Course Syllabus
Course Focus:
Learning Framework is 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.
Student Learning Outcomes:
Upon successful completion of this course, students will:
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- Demonstrate an understanding of the factors that motivate students to be successful in college and how to apply successful intelligence in a changing world.
- Demonstrate an understanding of the importance of time and goal management.
- Demonstrate an understanding of individual learning styles and the benefits of knowing how one learns, including an understanding of how to choose a major and how multiple intelligences help students explore majors and careers.
- Demonstrate an understanding of how successful intelligence thinking skills help students to solve problems and make informed decisions
- Demonstrate an understanding of valuable reading techniques to aid in studying.
- Demonstrate an understanding of listening, note taking, and memory strategies to aid in studying effectively
- Demonstrate an understanding of effective strategies for test taking.
- Demonstrate an understanding of the importance of communicating effectively and relating to others.
- Demonstrate an understanding of the importance of maintaining a healthy body and mind.
- Demonstrate an understanding of the importance of money management and financial budgeting.
- Demonstrate familiarity with campus resources such as student services, advising/counseling, and financial aid, tutoring center, library, TCCD email, and Canvas in order to facilitate student confidence and success in college.
Class Requirements:
Class Participation Policy:
For this course, class discussions are fueled by your informed comments on the works that we read and your previous experiences. Thus, you should be prepared to participate in these discussions by contributing your thoughts. Although the idea of sharing your thoughts with the class may seem intimidating, expressing your ideas on the topics will help you to develop your ideas and problem solve about situations you could potentially face while in college.
The more you contribute to the conversation, the more informed you will feel on this journey in college. I am here to help you see the resources available to you in college. Please make sure you are contributing to the discussion and asking questions as we discuss these topics.
Technology Requirement:
Use of Canvas, the innovative course management tool, is required for this course. You can access Canvas through the myTCC Portal at https://canvas.tccd.edu.
It is imperative that you make a habit of checking Canvas frequently for course news and updates. There, you will find your grades for course assignments and other important class materials and information.
As a Tarrant County College student, you are required to use your MY TCCD e-mail account to communicate with me through e-mail. I will send all correspondence pertaining to this course only to the e-mail address with which the college has provided you. Thus, it is important that you check your MY TCCD e-mail often to keep up to date with the progress of the class.
As a reminder, students have free access to campus computers and the Internet in the library.
Attendance Policy Statement:
Regular and consistent class participation is required of all students enrolled in the Student Success course. Class attendance and participation are essential to student success. Regular and punctual class attendance is expected at Tarrant County College. Student absences will be recorded from the first day the class meets. In case of absence, it is the student's responsibility to contact the instructor. Students absent on official school business are entitled to make up coursework missed. The student is expressly responsible for any work missed regardless of the cause of the absence. The student must discuss such work with the instructor and should do so immediately upon returning to school. During the first week of class, make it a point to find a few classmates to exchange information with – these contacts will help you incase an absence does occur. Please take note of the Late Work Policy before you are absent.
Late Work Policy:
I expect all work to be turned in at the beginning of class on the expected due date, unless otherwise announced. Make sure you know the expectation when turning in an assignment (e.g., hard copy or uploaded in Canvas). In the event of an absence, it is the student's responsibility to contact the instructor. Every effort should be made by the student to complete and submit any missed work. Regarding in-class work, any student who is absent or declines to complete in-class work, including tests and quizzes, during the allotted class time for such work will receive no opportunity to make up the assignment.
Please take note: Any in-class group activity cannot be made up due to the nature of the activity.
Any assignment that is accepted late will receive no higher than 70% and must be submitted within less than one week of the absence.
The instructor reserves the right not to accept late work if it becomes a frequent occurrence.
The instructor will not accept any late assignments during the last week of class or finals.
Attendance in Developmental Education Courses Policy Statement:
Students in an on-campus course who miss 15% of the class meetings (see table) and do not keep up with course assignments may be dropped at the discretion of their instructors. Please always contact me before dropping the course. I am here to help you succeed, and in most cases, I can help you myself or direct you to the proper resources if you are struggling or feeling overwhelmed. Please let me know!
| Term | # of Meetings | 15% of Class Meetings |
Student Dropped After X Days |
| 8 week- 2 days a week | 16 | 2.4 | 3 |
| 16 week – 2 days a week | 32 | 4.8 | 5 |
Students arriving up to 20 minutes late or leaving up to 20 minutes early are considered tardy, and students arriving after 40 minutes or leaving 40 minutes or more early are considered absent from class. Please be aware, 3 tardies equates to one absence.
Textbook:
Great news! Your textbook for this class is available for free online!
College Success from OpenStax (Links to an external site.), ISBN 978-1-951693-16-9
You have several options to obtain this book:
- View online (Links to an external site.)
- Download a PDF (Links to an external site.)
You can use whichever format you prefer. Web view is recommended -- the responsive design works seamlessly on any device.
Grades:
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Grading Percentages |
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89.5 or higher = A 79.5 or higher = B 69.5 or higher = C 59.5 or higher = D 59.4 or lower = F |
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35% - Assignments & Discussion Board Posts 25% - Quizzes & Journals 10% - Midterm Exam 15% - Life Goals Paper/ Vision Board 15% - Final Project 100% - Total |
Covid-19 Guidelines
Tarrant County College continues to monitor COVID-19 giving consideration to guidance from the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), state and local governments, and the advice of the TCC Medical Director. We are counting on everyone to do their part to keep each other healthy by following the guidelines outlined in our current frequently asked questions.
- While masks, or other face coverings are not mandated, students, employees, and visitors may wear face-coverings as desired.
- Students, employees, and visitors cannot be required to disclose or provide documentation regarding their vaccination status.
- Students and employees are still required to report any COVID-19 Diagnosis or Exposure using the Covid-19 Diagnosis or Exposure Form,
- If you test positive for COVID-19, have an exposure to someone diagnosed with COVID-19, or exhibit COVID-19 symptoms, please complete the COVID-19 Diagnosis and Reporting Form and a member of our response team will be in touch with you soon.
- To access the form, go to the Covid-19 Diagnosis or Exposure Form
- Information on COVID-19 testing in Tarrant County can be found online
- Information on vaccination sites can also be found online.