Burges Early College High School Dual Credit El Paso Community College EDUC 1300 Fall 2015

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1 Burges Early College High School Dual Credit El Paso Community College EDUC 1300 Fall 2015 I. Course and Instructor Information: Course Title Mastering Academic Excellence Instructor Claudia Rupley Course Meets Monday Friday Burges Early College High School, Room 406 Contact Info Phone: or or Conference Hours 11:15 a.m.-12:00 p.m. Mon-Fri Please call for to set up an appointment. II. Required Text and Materials: Textbook Ferrett, Sharon K. Peak Performance: Success in College and Beyond. 9th Edition. New York, NY:McGraw Hill. Soft Cover: Required Materials Internet access and address Blackboard / Connect access (account) III. Course Requirements Chapter Assignments Students will master techniques to become a peak performer for college success. There are 14 chapter readings and activities assigned. It is the student s responsibility to complete each chapter assignment by the due date/time specified. Assignments, quizzes and exams are due on the date noted on the schedule. Late materials will not be accepted but will have points deducted as appropriate. If you miss a quiz or exam, please make every attempt to contact the instructor prior to the exam, if not possible, then immediately after the class or next morning. Grading Scale Assignment (Averaged out at 100%scale) A B C D 0-59 F Possible

2 Student Participation Class Discussions Chapter Activities Career Exploration Class Assignments Financial-College Budget Report Individual Career Presentation Individual Professional Career Paper QEP Essay & Group Presentation Assessments: Chapter Quizzes Personal Portfolio Assessment Midterm Exam (Chapters 1-7) Final Exam (All Chapters) 20% 40% 40 % IV. Instructor s Policies Attendance-This course and this section are highly dependent on attendance and participation. Students are expected to arrive to class on time. Late work may be accepted for excused absences only, terms and conditions will be discussed individually based on situation. Student is responsible to request missed lessons, discussions, assessments and assignments. Leaving class-please utilize hall pass to leave class for water or restroom breaks as needed. Follow appropriate campus policies. Walkouts will result in referral or consequence. Class discussions-this course is designed to maximize discussion time for everyone via blackboard and face to face in classroom. Please contribute your thoughts and ideas, be open and accepting of others and be careful to not interrupt or otherwise deny someone the opportunity to contribute. Practice good etiquette and netiquette. I reserve the right to call on those students who have not shared or have negatively shared their thoughts and opinions on various matters. This course includes some mature topics and materials; you are expected to handle them with respect and maturity. Reminder, you are a college student. Plagiarism and cheating- Please refer to the institution s code of conduct regarding these issues. Neither will be tolerated in this course. Plagiarism is defined as using and presenting someone else s ideas, work or writings as your own without proper credit to the source. Become familiar with the student code of conduct at EPCC and EPISD located on the internet. The instructor will enforce all conduct and behavior expectations. Description of Assignments and Exams Participation-Each student will be graded according to the contributions they make to class and online to include chapter activities plus career and community exploration. It is expected that each student attend each period and participate in class. Students will also be required to post

3 discussion statements via Blackboard. Students must read, write, discuss, participate in class activities, complete assessments and incorporate technology learning per each individual chapter. Financial-College Budget Report - On MS Office Excel spreadsheet, student will create a database indicating all expenses accumulated while attending college. Include all personal expenses, educational expenses, transportation, and other expenses. Presentation is required. Individual Professional Career Paper-A three-five APA style page paper, double spaced and 12 point font outlining the project requirement given by handout. Explain why you have chosen a particular career to share in class and what steps will be taken to obtain that career. What do you hope to use your college education to accomplish? Career exploration, research, and objectives will be discussed in class. Your ability to integrate these materials in paper about yourself and what it means to you will be due as assigned. I am looking for your ability to use the career information available at higher education to learn about yourself and your interests. Write a 3-5 page paper on the career. Group QEP Quality Enhancement Plan Presentation- A QEP event will be assigned and a 10 minute presentation will be delivered by each person in the group. Grading will be on both the material presented by the group and the presentation materials. Handouts, library visits, online research, and other assistance will be provided. QEP information will is available on epcc.edu/qep. Online Portfolio Assessment- digital portfolio may be created to showcase student work, animated resume and other highlights from lessons learned. Assessments- Students will be responsible to complete chapter quizzes, midterm exam, and final exam. Class Schedule (Calendar) Date Description Assessment January 5 Chapter 1: Becoming a lifelong learner January 19 Reading- P.1-42 Activities: Temperament, IQ, Personality Tests, Determine type of Quiz 1/15 learner Test 1/19 BB Ch1 1. Personal Mission Statement and use of Adult Learning Life cycle. 2. What did you learn about yourself after completing activities in this chapter January 19 January 25 Chapter 2: Expand your Emotional Intelligence Reading- P Activities: Self Esteem Inventory, color and a/b/c/d personalities, shapes BB Ch2 1. Maslow s Hierarchy of Needs 2. Higher Education towards a Career *End of w3 Jan 22 EPISD Chapter 3: Manage your Time Reading- P Activities: Time management Habits, Time log, Time wasters, BB Ch3 2 Time management entries January 25 Quiz 1/22 Test 1/25 February 1

4 Feb 1 Feb 8 Feb 15 Feb 22 Feb 29 MARCH 14 March 21 March 28 Written Hand in- Time Management Log due January 29 Chapter 4: Maximize Your Resources Reading- P Activities: College Budget, Credit Card, Financial, Community Resources BB Ch4 1. Money matters, saving for future Written Hand-in: College Budget due February 8 Chapter 5: Listen and Taking Effective Notes Reading- P Activities: Note taking strategies BB Ch5 1. Listening self assessment 2. Mind map Written Hand in: Cornell System of Note Taking Handout due *End of w6 EPISD Feb 2 Chapter 6: Actively Read Reading- P Activities: Reading outline, Reading Strategies BB Ch6 1. Reading Habits, 2. Chapter review Written Hand in: Book/article Report, Chapter 7: Improve Your Memory Skills Reading- P Activities: Memory, Mental pictures BB Ch7 1. Memory strategies GROUP ASSIGNMENT PLANNING Chapter 8: Excel in Taking Tests Reading- P Activities: Types of Tests and Exam Schedule BB Ch8 1. Memory strategies Individual ASSIGNMENT PLANNING: Career Paper *end of w9 EPISD EPCC MIDTERM EXAM SPRING BREAK MARCH 7-11 QEP Group Assignment - Groups will present by March Chapter 14 Explore Majors & Careers Read Chapter 9: Express Yourself in Writing and Speech Reading- P Activities: MLA vs APA, Public speaking, Presentation strategies Written Work: APA style 5 page paper on Career *** Individual Professional Career Paper Due ** March 28* Presentations will begin Feb 5 Feb 12 Feb 19 Feb 26 March 4 GROUP Presentation Due March 18 March 25 Individual Presentation Due March 28 ***Individual Professional Career Presentation*** April 1 April 4 Chapter 10: Become a Critical Thinker and Creative Problem Solver Reading- P Written Work: Blooms Taxonomy Image BB- Case Study April 8

5 April 18 Chapter 11 Create a Healthy Mind, Body and Spirit -- Reading- P Written Work: Eating log BB: Stress management post April 25 Chapter 12 Build Supportive & Diverse Relationships Reading- P Written Work: Study Team Relationships BB: Diversity May 2 Chapter 13 Developing Positive Habits Reading- P Written Work: Profile and Case Study BB: Overcoming Resistance and Change / Positive Habits May 9 RESUME MOCK INTERVIEW DUE Grade ending for EPCC finals but continuing interviews according to EPISD calendar April 22 April 29 May 6 Interviews by May11 FINAL EXAM May *Important* It is the student s responsibility to note days or times of assignments, projects and tests due dates and times. Any part of the syllabus calendar and / or Calendar found on course menu may be modified or revoked in order to enhance the achievement of the course objectives. EDUC 1300; Revised Fall 2015/Spring 2016

6 El Paso Community College Syllabus Part II Official Course Description SUBJECT AREA Education COURSE RUBRIC AND NUMBER EDUC 1300 COURSE TITLE Mastering Academic Excellence COURSE CREDIT HOURS 3 : 3 : 0 Credits Lec Lab I. Catalog Description Provides students with the foundation to successfully transition to the college learning environment. Students will expand their knowledge of academic strategies; develop successful learning habits; identify personal learning styles, personality types, and career choices; apply learning strategies in various academic fields; develop critical-thinking competencies; and enhance their use of computer technology. These skills will provide the basis for lifelong learning and for making education personally meaningful. Prerequisite: READ 0309 or INRW 0311 or ESOL 0340 (can be taken concurrently) or by placement exam or ENGL 1301 with a C or better or ENGL 1302 with a C or better. (3:0). II. Course Objectives Students will demonstrate mastery of the course objectives through the completion of a research project, selfreflection activities, class presentations, and other assigned activities. Each activity will be designed to meet the following three goals: 1. Strengthen students' academic performance and facilitate their transition to college by inviting independent research, reading, and writing through each unit. 2. Enhance students' study skills, critical thinking skills, and communication skills. The latter includes effective use of oral, written, and electronic communication. 3. Increase student-to -student and student-to-faculty interactions leading to increased opportunity for cooperative educational activities and mentoring. A. Unit I Application of Effective Academic Strategies Upon satisfactory completion of this unit, students will exhibit knowledge of efficient academic strategies as evidenced by: 1. Demonstrating effective critical thinking skills including creative thinking; innovation; inquiry; and analysis, evaluation, and synthesis of information. 2. Demonstrating effective communication skills including effective development, interpretation, and expression of ideas through written, oral, and visual communication writing skills. 3. Demonstrating effective empirical and quantitative skills including the manipulation and analysis of financial resources resulting in informed conclusions. 4. Demonstrating effective problem-solving skills including defining and analyzing problems and creating and evaluating solutions. 5. Demonstrating effective academic strategies including time management, note-taking, and test taking skills. 6. Incorporating Internet resources into course assignments such as research papers, class presentations, and discussions and using computer technology in the generation and delivery of materials. B. Unit II Factors that Impact Learning Upon satisfactory completion of this unit, students will apply information about successful learning as evidenced by: 1. Demonstrating effective teamwork skills including the ability to consider different points of view and to work effectively with others to support a shared purpose or goal.

7 2. Demonstrating personal responsibility including the ability to connect choices, actions, and consequences to ethical decision-making. 3. Demonstrating social responsibility including the retrieval, analysis, and use of information related to civic responsibility and the significance of our communities. 4. Developing personal wellness plans including holistic health assessment(s) and stress reduction techniques. C. Unit III-Personal Educational and Career Plans Upon satisfactory completion of this unit, students will incorporate the skills and knowledge accumulated in this course by developing personal educational plans as evidenced by: 1. Setting achievable goals including the identification of personal, educational, and career goals. 2. Developing personal learning plans including the identification of personal learning styles and useful college resources. III. Evaluation A. General evaluation options available for use by all instructors include: examinations (multiple choice, true/false, short answer, matching, essay) classroom presentations, portfolio assessment, research activities, journaling, self-reflection, or any combination of these options. IV. Disability Statement (American with/disabilities Act [ADA]) EPCC offers a variety of services to persons with documented sensory, mental, physical, or temporary disabling conditions to promote success in classes. If you have a disability and believe you may need services, you are encouraged to contact the Center for Students with Disabilities to discuss your needs with a counselor. All discussions and documentation are kept confidential. Offices located: VV Rm C-112 ( ); TM Rm 1400 ( ); RG Rm B-201 ( ); NWC Rm M-54 ( ); and MDP Rm A-125 ( ) V. 6 Drop Rule Students who began attending Texas public institutions of higher education for the first time during the Fall 2007 semester or later are subject to a 6-Drop limit for all undergraduate classes. Developmental, ESL, Dual Credit and Early College High School classes are exempt from this rule. All students should consult with their instructor before dropping a class. Academic assistance is available. Students are encouraged to see Counseling Services if dropping because exemptions may apply. Refer to the EPCC catalog and website for additional information

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