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First Year Seminar - Learning Framework Syllabus for 2016-2017
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Instructor Information

Instructor

Dolores Arambula (Curriculum Vitae)

E-Mail

darambula@actx.edu

Phone

<p>806-379-2797</p>

Office Location

Hinkson Memorial Campus (Hereford) 101C

Office Hours

Tuesday and Thursday from 9:00 - 12:00 PM or I can be reached by email through the course shell or at darambula@actx.edu.

 

Course Information

Recording Policy

Disability Statement

If you have a disability (learning, mental, physical) that affects your ability to participate effectively and have access to any program or service at Amarillo College please contact Disability Services at (806) 345-5639 . Our offices are located in the Student Service Center office 112. More information may be found at www.actx.edu/disability.
Disability Services facilitates access to all programs and services according to the ADA, Americans with Disabilities Act and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, as well as other federal and state laws.

Amarillo College Web Accessibility Policy Statement

Amarillo College is committed to providing equal access to all programs and services, including all working, learning, and service environments that affect equal access for persons with disabilities. This commitment to provide equal access and opportunity for persons with disabilities is in compliance with federal and state law. Amarillo College also strives to provide Electronic and Information Resources (EIR) that are accessible to all authorized users.

If you find you are unable to access material in an accessible format please contact the Disability Services Office at (806) 345-5639 . This office will work in conjunction with other campus resources to address and accommodate your issue in a timely manner.

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

Students who do not attend class on or prior to the census date will be administratively dropped. Effective Fall, 2016

Student Withdrawal Procedures

Students who wish to withdraw from a class must:

  • consult with their instructor to obtain a signed academic withdrawal request form to submit to the AskAC department for processing
  • consult with the financial aid office if receiving financial aid
  • consult with the Veterans Benefit Coordinator if receiving veteran benefits
  • consult with their academic advisor to determine how withdrawing may affect their enrollment in future semesters
    • NOTE:  The Texas Education Code stipulates that students attending Texas institutions of higher education for the first time fall 2007 and later may not withdraw from more than six courses during their academic career, including courses from which transfer students have withdrawn at other Texas institutions of higher education. (Senate Bill 1231) Rule 4.10.

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-1100-021 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

  • 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. 
  • 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. 
  • You should turn off your cell phone or silence it during class.
  • 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.

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% AC Online 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.

Quizzes and ePortfolio Checks must be completed by the deadline – no late submissions for these assignments will be accepted; however, all other assignments must be turned in up to one week past the due date.  Points will be deducted for every day late.

Regular attendance is necessary for satisfactory achievement in all college courses. It is your responsibility to attend each class. 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.  It is up to the instructor whether or not to accept work that is turned in late. 

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 11:59 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/lab sessions are Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday mornings from 12:00 – 12:50PM in Room 132. You are expected to attend all 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.
 
 

Calendar

 Course Calendar

      

 

2016FA2 • EDUC 1100 First-Year Seminar • 8-week course

  

 
   

 

    

 

Date

Online

Lessons

In-Class

Activities

Assignments

Deadline

(11:59 p.m.)

X

Week 1 (Oct. 24-27)

Monday,

Oct. 24

START HERE

 

You’re in College Now

 

Achieving Your Dream

Introduction to the Course

 

AC Scavenger Hunt

 

 

 

 

Extra credit points available if you bring pictures from your scavenger hunt to class by Thursday, 10/27.

 

 

Tuesday,

Oct. 25

Defining Yourself

 

Managing your Time and Energy

Time Management & Organization  

 

Building a support structure

Mark important dates in Badger Planner, phone or online calendar and show instructor for extra credit by 10/25.

 

 

 

Contact family and friends to sign Commitment Pledge, due Oct. 27

 

 

Wednesday, Oct. 26

Technology

Tips

AC Portal & Blackboard

 

Email contact information to Instructor.

Oct 26

 

Discussion: “About Me.” Post initial response by Thurs, Oct 27. Reply to TWO classmates by Sat., Oct 29.

Oct. 27 & 29

 

Thursday,

Oct. 27

 

 

 

Course Contract and Commitment Pledge

 

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

Oct 27

 

Complete the "Achieve your Dream - No-Excuses" Commitment Pledge and save a PDF copy.  Upload a PDF copy to 1.) the assignment box in Blackboard and 2.) next week, you’ll upload it to your e-Portfolio.

Oct 27

 

QUIZ 1: Multiple Choice (Quiz closes Sat., Oct. 29). Content covers all online lessons in Week 1 folder.

 

Oct. 29

 

Cannot be turned in late

 

Week 2 (Oct 31- Nov 3)

Monday,

Oct 31

Learning to Learn

 

Maximize your Learning

Learning Theory

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

Oct. 31

 

Wednesday. Nov 30

 

 

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

Oct. 31

 

Tuesday,

Nov 1

 

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.

 

Take notes in one of your other classes, using a method like Cornell Note Taking, show it to your instructor, and receive extra credit points.

 

 

Wednesday, Nov 2

    

Create e-Portfolio using AC template: 1) set up personal site; 2) add photo; 3) add summary statement; 4) share with & invite instructor to be either an editor or viewer; 5) upload PDF copy of Commitment Pledge; 6) upload PDF of VARK results; 7) upload PDF of MyPlan results from 2 surveys as well as your career match (from the composite score, reflecting the educational level you wish to pursue); 8) upload PDF of Multiple Intelligences Inventory.  You will not turn in your ePortfolio for a grade until week 4; however, continue working on it.

Nov 3

 

Thursday,

Nov 3

    

Notebook Check: Show your instructor a binder that you have made for any class.  For this class, you might include:  Color-coded course calendar, Course Contract, Commitment Pledge, dividers, notebook paper, print copy of e-Portfolio User Manual, print copy of online lectures as desired, Cornell Notes, flash drive.

Nov 3

 

QUIZ 2: Matching (Quiz closes Sat., Nov 5). Content covers all online lessons in Week 2 folder. 

 

NOTE:  Do NOT work ahead on this.  Wait until in-class lecture on learning theory.

 

Nov 5

 

Cannot be turned in late

 

Week 3 (Nov 7-10)

Monday,

Nov 7

Conflict

Managing Personal Relationships Lecture

 

Guest Speakers: Corporal Scott Acker, AC Police &

Jordan Herrera, AC Social Worker

 

Note:  Speakers may talk about sensitive topics, such as assaults/ victimization.

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

 

 

 

Registration for spring semester opens on November 7.  If you successfully register for your classes, bring proof by December 1 for extra credit.

 

 

Nov 7

 

 

Tuesday,

Nov 8

Career Exploration Using MyPlan

  

Download Career Research Worksheet and bring to class.  We will work on this together during at least 2 class sessions.

 

Do not work ahead on this.

 

 

Wednesday, Nov 9

    

Self-Reflection: College and Me. Reflect on your first three 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.

Nov 9

 

Thursday,

Nov 10

  

Guest Speaker: Career Center presentation - MyPlan.com

Complete Connections Worksheet #1.

Nov 10

 

Week 4 (Nov 14-17)

 

Monday,

Nov 14

Career Exploration and Research

Ethics and Academic Integrity

 

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,

Nov 15

Create Your Educational Pathway

  

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

 

 

 

Wednesday, Nov 16

 

  

e-Portfolio Check 1: (1) photo; (2) summary statement; (3) signed Commitment Pledge; (4) VARK Questionnaire Results; (5) MyPlan Results from Personality survey, Career Interests survey, AND Career Match; (6) Multiple Intelligences; (7) College & Me Self-Reflection. (9 items)

Nov 17

Cannot be turned in late

 

 

Thursday,

Nov 17

 

 

  

Work on Career Research worksheet

  

 

 

Week 5 (Nov 21-24)

Monday,

Nov 21

Managing Your Money, Part I

 

Managing Your Money, Part II

Guest Speaker: Lisa Bentley, Student Money Management Center

Complete Texas Reality Check Survey. Save a copy to upload to ePortfolio.  

  

 

 

Tuesday,

Nov 22

 

Stress and Wellness

 

Tests and Test Anxiety

Coping with Stress Lecture

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

  

 

Wednesday. Nov 23

 

 

Complete Connections Worksheet #2

Nov 23

 

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

Nov 23

 

QUIZ 3: Multiple Choice, True-False, Multiple Answer, Matching format. Content covers Money Management I and II. (Quiz closes Sat., Nov 26).

Nov 26

 

Cannot be turned in late

 

Thursday,

Nov 24

  

Holiday

GIVE THANKS!!!

  

 

Week 6 (Nov 28-Dec 1)

Monday,

Nov 28

Critical Thinking

 

Creativity

Creativity & Critical Thinking Exercises/ Activities

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

  

 

 Tuesday,

Nov 29

Emotional Intelligence

 

Working in the 21st Century

Professionalism and Values Lecture

 

Managing Professional Relationships Lecture

Work on e-Portfolio

  

 

Thursday,

Dec 1

    

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

Dec 1

 

Week 7 (Dec 5-8)

Monday,

Dec 5

  

Mock Job Interviews - TBA

Self-Reflection: My World and My Future.  Reflect on the Common Reader excerpt as well as 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. (5 paragraph narrative.) Upload a PDF copy to 1.) the assignment box and 2.) your e-Portfolio.

Dec 5

 

 

 Tuesday,

Dec 6

 

Mock Job Interviews - TBA

 

 

 

FINAL

MEETING DAY

e-Portfolio Check 2:  1) photo; (2) summary statement; (3) signed Commitment Pledge; (4) VARK Questionnaire Results; (5) 2 MyPlan Results AND Career Match; (6) Multiple Intelligences; (7) College & Me Self-Reflection; (8) Educational Plan; (9) Career Research Worksheet; (10) My World & My Future; 11) Texas Reality Check

(13 items)

Dec 6

 

Cannot be turned in late

 

 

 

Wednesday

Dec 7

 

 

Last day to withdraw

Dec 7

 

WR,

Dec 7 & 8

  

 

Private Meetings with Instructor, as needed

  

 

Week 8 (Dec 12-15)

MTWR,

Dec 12-15

  

 

Private Meetings with Instructor, as needed

  

 

 

 Friday December 16

COMMENCEMENT CEREMONY, 7 p.m.

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

Items from EDUC 1100 should be placed in the e-Portfolio as identified below:

About Me

Education

Artifacts

Community

Skills

Photo

Educational Plan

 

 

Personal Development

Summary Statement

Commitment Pledge

 

 

    VARK Results

 

 

 

 

    Multiple Intelligences

    Inventory

 

 

 

 

    College & Me

 

 

 

 

    My World & My Future

 

 

 

 

Professional Development

 

 

 

 

    MyPlan – Interests

 

 

 

 

    MyPlan – Personality

 

 

 

 

    MyPlan – Career Match

 

 

 

 

    Career Research

    Worksheet

 

 

 

 

    Texas Reality Check

 

Save additional work in your e-Portfolio which reflects skills you have mastered as well as work you have engaged in to build a career portfolio. Upload research presentations – Powerpoints and photos. Capture volunteer work in photos and upload with participation certificate. Create your own, unique digital signature to share with future employers.

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.

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’m here to help you

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