Spring 2020 Course Syllabus Course: EDUC-1300- Section: 01 Learning Framework

Instructor Information
Instructor	Roszella Offord
E-mail	offordrm@lamarpa.edu
Phone	(409) 984-6443
Office	Location: Madison Monroe - Room: 113 Hours: Tuesday and Thursday from 11:00 a.m - 11:30 a. m
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.
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 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	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	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
Major Assignments Schedule	Week One: "Homecoming" Review Syllabus Course Introduction Review Lecture Quiz 1: Homecoming Group Assignment:Scavenger Hunt Differences between High-school and College Journal Entry One Week Two:"Victory" Review Lecture Assignment: Fixed vs. Growth Mindset Journal Entry 2 Assignment 2: Stereotype Threat Week Three: "College Dropout" Review Lecture Assignment: Motivation 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 Journal Entry 3 Group Assignment: Listening Assignment: Study Skills Week Six: "Speak Now" Review Lecture Assignment: Personal Branding Exam Review Exam: Chapters 4-6 Week Seven: "Mountain High...Valley Low" Review Lecture Quiz 4 Assignment: Career Resume Group Assignment: Interviewing Week Eight: Spring Break (Be safe) Week Nine: "Back to Black" Review Lecture Assignment: Snapped Journal Entry 4 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 Journal Entry 5 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)
Final Exam Date	May 12, 2020 - 9:00 AM   Through  May 12, 2020 - 10:00 AM
Grading Scale	90 - 100 = A 80 - 89 = B 70 - 79 = C 60 - 69 = D Below 59 = F
Determination of Final Grade	Attendance/Participation: 25% Assignments: 25% Test and Quizzes: 25% Journal Entries: 25%
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.
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.