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

Instructor

Patricia McGuire (Curriculum Vitae)

E-Mail

plmcguire@actx.edu

Phone

Office Location

Carter Fitness Center 119-C

Office Hours

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-1300-007 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

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Hours

(3 sem hrs; 3 lec)

Class Type

Hybrid

Syllabus Information

Textbooks

\ FYS Notebook

Supplies

\ Thumb drive
\ Note-taking materials
\ Internet access
\ 1/2" 3 ring-binder or 1"
\ 5 tab dividers

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. Cell phones are to be kept in a purse, backpack, or pocket at all times 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

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\ 10%	\ Lecture Response Worksheets/Attendance/Participation
\ 30%	\ Daily Work / Homework
\	\ Includes discussion postings 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.
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\ No late work accepted
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\ Final letter grades will be assigned as follows:
\ A = 90-100
\ B = 80-89
\ C = 70-79
\ D = 60-69
\ F = below 60

\ Keep in mind that grades are not given. Grades are earned based on student performance. Please note the requirements for earning the grade you desire and act accordingly throughout the semester. If you complete the coursework in a timely fashion, there isn’t a reason for you not to successfully complete this course.

\ Assignments and exams are due on the dates stated.

\ Late work and make-up assignments/exams are up to the instructor’s discretion. Most likely after a module closes, late work and make-up work will not be accepted. However, if permission is granted, assignments will lose 20% of their original value each day an assignment is late.

\ Discussion forums will not be available to post to after the date/time deadline. Please read carefully and be aware of when things are due.

\ The online portion of the class will run from Monday mornings thru Saturday evenings at 11pm. That means, all course work for that particular module will be due at 11pm on Saturday night. I understand that life happens and there are emergencies that come up, however, you have an entire week to complete the homework, so please don’t wait until the last minute (Saturday night) to start your homework for the week.

Attendance

Regular attendance is essential for satisfactory achievement. Your participation will directly affect your grade. Daily attendance will be recorded. For hybrid classes, points will be deducted from your participation/attendance grade for more than one absence -- regardless of the reason for the absence. Leaving class prior to dismissal time or arriving late will be counted as an absence. If you must stop attending, withdraw officially by the deadline. No administrative withdrawals will be initiated by the instructor.

We will meet in person on Tuesday mornings from 10:30AM - 11:45AM, in Warren Hall 112.

All online assignments will be due on Thursday evenings.

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

\ EDUC 1300Course Calendar

\ Fall 2013

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\ \ Calendar \	\ \ Online Lessons \	\ \ In-Class Activities \	\ \ Assignments \	\ \ Deadline \ \ (11:55 p.m.) \	\ \ a \
\ \ Week 1 \ \ (Aug. 26-31) \ \ \	\ \ You’re in College Now \ \ \ \ Technology Tips \	\ \ Introduction to the Course \ \ \ \ Icebreakers \	\ \ 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 \	\ \ \	\ \ \
\ \ Week 2 \ \ (Sept. 2-7) \ \ \	\ \ Achieving Your Dream \ \ \	\ \ AC Scavenger Hunt \ \ \ \ Organization \ \ \ \ Commitment Pledge and Building a Social Support Network \	\ \ 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 Pledgeand 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 Adviser 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) \	\ \ 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. 17. Reply to two classmates by Sat., Oct. 19.) \	\ \ Thurs., Oct. 17 \	\ \ \
				\ \ Sat., Oct. 19 \	\ \ \
			\ \ Schedule Job Shadow or Interview. \	\ \ \	\ \ \
			\ \ MID-TERM: Essay format (Quiz opens Mon., Oct. 14, and closes Sat., Oct. 19.) \	\ \ Sat., Oct. 19 \	\ \ \
\ \ Week 9 \ \ (Oct. 21-26) \	\ \ College Reading Techniques \ \ \ \ College Writing Techniques \	\ \ Library Presentation \ \ – Information Literacy and Research Techniques \ \ \ \ Reading, \ \ Writing \	\ \ Lecture Response Worksheet 6 \	\ \ Thurs., Oct. 24 \	\ \ \
			\ \ RESEARCH: Continue to work on Career Project. \	\ \ \	\ \ \
			\ \ Continue to work on Job Shadow or Interview. If you have not scheduled your Job Shadow or Interview, see your instructor this week. \	\ \ \	\ \ \
			\ \ Enrichment Activity: Worksheet #2 \	\ \ 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 \	\ \ \
			\ \ CompleteEducational 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 Paperand Employer Job Shadow/Interview Form (both due by Sat., Dec. 7). Upload Career paper to the Assignment box. Fax Employer Feedback Forms to 806-371-_____. \	\ \ 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 \ \ 30% Daily Work/ Homework (Discussions, Lecture Responses, Assignment Boxes – except for Career Project) \ \ 20% Quizzes \ \ 10% Enrichment Activities \ \ 30% Career Project(Annotated Bibliography, Job Shadow Paper, Employer Feedback Form, Presentation \

Additional Information

\ Your participation in class and online helps you learn more and makes the class more interesting.

\ You need to schedule time during each week to complete your coursework as if you were attending an in person class weekly.

\ Feel free to ask questions -- I’m here to help you.

\ Honesty, integrity, and respect will guide this course. You are expected to treat all participants with respect at all times. In discussing controversial issues, it is important that students feel comfortable expressing their opinion, yet it is imperative that students refrain from using derogatory or offensive language.

\ Read assigned chapters, view the chapter power point presentations, and participate in discussion forums every week.

\ Complete weekly learning activities and exams over course content.

\ Attend the scheduled in-class meetings as indicated in the schedule and actively participate in discussions. Turn off cell phones or put them on silent during class. Cell phones are to be kept in a purse, backpack, or pocket at all times during class!

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