MMG 690 BE03 - Introductory Seminar

Course Syllabus

Purpose

MMG 690 Introduction to Seminar
The purpose of the Introductory Seminar is to introduce participants to Cambridge College, its mission and philosophy, the theories associated with adaptive learning, the guiding assumptions and curriculum of the School of Management. Students will be introduced to the philosophy and practices of adult education, learning and motivation styles as well as assessment methods related to personal narrative.

Course Objectives

1.  Introduce students to the Cambridge College Blended Learning model

2.  Introduce students to adult education and learning theories and the concept of self-directed learning.

3.  Gain insight into their own skills, learning styles and motivational patterns through self assessment

4.  Introduce the concept of the group as curriculum and identify ways in which the group can be used as a learning laboratory and a means of integrating theory and practice; begin developing peer and collaborative learning skills.

5.  Begin to develop academic and professional goals, and action plans.

Learning Outcomes

Adult learners will…
  • effectively navigate the Cambridge College and blended learning environments
  • understand and be able to discuss the principles and application of adult learning theory.
  • be able to identify their learning style and understand strategies best suited for their particular style
  • begin to learn to develop collaborative learning skills and to become lifelong learners
  • become familiar with the concepts, terminology, and methodology used to clarify and articulate SMART goals
 
 

Instructional Methodology

Blended Learning Course: This course will require access to a computer and the internet. It has half the face to face contact hours of a regular Masters of Management course, and will require significant outside of class room activity.

 
Participation in on-line discussions: Discussion topics relating the course concepts to your own situation or to current events or issues will be posted. You will be expected to respond to these topics by the due date.
 
Face-to-face instruction with in-class activities and collaborative teamwork. There will be sessions of face-to face interaction, one at the beginning of the course – and the second toward the end. These sessions will allow for direct interaction with the instructor and class-mates. Learning activities will include lectures, discussion, experiential exercises, and team work on a group project.

Grading - Assessment

Blended Learning course grades have the following components:
      1.  Online Learning
      2.  Assignments
      3.  Concept related Discussion Threads
      4.  Participation
 
Grades assigned as follows:
      50%  -  Class Participation       
      25%  -  Assignments        
      25%  -  Discussion Forum

Standards

Academic Integrity

Students are expected to maintain integrity in all academic work. They will not attempt to get grades by any means other than honest academic effort. All work must be completed by individual students except for group projects. It is not permissible to hand in the same work for different courses without the express permission and agreement of the instructors involved.

Students are expected to maintain integrity in all academic work. They will not attempt to get grades by any means other than honest academic effort. All work must be completed by individual students except for group projects. It is not permissible to hand in the same work for different courses without the express permission and agreement of the instructors involved.

Disabliltiy Support

Cambridge College arranges access to facilities and academic programs for students with physical, mental, or learning disabilities of permanent or temporary duration. Accommodations are determined on an individual basis and include, but are not limited to, sign language interpreters, note takers, audio recording, tutorial services, priority registration, course modification, parking, and classroom modification.

Please contact the Coordinator for Student Special Services at ext. 1200, to discuss your disability, so we can arrange for and monitor services you need in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. You are responsible to provide documentation from a qualified physician or clinician that presents a specific diagnosis of your disability, explains its limiting effects, and makes recommendations for accommodation.
 
It is important to provide this documentation as soon as possible since many services are outside the College and must be arranged far in advance. Course instructors and advisors are notified of any students with disabilities and their required accommodations.  Cambridge College Academic Catalog

Plagiarisim

Plagiarism is the appropriation of another’s work and passing off as one’s own the ideas and language of another. The student will not plagiarize or copy the work of any other person, and will properly acknowledge the use of any outside resources. Any breach of academic integrity is grounds for a grade of

No Credit in academic courses and/or dismissal. Cambridge College Academic Catalog.