First Year Seminar - Learning Framework Syllabus for 2013-2014
Return to Syllabus List

Instructor Information

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-1300-023 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.

Student Resources Student Resources Website

Department Expectations

\N

Occupational License Disclaimer

Hours

(3 sem hrs; 3 lec)

Class Type

Online Course

Syllabus Information

Textbooks

\ None. Curriculum will be delivered through Blackboard.

Supplies

\  

\
• \ Badger Planner or appropriate calendar for organizing time
\
• \ 1/2" 3 ring-binder
\
• \ <

  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 online classroom in a manner that is supportive of the learning environment. Behaviors that are not supportive include, but are not limited to, offensive or disrespectful behavior/language in e-mails or discussion boards, inappropriate postings which are not relevant to the topic, etc. 
  \
  • \ E-mails sent to your instructor must be addressed and signed. E-mails, like all academic work, should be proofread, should not include slang or abbreviations, and should not resemble text messages. 
  \
  • \ Consider the topic you are discussing and your audience. If you need to communicate privately with an individual, use the course e-mail. Content posted to the discussion board is public; be cautious of sharing private information in the public forum.
  \
  • \ 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. Submit only your original work for course credit.
  \
  \

  \  

  \

  \  

  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 3-5 page paper which combines information gained from the MyPlan assessment, career research, and the job shadow.
  Final letter grades will be assigned as follows:
  A = 90-100
  B = 80-89
  C = 70-79
  D = 60-69
  F = below 60

   

   

   

   

   

   

   
  
   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

  Attendance

  In order to be successful in an online course in a 16-week session, you must login or "attend" the online course at least two times a week. For this course, It is advised that you login to the online class according to the following schedule:
  • No later than Tuesday to read the lecture, respond to classmates, and submit assignments
  • No later than Friday to submit assignments, respond to classmates

  You should note this class in your weekly Badger Planner / calendar as a required "attendance" on those two days each week. Set aside the time from the beginning....You will find many reasons to put it off; and procrastination will result in poor grades.

  You may even choose to login more frequently than the above schedule!

  If you must stop attending, withdraw officially by November 20. No administrative withdrawals will be initiated by the instructor.  

  Regular attendance is necessary for satisfactory achievement in college courses.  It is the responsibility of the student to login at least two times a week. 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

  EDUC 1300 Online Course Calendar
   Fall 2013 - 16 week class

  Student may print out a color-coded Course Calendar after entering the online course.

   

  Calendar	Reading	X	Assignments
  Week 1 Aug. 26-31	Online Lectures:   You’re in College Now   Technology Tips		Discussion: “About Me” (Post initial response by Thurs., Aug. 29. Reply to two classmates by Sat., Aug. 31.)
  			Journal: Create Journal Entry w/ Contact Information (due Sat., Aug. 31)
  			Mark important dates in Badger Planner, phone or online calendar
  			Discussion: “Best Online Class/Worst Online Class Experience” (Post initial response by Thurs., Aug. 29. Reply to two classmates by Sat., Aug. 31.)
  Week 2 Sept. 2-7	Online Lecture:   Achieving Your Dream		Sept. 2 – Labor Day; College Closed
  			Complete pre-survey on College Readiness located under the Survey nugget on the course homepage (due Sat., Sept. 7)
  			MEET YOUR PROFESSOR– Private or small group meeting with professor. Meetings will be arranged through the class.
  			Discussion: “My Support System” (Post initial response by Thurs., Sept. 5. Reply to two classmates by Sat., Sept. 7.)
  			Assignment: Complete “Achieve Your Dream – No Excuses” Commitment Pledgeand upload the list of the people who signed your pledge to the drop box (due Sat., Sept. 7)
  			Lecture Response Worksheet 1due Sat., Sept. 7.
  Week 3 Sept. 9-14	Online Lectures:   Defining Yourself   Managing Your Time and Energy		Discussion: “Time Management and Self-Awareness” (Post initial response by Thurs., Sept. 12  Reply to two classmates by Sat., Sept. 14)
  			QUIZ 1:Multiple Choice (Quiz opens Mon., Sept. 9 and closes Sat., Sept. 14)
  			Lecture Response Worksheet 2due Sat., Sept. 14.
  Week 4 Sept. 16-21	Online Lectures:   College Communication Part One   College Communication Part Two		Discussion:“Communication” (Post initial response by Thurs., Sept. 19.  Reply to two classmates by Sat., Sept. 21.)
  			Enrichment Activity: Worksheet 1(due Sat., Sept. 21)
  			Lecture Response Worksheet 3due Sat., Sept. 21.
  Week 5 Sept. 23-28	Online Lectures:   Learning to Learn   Maximize Your Learning		Complete the VARK questionnaire(learning styles) (due Sat., Sept. 28)
  			Discussion: “My Personal Learning Style & Strategies” (Post initial response by Thurs., Sept. 26. Reply to two classmates by Sat., Sept. 28.)
  			Download Cornell Notes Template. Use template to take notes in another course. Turn in copy of notes to instructor within next 3 weeks.
  			QUIZ 2: Matching (Quiz opens Mon., Sept. 23 and closes Sat., Sept. 28.)
  			Lecture Response Worksheet 4due Sat., Sept. 28.
  Week 6 Sept. 30-Oct. 5	Online Lectures:   Your Hidden Agenda   Choosing a College Major and Career		Assignment: Complete MyPlan (career inventory) (due Sat., Oct. 5)
  			Discussion:  “MyPlan and My Future” (Post initial response by Thurs., Oct. 3. Reply to two classmates by Sat., Oct. 5.)
  			Schedule visit with career adviser, if desired, through Career Center.
  			Lecture Response Worksheet 5due Sat., Oct. 5.
  Week 7 Oct. 7-12	Online Lecture:   An Overview of the Career Project		Identify professional mentor for Job Shadow or Interview. Clear selection with your instructor.
  			Discussion:  “Job Shadow or Interview Plans” (Post initial response by Thurs., Oct. 10. Reply to two classmates by Sat., Oct. 12.)
  			RESEARCH: Begin researching Career Project; Download Annotated Bibliography sample.
  			Lecture Response Worksheet 6due Sat., Oct. 12.
  Week 8 Oct. 14-19	Online Lecture:   Create Your Educational Pathway		Work on your unique Educational Pathway Plan
  			Discussion:  “My Goals.” (Post initial response by Thurs., Oct. 17. Reply to two classmates by Sat., Oct. 19.)
  			Schedule Job Shadow or Interview.
  			Collaborate Session with Emily Gilbert, Lynn Library & Learning Center Instructor. Mandatory attendance. Date/time to be determined after class is in session. Instructions will be provided.
  			MID-TERM: Essay format (Quiz opens Mon., Oct. 14, and closes Sat., Oct. 19.)
  			Lecture Response Worksheet 7due Sat., Oct 19.
  Week 9 Oct. 21-26	Online Lectures:   College Reading Techniques   College Writing Techniques		Continue to work on Job Shadow or Interview. If you have not scheduled your Job Shadow or Interview, see your instructor this week.
  			RESEARCH: Continue to work on Career Project.
  			Enrichment Activity: Worksheet 2(due Sat., Oct. 26).
  			Lecture Response Worksheet 8due Sat., Oct. 26.
  Week 10 Oct. 28-Nov. 2	Online Lectures:   Stress and Wellness   Tests and Test Anxiety		RESEARCH: Continue to work on Career Project.
  			Discussion: “Stress & Tests” (Post initial response by Thurs., Oct. 31. Reply to two classmates by Sat., Nov. 2.)
  			QUIZ 3: Multiple Choice, True-False, Short answer (Quiz opens Mon., Oct. 28, and closes Sat., Nov. 2.)
  			Assignment: Complete Wellness Plan (due Sat., Nov. 2)
  			Assignment: Educational Pathway Plan (Sat., Nov. 9).
  			Lecture Response Worksheet 9due Saturday, Nov. 2
  Week 11 Nov. 4-9	Online Lectures:   Critical Thinking   Creativity		Continue to work on Job Shadow or Interview.
  			Complete the Multiple Intelligences Inventory(Sat., Nov. 9).
  			Discussion: “Creativity, Stress & Tests” (Post initial response by Thurs., Nov. 7. Reply to two classmates by Sat., Nov. 9.)
  			Lecture Response Worksheet 10due Saturday, Nov. 9
  Week 12 Nov. 11-16	Online Lecture:   Manage Your Money Part 1   Manage Your Money Part 2		Complete reality check survey(due Sat., Nov. 16)
  			Discussion: “Money Management” (Post initial response by Thurs., Nov. 14. Reply to two classmates by Sat., Nov. 16.)
  			Continue to work on Job Shadow or Interview.
  			QUIZ 4:  Multiple Choice, True-False, Short Answer format (Quiz opens Mon., Nov. 11, and closes Sat., Nov. 16, at midnight.)
  			Career Project Annotated Bibliography(due Sat., Nov. 16).
  			Lecture Response Worksheet 11due Saturday, Nov. 16.
  Week 13 Nov. 18-23	Online Lecture:   Listening     Last Day to Withdraw		Continue to work on Job Shadow.
  			Discussion: “Listening” (Post initial response by Thurs., Nov. 21. Reply to two classmates by Sat., Nov. 23.)
  			Continue to work on job shadow
  			QUIZ 5:Short Answer format (Quiz opens Mon., Nov. 18, and closes Sat., Nov. 23, at midnight.)
  			Lecture Response Worksheet 12due Sat., Nov. 23.
  			Last Day to Withdraw – November 20
  Week 14 Nov. 25-Dec. 1	Online Lectures:   Managing Conflict   Emotional Intelligence		Discussion: “Conflict” (Post initial response by Mon., Nov. 25. Reply to two classmates by Wed., Nov. 27.)
  			Work on Career Project presentation
  			Enrichment Activity: Worksheet 3(due Wed., Nov. 27).
  			Lecture Response Worksheet 13due Wed., Nov. 27.
  			Nov. 28-30 Thanksgiving Holiday / College Closed
  Week 15 Dec. 2-7	Online Lecture:   21st Century Careers		Discussion: Job Shadow/Interview Experience (Post initial response by Thurs., Dec. 5. Reply to two classmates by Sat., Dec. 7.)
  			Complete post-survey on college readiness by Thurs., Dec. 5.
  			Career Project Paperand Employer Job Shadow/Interview Form (both due by Sat., Dec. 7.
  			Lecture Response Worksheet 14due Sat., Dec. 7.
  Week 16 Dec. 9-12	Finals   Commencement –  Saturday, Dec. 14		Discussion: “College and Career Readiness” (Post initial response by Monday, Dec. 9. Reply to two classmates by Tuesday, Dec. 10.)
  Course Grade is Determined by:	10%  Participation 30% Daily Work/ Homework (Discussions, Drop Boxes – except for Career Project) 20%  Quizzes 10%  Enrichment Activities 30%  Career Project

   

  Additional Information

  \N

  Syllabus Created on:

  11/30/-1 12:00 AM

  Last Edited on:

  11/30/-1 12:00 AM