EVALUATION PROCEDURES:

The methods of instruction in this course include short lectures, class discussions and activities, group projects, and written assignments. The methods of evaluation in this course will include daily assignments, written and oral work, quizzes, a Library Research Assignment, and other assigned work deemed important by the instructor.

  1. Bred Story 50pts
  2. KSU History Quiz 50pts
  3. Communication Styles Essay 50pts
  4. Critical Thinking Presentation 100pts
  5. Liberal Studies Core Quiz 50pts
  6. Personal Mission Statement 25pts
  7. Registration Appointment 25pts
  8. Career Portfolio 100pts
  9. Community Meetings 30pts
  10. Assemblies 100pts
  11. Library Resource Assignment 100pts
  12. Service Learning 100pts

TOTAL POINTS 780pts

Institutional grading policy:

90 - 100% = A

80 - 89% = B

70 - 79% = C

60 - 69% = D

50 - 59% = F

XII. COURSE CALENDAR/SCHEDULE:

Week 1: Introduction to EDU 118, Discovering Yourself & Time Management (Chapters 1 & 2)

Week 2: Critical Thinking (Chapter 7)

Week 3: KSU History & The HBCU Experience

Week 4: Memory, Reading, Notes & Test Taking (Chapters 3, 4, 5 & 6)

Week 5: Communication (Chapter 8)

Week 6: Career Exploration I

Week 7: Critical Thinking Presentations

Week 8: Midterm/Homecoming Week

Week 9: Fall Break

Week 10: Liberal Studies Core & Degree Pathway

Week 11: Career Exploration II

Week 12: Global Competence

Week 13: Career Portfolio Preparation

Week 14: Money Management (Chapter 9)

Week 15: 186 Preparation

Week 16: Career Portfolio Review

Required Community Meetings:

  • Library Resource Intrustruction
  • Financial Aid Awareness
  • Service Learning

*The instructor reserves the right to make changes to (delete, add, or modify) this Syllabus as the semester progresses.