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EDUC 1300- Learning Frameworks

CRN (28175) – Section 0056

Semester (Fall 2012)

3 hour lecture course / 48 hours per semester/ 12 weeks

Class Time: Tue/Thu 7:30pm – 9:30pm Location: Spring Branch Campus Room 308

Instructor: Dr. Simone A. Gardiner

Instructor Contact Information: Email: [email protected]

Phone: 713-718-7421

Office location and hours: Office hours: By appointment or before class.

Please feel free to contact me concerning any problems that you are experiencing in this course.

You do not need to wait until you have received a poor grade before asking for my assistance.

Your performance in my class is very important to me. I am available to hear your concerns and

just to discuss course topics. Feel free to come by my office anytime during these hours.

Course Description

A 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. 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 help them identify their own 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 effective and efficient learners. Students developing these

skills should be able to continually draw from the theoretical models they have learned.

Prerequisites

You must be placed in GUST 0341 or higher to be eligible to take a student success course.

Students below this reading level will be deferred from the Student Success course requirement

until their reading level has improved.

Course Goal

Assist you in understanding learning theories and acquiring skills needed to have a successful

college experience.

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Professor: Dr. S. A. Gardiner

Student Learning Outcomes

Students who successfully complete this course will be able to:

CSLO 1: Construct a personal learning system informed by the research and theory in the

psychology of learning, cognition, and motivation.

1.1 Identify their personal learning style as well as strengths and weaknesses as a strategic

learner and apply their knowledge to classroom learning.

1.2 Describe basic theories in the psychology of learning, memory, cognition, and motivation.

1.3 Demonstrate the use of learning strategies and study skills.

CSLO 2: Identify factors that impact learning and apply techniques and strategies to

achieve personal, financial, academic, and career success.

2.1 Explore strategies for adapting to different learning environments and delivery formats.

2.2 Identify college resources and their benefits.

2.3 Expand financial capabilities by gaining and exercising financial knowledge.

2.4 Acquire techniques and skills for personal and professional success.

CSLO 3: Use technological tools and library resources to acquire information, solve

problems and communicate effectively.

3.1 Access online college resources and services.

3.2 Complete a library orientation.

3.3 Use social networking and electronic communication appropriately.

CSLO 4: Develop an educational and career plan based on individual assessments and

exploration of options as evidenced by the appropriate degree plan on file.

4.1 Identify and file the appropriate degree plan with proper advisement.

4.2 Write and prioritize short-term and long-term goals related to your time at Houston

Community College.

4.3 Explore career options incorporating the use of related assessments and search tools.

SCANS or Core Curriculum Statement and Other Standards

(L) Student will demonstrate the ability to understand, analyze, and interpret various forms of

spoken communication.

(S) Students will demonstrate the ability to communicate orally in clear, coherent, and persuasive

language appropriate to purpose, occasion, and audience.

(W) Students will demonstrate the ability to produce clear, correct, and coherent prose adapted to

a specific purpose, occasion, and audience.


(CT) Students will demonstrate methods for applying both qualitative and quantitative

skills analytically and creatively to subject matter in order to evaluate arguments

and to construct and alternative strategies.

Note: This syllabus and the accompanying course calendar are subject to change as necessary.

TENTATIVE LECTURE OUTLINE:

Note: This syllabus and the accompanying course calendar are subject to change as

necessary.

EDUC 1300 COURSE CALENDAR

Instructional Material: Sherfield, R. M., & Moody, P. G. (2013). Cornerstones For Career

College Success. (3rd Ed.). Boston: Pearson.

Important Dates: Fall 2012 TRADITIONAL 16- WEEK SEMESTER

September 3, 2012 Monday Office Closed- Labor Day Holiday

September 10, 2012 Monday Official Day of Record

October 15, 2012 Monday Office Closed- Spring Holiday

November 2, 2012 Friday Last Day for Administrative/Student Withdrawals (4.30pm)

November 21, 2012 Wednesday No Night Classes before Thanksgiving

November 22-25, 2012 Thur -Sun Offices Closed for Thanksgiving Holiday

December 10-16 (Mon –Sun) Final Examinations Week

December 14, 2012 Friday Final Examination for EDUC 1300 at 5:30pm

December 17, 2012 Monday Grades Due by- 12:00 Noon

December 21, 2012 Friday Grades Available to Students

December 19, 2012 - January 1, 2013 Offices Closed – Christmas Break

Suggested Course Content:

The instructor may make additional assignments and/or change assignments during the

semester.

Computer Projects, Library Orientation, and visits from College Advisors and

Counselors will be included in course work.

Your comments and concerns as related to your success in this course and in your

college career will be taken into consideration.

Online Assignments for LAB WORK

Chapter may change

Dates for Quizzes, Tests, and other Assignment will be announced by instructor.

Textbooks are required to complete the course.


WEEK 1: 09/25/2012 & 09/27/2012

Introduction to the course & review textbook

Syllabus and class overview *Introduce Email and Web Services

Discuss Semester Project: Personal Profile, Career Research/Oral Presentation

Complete Student Information Sheet

Reading Assignment: Read Chapters 1 Thrive & 2 Prosper

Discuss Chapters 1 Thrive

Make arrangement for library orientation

WEEK 2: 10/02/12 & 10/04/12

Financial Literacy Week

Discuss Chapter 2 Prosper: Managing Your Money & Debts Wisely

Financial Literacy Project

Financial Literacy Survey via (Survey Monkey to be complete)

Reading Assignment: Read Chapters 3 Engage &

WEEK 3: 10/09/2012 & 10/11/2012 (Quiz 1)

Discuss Chapters 3 Engage

Reading Assignment: Read Chapters 4 Persist & 5 Connect

Quiz 1 Chapters (1, 2, and 3)

GROUP (A) PRESENTATION

WEEK 4: 10/16/12 & 10/18/2012

Discuss Chapter 4 Persist

Discuss Chapter 5 Connect

Reading Assignment: Read Assigned Chapters 6 Read & 7 Prioritize

GROUP (B) PRESENTATION

WEEK 5: 10/23/12 & 10/25/2012

Discuss Chapter 6 Read

Discuss Chapter 7 Prioritize

Reading Assignment: Read Assigned Chapters 8 Learn & 9 Record

GROUP (C) PRESENTATION

Submit Celebrity Paper

Quiz 2 Chapters (4,5, and 6)

WEEK 6: 10/30/12 & 11/01/2012

Discuss Chapter 8 Learn

Discuss Chapter 9 Record

Reading Assignment: Read Assigned Chapters 10 Study

GROUP (D) PRESENTATION


WEEK 7: 11/06/2012 & 11/08/2012

Discuss Chapter 10 Study

Guest Speaker

Reading Assignment: Read Assigned Chapters 11 Think

GROUP (E) PRESENTATION

WEEK 8: 11/13/2012 & 11/15/2012(Quiz 2)

Discuss Chapter 11 Think

Reading Assignment: Read Assigned Chapter 12 Communicate

Quiz 3 Chapters (7, 8 and 9)

GROUP (F) PRESENTATION

WEEK 9: 11/20/2012 & 11/22/2012 (Thanksgiving Holiday)

Discuss Chapter 12 Communicate

GROUP (G) PRESENTATION

GROUP (H) PRESENTATION

Reading Assignment: Read Assigned Chapter 13 Plan

WEEK 10: 11/27/2012 & 11/29/2012

Discuss Chapter 13 Plan

GROUP (I) PRESENTATION

GROUP (J) PRESENTATION

WEEK 11: 12/04/2012 (Portfolio due) & 12/06/2012

Class Activity

Portfolio due at the beginning of class

Revision for Final Exam

WEEK 12: 12/11/2012 & 12/13/2012

Final

WEEK 13: 12/21/2012_______________

Grades Available to Students


HCC Policy Statement - ADA

Any student with a documented disability (e.g. physical, learning, psychiatric, vision, hearing,

etc.) who needs to arrange reasonable accommodations must contact the Disability Services

Office at the respective college at the beginning of each semester. Faculty is authorized

to provide only the accommodations requested by the Disability Support Services Office.

Please visit the ADA Website – www.hccs.edu, then click on Future Students, scroll down the

page and click on Disability Information:

Central ADA Counselors – 713.718.6164

Northeast ADA Counselor- 713.718.8420

Northwest ADA Counselor – 713.718.5422

Southeast ADA Counselor – 713.718.7218

Southwest ADA Counselor – 713.718.7910

Coleman ADA Counselor – 713.718.7631

HCC Policy Statement: Academic Honesty

A student who is academically dishonest is, by definition, not showing that the coursework has

been learned, and that student is claiming an advantage not available to other students. The

instructor is responsible for measuring each student's individual achievements and also for

ensuring that all students compete on a level playing field. Thus, in our system, the instructor has

teaching, grading, and enforcement roles. You are expected to be familiar with the University's

Policy on Academic Honesty, found in the catalog. What that means is: If you are charged with

an offense, pleading ignorance of the rules will not help you. Students are responsible for

conducting themselves with honor and integrity in fulfilling course requirements. Penalties

and/or disciplinary proceedings may be initiated by College System officials against a student

accused of scholastic dishonesty. “Scholastic dishonesty”: includes, but is not limited to,

cheating on a test, plagiarism, and collusion.

Cheating on a test includes:

Copying from another students’ test paper;

Using materials not authorized by the person giving the test;

Collaborating with another student during a test without authorization;

Knowingly using, buying, selling, stealing, transporting, or soliciting in whole or part the

contents of a test that has not been administered;

Bribing another person to obtain a test that is to be administered.

Plagiarism means the appropriation of another’s work and the unacknowledged incorporation of

that work in one’s own written work offered for credit.

Collusion mean the unauthorized collaboration with another person in preparing written work

offered for credit. Possible punishments for academic dishonesty may include a grade of 0 or F

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in the particular assignment, failure in the course, and/or recommendation for probation or

dismissal from the College System. (See the Student Handbook)

HCC Policy Statements

Class Attendance - It is important that you come to class! Attending class regularly is the best

way to succeed in this class. Research has shown that the single most important factor in student

success is attendance. Simply put, going to class greatly increases your ability to succeed. You

are expected to attend all lecture and labs regularly. You are responsible for materials covered

during your absences. Class attendance is checked daily. Although it is your responsibility to

drop a course for nonattendance, the instructor has the authority to drop you for excessive

absences.

If you are not attending class, you are not learning the information. As the information that is

discussed in class is important for your career, students may be dropped from a course after

accumulating absences in excess of six (6) hours of instruction. The six hours of class time

would include any total classes missed or for excessive tardiness or leaving class early.

You may decide NOT to come to class for whatever reason. As an adult making the decision not

to attend, you do not have to notify the instructor prior to missing a class. However, if this

happens too many times, you may suddenly find that you have “lost” the class.

Poor attendance records tend to correlate with poor grades. If you miss any class, including the

first week, you are responsible for all material missed. It is a good idea to find a friend or a

buddy in class who would be willing to share class notes or discussion or be able to hand in

paper if you unavoidably miss a class. Class attendance equals class success.

HCC Course Withdrawal Policy

If you feel that you cannot complete this course, you will need to withdraw from the course prior

to the final date of withdrawal. Before, you withdraw from your course; please take the time to

meet with the instructor to discuss why you feel it is necessary to do so. The instructor may be

able to provide you with suggestions that would enable you to complete the course. Your

success is very important. Beginning in fall 2007, the Texas Legislature passed a law limiting

first time entering freshmen to no more than SIX total course withdrawals throughout their

educational career in obtaining a certificate and/or degree.

To help students avoid having to drop/withdraw from any class, HCC has instituted an Early

Alert process by which your professor may “alert” you and HCC counselors that you might fail a

class because of excessive absences and/or poor academic performance. It is your responsibility

to visit with your professor or a counselor to learn about what, if any, HCC interventions might

be available to assist you – online tutoring, child care, financial aid, job placement, etc. – to stay

in class and improve your academic performance.

If you plan on withdrawing from your class, you MUST contact a HCC counselor or your

professor prior to withdrawing (dropping) the class for approval and this must be done PRIOR

to the withdrawal deadline to receive a “W” on your transcript. **Final withdrawal deadlines

vary each semester and/or depending on class length, please visit the online registration


calendars, HCC schedule of classes and catalog, any HCC Registration Office, or any HCC

counselor to determine class withdrawal deadlines. Remember to allow a 24-hour response

time when communicating via email and/or telephone with a professor and/or counselor. Do

not submit a request to discuss withdrawal options less than a day before the deadline. If you

do not withdraw before the deadline, you will receive the grade that you are making in the class

as your final grade.

Repeat Course Fee

The State of Texas encourages students to complete college without having to repeat failed

classes. To increase student success, students who repeat the same course more than twice, are

required to pay extra tuition. The purpose of this extra tuition fee is to encourage students to

pass their courses and to graduate. Effective fall 2006, HCC will charge a higher tuition rate to

students registering the third or subsequent time for a course. If you are considering course

withdrawal because you are not earning passing grades, confer with your instructor/counselor as

early as possible about your study habits, reading and writing homework, test taking skills,

attendance, course participation, and opportunities for tutoring or other assistance that might be

available.

Classroom Behavior

As your instructor and as a student in this class, it is our shared responsibility to develop and

maintain a positive learning environment for everyone. Your instructor takes this responsibility

very seriously and will inform members of the class if their behavior makes it difficult for

him/her to carry out this task. As a fellow learner, you are asked to respect the learning needs of

your classmates and assist your instructor achieve this critical goal.

Use of Camera and/or Recording Devices

As a student active in the learning community of this course, it is your responsibility to be

respectful of the learning atmosphere in your classroom. To show respect of your fellow

students and instructor, you will turn off your phone and other electronic devices, and will not

use these devices in the classroom unless you receive permission from the instructor.

Use of recording devices, including camera phones and tape recorders, is prohibited in

classrooms, laboratories, faculty offices, and other locations where instruction, tutoring, or

testing occurs. Students with disabilities who need to use a recording device as a reasonable

accommodation should contact the Office for Students with Disabilities for information

regarding reasonable accommodations.

EGLS3 -- Evaluation for Greater Learning Student Survey System

At Houston Community College, professors believe that thoughtful student feedback is necessary

to improve teaching and learning. During a designated time, you will be asked to answer a short

online survey of research-based questions related to instruction. The anonymous results of the

survey will be made available to your professors and division chairs for continual improvement

of instruction. Look for the survey as part of the Houston Community College Student System

online near the end of the term.


Instructor Requirements

As your Instructor, it is my responsibility to:

Provide the grading scale and detailed grading formula explaining how student grades are

to be derived

Facilitate an effective learning environment through class activities, discussions, and

lectures

Description of any special projects or assignments

Inform students of policies such as attendance, withdrawal, tardiness and make up

Provide the course outline and class calendar which will include a description of any

special projects or assignments

Arrange to meet with individual students before and after class as required

To be successful in this class, it is the student’s responsibility to:

Attend class and participate in class discussions and activities

Read and comprehend the textbook

Complete the required assignments and exams:

Ask for help when there is a question or problem

Keep copies of all paperwork, including this syllabus, handouts and all assignments

Program/Discipline Requirements

You will be required to complete the Financial Literacy & Capabilities Survey, declare your

major, populate your student planner with the appropriate courses, and meet with your assigned

advisor during this course.

HCC Grading Scale

A = 100 – 90:……………………………………4 points per semester hour

B = 89 – 80: …………………………………….3 points per semester hour

C = 79 – 70: …………………………………….2 points per semester hour

D = 69 – 60: …………………………………….1 point per semester hour

59 and below = F………………………………...0 points per semester hour

IP (In Progress) ………………………………….0 points per semester hour

W(Withdrawn)…………………………………...0 points per semester hour

I (Incomplete)………………………………….…0 points per semester hour

AUD (Audit) …………………………………......0 points per semester hour

IP (In Progress) is given only in certain developmental courses. The student must re-enroll to

receive credit. COM (Completed) is given in non-credit and continuing education courses. To

compute grade point average (GPA), divide the total grade points by the total number of

semester hours attempted. The grades “IP,” “COM” and “I” do not affect GPA.


Grading

Your instructor will conduct quizzes, exams, and assessments that you can use to determine how

successful you are at achieving the course learning outcomes (mastery of course content and

skills) outlined in the syllabus. If you find you are not mastering the material and skills, you are

encouraged to reflect on how you study and prepare for each class. Your instructor welcomes a

dialogue on what you discover and may be able to assist you in finding resources on campus that

will improve your performance.

Final grades are determined by averaging the total of each area listed below.

30% Instructor’s Choice

10% Assignment Portfolio

15% Degree Plan & Financial Literacy Project

25% Career Research Essay and Oral Presentation

20% Final Exam

Grading Scale:

90-100 A

80-89 B

70-79 C

69-60 D

59 and Below F or FX

NOTE:

Attendance will be taken daily.

November 2, by 4:30 pm: Last date for Admin/Student Withdrawals.

Complete homework assignments before coming to class. In general, you should plan to

spend 1-2 hours studying outside of class for every hour spent in class.

HCCS policy does not allow students to bring their children (including unregistered

visitors and pets) to class under any circumstance. If you find that you need care for your

child, you will have to use one of your allotted absences.

Save all old assignments, quizzes, tests, etc. in case questions arise concerning them.

You are responsible for any material, assignments, tests, etc. covered during an absence.

During the week of September 3-7, ALL students will demonstrate they have an available

copy of the THIRD edition of Cornerstone (not CONCISE).

Students not providing a hard copy of his/her HCCS Degree Plan by the scheduled time

of the Final Examination will NOT receive a passing grade for EDUC 1300.

If you have any concerns now, or during the semester, please do not hesitate to contact me,

either in class, by email, or phone and let me know what is going on! I cannot help you

solve a problem if I am not aware of it. It is YOUR responsibility to make me aware of it.


FINAL NOTE: BE AWARE OF THE FOLLOWING POLICIES APPLYING TO ALL

STUDENTS IN EDUC 1300:

1. If you do not hand-in a hard copy of your Degree Plan, you will receive a grade of F no

matter your otherwise earned grade.

2. If you fail to perform the Advising portion of EDUC 1300 (including 2 sessions with a

Counselor/Advisor, you will have a block place on enrollment for subsequent semesters.

Please take the above information very seriously and complete them at your earliest convenience

after supporting material is presented in class.

Useful Web Resources:

Information: www.hccs.edu ; http://learning.hccs.edu

Career Information http://bls.gov/OCO ; www.acinet.org

Career Assessments: http://typefocus.com

Tutoring & Support: www.hccs.askonline.net ; http://mystudentsuccesslab.com

http://learning.nwc.hccs.edu/

http://learning.hccs.edu/

http://bls.gov/OCO

http://www.acinet.org/

http://typefocus.com/

http://www.hccs.askonline.net/

http://mystudentsuccesslab.com/



(Please print legible)

Name __________________________________________________________________

Name you prefer to be called ________________________________________________

Student I. D. # ______/______/___________ Email _____________________________

Phone ______________ (home) ________________ (work) ________________ (cell)

MAILING ADDRESS: ___________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________

List the classes you are now taking at HCCS and tell when each meets.

_____________________________ ____________________________________

______________________________ ____________________________________

______________________________ ____________________________________

When did you graduate from high school or receive your G.E.D.? ___________________

Is this your first semester at HCCS? _________ If not, how many courses have you taken at

HCCS? ___________

What is your major? _______________________________________________________

Have you filed a degree plan? _______________________________________________

If you have attended other colleges, please list here ______________________________

Did you take a placement test (ASSEST or other test)? ___________________________

If so, when? ___________________ What was the recommendation? _______________

Please list other time commitments you have this semester: ________________________

________________________________________________________________________

List hobbies or other special interests (Music, sports, games, etc.) ___________________

________________________________________________________________________

What do you hope to gain from this course? ____________________________________

________________________________________________________________________

Are you taking this course because of a TASP problem? Yes __________ No _________

If you answered yes, what is the problem, and how can this course help you solve it?


What is your present attitude toward this course? Positive _________ Negative ________

SECTION C

It is very important to let us know any special circumstances you may have that would impact negatively on your

success in this class. Please explain in details and write any comments that you deem appropriate to your success.

_____________________________________________________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________________________________________________


Survey Instrument Student Name:

ID. No. Major: Tel:

Name of Course: Email

CRN# Professor Name:

Section A To Be Completed By All Students

Yes No

1. Do you have test anxiety?

2. Do you have a reliable mode of transportation to attend class?

3. Do you have children?

4. Do you need childcare?

5. Do you have any financial issues to purchase your textbooks?

6. Are you currently working?

7. How many hours per week do you work? __________

8. How did you finance your college education? (Check one)

Financial Aid ________ Self ________ Scholarship ________ Parent ________

Section B For Students Repeating This Class

1. How many times have you taken this class? Number of times _________

Yes No

2. For your previous attempts did you find the class engaging and interesting?

3. Did you have test anxiety?

4. Were you prepared for that class?

5. Did you have a textbook for that class?

6. Did you complete the class assignments?

7. Did you attend class on a regular basis?

8. Did you work with a study group?

9. Did you receive any tutoring for that class?

10. Did you ever meet with your instructor outside the classroom?



Northwest College, Katy Campus

CRN (28175) - Fall 2012

Test Your Knowledge of College Study Skills

1. There are ______ major ways in which people learn.

2. The rule-of-thumb for number of study hours per week is ______ hours out of class for

every hour in class.

3. On a four point scale, if a person gets a grade of B in a three hour course there are _____

quality points added to his college average.

4. The average reading speed of an American is ______ words per minute.

5. Good college readers utilize at least _____ rates of reading.

6. In the study method SQ3R, the last R stands for ______________.

7. Fort-eight hours after hearing a lecture, a person who does not take notes remembers less

than ______ percent of the material.

8. Which of the following is an example of a mnemonic device: (a). arithmetic time tables

(b). “30 days hath September…” (c). motivation (d). computer drills

9. Roots and affixes are useful in the study of: (a). vocabulary words (b). plants and

spiders (c). cultural backgrounds (d). clearing out trees

10. Only about_____ percent of students who enter college actually finish a degree program.

11. There are at least ______ methods for learning new words from college textbooks and

lectures.

12. Some of the first things a student should do when reading a textbook chapter are (a). read

the introduction and summary (b). look at the pictures, charts graphs, etc. (c). count the

pages and estimate how long it will take to read (d). all of the above

13. The narrow column on notepaper should be used for ______.

14. Note taking should be done on only one side of a sheet of paper n (a). True (b). False


15. Reading and listening are two ways we learn. Another way is actually ________

something.

16. In taking lecture notes, you should record the examples an instructor gives in the lecture.

(a). True (b). False

17. There are at least ______ different types of exam questions which college instructors use.

18. If a true/false question says “_____ never occurs”, and you don’t know, you should

answer: (a). _________ true (b). false

19. In looking for organization patterns for thinking, reading and writing a person should

know that one usual pattern is comparison ______________.

20. Both reading and writing organization require that the details about the topic should be

related to the (a). Title (b). Main idea (c). author’s opinion (d). concluding statement


Teacher Education


CRN (28175) – Semester (Fall 2012)


Please Have the Names & Telephone Numbers of Two Students You May Call

Classmate 1 ______________________ Email: ______________________

Work/Home Phone: ______________ Cell Phone: _________________

Classmate 2 ______________________ Email: ______________________

Work/Home Phone: ______________ Cell Phone: ________________


Teacher Education


CRN (28175) – Semester (Fall 2012)


Please read, sign and date this form. Thank you, in advance, for your cooperation.

I have read the syllabus for this course and I understand that I am responsible for knowing and

following the information contained herein.

____________________________ _________________

Please print your name legibly. Date

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