 Quiz Review
12/02/25	Module 13	Choose Your Attitude – pp. 290 - 295	Study Guide 8 Ch. 7 Quiz
12/03/25	Module 13	Contributions & Strawberry Moments – pp. 296 – 302	Study Guide 8
12/04/25	Module 13	Develop Self- Acceptance – pp. 303 - 306	Study Guide 8
12/05/25	Module 13	Healthy Choices: Sleep – pp. 207 - 310	Study Guide 8 Ch. 8 Quiz Review

Date	Topic	Readings	Assignments

12/08/25	Ch. 8		Ch. 8 Quiz
12/09/25	Ch. 9 Do Self-Assessment – pp. 313 - 315
12/10/15	Review the Self- Assessment Results
12/11/15	Ch. 7 & 8 Exam

Final Exam Date

December 10, 2025 - 10:7 AM

Grading Scale

90 - 100=A 80 - 89=B 70 - 79=C 60 - 69=D Below 59 = F

Determination of
Final Grade

Final Exam Date Dec. 10, 2025 10:07 a.m. - 10:57 a.m.

Grading Scale	90- IOO=A 80 - 89=B 70 - 79=C 60 - 69=D Below 59
Determination of	Exams-25%
Final Grade	Discussion- 15% Assignments-25% Journals- 10% Quiz-25%

Course Policies

Instructor Policies

when in class give your full attention and participation in the discussions, etc.
No ear buds, earphones in the classroom.
Cell phones must be silenced and put away. No phone use in the classroom.
Be respectful to everyone in the classroom.
No food or drink in the classroom.
Sleeping in class s not permitted. Class time is not nap time. If your eyes are too heavy to hold open, feel free to stand for a moment in back of the classroom so you don't disturb others.
I will not discuss grades via email. IF you want to discuss your grade you can make an appointment with me.

Attendance Policy

Research shows there is a cause effect relationship between attendance and college success. Students are expected to attend class.

Additional Information

The course syllabus is subject to change at any time at the discretion of the instructor. Any change will be communicated via announcements and or email.

Institutional Policies

MyLSCPA

Be sure to check your campus email and Course Homepage using MyLSCPA campus web portal. You can also access your grades, transcripts, academic advisors, degree progress, and other services through MyLSCPA.

Academic Honesty

Academic honesty is expected from all students, and dishonesty in any form will not be tolerated. Please consult the LSCPA policies (Academic Dishonesty section in the Student Handbook) for consequences of academic dishonesty.

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 Disability Services Coordinator, Room 117, in the Student Sucess Center. The phone number is (409) 984-6241.

COVID 19 Information

The Lamar State College Port Arthur (LSCPA) Student Code of Conduct COVID 19 Policy requires students who have been diagnosed with COVID 19 to report their condition directly to their local health department. Students should also contact their course faculty to report their quarantine status. In addition, this policy requires all students to wear face coverings when directly exposed to COVID 19 in compliance with the criteria included in the policy. For more information please refer to the COVID 19 link on the LSCPA website.

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.

HB 2504

This syllabus is part of LSCPA's efforts to comply with Texas House Bill 2504.

Mandatory Reporting of Child Abuse and Neglect

As per Texas law and LSCPA policy, all LSCPA employees, including faculty, are required to report allegations or disclosures of child abuse or neglect to the designated authorities, which may include a local or state law enforcement agency or the Texas Department of Family Protective Services. For more information about mandatory reporting requirements, see LSCPA's Policy and Procedure Manual.

Title IX and Sexual Misconduct

LSCPA is committed to establishing and maintaining an environment that is free from all forms of sex discrimination, including sexual harassment, sexual violence, and other forms of sexual misconduct. All LSCPA employees, including faculty, have the responsibility to report disclosures of sexual misconduct, including sexual harassment, sexual assault (including rape and acquaintance rape), domestic violence, dating violence, relationship violence, or stalking, to LSCPA's Title IX Coordinator, whose role is to coordinate the college's response to sexual misconduct. For more information about Title IX protections, faculty reporting responsibilities, options for confidential reporting, and the resources available for support visit LSCPA's Title IX website.

Clery Act Crime Reporting

For more information about the Clery Act and crime reporting, see the Annual Security & Fire Safety Report and the Campus Security website.

Grievance / Complaint / Concern

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.

Department Information

General Education and Developmental Studies
Chair:	Dr. Steven Zani
Email:	zanisj@lamarpa.edu
Phone:	(409) 984-6431