KPU EDUC 1100: Introduction to Higher Education/ Fall 2020 Online

KWANTLEN POLYTECHNIC UNIVERSITY EDUC 1100: INTRODUCTION TO HIGHER EDUCATION Fall 2020 – ONLINE Instructor: Lilach Marom, PhD. Email: lilach.marom@kpu.ca (best way to contact me!) Day/Time: Online. Weekly submissions are due Tuesday 23:59 PST Office Hours: By appointment (via Microsoft Team) COMMUNITY OF LEARNERS: The preparation of this course was disrupted by the COVID-19 pandemic. As I design the course (Summer 2020) it is still not clear what the day will bring and how the world in general and higher education particularly are going to look like on the other end of the pandemic. But what is clear at this time, is that we are all connected and interdependent. While due to COVID-19 this course is going to be delivered online, we will use the virtual space to create relations and to support each other in our learning trajectory at this time of uncertainty. Please know that I am here for you and that the course is designed in ways that would support your success. COURSE DESCRIPTION Students will develop an understanding of the purpose of post-secondary education and the ways in which becoming educated can enhance the quality of their lives and their communities. They will explore their place in the university through examining the history and functions of education (e.g., the exclusion of certain groups, the relation of education to living in a democratic society). Students will also begin to develop abilities necessary to enhancing their education including the ability to participate in scholarly discourse, recognize connections between disciplines, and critically analyze the world and act within it. LEARNING OUTCOMES: The course is highly experiential and will require all students to reflect deeply on where they are in their lives, their future goals and their academic trajectory. This course is designed to help students: Ø Understand the purpose and values of higher education in a Canadian context; Ø Begin to cultivate the skills, strategies, abilities, and traits that can enable success in postsecondary education and beyond; and Ø Feel more confident in their university studies. COURSE PREREQUISITE There is no prerequisite for this course. Students may get credit for only one of UNIV 1100, UNIV 1101, LCOM 1101, LCOM 1102, LCOM 1190, EDUC 1100/1150, EDUC 1101, EDUC 1102 Or EDUC 1190. ! COURSE STRUCTURE ! Ø All readings and all course materials are posted on the course website on Moodle Ø There are 13 modules in this course. The classes will be delivered asynchronously (i.e., not in the same time), but rather you will complete each module on your own by a due date (Tuesday 23:59 PM) Ø Each module contains a lesson to complete. lessons might include: Readings/Resources/Activities etc. Online discussion forum, quizzes and assignments. You need to complete all the parts of each module Ø You can complete the modules at your own time/pace, but the due date for each module is Always 23:59 (PST) Tuesday. This is in order to make sure that you can communicate with each other online and participate in group and class activities. Ø You have to become familiar with Moodle in order to participate in this course. If you are unfamiliar with Moodle, please check these resources: https://media.kpu.ca/playlist/dedicated/88033/0_znponspm/0_s83tx53c or contact the Learning Centre: https://www.kpu.ca/learningcentres Ø You can connect with me individually (Office Hour) via Microsoft Teams. Email me to set a meeting Ø Ø Ø Ø ASSIGNMENTS & EVALUATION All the assignments are to be submitted on Moodle on 23:59 (PST) Tuesday. For the small assignments (lessons, quizzes, forums), late submission will not be graded. Each of you will have one late submission granted, up to 2 days, no questions asked. Email me to “claim it.” The full details of each assignment are provided on Moodle under its Due Date 1. 10 Lessons: each 4 points (40% total) Ø Due: Tuesday 23:59 (PST) Ø This is the main course content. You are expected to spend between an hour and two hours on each lesson. Ø The lessons contain activities, quizzes, and reflections: You are expected to dive into the materials, write down your reflections and answers the questions. Ø The lessons also contain readings. You need to post a response to the reading. The reading is posted in the module. Responses should be well written and push deeply into the material. Ø The lessons are designed to ensure that you: Read and academically analyze the material presented; think critically about the subject matter; articulate your ideas; and share your thoughts and questions. Assessment criteria: To get full marks for Lessons you must: (1) show evidence of having done all the required readings; (2) show evidence of engagement with all the Lesson components; (3) Complete Lesson on time. 2. Ø Ø Ø Ø Ø Ø Ø Online class discussion or group forums: (5 forums each equals 3 15% total) Due: 23:59 Tuesday (PST) This is the main way to participate and be engaged with each other as a virtual learning community The community forums are designed to encourage continuous commitment and active participation in the course You need to post and reply to at least one person You can write/audio record/ or video your response! I prefer you to use video and audio! The tasks are explained in each module Some of the forums will be held in small group formats (I’ll assign you to groups) Assessment Criteria: To get full marks for your online forums you must (1) post before the due date 300-500 words; or post a video or an audio response (max 5 min) (2) show clear evidence of careful reading of the articles and engaging with the topics; (3) integrate your own experiences, reflections, questions 3. Goals, Priorities and Intentions (GPI) Assignment (15%) Ø This assignment has three parts each worth 5%. Due: Part 1 September 29, Part 2 November 24, Part 3 Dec 1 23:59 (PST) Ø This assignment is designed so that you can recognize, be aware of, and reflect on your goals, priorities, and intentions in University and post-graduation, and gain the opportunity to develop and receive feedback on your goals, priorities and efforts towards achieving them. Ø A detailed description of the assignment requirements is provided in the module 4. Foundations of Academic Writing and Citations (34% total) Ø Due: October 6, October 13 (quizzes and module) and October 20 (wrap-up) 23:59 (PST) Ø Academic research and writing are amongst the most challenging and important tasks given that the standards in post-secondary are often very different than those required in high school or the workplace. Ø The purpose of this assignment is to have you explore an issue of relevance to contemporary higher education in depth; learn to cite and acknowledge the scholarly sources using APA format; learn how to analyze and assess the merits of ideas in scholarly papers and/or other forms of research; and introduce you to standards of post-secondary writing. Ø The assignment contains 4 quizzes, academic integrity module course, and a Wrap-up activity: A. four Quizzes: (12%): 1. Get starting on your research 2. Recognize academic sources 3. Develop your search strategy 4. Evaluate your sources B. Academic integrity module course (5%): Understanding the meaning and committing one’s self to the value of academic honesty is essential to becoming an educated person. It is important to dedicate particular attention to plagiarism because it is widely believed many plagiarism cases occur due to students’ lack of understanding as to what constitutes this academic offence. To ensure you are not one of those students who unintentionally plagiarizes and is subsequently penalized, it is necessary for you to have a full and complete understanding of the various forms of plagiarism and their implications in terms of academic penalties. Part of this process is learning how to cite your resources properly. In this course we will practice APA citation style. Ø Complete the academic integrity module course (new version) part 1-4 (Take a screenshot of the final declaration) https://libguides.kpu.ca/academicintegrity/tutorial Ø C. Wrap-up activity (17%): You will choose a ‘big topic’ out of a list of five topics. 2. You will need to narrow down the topic to a smaller sub-topic 3. Then search and find two academic peer-reviewed articles on your specific topic 4. You need to write a paragraph on each article that demonstrates how it is connected to your sub-topic. 5. Finally you need to cite the articles in APA style (inside each paragraph and in a references list). Ø A detailed description of the assignment requirements is provided in the module EDUC 1000 CLASS SCHEDULE ! All assignments/forums etc. need to be completed by Tuesday 23:59 (PST) in the relevant module! Module 1 September 8: Introduction & Expectations Content: Course overview Syllabus Introduction activity Learn how to use Moodle Want to meet F2F and go over course materials? To Do: Watch introduction video Read carefully Post on forum If needed go over resources/take a workshop Drop in BBB session 12:30-13:00 (S12) /13:00-13:30 (S13) Where: Module 1 Module 2 September 15: The good life-your preferred future Content: • Cross-cultural and historical approaches to time and the good life: Managed selves or engaged learners? • How do I fit it all in? Approaches to time and the good life. • How do I manage it all? To Do: Complete the Lesson Post your response to the discussion forum: Time Where: Module 2 Read the article Time and Culture GPI: Go over handout & weekly schedule Module 3 September 22: What should I study and why? Content: • What should I study and way? • How to make inform decisions? • How to set gaols and define priorities? To Do: Complete the Lesson Post your response to the discussion forum: How do you make choices? Read: Choosing a College Major: For Love or for the Money? Where: Module 3 Module 4 September 29: Effective study habits, superficial and deep learning: What is driving me? Content: • What are different types of learning? • How do we support learning? • How do we enhance deep learning? • How can you manage stress and anxiety? To Do: Complete the Lesson Read "Learning (Your First Job)" by Robert Leamnso Post your response to the discussion forum: "Stress: A Case Study" GPI Assignment (part 1) Due Where: Module 4 Module 5 October 6: Introduction to academic writing & Plagiarism Content: • How to get started on your research • How to recognize academic sources? • • What is plagiarism and how to avoid it? How to cite in APA Style? To Do: Watch the Librarian introduction Video and my PowerPoint Read “Doing Research”: modules Module 1 and 2: https://kpu.pressbooks.pub/doingresearch/front-matter/how-to-usethis-tutorial/ Take Quiz 1 and 2 Where Module 5 Complete the academic integrity module course (new version) (Parts 1-4). Take a screenshot of the final declaration https://libguides.kpu.ca/academicintegrity/tutorial Want to discuss the academic writing modules? Drop in BBB session 12:30-13:00 (S12) /13:00-13:30 (S13) Module 6 October 13: Academic writing and APA citations continued Content: • How to develop your search strategy? • How to evaluate your sources? To Do: Go over PowerPoint and watch video 1 and 2 “Doing research” Module 3 and 4: https://kpu.pressbooks.pub/doingresearch/front-matter/how-to-use-this-tutorial/ Take Quiz 3 and 4 Work on wrap-up assignment Where Module 6 Module 7 October 20 Group Work & Presentations: How do I show off what I know at the front of the room? Content: • How do I show off what I know at the front of the room? • How to use kaltura video and post it? To Do: Complete the Lesson Make and post your own Kaltura video on the Kaltura Video Forum Wrap-up Assignment Due Where Module 7 Module 8 October 27: Studying in a diverse university Content: • What are some of the critique of Canada as a multicultural society? • How can university deeply engage with diverse cultures? • How do we live ethically on unceded land? To Do: Complete the Lesson Watch: What kind of Asian are you? Read the short article & watch the video embedded in it: But where are you really from? A seemingly simple question, with a complicated answer https://www.cbc.ca/amp/1.5195126 Look at the map: locate your residential or work address. https://native-land.ca Where Module 8 Module 9 November 3: Connecting course learning to employability skills Content: • How do the skills and attitudes I have been developing in this course help prepare me for future employment and life beyond KPU? To Do: Complete the Lesson Part 1: Watch the video "Connecting course learning to employability skills" and complete the learning activity Part 2: Watch the video "Job Search During Unsettled Times" Answer forum question and post to discussion forum Where Module 9 Module 10 November 10: Becoming a critical thinker Content: • What is the difference between opinion/belief and informed knowledge? • What is the process needed for developing informed knowledge? • What is positionality? To Do: Complete the Lesson Where Module 10 Read: Is everyone really equal? (Chapter 2). Critical thinking and critical theory Want to discuss course topics and assignments? Drop in BBB session 12:30-13:00 (S12) /13:00-13:30 (S13) Module 11 November 17: Education and the democratic citizen Content: • How can education contribute to democratic citizenship? • How can one become a fairminded thinker? To Do: Complete the Lesson Read "Become a Fairminded Thinker" Where Module 11 Post to the discussion forum Module 12 November 24: The good life wrap-up Content: • What are the main takeaways from this course? • How is one’s education, and professional career connected to the good life? To Do: Complete the Lesson (including the reflective assignment) GPI Assignment Part 2 Due Where Module 12 Module 13 December 1: Reflectivity, peer feedback and closure Content: Reflection & Evaluation To Do: Course evaluation GPI Assignment Part 3 Due Where Module 13 POLICIES COURSE PARTICIPATION In an online model participation means allowing oneself to become engaged in the learning process. Some examples of appropriate course participation are, going over all the class materials and participating in all the activities; contributing insightful comments on forums; raising relevant questions to the topic at hand to instructor and fellow students; responding appropriately to others’ comments. WITHDRAWAL DATES Ø Please refer to http://www.kpu.ca/registration/dates and to policy ST11 – Attendance and Participation in Courses Ø NOTE: If you drop EDUC 1100/1150 unofficially, that is, you stop participating in the course but fail to withdraw through the registration system, you will still receive a grade on your permanent record. KWANTLEN GRADING SYSTEM Percent Grade (GPA) Definition 90-100% 85-89% 80-84% 76-79% 72-75% 68-71% 64-67% 60-63% 56-59% 50-55% 00-49% A AB+ B BC+ C CD F A+ (4.33) (4.00) (3.67) (3.33) (3.00) (2.67) (2.33) (2.00) (1.67) (1.00) (0.00) Exceptional achievement Outstanding achievement Excellent achievement Very good achievement Good achievement Good achievement Satisfactory achievement Satisfactory achievement Minimal achievement* Minimal achievement* Unsatisfactory achievement* * NOTE: Grades of C- and below constitute minimal or unsatisfactory achievement. This grade does not permit student to pursue another course for which the graded course was a prerequisite. Ø Ø Ø Ø Ø Ø ASSIGNMENTS DUE DATES: Assignments are due by Tuesday 23:59 (PST) before the relevant class (module). For the small assignments (lessons, forums, quizzes), late submission will not be graded. Each of you have one late submission granted, up to 2 days, no questions asked. Email me to claim it For big assignments: (Wrap-up Activity, GPI) ten percent will be deducted for each day late (starting the due date) Assignments will NOT be accepted after 3 calendar days (this will be strictly enforced) In addition, specifications regarding page limits, spacing, and font will be strictly enforced to ensure all students have equal opportunity on assignments It is understandable that emergencies arise; thus, extensions may be negotiated on an individual basis. However, all extensions require written documentation from a doctor, counselor or relevant authority outlining reasons extension is needed. OTHER IMPORTANT POLICIES: SEE https://www.kpu.ca/policies Ø ST2 Academic Integrity: Plagiarism and cheating will be managed in keeping with Kwantlen Polytechnic University policy. Please refer to the website for more information on this HR15 Diversity and Inclusion Policy ST7 Student Conduct Policy: SR14- Sexual violence and misconduct Student Self-Care: The broader pandemic context has undoubtedly created additional challenges and stress for many students. If you find yourself struggling in ways that go beyond academics, KPU offers 24/7 counselling service (https://www.kpu.ca/counselling),Accessibility Services (https://www.kpu.ca/access) and possible financial assistance (https://www.kpu.ca/awards). Ø Continuity of Learning: The Faculty of Arts is endeavoring to ensure the best possible learning experience. In the unlikely event that your instructor is taken ill, we will work to find coverage. Ø Ø Ø Ø