First Year Seminar - Learning Framework Syllabus for 2019-2020
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Instructor Information

Office Location

Ware Student Commons 205J

Office Hours

Call or text for an appointment (806)626-6984 Leave a message stating your full name and course section See Class Announcement within Blackboard for specific Virtual meeting times available.

Course Information

COVID-19 Protocols

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:

The Tutoring for Success policy applies to any student whose grade or performance in the course falls below a departmentally determined minimum threshold. In either of those cases, the instructor will direct the student to the appropriate tutoring service, which may be faculty-led, discipline-specific, and/or general. Under this policy, the instructor will follow specific departmental guidelines governing the use, duration, and grade component of the tutoring need.

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 course must complete all steps indicated on the Academic Withdrawal Request form by the course withdrawal deadline.

NOTE: Students who are 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. This withdrawal limitation does not include dual credit or developmental classes (Senate Bill 1231 Rule 4.10.) For more information on Drop and Withdrawal Policies, please visit the Registrar's Office Web site.

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-1100-005 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 ResourcesStudent Resources Website

Department Expectations

Occupational License Disclaimer

Notice to Students enrolled in an educational program for preparation of issuance of certain occupational licenses:

Students enrolled in an educational program in preparation for obtaining certain occupational licenses are potentially ineligible for such license if the student has been convicted of an offense. For further information, please contact:

Melodie Graves
Justice Involved Advocate
Student Service Center 117
mgraves24@actx.edu
806-371-5995
Make appointment at https://melodiegraves.youcanbook.me

You can also contact the Legal Clinic, or the faculty member in charge of the educational program that you seek to enroll in. The further information you will receive will include notification to you of your right to request a criminal history evaluation letter from the licensing authority in order to clarify your particular situation.

Hours

(1 sem hr; 1 lec, 1 lab)

Class Type

Online Course

Syllabus Information

Textbooks

Cengage Learning 1st ©2017

LMS Integrated for MindTap® College Success Toolkit, 1 term (6 months) MindTap ( ISBN: 9781337275927) This is an access number only; not an actual book.

 

 

Supplies

 

Notetaking materials

Access to E-text

All students enrolling in this class must have access to a working computer, active and functioning internet service, Microsoft Word or some other type of word processing program, Adobe Acrobat Reader and exhibit computer competency.

Adobe Acrobat Reader may be downloaded FREE from https://get.adobe.com/reader/.

Assistance with Computer Access

If you do not have a computer, you may access the computers at the AC Library or AC Library Academic Computing Center. Click on the link below to access phone numbers, hours of operation and locations for all Amarillo College libraries and computing centers:

https://www.actx.edu/library/

Student Performance

  1. Students will identify their academic strengths and weaknesses.

  1. Students will apply practical skills such as organization and time management, and stress and conflict management.

  1. Students will demonstrate knowledge of, and interact with, college resources.

  1. Students will experiment with a variety of academic strategies.

  1. Students will identify an academic community that aligns with their long-term goals.

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 should have a mindset wherein they are ready to learn. You must participate to earn a passing grade in this course.

Log into the class on a regular basis (at least 3-4 times per week) to check for class announcements/emails and ensure understanding of all applicable requirements. *All emails from your instructor will go directly to your AC GMAIL account.

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

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

Grades in this course are not given, they are earned.  As a student you will be required to complete the necessary work to earn your grade.

Your grade for this course will be comprised of the following percentages:

30% - Written / Classroom assignments

25% - MindTap

20% - Resume & Scholarship Essay

15% - Journal & Discussion Boards

10% - Quizzes & Culmination Case Study

All work must be turned in on time.  Students will automatically lose 15 points for late homework submissions.  If the assignments are not completed during the week assigned, students will earn a zero for any assignments not completed that week. Students may be referred to the FYS Peer Mentor Tutors (located in WARE 205K) due to submitting late work.

There is no final exam for this course.

Final grades for the course will be assigned utilizing the below grading schema:

A (90-100)

B (89-80)

C (79-70)

D (69-60)

F (59 and below)

Attendance

REGULAR ATTENDANCE IS NECESSARY FOR SATISFACTORY ACHIEVEMENT. THEREFORE, IT IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE STUDENT TO ATTEND CLASS, EVEN IN AN ONLINE SETTING.

Consistent and adequate involvement in an online class is necessary for satisfactory completion. Therefore, it is the responsibility of the student to check course postings and emails on a daily basis, follow the prescribed timeline for assignments and exams, etc. If a student is having difficulty with any portion of this course, they should contact me via email, phone, or in person, immediately.

Failure to drop or withdraw the course within a timely manner will result in the student receiving a performance grade, usually an “F”.

Calendar

This content for this course is divided into weekly sections, with a corresponding checklist for each week that contains all required preparation, reading and assignments.   Please review each checklist carefully to ensure you understand the requirements therein.  It is strongly suggested you print the checklists, however it is not mandatory. Students will be required to turn in assignments on specified dates, as referenced on the course calendar which can be accessed via the “Calendar” link under the course menu on the left sidebar of the course.

The instructor reserves the right to make changes to the course schedule when deemed appropriate and/or necessary. Any and all changes made will be clearly communicated in a timely fashion. Below is a basic outline of the course and the topics covered therein. The course calendar provided on the class site contains more detailed information and includes due dates for all assignments.

Week 1 – Welcome, Class Overview & Syllabus

Week 2 - Learning Theory, Memory & Reading Comprehension  

Week 3 - Making a Plan for Achieving Goals (Testing Strategies, Advising, Financial Aid & Money Management) 

Week 4 - Careers & Career Prep  

Week 5 - Critical Inquiry & Academic Strategies  (Library and Information Literacy)

Week 6 - Academic Resources/Health & Stress Management (Amarillo College Counselling Center) 

Week 7 - Relationships with Yourself & Others  (Conflict Management & Resolution)

Week 8 - Personal Resources and Future Success (Advocacy Resource Center, Amarillo College Police Department and Legal Clinic)

Additional Information

Success Team

In this course you will have several people surrounding you and helping you to achieve success.  These people are members of your success team.  Below you will find their contact information.  Please reach out to any or all of these people when you need help throughout the year.

Peer Mentor - Joelysbeth Valle-Perez, j0519825@amarillocollege.com

Your Success Team is located in WARE*205. This area house many of the instructors and staff that are here to assist you. Please stop by if you have any questions about this course.

Peer Tutoring

Peer Mentors are available daily in WARE 205 to assist students with homework and navigating Blackboard.  Check with your Peer Mentor for her/his tutoring session schedule.

Once you have completed this course...

You need to update your resume based on your performance in this course.

If you earned an "A"

Exemplary knowledge of personal academic strengths and weakness

Exemplary application of practical skills such as organization and time management, and stress and conflict management

Exemplary experience in learning about resources and strategies to become successful

Exemplary ability to identify communities supporting personal long-term goals

If you earned an "B"

Outstanding knowledge of personal academic strengths and weakness

Outstanding application of practical skills such as organization and time management, and stress and conflict management

Outstanding experience in learning about resources and strategies to become successful

Outstanding ability to identify communities supporting personal long-term goals

If you earned an "C"

Knowledge of personal academic strengths and weakness

Application of practical skills such as organization and time management, and stress and conflict management

Experience in learning about resources and strategies to become successful

Ability to identify communities supporting personal long-term goals

Syllabus Created on:

06/03/19 7:58 AM

Last Edited on:

06/03/19 3:56 PM