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

Office Location

Washington Street - Enrollment Center Room 312

Office Hours

I do not have office hours, however I do take walk-ins while at work.  Cell phone 806-677-6674 Prefer texting during working or evening. My hours at work are as follows Mon - Thurs 8:00a-6:00p Fri 8:00a1-2:00p

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-1100-002 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 (9781337275927

Supplies

Student must have the following items for this class each day:

  • Computer/internet access

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

Learning Objectives

1 - Students will identify their academic strengths and weaknesses.

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

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

4 - Students will experiment with a variety of academic strategies.

5 - 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

  • This is not a read, test and repeat based course.  A large majority of the content will be derived through discussions, activities, and self-exploration.  You must participate to earn a passing grade in this course.  You get out of this course what you put into this course, you will learn a lot about yourself, including how to be successful in college.
  • You 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: non-participation, and using 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. 
  • 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

Type

Percentage

Written/Classroom Assignments 30%
MindTap Assignments 25%
Resume & Scholarship Essay  20%
Journals/Discussion Boards 15%
Quizzes  10%

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.

Overall Course Grades are broken down in this manner:

Letter Grade Numerical Grade
A 89.5-100
B 79.5-89.4
C 69.5-79.4
D 59.5-69.4
F 59.4 and below

All work must be turned in on time.  If work is submitted late, it is subject to point or percentage deductions.

Students are expected to email or call the instructor if they are unable to complete assignments on time.  

Attendance

Regular attendance is essential for satisfactory completion of this course. Daily attendance in any online course is actively logging in, reading content, and completing assignments on-time. I recommend checking your email several times daily.

If you are unable to attend class, please follow these guidelines to begin conversation with your instructor.

  1. Email your instructor as you as you are able.  In your email, give your instructor a timeline for returning to the classroom.
  2. If a personal issue is keeping you from attending class, please let your instructor know.  S/he may have access to resources to assist you in returning to class sooner.
  3. If you would prefer to call your instructor (instead of emailing), and you receive the instructor's voicemail, please leave the following information:

a. Name

b. AC ID Number

c. Course (EDUC 110), time, days of the week

d. Call back number

Calendar

EDUC 1100 LEARNING FRAMEWORK

Refer to the weekly checklists for specific information on course work.

WEEK 1 – Aug 26-Sept 1: Getting to Know You

WEEK 2 -  Sept 2-Sept 8: Academic Strengths and Strategies

WEEK 3 -  Sept 9-Sept 15: Academic Strengths and Strategies

WEEK 4 - Sept 16-Sept 22:  Making a Plan for Achieving Goals; Careers & Career Prep

WEEK 5 -  Sept 23-Sept 29: Critical Inquiry & Academic Strategies

WEEK 6 -  Sept 30-Oct 6: Financial, Health & Stress Management

WEEK 7 -  Oct 7-Oct 13: Relationships with Yourself & Others

WEEK 8 - Oct 14-Oct 17: Personal Resources and Future Success

Additional Information

Peer Mentor

In this course, you will have the support of a peer mentor, in addition to your instructor.  Below you will find contact information for your course section's peer mentor.  Please reach to your mentor when you need assistance throughout the year. 

There is no final exam for this course.

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

Peer Tutoring

Peer Mentors are available daily in WARE 205F to assist students with homework and navigating Blackboard. 

Syllabus Created on:

08/23/19 8:07 AM

Last Edited on:

08/23/19 9:26 AM