Educ 1300 Learning Framework Vocabulary 1-6

Degree

• Represents the diploma type received upon graduation.
• Varies based on credit hours completed by students.

Credit Hours

• Define the time spent in class each week during a term.
• One-credit course typically meets weekly for 50-60 minutes.

Certificate Programs

• Comprised of about 30 credits of coursework.
• Designed to prepare students for specific tasks or entry-level positions.

Associate in Arts (AA) or Associate in Science (AS)

• Typically consists of 60 credits.
• Allows transfer to four-year programs for bachelor's degree attainment.

Associate in Applied Science (AAS)

• Also requires approximately 60 credits.
• Focused on career-specific training with fewer transferable credits compared to AA or AS degrees.

Bachelor of Arts (BA) or Bachelor of Science (BS)

• Four-year degree programs requiring about 120 credits.

SMART

• Acronym for Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Realistic, Timely.

Major

• Represents a student's primary field of study, such as psychology, engineering, or nursing.

Academic Plan

• A structured list of courses necessary for graduating with a degree.

Returning Students

• Individuals resuming formal education after a hiatus.

Office Hours

• Designated times when instructors are available to meet with students.

Adjuncts

• Part-time instructors at an educational institution.

Motivation

• The internal drive or desire to pursue activities.

Intrinsic Motivation

• Arises from internal desires rather than external pressures.

Extrinsic Motivation

• Driven by external rewards or the avoidance of negative consequences.

Mindsets

• Refers to beliefs about personal qualities, such as intelligence and talent.

Resilience

• The ability to persist through difficulties and challenges.

Grit

• The combination of passion, perseverance, and resilience towards long-term goals.

Emotional Intelligence (EI)

• The skill of recognizing, understanding, and managing one's own and others' emotions.

Sisu

• A Finnish concept representing courage and determination to act in difficult situations.

Perceiving Emotions

• The ability to identify feelings and understand their origins and implications.

Managing Emotions

• Based on the idea that feelings can be adjusted or improved.

Intra-personal

• Relates to self-awareness, assertiveness, independence, self-regard, and self-actualization.

Inter-personal

• Encompasses empathy, social responsibility, and building interpersonal relationships.

Stress Management

• Involves stress tolerance and impulse control.

Adaptability

• Includes reality testing, flexibility, and resilience in various situations.

General Mood

• Associated with one's outlook; optimism and happiness.

Academic Calendar

• Lists important campus-specific dates, including financial aid deadlines, registration, exams, and holidays.

Procrastination

• The act of delaying tasks that require immediate attention.

Prioritize

• The process of organizing tasks, goals, and values by importance.