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First Year Seminar - Learning Framework Syllabus for 2015-2016
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Instructor Information

Instructor

Emily Gilbert (Curriculum Vitae)

E-Mail

ergilbert@actx.edu

Phone

<p>806.371.5403</p>

Office Location

Ware Student Commons 414

Office Hours

I typically work Monday - Thursday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM; Fridays 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM (12:00 PM on Fridays during the Summer sessions).  You are more than welcome to just drop by to see me any time within those hours. Sometimes I am teaching or have meetings though, so if you want to ensure I will be free to meet with you, please email me to set an appointment day & time that works for us both.

***During my work hours, email is the best way to reach me: ergilbert@actx.edu****     

Outside of work hours, cell is the best way to reach me - (806) 382-4709. Feel free to text me between the hours of 6:00 AM - 9:00 PM. 

If it's your first time contacting me, please tell me who you are and which class you are in.  Keep in mind that I may be in a meeting, teaching a class, making dinner, etc. depending on the time you contact me.  Please give me time to get back to you. 

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-1100-004 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

(1 sem hr; 1 lec, 1 lab)

Class Type

Hybrid

Syllabus Information

Textbooks

Lessons and supplemental materials are accessible for printing via the Blackboard course. You are encouraged to print lessons and create your own "textbook" by placing copies of lessons in a 3-ring binder.

Supplies

• Thumb drive
\ • Notetaking materials
\ • Internet access
\ • 2" 3 ring-binder
\ • 5 tab dividers

Student Performance

        1. Increase self-awareness.

2. Take charge of your life.

3. Identify and interact within your communities.

4. Demonstrate effective study skills.

5. Demonstrate creative and critical thinking skills

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

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  • You 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. 
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  • You should address and sign all e-mails sent to your instructor and classmates. E-mails, like all academic work, should be proofread, should not include slang or abbreviations, and should not resemble text messages. 
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  • You should turn off your cell phone or silence it during class.
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  • If you are caught plagiarizing or cheating, you will receive a failing grade for the assignment. 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. If you are caught plagiarizing or cheating more than once, the instructor has the right to take appropriate actions as outlined in the Student Code of Conduct. Please review the Student Code of Conduct for a complete understanding of rules and policies.
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Grading Criteria

10% Self-reflection Narratives
20% Attendance (class meetings and lab sessions)
10% Daily Work / Homework
  Includes discussion postings and assignment uploads in AC Connect course
20% Blackboard quizzes completed by deadline
20% Connections + Career Research Worksheet + Education Plan
  You must attend/participate in a Connection activity(ies) and complete a short worksheet for the experience. You may attend a workshop in the following locations to fulfill your Connection assignment: Career & Employment Center or Student Money Management Center. You may also complete the following: attend 3 club meetings (club of your choice) or the Fall SGA Leadership Retreat. These activities must be scheduled outside of regular class time during the semester in which you are enrolled in this course (SGA Leadership Retreat unavailable for Spring or Summer students). Online opportunities are available; however, if you choose to complete online Connections, you must complete 2 online activities as identified by the instructor in the online class.
20%    e-Portfolio
 
The digital e-Portfolio will originate in this class and will be used by you throughout your time at AC to generate a digital presence representative of your collegiate and professional work. Upon graduation, you will transfer the e-Portfolio  to your gmail account for continued development.
 
Final letter grades will be assigned as follows:
A = 90-100
B = 80-89
C = 70-79
D = 60-69
F = below 60

Grades are not given; you earn grades based upon your 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 with quality submissions, you should successfully complete this course. You are encouraged to read and apply, as necessary, all feedback from the instructor in order to improve the quality of future assignment submissions. Assignments and exams are due on the dates stated in the course calendar.

Regular attendance is necessary for satisfactory achievement in all college courses. It is your responsibility to attend each class and/or lab meeting. You are also expected to log in to the online course and complete all assignments according to the class calendar. (See Student Attendance policy above.)

If an extenuating circumstance prevents you from submitting an assignment on time, it is your responsibility to let the instructor know immediately. Most assignment deduct points for late assignments. If an assignment will be more than 2 weeks late, 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.

Discussion forums will not be available for postings after the date/time deadline. Please read the Course Calendar (below) carefully and be aware of when things are due. A user-friendly, color-coded course calendar is available through the Blackboard course in the "Start Here" folder.

While the online portion of the class is available 24/7, you must pay attention to due dates...typically Thursday and Saturday evenings at 11:55 p.m. Due dates for assignments are detailed on the Course Calendar. Print out the color-coded calendar available in the Blackboard course. Check off assignments as you complete them.

Attendance

Regular attendance is essential for satisfactory completion of this course. Daily attendance will be recorded.

Class and lab sessions are Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday afternoons from 2:00-2:50 p.m. in Ware Student Commons, room 416, from Jan. 19-March 10.  You are expected to attend all class and lab sessions.
 
Leaving class or lab more than 5 minutes prior to dismissal time or arriving more than 10 minutes late to class or lab will be counted as an absence.
 
If you must stop attending, withdraw officially by March 1. No administrative withdrawals will be initiated by the instructor.

Calendar

A color-coded calendar will be provided in the Blackboard course.

2016SP • EDUC 1100 First-Year Seminar • 8-week course

  

 
   

 

    

 

Date

Online

Lessons

In-Class

Activities

Assignments

Deadline

(11:55 p.m.)

X

Week 1 (Jan. 19-23)

Monday,

Jan. 18

Martin Luther King Holiday 

 

Tuesday,

Jan. 19

START HERE

 

You’re in College Now

 

Technology Tips

Introduction to the Course

 

AC Scavenger Hunt

Discussion: “About Me” Post initial response by Thurs, Jan. 21. Reply to two classmates by Sat., Jan. 23.

Thurs, Jan. 21

 

 

Sat, Jan. 23

 

Wednesday, Jan. 20

Achieving Your Dream

 

Defining Yourself

 

Managing your Time and Energy

Time Management & Organization  

 

Building a support structure

Mark important dates in Badger Planner, phone or online calendar.

 

 

Email contact information to Instructor.

Thurs, Jan. 21

 

Contact family and friends to sign Commitment Pledge

 

 

Thursday,

Jan. 21

 

 

AC Portal & Blackboard

 

Course Contract and Commitment Pledge

 

REQUIRED

LAB

Initial and sign the Course Contract and upload through assignment box in Blackboard.

Thurs, Jan. 21

 

Complete the "Achieve your Dream - No-Excuses" Commitment Pledge and upload a PDF or JPG copy to 1.) the assignment box and 2.) your e-Portfolio (next week).

Thurs, Jan. 21

 

QUIZ 1: Multiple Choice (Quiz closes Sat., Jan. 23). Content covers all online lessons in Week 1 folder.

Sat, Jan. 23

 

Week 2 (Jan. 25-30)

Monday,

Jan 25

Learning to Learn

 

Maximize your Learning

Learning Theory

Complete pre-survey on College Readiness. Log in to your college, g-mail account for access to survey. Your class ID number is located at the top of the Welcome Page of your class in Blackboard.

Thurs, Jan. 28

 

Complete the VARK Questionnaire - Learning Styles. Save results as a PDF to flash drive upload into e-Portfolio.

Thurs, Jan. 28

Tuesday,

Jan. 26

 

Your Hidden Agenda

 

Choosing a college Major and Career

Applying Learning Theory (VARK and Cornell Notes)

 

Learning Styles & Memory

Complete MyPlan Career Inventory:

1.) Personality Survey, and 2.) Interests Survey. Save results as PDFs to flash drive to upload into e-Portfolio.

Thurs, Jan. 28

 

Wednesday, Jan. 27

  

REQUIRED

LAB

Create e-Portfolio using AC template: 1) set up personal site; 2) add photo; 3) add summary statement; 4) share with & invite instructor; 5) upload PDF copy of Commitment Pledge; 6) upload PDF of VARK results; 7) upload PDF of MyPlan results from 2 surveys.

Thurs, Jan. 28

 

Thursday,

Jan. 28

  

REQUIRED

LAB

Notebook Check: Color-coded course calendar, dividers, notebook paper, print copy of e-Portfolio User Manual, print copy of online lectures as desired, Cornell Notes, flash drive.

Thurs, Jan. 28

 

QUIZ 2: Matching (Quiz closes Sat., Jan. 30). Content covers all online lessons in Week 2 folder. 

Sat, Jan. 30

Week 3 (Feb. 1-6)

Monday,

Feb. 1

Conflict

Managing Personal Relationships Lecture

 

Guest Speaker: Officer Scott Acker, Jordan Herrera

Attend on-campus workshop or activity as listed under the Connections list in the class.

 

 

 

Tuesday,

Feb. 2

Career Exploration: MyPlan

Guest Speaker: Career Center presentation - MyPlan.com

RESEARCH: Begin researching career. Download Career Research Worksheet and bring to class.

 

 

Wednesday, Feb. 3

  

REQUIRED

LAB

Self-Reflection: College and Me. Reflect on your first seven weeks of this class and what you have learned. Discuss a minimum of three changes or observations you have made in your life. Describe how these changes have impacted your life. (3-4 paragraph narrative.) Upload a PDF copy to 1.) the assignment box and 2.) your e-Portfolio.

Thurs, Feb. 4

 

Thursday,

Feb. 4

  

REQUIRED

LAB

Complete Connections Worksheet #1.

Thurs, Feb. 4

 

Week 4 (Feb. 8-13)

 

Monday,

Feb. 8

 

Career Exploration: Research

Ethics and Academic Integrity

 

Guest Speaker

Library Presentation

(Information Literacy and Research Techniques)

Attend second on-campus workshop or activity as listed under the Connections list in the class. Do not duplicate previous activity.

  

 

Continue completing Career Research Worksheet which you brought to class last week.

  

 

 

Tuesday,

Feb. 9

Create Your Educational Pathway

Guest Speaker: Advising Staff

Make an appointment with your Adviser; Work on your unique Educational Pathway Plan w/ Adviser.

 

 

 

Wednesday, Feb. 10

 

REQUIRED

LAB

Complete Connections Worksheet #2, if required

Thurs, Feb. 11

 

e-Portfolio Check 1: (1) photo; (2) summary statement; (3) signed Commitment Pledge; (4) VARK Questionnaire Results; (5) MyPlan Results from Personality and Interests surveys; (6) College & Me narrative.

Thurs, Feb. 11

Thursday,

Feb 11

 

 

REQUIRED

LAB

Work on Career Research worksheet

  

 

 

Week 5 (Feb. 15-20)

Monday,

Feb. 15

Stress and Wellness

 

Tests and Test Anxiety

Coping with Stress Lecture

Complete Texas Reality Check Survey. Complete Career Research Worksheet which you brought to class last week.

  

 

 

Tuesday,

Feb. 16

 

Managing Your Money, Part I

 

Managing Your Money, Part II

Financial Literacy Game

 

OR

 

Guest Speaker: Student Money Management Center

Make an appointment with your Adviser; Work on your unique Educational Pathway Plan w/ Adviser.

  

 

Wednesday. Feb. 17

  

REQUIRED

LAB

Upload completed Career Research Worksheet to 1.) assignment box and 2.) your e-Portfolio.

Thurs, Feb. 18

 

QUIZ 3: Multiple Choice, True-False, Multiple Answer, Matching format. Content covers Money Management I and II. (Quiz closes Sat., Feb. 20).

Sat, Feb. 20

Thursday, Feb. 18

  

REQUIRED

LAB

Work on Educational Plan

  

 

Week 6 (Feb. 22-27)

Monday,

Feb. 22

Critical Thinking

 

Creativity

Creativity & Critical Thinking Exercises/ Activities

Final appointments with adviser should be this week. Complete Educational Plan.

  

 

 Tuesday, Feb. 23

Emotional Intelligence

 

Working in the 21st Century

Professionalism and Values Lecture

 

Managing Professional Relationships Lecture

Work on e-Portfolio

  

 

 

Wednesday. Feb. 24

  

REQUIRED

LAB

Complete the Multiple Intelligences Inventory. Save results as a PDF to flash drive upload into e-Portfolio.

Thurs, Feb. 25

 

Thursday,

Feb. 25

  

 REQUIRED

LAB

Complete Educational Pathway Plan and upload to the 1.) assignment box and 2.) your e-Portfolio.

Thurs, Feb. 25

 

Week 7 (Feb. 29-March 5)

Monday,

Feb. 29

  

REQUIRED

LAB

Self-Reflection: My World and My Future.  Reflect on your relationships with friends, family, professors, and co-workers. How have they changed over the past 13 weeks? What have you deliberately done to improve or end those relationships and why? How have those changes impacted your short- and long-term goals? How will you achieve your identified educational and career goals. (3-4 paragraph narrative.) Upload a PDF copy to 1.) the assignment box and 2.) your e-Portfolio.

Mon, Feb. 29

 

 

 Tuesday,

Mar. 1

  

 REQUIRED

LAB

 

FINAL

MEETING DAY

e-Portfolio Check 2:  1) photo; (2) summary statement; (3) signed Commitment Pledge; (4) VARK Questionnaire Results; (5) MyPlan Results; (6) College & Me narrative; (7) Educational Plan; (8) Career Research Worksheet; (9) My World & My Future; (10) Multiple Intelligences Inventory

(11 items)

 

Last Day to Withdraw – March 1

Tues, Mar. 1

 

WR,

Mar. 2-3

  

 

Private Meetings with Instructor, as needed

  

 

 

Week 8 (March 7-10)

MWTR,

Mar. 7-10

  

 

Private Meetings with Instructor, as needed

  

 

 

Course Grade is Determined by:

20%  Attendance (class meetings and lab sessions)

10%  Self-Reflection

20%  e-Portfolio

10%  Daily Work/ Homework (discussion postings, drop boxes)

20%  Quizzes

20%  Connections + Career Research Worksheet + Educational Plan

 

 

Additional Information

Your participation in class and online helps you learn more and makes the class more interesting. Mark you calendar today to attend each class and lab.

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.

Please ask questions!  I am here and willing to help you, you just have to let me know you need it.  

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