First Year Seminar - Learning Framework Syllabus for 2013-2014
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Instructor Information

Office Location

Ware Student Commons, Lynn Library 412

Office Hours

I typically work Mondays through Thursdays from 8:00 a.m. until 5:15 p.m. and Fridays from 8:00 a.m. until 4:00. To make sure I’m available, please contact me ahead of time. I will find a time to meet with you, even if it is earlier than I normally get to work, after hours, or on a weekend.

Course Information

Recording Policy

Disability Statement

Any student who, because of a disabling condition, may require some special arrangements in order to meet course requirements should contact disAbility Services (Student Service Center room 119, phone 371-5436) as soon as possible.

Statement for Mental Health and Advocacy & Resource Center:

As a student you may experience a range of issues that can cause barriers to learning, such as strained relationships, increased anxiety, alcohol/drug problems, feeling down, difficulty concentrating and/or lack of motivation. These mental health concerns or stressful events may lead to diminished academic performance or reduce a student's ability to participate in daily activities. Amarillo College offers services to assist you with addressing these and other concerns you may be experiencing. If you or someone you know are suffering from any of the aforementioned conditions, you can learn more about the broad range of confidential mental health services available on campus by calling the AC Counseling Center at 806-371-5900. The AC Counseling Center website is https://www.actx.edu/counseling/ . Also, if you are in need of social services (affordable housing, utilities, transportation, food, clothing, childcare, medical/dental/vision, legal), please call the AC Advocacy & Resource Center at 806-371-5439. The AC Advocacy & Resource Center website is https://www.actx.edu/arc

Amarillo College Tutoring for Success Policy:

Administrative Drop Policy

N/A

Student Withdrawal Procedures

N/A

Privacy Statement

The Amarillo College Privacy Policy is found at https://www.actx.edu/-amarillo-college-privacy-notice , and applies to all Amarillo College students. If you have questions about this privacy statement or you believe that your personal information has been released without your consent, send email to humanresources@actx.edu .

Course

EDUC-1300-001 First Year Seminar - Learning Framework

Prerequisites

Course 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. 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.

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Department Expectations

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Hours

(3 sem hrs; 3 lec)

Class Type

Hybrid

Syllabus Information

Textbooks

FYS Notebook

Supplies

· Thumb drive

· Note-taking materials

Student Performance

1. Increase self-awareness.

2. Take charge of your life.

3. Identify and interact within your communities.

4. Manage your money.

5. Communicate effectively using a variety of formats.

6. Demonstrate information literacy skills.

7. Demonstrate effective study skills.

8. Demonstrate creative and critical thinking skills.

9. Develop an integrated educational and career pathway.

Students Rights and Responsibilities

Student Rights and Responsibilities

Log in using the AC Connect Portal

In order to receive your AC Connect Email, you must log in through AC Connect at https://acconnect.actx.edu .

If you are an active staff or faculty member according to Human Resources, use "Exchange". All other students, use "AC Connect (Google) Email".

Expected Student Behavior

· Students are expected to behave in the classroom in a manner that is supportive of the learning environment. Behaviors that are not supportive include, but are not limited to: tardiness/leaving early; electronic device noises; talking during lectures; abusive, offensive or disrespectful behavior/language.

· Emails sent to your instructor must be addressed and signed. Emails, like all academic work, should be proofread, should not include slang or abbreviations, and should not resemble text messages.

· Turn off cell phones or put them on silent during class.

· Any student caught plagiarizing or cheating will receive a failing grade. According to the Amarillo College Student Code of Conduct, plagiarism is the appropriating, buying, receiving as a gift, or obtaining by any means another's work and the acknowledged submission or incorporation of it in one's own written work.

Grading Criteria

Your course grade will be determined by the following percentages:

10%	Attendance/Participation
30%	Daily Work / Homework
	Includes discussion postings, lecture response worksheets and drop box assignments in AC Online course
20%	AC Online quizzes completed by deadline
10%	Enrichment Activities
	You must attend/participate in 3 Enrichment Activities and complete a short worksheet each experience. These activities are scheduled outside of regular class time.
30%	Career Project
	The Career Project will be completed in three parts: a job shadow, an annotated bibliography identifying key research about your chosen career, and a paper/in-class presentation.

The instructor may penalize or refuse to accept late work.

Final letter grades will be assigned as follows:
A = 90-100
B = 80-89
C = 70-79
D = 60-69
F = below 60

Attendance

Regular attendance is necessary for satisfactory achievement in college courses. It is the responsibility of the student to attend each class meeting. Students are also expected to log in and complete all assignments according to the class calendar. If an extenuating circumstance prevents a student from turning an assignment in on time, it is the student's responsibility to let the instructor know immediately. The decision to amend a due date or accept a late assignment will be left up to the instructor and will only be considered in extreme cases.

Calendar

Calendar	Online Lessons	In-Class Activities	Assignments	Deadline (11:55 p.m.)
Week 1 (Aug. 26-31) You’re in College Now Technology Tips Introduction to the Course Week 2 (Make-Up for Labor Day) Achieving Your Dream Organization Commitment Pledge and Building a Social Support Network			Discussion: “About Me” Post initial response by Thurs., Aug. 29. Reply to two classmates by Sat., Aug. 31.	Thurs., Aug. 29
				Sat., Aug. 31
			Lecture Response Worksheet 1	Thurs., Aug. 29
			Journal: Create online Instructor-Student Communication Journal Entry w/Contact Information	Thurs., Aug. 29
			Mark important dates in Badger Planner, phone or online calendar
			Sept. 2 – Labor Day; College Closed
			Lecture Response Worksheet 2	Thurs., Sept. 5
			Discussion: “My Support System.” Post initial response by Thurs., Sept. 5. Reply to two classmates by Sat., Sept. 7.	Thurs., Sept. 5
				Sat., Sept. 7
			Complete “Achieve Your Dream – No Excuses” Commitment Pledge and upload the list of people who signed your pledge to the Assignment box.	Sat., Sept. 7
			Complete pre-survey on College Readiness	Sat., Sept. 7
Week 3 (Sept. 9-14)	Defining Yourself Managing Your Time and Energy	Time Management	Discussion: “Time Management and Self Awareness.” Post initial response by Thurs., Sept. 12. Reply to two classmates by Sat., Sept. 14.	Thurs., Sept. 12
				Sat., Sept. 14
			QUIZ 1: Multiple Choice (Quiz opens Mon., Sept. 9, and closes Sat., Sept. 14.)	Sat., Sept. 14
Week 4 (Sept. 16-21)	College Communication Part One College Communication Part Two	Ethics and Academic Integrity	Lecture Response Worksheet 3	Thurs., Sept. 19
Week 4 (Sept. 16-21)		Ethics and Academic Integrity	Enrichment Activity: Worksheet #1	Sat., Sept. 21
Week 5 (Sept. 23-28)	Learning to Learn Maximize Your Learning	Cornell Notetaking Learning Theory Applying Learning Theory	Lecture Response Worksheet 4	Thurs., Sept. 26
			Complete the VARK questionnaire (learning styles)	Sat., Sept. 28
			Download Cornell Notes Template. Use template to take notes in another course. Turn in copy of notes to instructor by next week for extra credit.
			QUIZ 2: Matching (Quiz opens Mon., Sept. 23, and closes Sat., Sept. 28.)	Sat., Sept. 28
Week 6 (Sept. 30- Oct. 5)	Your Hidden Agenda Choosing a College Major and Career	Learning Styles & Memory Memory Techniques	Discussion: “Learning to Learn, MyPlan and My Future” (Post initial response by Thurs., Oct. 3. Reply to two classmates by Sat., Oct. 5.)	Thurs., Oct. 3
				Sat., Oct. 5
			Complete MyPlan (career inventory) and upload to the Assignment box.)	Sat., Oct. 5
			Schedule visit with Career Advisor through Career & Employment Center, if desired, to discuss MyPlan.
Week 7 (Oct. 7-12)	An Overview of the Career Project	Career Center Presentation	Lecture Response Worksheet 5	Thurs., Oct. 10
			Identify professional mentor for Job Shadow or Interview. Clear selection with your instructor.
			RESEARCH: Begin researching Career Project; Download Annotated Bibliography sample.
Week 8 (Oct. 14-19)	College Reading Techniques College Writing Techniques	Library Presentation – Information Literacy and Research Techniques Reading, Writing	Lecture Response Worksheet 6	Thurs., Oct. 17
			RESEARCH: Continue to work on Career Project.
			Schedule Job Shadow or Interview.
			Enrichment Activity: Worksheet #2	Sat., Oct. 19
Week 9 (Oct. 21-26)	Create Your Educational Pathway	Setting Goals	Work on your unique Educational Pathway Plan
			Discussion: “Job Shadow/Interview Plans and My Goals.” Read specific discussion prompt in online class. (Post initial response by Thurs., Oct. 24. Reply to two classmates by Sat., Oct. 26.)	Thurs., Oct. 24
			If you have not scheduled your Job Shadow or Interview, see your instructor this week.
			MID-TERM: Essay format (Quiz opens Mon., Oct. 21, and closes Sat., Oct. 26.)	Sat., Oct. 26
Week 10 (Oct. 28- Nov. 2)	Stress and Wellness Tests and Test Anxiety	Coping with Stress	Lecture Response Worksheet 7	Thurs., Oct. 31
			Complete Educational Pathway Plan and upload to the Assignment box.	Sat., Nov. 2
			QUIZ 3: Multiple Choice, True-False, Short answer (Quiz opens Mon., Oct. 28, and closes Sat., Nov. 2.)	Sat., Nov. 2
			Complete Wellness Plan and upload to the Assignment box.	Sat., Nov. 2
Week 11 (Nov. 4-9)	Critical Thinking Creativity	Creativity and Critical Thinking	Discussion: “Critical Thinking, Creativity, Stress & Tests.” Read specific discussion prompt in online class. (Post initial response by Thurs., Nov. 7. Reply to two classmates by Sat., Nov. 9.)	Thurs., Nov. 7
				Sat., Nov. 9
			Continue to work on Job Shadow or Interview.
			Complete the Multiple Intelligences Inventory	Sat., Nov. 9
			RESEARCH: Continue to work on Career Project
Week 12 (Nov. 11-16)	Manage Your Money Part 1 Manage Your Money Part 2	Financial Literacy	Lecture Response Worksheet 8	Thurs., Nov. 14
			Complete reality check survey.	Thurs., Nov. 14
			QUIZ 4: Multiple Choice, True-False, Short Answer format (Quiz opens Mon., Nov. 11, and closes Sat., Nov. 16.)	Sat., Nov. 16
			Complete Career Project Annotated Bibliography and upload to the Assignment box.	Sat., Nov. 16
			Continue to work on Job Shadow or Interview.
Week 13 (Nov. 18-23)	Listening	Managing Relationships Conflict & Communication	Last Day to Withdraw	Wed., Nov. 20
			Lecture Response Worksheet 9	Thurs., Nov. 21
			Continue to work on job shadow.
			QUIZ 5: Short Answer format (Quiz opens Mon., Nov. 18, and closes Sat., Nov. 23.)	Sat., Nov. 23
Week 14 (Nov. 25- Dec. 1)	Conflict Emotional Intelligence	Professionalism and Values	Discussion: “Money Management, Conflict, Listening and Emotional Intelligence.” (Post initial response by Mon., Nov. 25. Reply to two classmates by Wed., Nov. 27.)	Mon., Nov. 25
				Wed., Nov. 27
			Enrichment Activity: Worksheet #3	Wed., Nov. 27
			Nov. 28-30 Thanksgiving Holiday. College closed.
Week 15 (Dec. 2-7)	21^st Century Careers	Teamwork and Diversity in the Modern Workplace Course Summary	Lecture Response Worksheet 10	Thurs., Dec. 5
			Complete post-survey on College Readiness.	Thurs., Dec. 5
			Career Project Paper and Employer Job Shadow/Interview Form (both due by Sat., Dec. 7). Upload Career paper to the Assignment box. Fax Employer Feedback Forms to Melissa Eder, 806-356-3623.	Sat., Dec. 7
Week 16 (Dec. 9-12)	Finals Commencement Sat., Dec. 14	Student Career Project presentations in class	Career Presentations: Check final exam schedule for date of presentations.	TBA
Course Grade is Determined by:	10% Participation (Lecture Responses) 30% Daily Work/ Homework (Discussions, Assignment Boxes – except for Career Project) 20% Quizzes 10% Enrichment Activities 30% Career Project (Annotated Bibliography, Job Shadow Paper, Employer Feedback Form, Presentation

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