Instructor: Sherry Kilgore

Email: Kilgoresd@lamarpa.edu

Phone: 409-984-6438

Office Location and Hours: Madison Monroe Building, 119

Additional Contact Information: Students can submit I-60 place in my box in the Education Building

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 to help them identify their 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. (Cross-listed as PSYC 1100)

On Course, Strategies for Success in college, Career, and Life

Ninth Edition

Skip Downing

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• Strengthen academic performance by identifying key components of the successful student and applying strategic learning skills.
• Develop self-awareness and career goals within an academic context.
• Evaluate the quality and conclusions of research that influences human thought, emotion, and behavior.
• Analyze and understand the historical, biological, psychological, and socio-cultural dimensions of learning and developmental psychology.
• Describe research and theory in the psychology of learning, cognition, and motivation.
• Compose writing assignments in Standard American English and apply basic computer skills.
• Demonstrate strategies to strengthen academic performance and facilitate the transition to the college-level academic environment.
• Understand and utilize critical thinking, communication, goal-setting, and study skills to define, analyze, prioritize, and pursue goals.
• Interact appropriately with educational environments, students, and expectations.
• Understand ethics and ethical decision-making in academic and personal contexts.
• Understand various cognitive theories, learning styles, and personality types and apply them to personal success.
• Develop a global perspective by understanding one’s relationship to academic and social environments.
• Develop and strengthen personal skills such as time management, stress management, and motivational skills.
• Engage in open dialogue with students and faculty to expand communication, educational, and mentoring skills.

Upon successful completion, students will be able to

• Strengthen academic performance by identifying key components of the successful student and applying strategic learning skills.
• Develop self-awareness and career goals within an academic context.
• Evaluate the quality and conclusions of research that influences human thought, emotion, and behavior.
• Analyze and understand the historical, biological, psychological, and socio-cultural dimensions of learning and developmental psychology.
• Describe research and theory in the psychology of learning, cognition, and motivation.
• Compose writing assignments in Standard American English and apply basic computer skills.
• Demonstrate strategies to strengthen academic performance and facilitate the transition to the college-level academic environment.
• Understand and utilize critical thinking, communication, goal-setting, and study skills to define, analyze, prioritize, and pursue goals.
• Interact appropriately with educational environments, students, and expectations.
• Understand ethics and ethical decision-making in academic and personal contexts.
• Understand various cognitive theories, learning styles, and personality types and apply them to personal success.
• Develop a global perspective by understanding one’s relationship to academic and social environments.
• Develop and strengthen personal skills such as time management, stress management, and motivational skills.
• Engage in open dialogue with students and faculty to expand communication, educational, and mentoring skills.

Chapter 1 Getting on course to your success

Chapter 2 Accepting Personal Responsibility

Chapter 3 Discovering Self-Motivation

Chapter 4 Mastering Self- management

Chapter 5 Employing Interdependence

Chapter 6 Gaining Self-Awareness

Chapter 7 Adopting Lifelong Learning

Chapter 8 Developing Emotional Intelligence

Chapter 9 Staying on course to your Success

Discussions due weekly for grade.

Chapter tests for each chapter in the book

Final is an essay that will be determined.

Final is an essay that will be determined no later than 2 weeks prior to the end of term.

 90 - 100=A 80 - 89=B 70 - 79=C 60 - 69=D Below 59 = F

 90 - 100=A 80 - 89=B 70 - 79=C 60 - 69=D Below 59 = F

All assignments must be neatly written on paper and turned in on time. (I do understand that there are times that your assignments can not be turned in due to facility closures, that is always taken into consideration)

All assignments must be turned in on time and with full sentences and well thought out answers. Please do not use slang words or bad language in your responses to questions or discussions. Those types of responses will be subject to a failing grade on the assignment.

Be sure to check your campus email and Course Homepage using MyLSCPA campus web portal. You can also access your grades, transcripts, academic advisors, degree progress, and other services through MyLSCPA.

Academic honesty is expected from all students, and dishonesty in any form will not be tolerated. Please consult the LSCPA policies (Academic Dishonesty section in the Student Handbook) for consequences of academic dishonesty.

The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is a federal anti-discrimination statute that provides comprehensive civil rights for persons with disabilities. Among other things, this legislation requires that all students with disabilities be guaranteed a learning environment that provides for reasonable accommodation of their disabilities. If you believe you have a disability requiring an accommodation, please contact the Accessibility Services Coordinator, Room 119, in the Ruby Fuller Building. The phone number is (409) 984-6241.

No food or tobacco products are allowed in the classroom. Only students enrolled in the course are allowed in the classroom, except by special instructor permission. Use of electronic devices is prohibited.

This syllabus is part of LSCPA's efforts to comply with Texas House Bill 2504.

As per Texas law and LSCPA policy, all LSCPA employees, including faculty, are required to report allegations or disclosures of child abuse or neglect to the designated authorities, which may include a local or state law enforcement agency or the Texas Department of Family Protective Services. For more information about mandatory reporting requirements, see LSCPA's Policy and Procedure Manual.

LSCPA is committed to establishing and maintaining an environment that is free from all forms of sex discrimination, including sexual harassment, sexual violence, and other forms of sexual misconduct. All LSCPA employees, including faculty, have the responsibility to report disclosures of sexual misconduct, including sexual harassment, sexual assault (including rape and acquaintance rape), domestic violence, dating violence, relationship violence, or stalking, to LSCPA's Title IX Coordinator, whose role is to coordinate the college's response to sexual misconduct. For more information about Title IX protections, faculty reporting responsibilities, options for confidential reporting, and the resources available for support visit LSCPA's Title IX website.

For more information about the Clery Act and crime reporting, see the Annual Security & Fire Safety Report and the Campus Security website.

If you have a grievance, complaint, or concern about this course that has not been resolved through discussion with the Instructor, please consult the Department Chair.