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1 Hawaii Campus School of Education UNIVERSITY MISSION STATEMENT Wayland Baptist University exists to educate students in an academically challenging, learningfocused and distinctively Christian environment for professional success, lifelong learning, and service to God and humankind. COURSE NUMBER & NAME: EDUC 5382 Brain-Based Learning TERM: Summer, 2018 (May 28 th August 11 th ) INSTRUCTOR: Dr. Jenny Dutton CONTACT INFORMATION: Office phone: (808) WBU duttonj@wbu.edu Cell phone: (808) (Please be sure to include your name on any text messages) OFFICE HOURS, BUILDING & LOCATION: Normally before or after class, may also call for an appointment. COURSE MEETING TIME & LOCATION: Meeting day & time: Tuesdays, Mililani Campus, 5:30-8:00PM CATALOG DESCRIPTION: This course explores human learning from the viewpoints of brainbased physiology, behaviorism, social cognition, elemental cognition from developmental, sociocultural and contextual perspectives, metacognition, and how emotion is closely intertwined with both motivation and learning. Educational implications of the principles and theories studied will be identified to determine how we can enhance teaching and learning both inside and outside the classroom. PREREQUISITE: None REQUIRED TEXTBOOK AND RESOURCE MATERIAL: Human Learning, 7th Ed. Jeanne Ormond, ISBN , Pearson, 2016 Software requirements: Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, and Microsoft PowerPoint.

2 OPTIONAL MATERIALS APA 6 th Edition Manual Students are encouraged to bring personal laptops and tablets for in-class assignments. COURSE OUTCOMES AND COMPETENCIES: The student will Understand human brain development processes that are aligned with and responsive to student developmental characteristics and needs. Understand brain-based learning processes and factors that impact student learning Develop skill in metacognition, problem-solving and critical thinking Develop skill in designing instruction and assessment aligned with the fundamental principles of brain-based learning ATTENDANCE REQUIREMENTS: As stated in the Wayland Catalog, students enrolled at one of the University s external campuses should make every effort to attend all class meetings. All absences must be explained to the instructor, who will then determine whether the omitted work may be made up. When a student reaches that number of absences considered by the instructor to be excessive, the instructor will so advise the student and file an unsatisfactory progress report with the campus executive director. Any student who misses 25 percent or more of the regularly scheduled class meetings may receive a grade of F in the course. Additional attendance policies for each course, as defined by the instructor in the course syllabus, are considered a part of the University s attendance policy. (WBU Hawaii Addendum) Students who miss the first two class meetings without providing a written explanation to the instructor will be automatically dropped from the roster as a noshow. Students who know in advance that they will be absent the first two class meetings and who wish to remain in the class must inform the instructor in order to discuss possible arrangements for making up absences. STATEMENT ON PLAGIARISM & ACADEMIC DISHONESTY: Wayland Baptist University observes a zero tolerance policy regarding academic dishonesty. Per university policy as described in the academic catalog, all cases of academic dishonesty will be reported and second offenses will result in suspension from the university. DISABILITY STATEMENT: In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA), it is the policy of Wayland Baptist University that no otherwise qualified person with a disability be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subject to discrimination under any educational program or activity in the university. The Coordinator of Counseling Services serves as the coordinator of students with a disability and should be contacted concerning

3 accommodation requests at (806) Documentation of a disability must accompany any request for accommodations. COURSE REQUIREMENTS and GRADING CRITERIA: Computation of final grade (points possible and weighted percentage): Weekly Online Assignments (Homework and Summaries): up to 100 points each (25%) In Class Participation: 20 points each week (25%) (up to two): 100 (15%) Literature Review: 100 (15%) Literature Review Presentation: 100 (5%) Final Assessment: 100 (15%) University Grading System: A % Cr for Credit B 80-89% NCR No Credit C 70-79% I Incomplete* D 60-69% W for withdrawal F below 60 % WP Withdrawal Passing WF Withdrawal Failing X No grade given IP In-Progress A grade of CR indicates that credit in semester hours was granted but no grade or grade points were recorded. *A grade of incomplete is changed if the work required is completed prior to the date indicated in the official University calendar of the next long term, unless the instructor designates an earlier date for completion. If the work is not completed by the appropriate date, the I is converted to the grade of F. An incomplete notation cannot remain on the student s permanent record and must be replaced by the qualitative grade (A-F) by the date specified in the official University calendar of the next regular term. Grade Appeal: Students shall have protection through orderly procedures against prejudices or capricious academic evaluation. A student who believes that he or she has not been held to realistic academic standards, just evaluation procedures, or appropriate grading, may appeal the final grade given in the course by using the student grade appeal process described in the Academic Catalog. Appeals may not be made for advanced placement examinations or course bypass examinations. Appeals are limited to the final course grade, which may be upheld, raised, or lowered at any stage of the appeal process. Any recommendation to lower a course grade must be submitted through the Vice President of Academic Affairs/Faculty Assembly Grade Appeals Committee for review and approval. The Faculty Assembly Grade Appeals Committee may instruct that the course grade be upheld, raised, or lowered to a more proper evaluation.

4 TENTATIVE SCHEDULE Week Readings & Topics Class Meeting Work Online Work Week 1 May 28 Jun 3 Chapter 1 & 2 Learning & the Brain Syllabus & Textbook Review Academic Integrity *Review all Tabs in Blackboard *Homework 1 Week 2 Jun 4 Jun 10 Week 3 Jun 11 Jun 17 Week 4 Jun 18 Jun 24 Week 5 Jun 25 Jul 1 Week 6 Jul 2 Jul 8 Week 7 Jul 9 Jul 15 Week 8 Jul 16 Jul 22 Week 9 Jul 23 Jul 29 Week 10 Jul 30 Aug 5 Week 11 Aug 6 Aug 11 Chapters 3 & 4, Behaviorism Chapters 5 & 6 Cognitive Theories Chapter s 7, 8 & 9 Memory & Knowledge Chapter 10 Cognitive Developmental Perspectives Chapter 11 Sociocultural Theories Chapter 12 Metacognition Chapter 13 Transfer, Problem Solving, Critical Thinking Chapter s 14 & 15 Cognitive Motivation & Effect Project Turn in final version of Presentation before class. Project Continued as needed *Chapter Summary 1 *Homework 2 *Chapter Summary 2 *Homework 3 *Chapter Summary 3 *Homework 4 *Chapter Summary 4 *Homework 5 *Chapter Summary 5 *Homework 6 *Chapter Summary 6 *Homework 7 *Chapter Summary 7 *Homework 8 *Chapter Summary 8 *Homework 9 *Chapter Summary 9 *SafeAssign screening for Literature Review *Literature Review Due Final Assessment due Saturday, August 11th

5 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION WEEKLY PRESENTATIONS: Use one of the brain-based Learning Strategies of physical movement, social groupings, skill building mapping, stress coping skills, chunking information, using the arts, or memory building and incorporate it into your presentation. Presentation schedules will be posted in Blackboard. should be delivered using PowerPoint along with anything else needed for your chosen learning strategy. Presentation should be between minutes. If you need more time due to the application of a brain-based learning strategy, notify the instructor so time can be planned. The topic covered in the presentation is based on the weekly reading of your scheduled presentation date. The source of information is a peer-reviewed article from the Wayland Library. See Blackboard for the presentation template. LITERATURE REVIEW: Paper: You will have an opportunity to write a Literature Review on any Brain-based Learning theory from the textbook that you find interesting. The paper requires 8 full - 10 pages and must use the format posted in blackboard and a minimum of eight (8) peer reviewed sources. This literature review should be in chronological order. Presentation: Present a minute summary of your literature review using PowerPoint. CHAPTER SUMMARY: Write a summary over the weekly reading. Note that many weeks have more than one chapter, which may be combined in one assignment. Summary requirements are posted in Blackboard. PARTICIPATION: All participation points come from in-class attendance. There is no discussion board for this class. It is your responsibility to notify me IN ADVANCE of any absences. My and cell phone number is provided above. Missing a class without advance notice, the week s participation grade will be 0. If advance notice is given, you will be able to make up the participation points without any penalties with additional work. Only one week is allowed to complete any make up work. LATE WORK POLICY: Late work is not accepted unless prior coordination is made BEFORE the due date. No more than a one-week extension will be granted. No extensions are granted for the Literature Review paper, presentation, or final assessment. If you know you are missing class during Weeks 10 and 11, notify the instructor so that work can be completed in advance. IN CLASS COURTESIES: Textbook is required for this class. Please use due diligence in obtaining your materials before class begins, or no later than the second class meeting. Cell phones will be silenced and put away. If you bring a laptop or tablet, it may be used to access e-textbooks, or conduct in-class research. Absolutely no use of Social Media, playing games, texting, or other distractions allowed. Be positive, proactive, and engaging. You are welcome to bring snacks and drinks to class, just leave no evidence.

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