Research Guides: EDUC 1100 Course Guide: Getting Started

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Sabrina Deanda

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Navigating this Course Guide

This course guide has been customized to assist you with EDUC 1100. Thanks for stopping by!

Use the navigational tabs above to find the course modules for your assignments and various resources that can help with your course assignments.

The information on this page is meant to orientate you with the requirements of the course.

The Centers for Learning Excellence (CLE) is all about student success, and successful students work with tutors to gain a deeper understanding of course concepts, writing, APA and other citation styles, time management and more! Schedule an appointment to meet with a tutor today or stop by one of our centers today!

Tutoring
The CLE offers onsite tutoring at six campus centers with or without an appointment. Online tutoring is also available to all enrolled students any time day or night. Tutoring is offered for most subjects taught at STC, including math, science and writing. CLE online services include a submit-and-return option for paper review.
Academic Coaching
Academic Coaches meet with students individually to strengthen the skills needed to be successful in any course. Personalized coaching is available to students by appointment, onsite or online, and walk-ins are accommodated as possible. Coaches provide students with semester-long support in developing skills like using a planner, developing a study plan, avoiding procrastination, reading college-level textbooks, managing time more effectively, or improving communication.

Discovery Search
Use the Library's Discovery Search, a "one-stop-shop" for searching over 60% of all the Library's resources.
For more focused material, see the "Books, eBooks, Videos & Articles" tab for curated content that will assist you in finding a starting point for your research.
Writing & Citing
Not sure how to cite your sources using the American Psychological Association (APA) style or any other style? Visit the "Writing & Citing" tab for a general overview of the different citing styles.
APA Citation Style
We also have an in-depth guide that covers everything APA. We also feature guides on how to write different types of research papers, such as exploratory and argumentative papers.

The South Texas College Library has self-paced, interactive tutorials that help students and faculty successfully utilize library resources. Learn more about the library, how to search for information, and how to avoid plagiarism by following writing and citing best practices.

Some examples include:

Avoiding Plagiarism
Tips on how to identify types of plagiarism and how to avoid it.
Searching for Books
Learn how to search for books in the library.
Choosing a Research Topic
Learn the steps to choosing a good research topic.

For curated content for all things Education, see our Education Research Guide (Will open in a new tab).

Discovery Search is available from that page, so there's no need to go back to the Library's website.

Find a list of databases best suited for Educational research.

Not sure what citation style to use, or even how to cite books, artwork, and videos in MLA, APA. and Chicago? Check out the Writing & Citing Guide (Will open in a new tab) for assistance with these areas.

There are also several how-tos from the Purdue Online Writing Lab, and several tools for generating proper citation/bibliographies.

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Course Description

Course Description

This course examines the psychology of learning and success. It examines factors that underlie learning, success, and personal development in higher education. Topics covered include information processing, memory, strategic learning, self-regulation, goal setting, motivation, educational and career planning, and learning styles. Techniques of study such as time management, listening and note taking, text marking, library and research skills, preparing for examinations, and utilizing learning resources are covered. This course includes college orientation and developments of students' academic skills that apply to all disciplines. This course is a requirement for all first-time developmental students who are not TSI complete. This course is required of all students (including transfer students) with grade point averages below 2.0. It is not required for students enrolled in a certificate program (42 or fewer semester credit hours or equivalent) or for students who are TSI exempt.

Course Calendar

Course Calendar for EDUC 1100
Topics	Assignments See Assignment Due Date Chart for Due Dates
Week 1 Chapter 1 – pg. 1 –44 Getting On Course to Your Success Orientation & Introduction, Syllabus, Campus Resources, (Academic Advising/Counseling) Self-Assessment page 25 Chapter 1: Pages 1-14 College Smart Guide Understanding the Culture of Higher Education Chapter 1: Pages 15-20 Understanding the Expectations of College and University Educators	Journal 1 Introduction Discussion
Week 2 Chapter 1: Pages 21-31 Understanding Yourself Chapter 1: Pages 21-44 Read: One Student Story page 31 Soft Skills at Work pages 32-34 Money Matters Decrease Money Flowing Out Read: One Student Story page 44	Journal 2 Journal 3 Discussion #1
Week 3 Chapter 2: Pages 45-83 Accepting Personal Responsibility Read pages: 46-65 Case Study in Critical Thinking: The Late Paper Adopting a Creator Mindset Mastering Creator Language Making Wise Decisions	Journal 4 Journal 5
Week 4 Chapter 2: Pages 66-83 Accepting Personal Responsibility One Student’s Story Personal Responsibility Change Your Inner Conversation Healthy Choices: Introduction, Alcohol.	Journal 6 Journal 7 Study Skills #1 Discussion #2
Week 5 Chapter 3: Pages 84-120 Discovering Self-Motivation Pages 84-103 Case Study in Critical Thinking: Popson’s Dilemma Creating Inner Motivation Designing a Compelling Life Plan Committing to Your Goals and Dreams	Journal 8 Journal 9 Study Skills #2
Week 6 Chapter 3: Pages 105-120 One Student’s Story Self-Motivation at Work Write a Personal Affirmation Healthy Choices: Drugs Presentation from University Center	Journal 10 Journal 11 Study Skills #3
Week 7 Chapter 4: Pages 121-162 Mastering Self-Management Read Pages: 121-139 Case Study in Critical Thinking: The Procastinators Acting on Purpose Creating a Leakproff Self-Management System Presentation from Career Services	Journal 12 Journal 13 Portfolio Study Skills #4 Discussion 3
Week 8 Chapter 4: Pages 140-162 Read Developing Grit One Student’s story: Holt Boggs Self-Management at Work Developing Self-Confidence Healthy Choices: Smoking (Library Presentation: Research)	Journal 14 Journal 15 Personal Philosophy of Success Essay
Week 9 Chapter 5: Pages 163-198 Employing Interdependence Read Pages: 164-181 Case Study in Critical Thinking: Professor Rogers’s Trial Creating a Support System Strengthening Relationships with Active Listening Respecting Cultural Differences	Journal 16 Journal 17
Week 10 Chapter 5: Pages 182-198 Interdependence at Work Be Assertive One Student’s Story: Amy Acton Healthy Choices: Food Go over guidelines for Short research paper on field of study Career PowerPoint Presentation Career Quiz https://www.princetonreview.com/quiz/career-quiz	Journal 18 Journal 19 Study Skills #6 Discussion 4
Week 11 Chapter 6: Pages 199-231 Gaining Self-Awareness Read Pages: 200-231 Case Study in Critical Thinking: Strange Choices Recognizing When You Are Off Course Identifying Your Scripts Rewriting Your Outdated Scripts Self-Awareness at Work Write Your Own Rules Healthy Choices: Drinks (Nonalcoholic) Presentation from Veteran Affairs	Journal 20 Journal 21 Journal 22 Journal 23
Week 12 Chapter 7: Pages 232-275 Adopting Lifelong Learning Read: Case Study in critical Thinking: A Fish Story Developing a Growth Mindset Discovering Your Preferred Ways of Learning Employing Critical Thinking and Information Competency Develop Self-Respect Healthy Choices: Physcial Activity GUEST SPEAKER: (Counseling Department) The Transfer Process	Journal 24 Journal 25 Journal 26 Journal 27
Week 13 Chapter 8: Pages 276-310 Developing Emotional Intelligence Read Pages: 276-291 Case Study in Critical Thinking: After Math Understanding Emotional Intelligence Reducing Stress	Journal 28 Journal 29
Week 14 Chapter 8: Pages 292-310 Developing Emotional Intelligence Increasing Happiness One Student’s Story: Faith Hannah Lea Emotional Intelligence at Work Develop Self-Acceptance Healthy Choices: Sleep Presentation from Office of Student Behavior	Journal 30 Journal 31 Career PowerPoint Career Research Paper Career Quiz Results
Week 15 Chapter 9: Pages 311-319 Staying On Course to Your Success Read: Planning Your Next Steps Complete Self-Assessment on pages 313-315 Choices of Successful Students One Student’s Story: Stephen J. Montgomery Career Power Point presentations Career Research Paper Due Career Quiz results due https://www.princetonreview.com/quiz/career-quiz	Journal 32 Career PowerPoint Presentations Final Exam Essay
Week 16 Final exam date is based on STC’s official final exam schedule.	Final Exam Week