UNV-108 Syllabus For Class In 2021 PDF

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UNV-108 University Success in the College of Education Course Syllabus

Version 15.1

University Success in the College of Education Course Code

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Duration

Credit Hours

UNV-108 v:15 .1

Credit Based

49 Days

4.0

Course Description This course is designed to provide education students opportunities to develop and strengthen skills necessary to enhance their undergraduate experience. It provides positive reinforcement of successful learning strategies, assistance with adaption to the GCU academic environment, and the foundation for success in the education area of study.

Pre-Requisites None

Co-Requisites None

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Course Materials

University Success Description: Joyce, D. (Ed.). (2012). University success(2nd ed.). Phoenix, AZ: Grand Canyon University.

Microsoft Office Training Center Description: Microsoft Word is a word processing program designed by Microsoft and released originally in 1983. Word is a component of Microsoft Office, which also includes other software programs, such as PowerPoint and Excel. Microsoft Word is a valuable tool for students at GCU. If you need assistance with learning to use Word, visit the following website and complete any of the Word tutorials.

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UNV-108-University Success in the College of Education Description: Review the “UNV-108-University Success in the College of Education,” library resource to use throughout this course.

Academic Resource Guide Description: Use the attached document as a guide to resources available to you as a GCU student.

Topic 1: Becoming an Effective College of Education and GCU Student

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Access major components of the online learning management system. Locate resources available through the GCU website. Develop time management strategies to maximize time and manage school and life more efficiently. Locate and explain the GCU Mission and Vision, 5 Mission Competencies, General Education Competencies, and GCU’s Christian Identity and Heritage within the GCU website.

Study Materials

University Success Description: Read chapter 1 and 4 in University Success.

Class Wall Bio Outline Description: Use this outline to organize suggested information required for your Bio.

Christian Identity and Mission Description: Read the Christian Identity and Mission, located on the GCU website. Communication Expectations Resource Description: Review the following resource for expectations regarding communicating with others throughout your academic career.

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First Year Experience Description: Review the First Year Experience to learn important tips for being successful and to see what GCU has to offer for support.

Note Taking Skills Description: Use "Note-Taking Skills" to strengthen your strategies for taking notes.

Grand Canyon University Doctrinal Statement Description: Read the Grand Canyon University Doctrinal Statement, located on the GCU website.

University Snapshot Description: Read the information on the University Snapshot page, located on the GCU website.

Crux of Time Management for Students Description: Read “Crux of Time Management for Students,” by Bast, from Resonance – Bangalore (2016).

GCU’s Mission and Vision Description: Read “GCU’s Mission and Vision,” located on the GCU website.

Student Learning Management System Tutorial Description: View all parts of this tutorial.

Student Success Center Description: Explore the resources within the Student Success Center.

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Navigating the Online Environment and Reference Guide Description: To be successful in all your courses, you will need to be familiar with the online resources available within the student portal, each of your courses, and the GCU website. For this assignment, complete the “Navigating the Online Environment Template.” This assignment uses a rubric. Review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion. You are required to submit this assignment to LopesWrite. Refer to the LopesWrite Technical Support articles for assistance. Topic 1 DQ 1 Description: After reading Chapter 4 in your textbook, what aspect of time management have you had the most problems with in the past? How do you intend to address these? What are the main items/tasks that take up most of your time? What areas of your daily routine could you adjust to become more productive or efficient? Share some techniques and tricks you use to manage your time.

Topic 1 DQ 2 Description: Take a moment to think about procrastination. How does procrastination affect your time management? How will you be proactive in completing work and meeting deadlines?

Week 1 Participation Description: NA

Topic 2: Understanding Learner Expectations

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Identify characteristics of various learning styles. Correlate intelligence types with learning. Analyze how Title IX affects university students. Assess initial information literacy.

Study Materials

University Success

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Description: Read chapter 2 and 3 in University Success.

Title IX Description: Read "Title IX" to prepare for Discussion Question 1 in this topic.

Are Undergraduate Students Ready for Online Learning? Description: Read "Are Undergraduate Students Ready for Online Learning? A Comparison of Online and Face-to-Face Sections of a Course," by Galyon Keramidas, from Rural Special Education Quarterly (2012).

What Meaningful Writing Means for Students Description: Read “What Meaningful Writing Means for Students,” by Edoice, Geller, and Lerner, from Peer Review(2017).

The World Needs All Kinds of Minds Description: Watch “TEDTalks: Temple Grandin – The World Needs All Kinds of Minds,” located on Films on Demand (2010).

Sleep and the College Student Description: Watch "Sleep and the College Student," located on Films on Demand (2011).

Intelligence Description: Read "Intelligence," from Encyclopedia of Cognitive Science (2005).

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Academic Skills Assessment and Reflection Description: Knowing what your strengths and weaknesses are will help you understand steps you should take to improve as a student. GCU would like to assist you in improving your study habits and notetaking.

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This assignment uses a rubric. Review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion. Evaluate your study skills and habits by completing the “Academic Skills Worksheet.” After completing the self-evaluation, reflect on your evaluation. Literacy Pre-Assessment Quiz Description: Information literacy is a key factor in academic success and has a greater effect on our lives in this digital age than it ever has. This pre-test will provide GCU valuable information about your current information literacy knowledge and skills. The quiz is auto-graded within the learning management system, with each question worth ½ point each.

Topic 2 DQ 1 Description: What is Title IX and how does it support you as a GCU student?

Topic 2 DQ 2 Description: Every assignment is graded with a rubric. How will you use rubrics to complete your assignments? How are rubrics beneficial to your academic success?

Week 2 Participation Description: NA

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Identify appropriate methods of citing various resources in APA. Explain the concept of academic integrity. Identify Academic, spiritual and career resources within GCU. Identify the implications of plagiarism and other dishonest acts within the Code of conduct process at GCU.

Study Materials

University Success Description: page 6 of 21

Read Chapter 5 and 6 in University Success.

Initial Course Survey Description: In an effort for continuous improvement, Grand Canyon University would like you to take this opportunity to provide feedback about your experience with the university. Your participation is appreciated. Click on the link to begin the survey.

GCU University Policy Handbook Description: Read the information on plagiarism in the GCU University Policy Handbook.

GCU Library Walkthrough Tutorial Description: Watch the Library Walkthrough tutorial, located on the GCU Library website.

Plagiarism Tutorial Description: Watch the Plagiarism tutorial, located on the GCU Library website.

How to Separate Fact and Fiction Online Description: Watch “TEDTalks: Markham Nolan – How to Separate Fact and Fiction Online," located on Films on Demand (2012).

GCU Library Webinars Description: Review the schedule for regularly offered webinars, located on the GCU Library website.

GCU Writing Center Description: Review the style guides, tutorials and helpful writing tools, located in the Writing Center on the GCU Student Success Center website. Citing Sources Description: Review the information on the Citing Sources page of the GCU Library website.

UNV-108 Library Guide page 7 of 21

Description: Review the “UNV-108-University Success in the College of Education,” library resource to use throughout this course.

Code of Conduct and Academic Standards Description: Review the Code of Conduct and Academic Standards in the university policy handbook.

Writing a Five Paragraph Essay Description: Read "Writing a Five Paragraph Essay". Getting Started Understanding Plagiarism Description: Read Getting Started Understanding Plagiarism section, located on the GCU Library's Citing Sources in APA 7th Edition. There are several resources available to assist you in practicing strong academic writing skills.

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Academic Integrity Description: As a GCU student, you are expected to display academic integrity in all coursework. In a 250-500 word reflection, discuss the following: How you would explain academic integrity to a fellow student Why it is important for schools to uphold academic integrity What you will do to make sure the coursework you submit adheres to the expectation of academic integrity Proper paper template, formatting, and solid academic writing is expected. Use the attached template to help with proper formatting. This assignment uses a rubric. Review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion. You are required to submit this assignment to LopesWrite. Refer to the LopesWrite Technical Support articles for assistance. Annotated Bibliography Description:

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Throughout your program, you will be required to correctly cite and reference all information you obtain from other sources. The purpose of this assignment is to format references and to create a references page for a research paper using APA Style. Complete the “Annotated Bibliography Template.” This assignment uses a rubric. Review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion. You are required to submit this assignment to LopesWrite. Refer to the LopesWrite Technical Support articles for assistance. Topic 3 DQ 1 Description: Review the Code of Conduct and Academic Standards in the University Policy Handbook. The Academic Integrity section discusses academic dishonesty. One area of dishonesty is plagiarism. Define plagiarism in your own words. Why do you think students plagiarize? Describe how students can avoid academic dishonesty, in group work or as an individual? How does academic dishonesty undermine the purpose of obtaining an education?

Topic 3 DQ 2 Description: The GCU Library will be an important resource throughout your program of study. After you view the library tutorials or attend a library webinar, identify 2-3 of the features that will be particularly useful to you as a student at GCU.

Week 3 Participation Description: NA

Topic 4: Finding your Purpose within the College of Education

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Identify and prepare for required field experiences in the program of study. Explore program and academic requirements of an educational program. Investigate the value of building and establishing support groups/systems. Develop your academic, spiritual, and career goals.

Study Materials

University Success Description: Read Chapter 7 in University Success.

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Christian Identity and Mission Description: Review the Christian Identity and Mission, located on the GCU website. Cultivating Student Learning Across Faith Lines Description: Read “Cultivating Student Learning Across Faith Lines,” by Larson and Shady, from Liberal Education (2013).

College of Education Resources Description: Review the resources located on the College of Education site in the Student Success Center.

Faith Away from Home: Early Faith Formation Prepares Young Adults for College – Years Before the Admission Letters Arrive Description: Read “Faith Away from Home: Early Faith Formation Prepares Young Adults for College – Years Before the Admission Letters Arrive,” by Scobey, from U.S. Catholic(2017).

Grand Canyon University Doctrinal Statement Description: Review the Grand Canyon University Doctrinal Statement, located on the GCU website.

College of Education: Program and Course Resources Description: Review the information regarding Practicum/Field Experience under “Program and Course Resources” on the College of Education page in the Student Success Center.

The Power of Accountability Description: Read "The Power of Accountability," by Galindo, from Leader to Leader (2010).

The Relationship Between Spiritual Well-Being and Health-Related Quality of Life in College Students Description: Read "The Relationship Between Spiritual Well-Being and Health-Related Quality of Life in College Students," by Anye, Gallien, Bian, and Moulton, from Journal of American College Health(2013).

Majors and Programs

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Description: Review the information regarding your program of study, located on the GCU website.

One Foundation Description: Watch the videos on One Foundation, located on the Christian Identity and Heritage page of the GCU website.

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Purpose Plan Description: The purpose of this assignment is for you to think about your academic program, spirituality, and future practicum/field experiences at GCU. Complete the “Purpose Plan Worksheet,” by answering questions about your academic program, spirituality, and practicum/field experience. APA is not required, but solid academic writing is expected. This assignment uses a rubric. Review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion. You are required to submit this assignment to LopesWrite. Refer to the LopesWrite Technical Support articles for assistance. Topic 4 DQ 1 Description: How do you think GCU’s Christian heritage makes the GCU academic experience different from a non-faith-based university? What value will this difference add to your educational experience?

Topic 4 DQ 2 Description: You will be required to work collaboratively in many of your courses. Describe a time when you participated in a group that had good collaboration. How did this influence the amount of time required to complete the task and how successfully the task was completed?

Week 4 Participation Description: NA

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Topic 5: Preparing for Future Professional Practice page 11 of 21

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Objectives: 1. Assess personal dispositions related to those of professional educators. 2. Identify qualities of professional educators. 3. Assess personal ethics related to professional standards.

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Study Materials

College of Education Promise Description: Read the College of Education Promise, located on the College of Education site on the GCU website.

Model Code of Ethics for Educators (MCEE) Description: Read the “Model Code of Ethics for Educators (MCEE),” located on the National Association of State Directors of Teacher Education and Certification (NASDTEC) website.

College of Education – Learning, Leading, Serving Pledge Description: Read the “College of Education – Learning, Leading, Serving Pledge.” This resource is also located in the Teacher Preparation Programs Practicum/Field Experience Manual, located on the College of Education Resources page in the Student Success Center.

College of Education Glossary of Terms Description: Review the "College of Education Glossary of Terms," located on the College of Education page in the Student Success Center.

Dean LaPrade’s Call for Outstanding Educators Description: Read and view Dean LaPrade’s Call for Outstanding Educators, located on the College of Education site of the GCU website.

Professional Dispositions of Learners Description: Read the “Professional Dispositions of Learners,” located on the About the College of Education web page.

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Description: Review the information and watch the videos on the Learner Goals resource, located on the College of Education site.

Charting Your Career Course Description: Read “Carting Your Career Course,” by Cruz, from Financial Planning(2018).

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The Disposition to Teach Description:

The disposition to teach has been identified as the most influential quality of highly effective educators. Dispositions are the values, commitments, and professional ethics that influence behaviors toward students, families, colleagues, and communities. Dispositions affect student learning, motivation, and development as well as the educator’s own professional growth. Part 1: Dispositions Self-Assessment Survey After reviewing the Professional Dispositions of Learners, complete the "Dispositions Self-Assessment Survey." Part 2: Video Submission Based on your understanding of your dispositions, respond to the following questions in a 3-5 minute video submission: 1. Introduce yourself and the purpose of the video. 2. What dispositions do you possess that you think will make you a successful teacher? 3. What dispositions do you need to work on before you enter the classroom as a first-year teacher? 4. What qualities should professional educators display? Show professionalism in your speech and appearance. Your face must be visible in your video. Use an online video platform such as Loom or YouTube to upload your completed video. Be sure that others can access and view your linked video prior to submitting. Copy and paste your video link onto your completed “Dispositions Self-Assessment Survey and Video Link” template for submission. This assignment uses a rubric. Review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion. You are required to submit this assignment to LopesWrite. Refer to the LopesWrite Technical Support articles for assistance. College of Education Ethics Quiz Description: After studying the...