SYLLABUS
COLLEGE OF EDUCATION AND P-16 INTEGRATION
UTRGV : EDUC 3302. 91L HUMAN DEVELOPMENT, LEARNING THEORIES AND STUDENT
LEARNING
INSTRUCTOR NAME : PATRICIA RAMIREZ
TERM: SPRING 2017
TELEPHONE #
EMAIL: [email protected]
MEETING TIME
ON-LINE
OFFICE:
(EDINBURG) EDUCATION COMPLEX 2.636
OFFICE HOURS:(BY APPOINTMENT)
TEXTBOOK AND/OR RESOURCE MATERIAL
Required Text:
Eggen, P., & Kauchak. (2013). Educational psychology: Windows on classrooms (10th Ed.). Upper Saddle
River, NJ: Merrill.
PPR Manual entitled, “160 Pedagogy and Professional Responsibilities EC-12” Manual. Download from
http://texes.ets.org/texes/prepMaterials/
Also additional readings assigned
COURSE DESCRIPTION AND PREREQUISITES
Survey of major theories emphasizing human growth and development, and motivation and they relate to the
teaching and learning process. Includes individual differences as they relate to needs of special learners,
and cultural and linguistic differences. Prerequisite: Admission to COE Teacher Education Program 3.000
Credit hours; 3.000 Lecture hours
Learning Objectives/Outcomes for the Course
Student Learning Outcomes
1. Teacher candidates will plan and prepare instruction demonstrating knowledge of content and
pedagogy, knowledge of student diversity, and ability to select appropriate instructional goals in
inclusive learning environments.
2. Teacher candidates will deliver instruction demonstrating ability to communicate clearly and
accurately, to use questioning and discussion techniques, and to engage and motivate diverse
students to learn.
3. Teacher candidates will foster a positive classroom environment by creating a climate of respect
and rapport, establishing a culture for learning, and managing classrooms.
4. Teacher candidates will know, understand and use formal and informal assessments to plan,
evaluate and strengthen instruction that will promote academic achievement of diverse
students.
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College of Education and P-16 Integration Requirements:

Be advised that the UTRGV College of Education and P-16 Integration conducts ongoing research
regarding the effectiveness of its programs. You will receive one survey in the final semester
prior to graduation regarding your program during your time here. A second survey will occur
within one year following graduation from or completion of a program, and will be sent to your
employer. This survey will focus on the preparation received at UTB. Please remember that
your response to these surveys is critical to UTRGV excellence.
COURSE OBJECTIVES
*The table below should include alignment to standards relevant to the program. The columns below
are used as examples. *Please keep in mind that candidates in initial programs must demonstrate
competence in the 4 categories of the InTASC standards.
COURSE
OBJECTIVES
PROGRAM
SLOS
OBJECTIVE #1
#2,#3 AND #4
TO BE
DETERMINED
SPA STANDARDS
OR PROGRAM
STANDARDS
NOT REQUIRED
INTASC
CATEGORIES &
STANDARDS
TO BE
DETERMINED
MAY INCLUDE
INTASC
MODEL CORE
STANDARDS
(2011) 1-10
TEXES STANDARDS
TEXES
COMPETENCIES
1;4;9
 228.30 TOPICS:3
4,5 AND 10
OTHER
REQUIRED
STANDARDS
TO BE
DETERMINED
NATIONAL
INTERNATIONAL
CONTENT AND
PROFESSIONAL
STANDARDS
ADDRESSED AS
NEEDED
MAJOR REQUIREMENTS, DEMONSTRATION OF MASTERY AND EVALUATION
Assignments and Assessments
*Complete SPA/CAEP Key Assessments descriptions, directions for students, and scoring rubrics need to
be included. This also satisfies TEA assessments requirements.
*Please keep in mind that candidates in initial programs must be prepared to teach Texas Essential
Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) aligned to college and career readiness standards (CCRS) effectively.
*Please keep in mind that candidates must model and apply technology in their instruction
UTRGV University Policies
UTRGV Policy Statements
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The UTRGV disability accommodation, mandatory course evaluation
statement and sexual harassment statement are required on all syllabi.
Additional policy statements are optional, such as those covering attendance, academic integrity, and
course drop policies.
STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES: Required on all syllabi. Do not modify.
If you have a documented disability (physical, psychological, learning, or other disability which affects
your academic performance) and would like to receive academic accommodations, please inform your
instructor and contact Student Accessibility Services to schedule an appointment to initiate services. It is
recommended that you schedule an appointment with Student Accessibility Services before classes
start. However, accommodations can be provided at any time. Brownsville Campus: Student
Accessibility Services is located in Cortez Hall Room 129 and can be contacted by phone at (956) 8827374 (Voice) or via email at [email protected]. Edinburg Campus: Student Accessibility Services is
located in 108 University Center and can be contacted by phone at (956) 665-7005 (Voice), (956) 6653840 (Fax), or via email at [email protected].
MANDATORY COURSE EVALUATION PERIOD: Required on all syllabi. Do not modify.
Students are required to complete an ONLINE evaluation of this course, accessed through your UTRGV
account (http://my.utrgv.edu); you will be contacted through email with further instructions. Online
evaluations will be available Students who complete their evaluations will have priority access to their
grades.
ATTENDANCE:
Participation will be looked at in several ways: 1) Participation in group discussions; 2) Participation in
class Blackboard discussions
Students are expected to attend all scheduled classes and may be dropped from the course for excessive
absences. UTRGV’s attendance policy excuses students from attending class if they are participating in
officially sponsored university activities, such as athletics; for observance of religious holy days; or for
military service. Students should contact the instructor in advance of the excused absence and arrange
to make up missed work or examinations.
SCHOLASTIC INTEGRITY:
As members of a community dedicated to Honesty, Integrity and Respect, students are reminded that
those who engage in scholastic dishonesty are subject to disciplinary penalties, including the possibility
of failure in the course and expulsion from the University. Scholastic dishonesty includes but is not
limited to: cheating, plagiarism, and collusion; submission for credit of any work or materials that are
attributable in whole or in part to another person; taking an examination for another person; any act
designed to give unfair advantage to a student; or the attempt to commit such acts. Since scholastic
dishonesty harms the individual, all students and the integrity of the University, policies on scholastic
dishonesty will be strictly enforced (Board of Regents Rules and Regulations and UTRGV Academic
Integrity Guidelines). All scholastic dishonesty incidents will be reported to the Dean of Students.
SEXUAL HARASSMENT, DISCRIMINATION, and VIOLENCE: Required on all syllabi. Do not modify.
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In accordance with UT System regulations, your instructor is a “responsible
employee” for reporting purposes under Title IX regulations and so must
report any instance, occurring during a student’s time in college, of sexual assault, stalking, dating
violence, domestic violence, or sexual harassment about which she/he becomes aware during this
course through writing, discussion, or personal disclosure. More information can be found at
www.utrgv.edu/equity, including confidential resources available on campus. The faculty and staff of
UTRGV actively strive to provide a learning, working, and living environment that promotes personal
integrity, civility, and mutual respect in an environment free from sexual misconduct and
discrimination.
COURSE DROPS:
According to UTRGV policy, students may drop any class without penalty earning a grade of DR until the
official drop date. Following that date, students must be assigned a letter grade and can no longer drop
the class. Students considering dropping the class should be aware of the “3-peat rule” and the “6-drop”
rule so they can recognize how dropped classes may affect their academic success. The 6-drop rule
refers to Texas law that dictates that undergraduate students may not drop more than six courses
during their undergraduate career. Courses dropped at other Texas public higher education institutions
will count toward the six-course drop limit. The 3-peat rule refers to additional fees charged to students
who take the same class for the third time.
CEP Program Policies
FIELD EXPERIENCES (*If applicable)
Texas Administrative Code Rules §228 require that teacher candidates have a minimum of 30 hours….
COURSE POLICIES
ATTENDANCE:
Students are expected to participate in group discussions on-line, post any questions
about the course on discussion board in forum “titled questions about the course”,
answer other colleagues questions about the course in discussion board.
Assignments:
Students will complete ALL ASSIGNMENTS BY DUE DATE. Assignments are to be submitted
electronically through the BB link only on Sunday BEFORE 11:30pm. After 11:30pm it will be
counted as late and not be accepted. Late assignments are NOT accepted UNDER ANY
CIRCUMSTANCES.
Questions about the Course:
If you have a question about the course, you are required to post questions about the course in
the Discussion Board under the thread titled “Questions about the course”. I will answer
questions on assignments here.
Written assignments:
All assignments will be uploaded to BB under the appropriate link. Please DO NOT email your
assignments. I will not accept them if they are not uploaded to BB. All assignments should be in
APA style. 10 points will automatically be deducted from ANY assignment if you do
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not use APA, proper spelling, capitalization, punctuation and grammar.
If you are unfamiliar with APA style or need help you're your writing,
please attend the writing center at http://www.utrgv.edu/en-us/student-experience/student-academicsuccess/writing-center/index.htm
1) Student contact with instructor: A student is required to notify the instructor
immediately if a problem arises with the development and/ or implementation of a
project, or other assignments. Please do not wait till mid-semester or at the last
minute. (Again, I do not accept late assignments under ANY circumstances)
2) Blackboard: THIS course is setup on Blackboard. ALL of the course announcements and
UPDATES will be shared through Blackboard. Please check here for instructions and due
dates.
3) Due dates: Are located on the syllabus, Blackboard, Course Calendar and in the
announcements. READ and follow directions, and be sure to keep up with due dates and
follow directions VERY carefully so that you maybe successful in the course.
4) Communication: Communication with the instructor will be through UTRGV email.
Please allow at least 24 hours for me to respond MONDAY-FRIDAY. Please allow 48
hours for a response on Saturday-Sunday. If you have questions about assignments
please post on the discussion board under the thread titled “Questions about the
course”FIRST. If you any other concerns please feel free to email me at
[email protected]
5)
Lectures
All lectures for the course will be pre-recorded. Students will listen to the lecture and
write a 600 word reflection essay based on what they heard in the pre-recorded lecture
in a cohesive paragraph APA format. The reflection essay will be uploaded into BB.
Please use proper punctuation, grammar, sentence structure etc. 10 points will be
deducted automatically if the reflections are not written in APA format.
(This assignment will be counted as 10% of your grade) No late reflections will be
accepted.
6) Office Hours
Since I teach on both campuses and travel back and forth constantly. I highly suggest
that you email me so that we may set up a time to meet in person or through BB
collaborate on-line. I will be more than happy to accommodate your needs and answer
any questions or concerns you may have.
7) Changes to the Course:
Please note that the dates on the syllabus are tentative which means they may be
subject to change according to the student’s needs. If there are any changes made, it is
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the student’s responsibility to check the announcements and course
calendar for this change’s, as they will be found here.
8) Discussion Board posts:
Please do not wait till the last minute to post on Discussion board as others are waiting
to comment on your post. Please post 3-4 days before the deadline so others have a
chance to comment on your post. Also, please cite the text or video when appropriate in
APA format. Remember you must comment to TWO other posts. Please be sure
comments are insightful, polite and at the collegiate level.
9) Questions about the Course:
Any questions about the course should be posted on Discussion Board under the thread
“Questions about the course”. Students will post and answer each other’s questions.
Two answers per question allowed. I will also answer any questions about the course
here. Please post here first.
Extra credit .5 points (up to 10 points total) will be given for participation in this forum
will be given at the end of the semester and dispersed where needed.
Please note: Posting a question such as “when are assignments due?” does not count.
10) Grades:
Grades for quizzes will be uploaded automatically. For all other assignments they will be
posted at the end of the assignment week.
GRADING POLICIES
Participation / Discussions/ Assignments 15%
Participation will include active involvement in class, responses on BB and other assignments
issued. Please note when responding to comments on BB please use cite the text and please
watch spelling, grammar and punctuation. Also please respond to TWO other posts from your
classmates. When responding to others please include a coherent and insightful commentary.
Also, cite the textbook to support your answers. All written assignments will be in APA format
12’ font Times New Roman, double-spaced unless indicated otherwise. Please note all BB
discussions posts are due Sunday by 11:30pm. No late submissions will be accepted
Reflections on Lectures 10%:
All lectures for the course will be pre-recorded. Students will listen to the lecture and write a
600 word reflection essay based on what they heard in the lecture in a cohesive paragraph APA
format. The reflection essay will be uploaded into BB. (This assignment will be counted as 10%
of your grade) No late reflections will be accepted.
Reading quizzes 10 %:
All quizzes will be over the readings in the chapter. Please note that all quizzes are timed so
please read ahead. Also, the quizzes test the application of the concept. Many of the quiz
questions require that the student understand the concept so that the student my apply that
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knowledge to the scenario or question being asked. I highly advise you
read ahead and take notes, and listen to the lectures so that you may
be successful in the quizzes. Answers to any of the quizzes will be available after the due date.
Please note that all quizzes are due Sunday by 11:30pm no late quizzes can be taken after the
deadline and answers to the quizzes will not be available until after the deadline.
Midterm 10 %:
The midterm is a comprehensive Midterm over the assigned Chapters. Please see syllabus. The
midterm will be available on-line and will be timed. The midterm must be completed in one
sitting. Meaning once the timer is started it will keep going regardless if you turn it off or log
off. When beginning the midterm please be sure that you are at a secure location with good
Internet service. I recommend using the library when testing. No excuses for the computer
shutting down midway or Internet went down will be accepted.
Completed Rough Draft 10%:
A complete rough draft on your research paper will be required for full credit. Your rough draft
should be written in a cohesive paragraph format with proper punctuation, grammar, spelling
and citations where appropriate. A completed rough draft means that the whole paper must be
turned in so that you may receive full credit. Incomplete rough drafts will NOT be accepted. An
incomplete rough draft will count as a zero.
For your completed rough draft, it is required that you attend the writing lab. I recommend that
you have the writing lab check on punctuation, APA format, fragments, run-on sentences, citing
sources correctly and works cited in APA format. The student will attend the writing lab in
person at either campus or submit their paper on-line to the writing lab prior to submitting the
complete rough draft as well as the final draft. Please refer to the link below for writing lab
locations, hours and other inquiries. The student will keep a documented form of verification
from the writing lab and submit the documents on the due date as outlined on the syllabus. 15
points will be deducted from your completed rough draft if you do not submit the writing lab
verification slips.
The slips or emails received from the writing lab will be uploaded to the final page of your
research paper.
http://www.utrgv.edu/en-us/student-experience/student-academic-success/writingcenter/index.htm
(Please note that if you submitted your paper on-line it takes 3-4 days to receive feedback. Be
sure to email with plenty of time for you to receive feedback in order to make the appropriate
changes)
Research paper 20%:
The Topic for your research paper will be assigned. Please use the prompts and rubrics in order
to fulfill the requirements of this assignment. The research paper should be in a cohesive
paragraph format with proper punctuation, grammar, spelling and citations where
appropriate. For your research paper it is required that you attend the writing lab. I
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recommend that you have the writing lab check on punctuation, APA
format, fragments, run-on sentences and citing sources correctly. The
student will attend the writing lab in person at either campus or submit their paper on-line to
the writing lab prior to submitting the complete rough draft as well as the final draft. Please
refer to the link below for writing lab locations, hours and other inquiries. The student will keep
a documented form of verification from the writing lab and submit the documents on the due
date as outlined on the syllabus. 15 points will be deducted from your research paper if you do
not submit the writing lab verification slips.
The slips or emails received from the writing lab will be uploaded to the final page of your
research paper.
http://www.utrgv.edu/en-us/student-experience/student-academic-success/writingcenter/index.htm
(Please note that if you submitted your paper on-line it takes 3-4 days to receive feedback. Be
sure to email with plenty of time for you to receive feedback in order to make the appropriate
changes.)
Presentation 20%
The presentation will be based on the topic assigned. Students will create a video by using any
of the presentation platforms available on the “Presentations that Pop” worksheet (Power
point not allowed). Students will use the specific prompts and rubric provided to help guide
them in the presentation format. The video must be creative, accurate and must include an
audible clear voice over in which the student is presenting the topic. Students will upload their
video to YouTube and paste the direct link to the video on the Discussion board under the
thread listed as Research Presentation. Please be sure that you can click on the link and that
you can hear the video. Please try and keep the video under 10 minutes over 10 minutes is
acceptable.
Students must be able to click on the link on the discussion board.
(Please see rubric for specific details for this assignment)
Presentations responses 5%
Students are to watch each video and respond once to each video. The response must be
cohesive and insightful. Do not just comment by saying “Good job”.
Assignments/Grading Policy
Activities and Course Expectations
Points
Participation (attendance) /Discussions/ Assignments/Reponses
15%
Reading Quizzes
10%
Reflections on Lectures
10%
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Completed Rough draft
10%
Midterm
10%
Research Paper
20%
Presentation
15%
Presentation responses
10%
Total
100
GRADING POLICIES AND ASSIGNMENTS
State the course grading policy. Include graded assignments; weighting, and how late work will be
treated. All major graded assignments should be described, at least briefly. UTRGV’s grading policy
is to use straight letter grades (A, B, C, D, or F).
Grades are awarded in courses in which students are officially enrolled after the official record
date. The deadline to withdraw is specified in the Academic Calendar for each semester or
term. After the deadline to drop with a grade of W has passed, students may not be awarded a
W as a final grade. Final grades are available to students within 24 hours after all final
examination grades have been submitted online after the end of each semester or term. Grade
reports are not mailed to students. Students interested in obtaining their grades may log on to
UTB Online.
Grade Range Grade Points
A+
98-100
4.00
A
93-97.9 4.00
A-
90-92.9 3.67
B+
87-89.9 3.33
B
83-86.9 3.00
B-
80-82.9 2.67
C+
77-79.9 2.33
C
70-76.9 2.00
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D
F
60-69.9 1.00
59 and Under 0.00
CALENDAR OF ACTIVITIES
TENTATIVE COURSE TOPICS, CALENDAR OF ACTIVITIES, ASSIGNMENTS, TEST DATES WILL BE POSTED ON BLACKBOARD
*This is an example of a regular 16-week course; modify as needed.
Week
Modules/Topics/Activities
1
1/17
Become familiar to BB and listen to your first recorded
session.
http://www.utrgv.edu/online/getting-support/studentsupport/handouts-and-tutorials/index.htm
Assignments
Alignments
Acquire Book for
course. Start on
Take syllabus quiz
due January 22 by
11:30pm
Listen to prerecorded lecture
and submit a 600
word reflection
paragraph APA
Jan.22 by 11:30pm
Read Chapter 7
2
1/23
Read chapter 7: Cognitive View of Learning
Watch and listen to the pre-recorded session for this Week
Read Chapter 2
Watch Discussion
Board Videos
answer all
questions and
respond
Due: Jan 29 by
11:30pm
Listen to prerecorded lecture
and submit a 600
word reflection
paragraph APA
Jan.29 by 11:30pm
3
1/30
Watch and listen to the pre-record session for this week
Read Chapter 2 Cognitive Language Development
Theorist will be assigned please check Discussion board under
the link “Theorists assigned”
Quiz 1: on Chapter
7 and 2 Found in
Week 3 Due 2/12
by 11:30pm
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4****
2/6
Watch and listen to the pre-recorded session for this week
Read Chapter 3: Personal, Social and Moral Development
Theorists will be assigned today please look over the
Discussion Board over the Thread titled “Theorist
assignment” for the topic and begin working on your
research paper.
Take quiz over Chapters 7&2 located in Week 3
5
2/13
Watch the pre-recorded session for this week
Read Chapter 6: Behaviorism and Social Cognitive Theory
READ: Ch. 3&6 quiz
next week
Listen to prerecorded lecture
and submit a 600
word reflection
paragraph APA
Feb.12 by 11:30pm
Begin working on
research paper.
Meet with writing
center for help with
proper APA format
and citations. Be
sure to keep
documentation
from the writing
lab for your
attendance.
Quiz 3&6 Due 2/19
by 11:30pm
Continue to work
on your rough draft
and document
hours in writing lab
Listen to prerecorded lecture
and submit a 600
word reflection
paragraph APA
Feb. 19 by 11:30pm
6
2/20
Watch the pre-recorded session for this week
Read Chapter 4: Learner Diversity
Read Chapter
BB discussion due
2/26 by 11:30pm
Continue to work
on your rough draft
Listen to prerecorded lecture
and submit a 600
word reflection
paragraph APA
Feb.26 by 11:30pm
7
2/27
Watch and listen to the pre-recorded session for this week
Read Chapter 5: Learners with Exceptionalities
Complete Rough Draft due: 60 points must in proper format
and complete for full credit
Submit Complete
Rough Draft On BB
Week 7. Due 3/5 by
11:30pm
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Submit Writing lab
verification hours
in Week 7
Listen to prerecorded lecture
and submit a 600
word reflection
paragraph APA
March 5 by
11:30pm
8
3/6
Watch the pre-recorded session for this week
Read Chapter 8: Complex Cognitive Processes
Quiz on Chapters:
4,5, &8 Due 3/12
by 11:30pm found
in Week 8
Listen to prerecorded lecture
and submit a 600
word reflection
paragraph APA
March 12 by
11:30pm
9
3/13
Midterm on-line (open for a week)
Chapters: 7, 2, 3, 6, 4, 5, 8
10
Watch the pre-recorded session for this week
3/20
Read Chapter 9: Knowledge Construction in Social Contexts
Refer to presentation guidelines and instructions for specifics
on this assignment. Please follow the instructions in order to
receive full credit.
On-line Midterm
Due by: 3/19
BEFORE 11:30pm
NO EXCEPTIONS
Begin revising your
rough draft.
Continue to
document hours at
the writing lab.
Begin working on
your on-line
presentation it is
due soon
Listen to prerecorded lecture
and submit a 600
word reflection
paragraph APA
March 26 by
11:30pm
11
3/27
Watch the pre-recorded session for this week
Read Chapter 10: Motivation and Learning
Continue to work
on revising paper
and presentations.
Listen to pre-
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recorded lecture
and submit a 600
word reflection
paragraph APA
12
Watch the pre-recorded session for this week
4/3
13
Watch the pre-recorded session for this week
4/10
April 2 by 11:30pm
Quiz on Chapter
9&10 Due 4/9 by
11:30pm
Continue to revise
paper and work on
presentation
Listen to prerecorded lecture
April 9 by 11:30pm
Submit
presentations onto
Discussion Board
Due: 4/16
NO EXCEPTIONS
Begin viewing
presentations and
begin to provide 1
commentary per
video.
Read instructions
on what to include
in your post for this
specific
assignment.
14
4/17
Presentation
Final Paper: 60 Points
Submit Final paper
due: 4/23 by
11:30pm on BB link
in Week 14
Continue to view
presentations and
submit responses
15
4/24
Presentations
All BB Discussion
Board responses
Due April 30 by
11:30pm
Continue to view
presentations and
view responses
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Final Exams
Presentations
Comprehensive
Final
5/5
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