Faculty Syllabus
EDUC-1300 Learning Framework: Effective Strategies for College Success
Corinne Coons-Gallagher
Credit Spring 2026
Section(s)
EDUC-1300-144 (28687)
LEC MW 1:30pm - 2:50pm LHS LBJ1 170
Course Requirements
Grading:
Your course grade is based on the following scale:
A 900-1000 points
B 800-899 points
C 700-799 points
D 600-699 points
F 590 & below points
GRADE GRID
You can use the chart to keep track of your grades and progress.
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ASSIGNMENTS |
POSSIBLE POINTS |
EARNED POINTS |
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Scavenger Hunt |
100 points |
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Google Calendar Project
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50 points
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Personal Development Project
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100 points 10 points = introduction 60 points = paper 15 points = PP/S 15 points = presentation |
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Learning Profile
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50 points |
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Model for Strategic Learning Project |
150 points 20 = outline 30 = rough draft 100 = final draft |
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Journal Entries 8 x 12.5 points |
100 points |
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Take-Home Exam #1 |
200 points |
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Take-Home Exam #2 |
200 points |
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FOCUS 2 |
50 points |
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TOTAL POSSIBLE POINTS |
1000 POINTS |
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Extra Credit |
Detailed in class |
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Course Subjects
EDUC 1300: Weekly Schedule, Spring 2025
Session Topics Assignments Due
Week #1 Course Orientation Complete Orientation
Course Conduct
Jan. 21 Chapter 1: Manage the Transition Read Syllabus & Chapter 2
to College Resource Scavenger Hunt
Due 01/25/2025 by 11:59 PM
Week #2 Chapter 2: Set Yourself Up Read Chapters 7 & 8
Jan. 27 For Success START GOOGLE Calendar/Time Assessment Project
Journal Entry 1 Due on BB by 02/01/2025 by 11:59 PM
Week #3 Chapter 7 Critical & Creative Thinking Read Chapters 3, 4, & 5
Feb. 03 Chapter 8: Ways of Knowing Time Usage Assessment Project Due 02/08/2025 by 11:59 PM
Week #4 Chapter 3: Values and Goals Read Chapter 6
Feb. 10 Chapter 4: Manage you Time Model of Strategic Learning (MSL) Paper
Chapter 5: Getting and Staying Assigned in Class and available on BB
Organized
Journal Entry 2 Due on BB by 02/15/2025 by 11:59 PM
Week #5 Chapter 6: Theories of Learning Read Chapters 12 & 14
Feb. 17 Work Day 1 MSL Introduction due on BB by 02/22/2025 by 11:59 PM
Week #6 Chapter 12: Active Reading Strategies Read Chapters 10 & 11
Feb. 24 Chapter 14 Writing Effectively Start Personal Development Project
EXAM #1
Available on BB
Journal Entry 3 Due on BB by 03/01/2025 by 11:59 PM
Week #7 Chapter 10: Active Listening Read Chapter 9
March 3 Chapter 11 Note-Taking Strategies MSL Rough Draft due on BB by 03/08/2025 11:59 PM
Week #8 Chapter 9: Memory and Information Read Chapter 13
March 10 Processing
Journal Entry 4 Due on BB by 03/15/2025 by 11:59 PM
Week #9 Chapters 13: Test-Taking Strategies Read Chapter 17
March 24 Exam #1 DUE 03/29/2025 by 11:59 PM
DBL DAY 03/26 or 03/27/2025
Week #10 Chapter 17: Diversity & Cultural Read Chapter 16
March 31 Competency MSL Final Submission DUE on
Work Day 2 04/05/2025 by 11:59 PM
Journal Entry 5 Due on BB by 04/05/2025 by 11:59 PM
Week #11 Chapter 16: Managing Your Mental Read Chapter 18
April 07 Physical Health Start FOCUS 2
Week #12 Chapter 18: Managing Your Money Read Chapter 15
April 14 EXAM #2 PDP Paper
Available on BB Steps 1 – 9 Due 04/19/2025 by 11:59
Journal Entry 6 Due on BB by 04/19/2025 by 11:59 PM
Week #13 Chapter 15: Planning for Your Career Start Learning Profile Project (HWJ)
April 21 FOCUS 2 Due 04/26/2025 by 11:59 PM
Week #14 Re-Visit Strategic Learning Model
April 28 Work Day 3
Journal Entry 7 Due on BB by 05/03/2025 by 11:59 PM
Week #15 Personal Assignments Check Check Assignments/Point Totals
May 05 PDP Presentations due EXAM #2 DUE on BB 05/10/2025
DBL DAY 05/07 or 05/08/2025 by 11:59 PM
Week #16 PDP Presentations Learning Profile
May 12 Due on BB 05/18/2025
by 11:59 PM
Journal Entry 8 Due on BB by 05/18/2025 by 11:59 PM
Student Learning Outcomes/Learning Objectives
Course Student Learning Outcomes: Upon completion of this course students will:
1. Demonstrate their level of knowledge and active use of the following factors that affect learning:
a. A model of effective learning
b. Past experiences and attitudes in educational settings
c. Learning modalities and types of intelligence
d. Personal patterns and habits
e. Goal-setting process and practices
f. Motivational strategies
2. Demonstrate their abilities and actions in the following learning and study strategy areas:
a. Critical and creative thinking
b. Reading textbooks actively
c. Effective note taking
d. Memory and knowledge acquisition
e. Research and writing skills
f. Test preparation and test-taking skills
3. Demonstrate their application of the following self-regulation skills:
a. Locating and using resources
b. Managing time effectively
c. Managing goals, motivation, concentration
d. Exercising executive control over their learning (metacognition)
e. Monitoring self-esteem and self-talk
f. Completing a self-change/learning project
Office Hours
M W F 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM ccoonsg@austincc.edu
NOTEPublished: 01/18/2026 19:08:39