EDU 396W - Facilitating Developmental Learning

Credits: 2

Explores the process of assisting students in advancing from under-prepared to college-ready. Examines instructional methods conducive to promoting, developing, and sustaining student learning and success throughout the college curriculum. Synthesizes theory with best practices applicable to a variety of disciplines and learning levels. Credit may be earned in only one of the following: EDU 396PW or EDU 396W.

Prerequisite(s): Open to all full and part-time faculty and staff
Corequisite(s): None
Lecture Hours: 30 Lab Hours: 0
Meets MTA Requirement: None
Pass/NoCredit: Yes

Outcomes and Objectives

Indentify and evaluate both barriers and pathways to success for developmental learners.
1. Explain and address diverse learning styles.
2. Analyze social and emotional factors affecting learning.
3. Appreciate the importance of self-efficacy in academic success.
4. Analyze by-pass strategies for specific learning challenges.
5. Identify support systems the college has in place for student access and success.
Identify, explain, and implement best practices for teaching developmental learners.
1. Recognize value of mastery learning, strategic learning, and supplemental instruction.
2. Identify opportunities for collaborative learning, including paired courses and learning communities.
3. Formulate a variety of teaching approaches and methods, including computer-based instruction and/or other technologies.
4. Explain the importance of consistent academic standards, supported by interface with college-level courses.
5. Develop methods of scaffolding skills, assessing learning, and monitoring student performance.
Design discipline-specific learning strategies that promote success for developmental learners.
1. Visit at least one remedial teaching environment, recording impressions and implications.
2. Formulate methods of embedding study skills, reading, writing, mathematics and/or critical thinking within a specific course.
3. Promote transitional techniques that will help students evolve from under-prepared to college-ready.
4. Design or modify a project to promote success for an increased number of learners.