EDUC 1300 Syllabus
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EDUC 1300: Learning Framework
A study of the 1) research and theory in the psychology of
learning, cognition, and motivation, 2) factors that influence
learning, and 3) application of learning strategies.
Theoretical models of strategic learning, cognition, and
motivation serve as the conceptual basis for teaching and
learning strategies used in the classroom. Students are
ultimately expected to integrate and apply these theories and
learning skills discussed.
3 Credit Hours
None
Fall 2011
Heidi McDonald Smith
Office Location F247
Work: 936-273-7260
Email: Heidi.M.McDonald@lonestar.edu
Fax: 936-273-7041
Main Department Phone Number: 936-273-7260
Division Dean Contact Information
Dean Lawrence D. Brandyburg, Ph.D.
F252
936 273-7020
Lawrence.d.brandyburg@lonestar.edu
Department Chair Contact Information
Dr. Maureen Loiacano, Ed.D.
F244
936 273-7273
Maureen.loiacano@lonestar.edu
Office Hours
MONDAYS AND WEDNESDAYS 12-1PM
There are several options for contacting me. I will reply to
you within 24 hours if you have questions about the course.
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Email – For any confidential matters, such as your
grades, please use Heidi.m.mcdonald@lonestar.edu
Instructor Phone Number– This is my daytime
phone number 936-273-7260. I can usually be
reached there during office hours or you can leave a
message.
Required
Materials
A new interactive online e-text called CollegeScope by Dr.
Marsha Fralick will be used in the class. The text is
personalized for each student based on the personality and
learning style inventory completed at the beginning of class.
This will take the place of a physical textbook.
You will not be able to remain in the course without
purchasing the e-book. To purchase your e-text, go to:
www.collegescope.com/ccs/lonestar
The first time you log in, click on the "Register Here" button.
You will use your e-mail address as your login ID and will be
asked to create a password for your account. Make sure to
write down your e-mail address and password so that
you can log in to your account in the future.
You do not have to pay for CollegeScope until you have
completed the pre-test and Chapter 1. After you have
completed Chapter 1, you can save money and pay $50
online with a credit card to continue CollegeScope. You can
also purchase an access code at a higher price from the
bookstore.
College Success Web Site: Other course materials such
as power point copies or journal questions can be found
here.
http://www.collegesuccess1.com
Learning
Outcomes
Students will:
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Topics Covered
in this Course
Apply study skills for success in college
Practice self-management skills to increase
motivation, encourage planning and persistence in
pursuit of goals and dreams
Discover and utilize campus resources
Explore careers based on individual assessments and
determine potential college majors
Develop effective communication skills for building
successful personal and professional relationships
Improve creative and critical thinking skills for
analyzing situations and solving problems in
academic, professional and personal life
Increase self-awareness, emotional intelligence, and
self-esteem to foster success in college and in life
Develop understanding and appreciation of diversity
Motivation
 Use motivation techniques to persist in college
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Set up an effective study environment
Complete a behavior modification project to establish
habits that lead to success
 Keys to Success: Understand the importance of
persistence in reaching personal goals
Personality
 Describe their personality types and list majors that
match
 Describe their ideal work environment based on
personality type
 Describe how personality type affects decision making
and time management
 Keys to Success: Use personal strengths in the career
exploration process
Learning Style and Intelligence
 Identify 20 factors that affect learning style
 List learning strategies that match their learning style
and personality type
 List multiple intelligences
 Keys to Success: Understand how to use personal
responsibility to create their success
Memory and Reading
 Describe how the memory works
 Apply memory techniques to college studying and
reading
 Apply the SQ4R reading system to college textbooks
 Keys to Success: Use positive thinking about the
future
Test Taking
 Use exam preparation techniques to adequately
prepare for tests
 Apply techniques to deal with test anxiety
 Use test taking techniques to improve test
performance
 Keys to Success: Understand the importance of
preparation for success in college, careers and life
Taking Notes, Writing and Speaking
 Apply listening techniques to a college lecture
 Practice note taking systems for a college lecture
 Use preparation, organization, writing, editing and
revising (POWER writing) for college writing projects
 Practice some basics of public speaking
 Keys to Success: Apply selectivity in identifying the
main points for note listening, note taking, writing and
prioritizing
Interests and Values
 Make a list of personal interests and values
 Identify interests using Holland’s theory of career
interests
 Discuss the concept of a balanced lifestyle (
work/study, leisure, social)
 Keys to Success: Practice using values in the decision
making process
Career and Education
 Understand generational differences and how they
affect the world of work
 Examine career trends of the future and how they
affect career choice
 Research a career that matches personality and
interests
 Practice the steps in a decision-making process
 Create an educational plan that matches skills,
personality, interests and values
 Practice interviewing techniques
 View samples of resumes for college students
 Keys to Success: Explore useful ideas for dealing with
unexpected events and crisis situations
Communication and Relationships
 Describe how personality type affects communication
style
 Practice effective communication techniques
 Discuss ways to improve relationships
 Keys to Success: Explore ways deal in a positive way
with failures and mistakes
Critical and Creative Thinking
 Describe the critical thinking process
 Identify fallacies in reasoning
 Apply critical thinking to problem scenarios
 Describe the creative thinking process
 Apply creative thinking to generate new ideas
 Keys to Success: Use humor to deal with difficulties in
life
Health
 Use government guidelines to develop a plan for
healthy nutrition and exercise
 Increase awareness of addictions to smoking, alcohol
and illegal drugs
 Read information about sexually transmitted diseases,
including AIDS
 Explain the necessity for getting adequate sleep
 Discuss information about stress and practice
relaxation exercises
 List the steps for making positive changes in life
 Keys to Success: Make a plan for increasing longevity
Diversity
 Discuss the importance of appreciating diversity
 Learn vocabulary for understanding diversity
 Practice techniques for communicating across
cultures
 Increase understanding of sexual orientation
Mandatory
Requirement
 Examine the stages of ethical development
 Keys to Success: Appreciate individual differences
The Future
 Examine life stages
 Practice positive thinking
 Make a plan for happiness in life
 Keys to Success: Believe in your success
In addition to the completion of assignments and
assessments, students in EDUC 1300 are also required to
interact with your assigned advisor for at least two sessions
during the semester.
Students must complete this requirement in order to
pass this course.
Advisor: TERRY RICH
Student Services – E Building
PHONE ________________
EMAIL _________________
Evaluation
Letter Grade
Assignment
Classroom
Behavior
LSCS Withdrawal
Policy
There are 1000 points in the class:
40 Personality and Learning Style Assessments
15 Choices Planner Interests and Values Inventories
280 Journal Entries, Activities and Quizzes in CollegeScope
50 Barrier Assignment
50 Graded Group Activities
140 Quizzes
150 Participation (attendance)
50 Personality Paper
100 Career Research Paper
25 “My Future” Presentation
100 Academic Plan and meeting with advisor
Final letter grades will be assigned in the following manner:
1000 - 900 (A)
800 - 899 (B)
700 – 799 (C)
600 – 699 (D)
599 and below( F) or failure to provide documentation of
visiting the advisor two times during the semester.
The Lone Star College Catalog [Student Conduct, Section
562.01d] states, “Disruptive activity that hinders other
students’ learning or deters an instructor from effective
teaching will not be tolerated under any circumstances.”
Last Day to Drop and Receive a “W”: NOVEMBER 12, 2010
Withdrawal from a course after the official day of record will
result in a mark of “W” on the student’s transcript and no
credit will be awarded for the course(s). Prior to the official
withdrawal date, it is the student’s responsibility to initiate a
request for withdrawal from any course. The withdrawal will
only be processed if the student completes and submits for
signature the required withdrawal form(s). The student must
consult with the faculty member or a designated
representative prior to submitting the request for withdrawal.
Local college procedures are on file in the admissions office
for the specific requirements regarding withdrawal requests.
Prior to the withdrawal date, faculty members may initiate
requests for withdrawal of students for circumstances that
the faculty member believes are appropriate. Any
circumstances under which the student may be withdrawn by
the faculty member will be included in the class syllabus.
Under Section 51.907 of the Texas Education Code, “An
institution of higher education may not permit a student to
drop more than six (6) courses, including any course a
transfer student has dropped at another Texas public
institution of higher education”. Please check with any LSC
college student services for more information on drop criteria.
Satisfactory academic progress is required for continuing
eligibility for financial aid. Consult with the college's financial
aid office regarding the course completion requirements prior
to withdrawing from any courses
Syllabus Change While every attempt has been made to prepare this syllabus
and class schedule in final form, it will be the instructor's
prerogative to make any changes as may be deemed
necessary in order to meet the learning outcomes of the
course. Students will be notified in writing of any change.
Certificate/Degree Degree plans for programs offered at LSC-Montgomery can
be located in the Lone Star College catalog or on the LSCPlan
Montgomery web site.
Academic
See the Lone Star College System Academic Integrity
Integrity
brochure at: http://www.lonestar.edu/31695.pdf
Software Piracy
Law strictly prohibits unauthorized copying of software
purchased by LSC-Montgomery for use in laboratories. LSCMontgomery administration will take appropriate disciplinary
action against anyone violating copyright laws.
Computer Virus
Computer viruses are, unfortunately, a fact of life. Using the
Protection
diskettes on more than one computer creates the possibility
of infecting computers and diskettes with a computer virus.
This exposes the computers of the campus, your personal
computer, and any others you may be using to potentially
damaging viruses. The campus has aggressive anti-virus
procedures in place to protect its computers, but cannot
guarantee that a virus might not temporarily infect one of its
machines. It is your responsibility to protect all computers
under your control and use and ensure that each diskette
you use, whenever or wherever you use it, has been
scanned with anti-virus software. Since new viruses arise
continually, your anti-virus software must be kept current.
And, since no anti-virus software will find every virus,
keeping copies of data (backups) is extremely important.
Equal
Opportunity
Statement
ADA Statement
See Lone Star College catalog or go to
http://www.lonestar.edu/6810/
Lone Star College System is dedicated to providing the least
restrictive learning environment for all students. The college
district promotes equity in academic access through the
implementation of reasonable accommodations as required
by The Vocational Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Title V, Section
540 and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA)
which will enable students with disabilities to participate in
and benefit from all post-secondary educational programs
and activities.
Course Schedule
ORIENTATION LESSON- Introductions, Overview of campus
resources, college scope registration, syllabus, begin on-line
assessments
Lesson 1- understanding motivation, motivation class
activities, barrier assignment
Lesson 2- exploring your personality and major, exploring
your personality and major class activities, personality paper
Lesson 3- exploring interests and values, exploring interests
and values class activities, choices planner, career interest
and values inventories, scavenger hunt of campus resources
Lesson 4- planning your career and education, planning your
career and education class activities, career research paper,
academic and degree planning, advisor visits scheduled
during this lesson.
Lesson 5- learning style and intelligence- learning style and
intelligence class activities, review of peps learning style
assessment
Lesson 6 managing time and money, managing time and
money class activities,
Lesson 7- improving memory and reading, improving
memory and reading class activities
Lesson 8 taking notes, reading and writing, class activities
Lesson 9- test taking, class activities
Lesson 10- communication and relationships, class activities
Lesson 11- thinking critically and creatively
Lesson 12-maintaining a healthy lifestyle- class activities
Lesson 13- appreciating diversity, diversity assignment
Lesson 14- looking toward the future, future presentations
Course Orientation Document for EDUC 1300 STUDENTS
How important is attendance?
Attendance is a large part of your grade. It is up to 300 of 1,000 points. Each class is worth
__________ points. It is your responsibility to sign the roll sheet each class period. Your name
MUST be on the roll sheet to get your points for that class period- so make signing the sheet a
high priority. If you are in class, but forget to sign in, you will not get credit. There are no
excused absences in this course. You will not be able to make up missed attendance points.
As the instructor, I reserve the right to drop any students who have missed more than 4 class
periods (the equivalent of 2 weeks of class).
Do I have to have a book for this class?
Yes. You MUST purchase an e-book to be enrolled in this course. Your Journal and ebook
quizzes (280 points) are from the e-book and 60 points from the assessments and inventories
are in the e-book. The assessments in the e-book provide the basis for the information we will
cover in his course. Without the e-book you would not be able to pass the course. The ebook
MUST be purchased by the first day of the second week of classes.
How will the ebook be graded?
Each chapter in the ebook is worth 20 points. The quizzes and the journal entries in your
ebook will count towards your grade. The quizzes check your retention of the reading material
and are worth 10 points. For example if you score a 100% you would get 10 points. If you
score a 40% you will get 4 out of 10 points. Some chapters have more than one quiz. In this
case, I take an average and round up. So if you scored a 80% and a 100%, you will get a 9
out of 10.
A common mistake that some students make is they rush through their ebook and not take the
quizzes seriously. They get 40% or lower because they try and rush through to finish the
chapter and it severely affects their grade. If you score 40s for each chapter that is like giving
up 6 points per chapter. 6 x 14= 84 points. It only takes losing 100 points to drop a letter
grade. So be careful and try and score well on the ebook quizzes. Journal entries receive full
credit (10 points) if you have 3 complete sentences or more.
Will I have to write papers for this class?
Yes. You will have several short papers to turn in and 1 presentation.
Will I lose points for turning in assignments late?
Assignments may be submitted late, however, they will suffer a deduction as indicated on the
individual assignment grading rubric.. You will receive a “0” for any assignment not turned in
past the due date on any progress reports generated. Therefore, if you are required to submit
a progress report for scholarship or financial aid purposes, be mindful that anything “late” will
be entered as a “0” until turned in. YOUR FUTURE PRESENTATION WILL NOT BE
ACCEPTED AFTER YOUR DUE DATE.
How will the papers be graded?
You will receive a grading rubric for each paper. This rubric lets you know exactly what points
you can earn and how.
What if I miss a test?
There will be four tests given during this course. Three of them will be given during the
semester and the fourth one is the final exam. The final exam is not cumulative. If you miss a
test, you will have to take a make-up test. The make-up test will be given during the last week
of the semester and will be a cumulative test on all material covered during the semester. If
you miss more than one test, you will take the make-up test only once and the grade will count
twice. You are responsible for scheduling a make-up test during the last week of class.
Will I be allowed to work in my ebook during class?
I have found that allowing students time in class to work in their eBooks is helpful. It allows me
to check students’ progress and to answer any questions individuals may have regarding
content. Therefore, I have scheduled time work in your eBook each week. During this time
(and during lectures/activities), however, computers are to be used for academic purposes
only unless otherwise instructed by your professor. This is not the time to check personal
email or visit your facebook page, you tube or other social sites. If there is a problem with
inappropriate usage, I will take away the eBook class time and you will have to complete the
eBook entirely on your own time.
I have read the course orientation handout and understand the policies and procedures
outlines in it.
Name: ______________________________ Class: ________________ Date: ___________
Student’s Signature
I have read the course orientation handout and understand the policies and procedures
outlines in it.
Name: ______________________________ Class: ________________ Date: ___________
Student’s Signature
I have read the course orientation handout and understand the policies and procedures
outlines in it.
Name: ______________________________ Class: ________________ Date: ___________
Student’s Signature
I have read the course orientation handout and understand the policies and procedures
outlines in it.
Name: ______________________________ Class: ________________ Date: ___________
Student’s Signature
I have read the course orientation handout and understand the policies and procedures
outlines in it.
Name: ______________________________ Class: ________________ Date: ___________
Student’s Signature
COURE ORIENTATION FOR 1300 INSTRUCTORS
Is there a place on campus for me to work beside my classroom?
There is an adjunct work room. It is in F 234A. There are computers in there for your use.
There is also a multi-purpose room F257. There is a phone for use in those rooms, but the
phones are not for incoming calls from students. You will need to set up a voicemail number
with OTS for your students to call.
What happens if I am absent?
If you are going to be absent, please call Dr. Loiacano immediately. Her office number is 936273-7273. You should also get her cell number in case it is after hours. The general
department number is 936-273-7260. A substitute will be schedules for your class. Be sure to
have an assignment ready if necessary.
Will I be observed and evaluated?
At some point during the semester, the Lead Faculty Member or the Department Chair will
have to observe your class. You will be contacted to schedule a date and time for this
evaluation.
If I have a problem with a student, who do I go to?
How many office hours must I have?
Can I cancel class?
The department has a policy against cancelling classes. If you are going to be absent please
schedule a substitute by contacting Dr. Loiacano. If it is a sudden emergency which leaves no
time to schedule a sub, please give an assignment for your students to the office staff
accepting your call.
How do I get an email address?
Check with office staff.
What must my syllabus contain?
Your syllabus must be in the template format. You are to change any information that is
specific to you or your class. Syllabi must be emailed to TEAMSYllabi@lonestar.edu on the
first day of classes. You will receive an email from an office staff member if you do not submit
it.
Where do my classes meet?
You will receive a schedule from the department chair or office staff which will have your room
number on it. If your classroom is unsuitable for any reason, please let us know, however,
classroom space is extremely limited.
Where are the bathrooms?
There are bathrooms located on all floors in building F.
Where can I get something to eat on campus?
Building A is where the “cafeteria” isHow do I keep track of grades?
Who are the studenst taking these courses?
Why myust the students meet with an advisor?
How do Iknow which advisor is assigned to my class?
What if a student does all of the coursework but does not meet with an advisor?
Must I do all of the assignments in the sample syllabus?
Emailing your syllabus in on the first day of class
Testing Center
What if a stu7dent sayd they cannot afford a book?
How do I log into my students ebooks?
How do I get into my ebbok?
Where can I get power points and activities for the course?
Where can I get test questions?