Instructor: Jana Nealy

Email: jnealy@lamarpa.edu

Phone: 936-687-2317

Office Hours: Monday- Thursday 12:12 to 12:42

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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 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 more 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 1300).

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Textbook Purchasing Statement: A student attending Lamar State College Port Arthur is not under any obligation to purchase a textbook from the college-affiliated bookstore. The same textbook may also be available from an independent retailer, including an online retailer.

Internet Access and a computer

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• 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

• 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

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December 7th-10th, 2026

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

Tests - 60%, Quizzes - 15%, Projects - 10%, Final Exam - 15%

** DISRUPTIVE BEHAVIOR***All student are expected to help create an environment conducive to effective teaching and learning for all participants. Behavior that disrupts teaching and learning is unacceptable;;accordingly, all face-to-face or online interactions should be civilized, respectful, and relevant to the topic. 

Research has shown a cause and effect relationship between attendance and college success. Students with more than three absences from the course will receive an academic penalty (which is spelled out by the instructor). You must log onto your Blackboard weekly to do assignments and discussion board posting, failure to do this will result in grade reduction.

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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.