Spring 2020 Course Syllabus
Course: EDUC-1100- Section: 01 Learning Framework |
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Instructor | Roszella Offord | ||||||||||
offordrm@lamarpa.edu | |||||||||||
Phone | (409) 984-6443 | ||||||||||
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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, cognitio | ||||||||||
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 |
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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. |
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Textbooks |
For this section of EDUC 1100-Book is optional Textbook Title:On Course: Strategies for Success in College, Career, and Life. Ninth Edition, Cengage Publishing. Authors: Skip Downing and Jonathan Brennan |
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Lecture Topics Outline |
Chapter One: “Homecoming” Getting On Course to Your Success Chapter Two: “Victory” Accepting Personal Responsibility Chapter Three: “College Dropout” Discovering Self-motivation Chapter 1-3 Test and Reflection Chapter Four: “True Grit” Mastering Self-Management Chapter Five: “We Are One” Employing Interdependence Chapter Six. “Speak Now” Gaining Self-Awareness Chapter 4-6 Test and Reflection Chapter Seven: “Mountain High…Valley Low” Adopting Lifelong Learning Chapter Eight: “Back to Black” Developing Emotional Intelligence Chapter Nine: “Garth Brooks” Staying on Course to your Success Chapter 7-9 Test and Reflection Career and Development seminars |
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Major Assignments Schedule |
Week One: "Homecoming" Review Syllabus Course Introduction Review Lecture Quiz 1: Homecoming Differences between High-school and College Week Two:"Victory" Review Lecture Assignment: Fixed vs. Growth Mindset Assignment 2: Stereotype Threat Week Three: "College Dropout" Review Lecture Assignment: Learning Styles Exam Review Exam 1: Chapters 1-3 Week Four: "True Grit" Review Lecture Quiz 2 Assignment: Goal-setting Begin preparing for Common Assignment: Starting a business Week Five: "We Are One" Review Lecture Quiz 3 Assignment: Study Skills Week Six: "Speak Now" Exam: Chapters 4-6 Week Seven: "Mountain High...Valley Low" Review Lecture Quiz 4 Assignment: Career Resume Week Eight: Spring Break (Be safe) Week Nine: "Back to Black" Review Lecture Assignment: Snapped Week Ten: " Garth Brooks" Review Lecture Assignment: The Dance Exam Review Exam: Chapters 7-9 Week Eleven: Money Matters Review Lecture Assignment: Oh Mr. Benjamin Week Twelve: Group Business Presentations Week Thirteen: Group Business Presentations Week Fourteen:Healthy Choices Week Fifteen: Healthy Choices Week Sixteen: Semester Wrap-up (all extra credit assignments due) |
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Final Exam Date | May 13, 2020 - 11:00 AM Through May 13, 2020 - 11:50 AM | ||||||||||
Grading Scale |
90 - 100 = A 80 - 89 = B 70 - 79 = C 60 - 69 = D Below 59 = F |
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Determination of Final Grade |
Attendance/Participation: 30% Quizzes and Exams: 30% Assignments: 30% Common Assignment: 10% |
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Course Policies | |||||||||||
Instructor Policies | No late work accepted | ||||||||||
Attendance Policy | Research has shown a cause and effect relationship between attendance and college success. Students with more than five unexcused absences from the course will be dropped one letter grade per additional absence. | ||||||||||
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. | ||||||||||
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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. | ||||||||||
MyLamarPA | Be sure to check your campus E-mail and Course Homepage using MyLamarPA campus web portal (My.LamarPA.edu). When you've logged in, click the email icon in the upper right-hand corner to check email, or click on the "My Courses" tab to get to your Course Homepage. Click the link to your course and review the information presented. It is important that you check your email and Course Homepage regularly. You can also access your grades, transcripts, and determine who your academic advisor is by using MyLamarPA. | ||||||||||
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HB 2504 | This syllabus is part of LSC-PA's efforts to comply with Texas House Bill 2504. |