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Belknap FYS Winter 09 1 FYS 110: LifeMaps “Life is a journey. We need a map.” Instructor Mary Belknap- Teacher Education Coordinator/Professor Location Office in Walker Hall – 2nd Floor – RM. 236 in Literature, Language and Arts Dept. (517) 796-8575 e-mail: [email protected] Office Hours Winter 2009 Walker Hall 236 or 202 Office hours – Mon. 3-6 p.m. Tues:10:30-11, 12:00- 2 and 4-6. Wed afternoons by appointment **I have office hours on- line most Mon. thru Thurs. from 7-9 a.m. I check email very often. [email protected] Teaching Schedule: Monday FYS 110.04 1-2:25 rm. 201; Mon. 6-9 ECE 140.01 Rm 202 EDU 100.01 11-12 Tues/Thurs, EDU 221.01 6-8 Tues. rm 202 1-2:25 Room 107 EDU related are hybrid courses Room 202 Walker Text Step by Step to College & Career Success 2nd edition Supplies 3-ring binder and JCC Planner Course Description This first-year experience course equips you for transitions in education and life. You will be actively involved in learning and integrating practical applications to promote success. You will develop a learning portfolio and an educational plan while enhancing critical thinking and study strategies. Organization of Course LifeMaps explores four major journeys that we live.  Inner journey. A main journey is one of learning more about yourself, your strengths, and your learning styles. This journey includes gaining confidence in yourself as you become part of the college community.  Learning journey. This journey includes active learning, effective and efficient study strategies, effective test-taking, and time management. Inner journey of learning more about ourselvesLearning journey in coursesCollege journey of navigating your wayLife Journey: Career and Education pathsBelknap FYS Winter 09 2  College Journey. We will explore the journey of college, using resources, and understanding the processes.  Life Journey. All of these journeys are involved in forming the career path you choose. This course will help with your career choice and with developing an education plan toward that goal. Goals of the Course 1. Assess your learning styles, assess your career aptitudes and build a Student Education Plan for academic success. (ADO 4: Critical Thinking and Problem Solving.) 2. Improve study strategies to enhance your understanding and to succeed in courses. (ADO 4: Critical Thinking and Problem Solving.) 3. Develop leadership skills by participating in student life and service learning opportunities. (ADO 5: Working productively with others.) 4. Access and effectively use college resources. (ADO 4: Critical Thinking and Problem Solving.) Your Goals This course is about you learning more about college and how to succeed. Take a moment to list some goals you might have for our time together. What are your concerns and what would you like to achieve? See the Wise Choice Process What are Associate Degree Outcomes (ADOs)? The Jackson Community College Board of Trustees has determined that all JCC graduates should develop or enhance certain essential skills while enrolled in the college. The Associate Degree Outcomes (ADOs) addressed in this class are:  The ability to think critically and solve problems. (ADO #4); and  The ability to work productively with others. (ADO #5). Your instructor’s area of responsibility for your learning Accessibility – E-mail me, come to my office during office hours, or set an appointment. I will be glad to discuss your college experience and assist you with this class. [email protected] (517) 796.8575 Walker Hall – 2nd Floor – Room 236 Variety – The class will offer a variety of activities, workshops, discussion, computer work and projects. Your areas of responsibility for learningBelknap FYS Winter 09 3 Timeliness – Turn in your work by the due date at the beginning of class in the basket. Attendance and Participation – You will get the most from this course by attending every session, participating in the learning activities in class and online, and completing the assignments. The Four Types of Course Work in FYS 110 Participation in Class Activities – This is an active course. Your participation is essential in helping us all learn together. Class activities and involvement will count. Homework and Reflection Activities – Reflection topics will be given to you in class to respond to during the week. Keep these entries together as a way to discover more about how to learn and how you learn. Each Reflection is due the following class. Your work must follow the course format for full credit. See handout. HHHooommmeeewwwooorrrkkk AAAccctttiiivvviiitttiiieeesss – Assignments will be given to you during class. Many activities will become part of your capstone project. Each homework assignment is due when you enter the next class. CCCaaapppssstttooonnneee PPPrrrooojjjeeecccttt – You will assemble a portfolio that contains information about your career goals, education plan, learning style, strengths as a learner, and effective study and time management strategies to list just a few. Since your capstone is an accumulation of your best work in the course it makes sense to be in class so you can do your best. FYS Grade Chart Participation 20% In-class activities 20% Reflection Notebook 20% Homework 20% Capstone Project 20% Participation 20% In-class activities 20% Reflection Notebook 20% Homework 20% Capstone Project 20%Belknap FYS Winter 09 4 Keep Track of Your Points: I will provide you progress reports on a very regular basis so you can see how you are doing in the class. - Participation 10 points each full class attended 20% - In class activities 20% - Reflection notebook 20% - Homework 20 pts each assignment 20% - Capstone Experience 20% Grade Scale For each of the five segments, you earn a grade based on this scale.Belknap FYS Winter 09 5 92-100 = 4.0 86-91 = 3.5 80-85 = 3.0 75-79 = 2.5 70-74 = 2.0 65-69 = 1.5 60-64 = 1.0 55-59 = 0.5 Less than 55 = 0.0 For your grade in the course, the grade of each segment is averaged together. Student Success Services For tutoring and additional free services for academic success, call (517) 796-8415 or stop by the Center for Student Success, Walker Hall Room 123. Faculty and tutors will help


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