Winter Mini 2020 Course Syllabus Course: EDUC-1100- 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 (M-F from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.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.
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	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 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. No Textbook Required for Winter Mini
Lecture Topics Outline	December 11th: Getting On Course to Success -What is Learning Frameworks and why is it important -Course Navigation -Introductions Week 1: (December 14-20): "Nothing is IMPOSSIBLE. The word itself says I'M POSSIBLE" -Audrey Hepburn -students will learn to identify negative self-talk -students will identify strengths and weakness of personal values, beliefs, and attitudes -student will learn to identify imposter syndrome -students will examine their paradigms and understand why they think the way they do. Week 2: (December 21-27): "Everybody is a genius, but if you judge a fish by its ability to climb a tree, it will live it's whole life believing that it is stupid."-Albert Einstein -students will gain an understanding of various types of knowledge -students will discuss a variety of theories of learning and cognition -student will identify different learning styles Week 3: (December 28-Jan 3): "Don't expect to see a change, if you don't make one". -students will identify internal and external distractions and apply strategies for overcoming these. Special emphasis will be placed on personal responsibility, self-management, employing interdependence, emotional intelligence, gaining self-awareness, believing in self, and self-motivation. Students will also learn and apply basic study skills that facilitate becoming engaged lifelong learners. Week 4: (January 4-Jan 11): "Never regard study as a duty, but as the enviable opportunity to learn"-Albert Einstein. -student will develop vocabulary for effective study habits. -student will identify and evaluate good and bad study habits. -students will apply reading strategies to improve reading comprehension.
Major Assignments Schedule	Week One: Discussion Board: Introductions Discussion Board: "Mindset" Assignment: Self-Analysis (Mindset) Assignment: Advice Blog: My younger self Week Two: No Assignments (Review Weekly Content) Week Three: No Assignments (Review Weekly Content) Week Four: Discussion Board: Learning Assignment: Study Game Final
Final Exam Date	January 4, 2020 - 8:00 AM   Through  January 10, 2020 - 11:00 AM
Grading Scale	90 - 100 = A 80 - 89 = B 70 - 79 = C 60 - 69 = D Below 59 = F
Determination of Final Grade	Discussions-25% Attendance/Participation-25% Final-25% Assignments-25%
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 come to my office, in person.
Attendance Policy	This course is virtual, however students a minimum of three times a week. All assignments must be turned in on or before the deadline.
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.