Available person, by phone, or by email Monday - Thursday 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM. Contact me if you need to meet outside of office hours.
Collusion is defined as “the unauthorized collaboration with another person or by any other means, including artificial intelligence (AI) and computer translators, in preparing work for fulfillment of course requirements.” Using AI like (ChatGPT or Google Gemini) to create a document is considered colluding. <strong>The use of Generative Artificial Intelligence on specific assignments is at the discretion of the instructor. </strong>
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 Enrollment Center, Suite 700. 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 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.
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
Tutoring for Success applies to any student whose overall performance in the course falls below 75%. The instructor will create the task in the Student Engagement Portal (Watermark) to direct the student to the appropriate tutoring service, which may be faculty- or SI-led, discipline-specific, and/or general. The tutoring service assigned, the due date for when the tutoring must be completed, and the amount of tutoring required are at the discretion of the instructor. Additionally, the task will alert the student’s success team. Students who do not fulfill the assigned tutoring task may be subject to program- and course-specific penalties that could result in a grade reduction and/or in not being allowed to progress in the course until the tutoring requirement has been satisfied.
Students who do not attend class on or prior to the census date will be administratively dropped. Effective Fall, 2016
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.
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 .
EDUC-1100-012 First Year Seminar - Learning Framework
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.
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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.
(1 sem hr; 1 lec, 1 lab)
Online Course
None; Blackboard is the Course Content/Text, and Google applications are used.
Student must have the following items for this class each day:
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. Google applications are used.
Adobe Acrobat Reader may be downloaded FREE from https://get.adobe.com/reader/.
At the end of the EDUC 1100, Learning Frameworks course, students will identify and discuss their career and academic pathway, identify and evaluate their beliefs and motivations toward their aptitudes within their career area, determine and assess their strengths, fit, and goals within their career interest, and begin career preparation.
Course Learning Outcomes:
1 - Students will evaluate strengths, abilities, values, and motivations and apply this self-knowledge and beliefs to personal, educational and career goal-setting.
2 - Students will determine appropriate strategies to successfully navigate college and overcome personal and academic challenges, including identifying campus wrap-around resources.
3 - Student will develop plans and set goals from course activities to connect academic and career pathways for job attainment.
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".
| Type | Percentage |
| Content/Class Assignments | 20% |
| YouScience Assessment | 20% |
| Narrative Essay (common assessment) | 20% |
| Professional Profile | 25% |
| Participation (Attendance) | 15% |
Grades earned in this course require satisfactory to exemplary work completion and received on or before the due dates posted by the instructor and in Blackboard.
There is no final exam for this course, but the final posted due date for any accepted work is considered the final for this course. Access to any course work and ability to submit assignments will not be accepted after the final posted due date.
Grading Policy
All Requirements Met | Up to 100% |
Work Missing/Late | 10 Points deducted for late work, with additional 5 points deducted per each late week/0 points for missing work with points deducted according to due date/week submitted. Instructor discretion after the last day to withdrawal from the course. |
Nothing Completed/Submitted | 0 - refer to instructor for late submission options |
College-level written work includes well-written sentences and the correct use of grammar and spelling.
Computers are in the Underground (basement of Ware -- Washington Campus) for those who do not have access to one. Note: If needed, in-person class sections have computers available, for classroom use only.
Overall Course Grades, scale as listed below:
| 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 will be subject to point or percentage deductions.
Students need to email/call the instructor prior to any absence to establish arrangements for classwork or homework submission. It is at the faculty's discretion as to what is reasonable or acceptable absences and timeliness of absent work submission. As soon as you know you must miss a class session (or deadline), please contact your instructor.
Tutoring Policy
For your success at AC, an institutional tutoring policy states:
In Learning Frameworks, this may be completed with either the instructor or a peer mentor.
If tutoring is required in the first 4 weeks of this course, students may be required to meet with their instructor during week 4 or 5 for a mid-term “check-in” to determine the progress in the course and determine if additional tutoring is required.
If you are unable or don't meet with tutors (either the instructor or a peer mentor), this may result in denied submission or grading of late work.
NOTE: Week 1 Assignments:
In order to be counted present in the course, you MUST be present (in person, 1st week attendance for hybrid courses, actviely logged in for web sections) and complete the following assignments in Week 1 by the end of Week 1/due date. If any of these assignments are NOT completed, you will be administratively dropped from the class:
Syllabus Affirmation
Regular attendance is essential for satisfactory completion of this course. A attendance/participation grade is collected as an attendance grade from classroom activities and cannot be made up if absent; excused absences are not calculated in as long as communication is received prior to the absence. For the in-person or tech supported sections, the attendance/participation grade may include an entrance/exit ticket or a handout/worksheet from activities completed in class on that day. Attendance in any online course is actively logging in, participating in class discussion forums or other activity, and completing assignments on-time. It is recommended that you check your email (AC) several times a week. If you are unable to attend class, please follow these guidelines to begin a conversation with your instructor. a. Name b. AC ID Number c. Course (EDUC 1100), time, days of the week d. Call back number
EDUC 1100 LEARNING FRAMEWORK
Section: 012
Location: Blackboard - No meeting time but video lectures (Weekly Instructor's Message) and due dates for assignments are included within the course.
Work will not be accepted after Thursday, 3/6 at 11:59 PM in order for grades to be submitted on time. Weighted assignment categories are defined in the Blackboard Grade book. |
In this course, you will have the support of peer mentors, in addition to your instructor. Below you will find contact information for your course section's peer mentors. Please reach to your mentors when you need assistance throughout the year.
Peer Mentor: Colter "Gus" Mast
Email address: camast@amarillocollege.com
Course Success
Your participation in class and online helps you learn more and makes the class more interesting and meaningful. Manage your class time and homework/study time by marking your calendar today with class meetings and deadlines for weekly assignments. It is important to plan, stay committed, and not procrastinate.
Make connections with classmates and your instructor; it is key to making a meaningful experience. Challenge yourself to communicate and network.
Honesty, integrity, and respect will guide this course. You are expected to treat every individual with respect at all times. In any class discussion, it is important that students feel comfortable expressing their opinion, yet it is imperative that students refrain from using derogatory or offensive language.
Ask questions, seek assistance when you need help; don't allow yourself to struggle because your instructor and the peer mentors are available. Start the course off strong by seeking any help needed.
Peer Mentors are available daily for tutoring sessions both in person or virtual to assist students with homework and navigating Blackboard and Google applications.
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