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Instruction | Philosophy | Sample Syllabus |
Faculty | ORT 110 Weekly plans: 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 |
W=Word file; P=PowerPoint file; see accessing course files.
Topic/Description
Introductions of students, instructor and course
Address the objectives of course, credits and transferability of course.
TIME - 50 minutes
Instructional Strategies
Discussion, small and large group activities.
Encourage active participation by all.
Learning Outcomes
Understand the purpose and format of course.
Learn how to read course syllabus.
Understand the purpose of active learning.
Begin to form relationships with fellow students.
Faculty Resources/Materials
W - Syllabus
-Trading Places, Active Learning, pg. 35
-The Company You Keep, Active Learning, pg. 42
W - Find someone who
Assessment
Topic/Description
Classroom Climate-Communication and Civility
Setting classroom expectations/rules
TIME - 20 minutes
Instructional Strategies
Large group activity, discussion
Learning Outcomes
Understand and practice effective communication skills.
Learn to employ consensus decision-making strategies.
Faculty Resources/Materials
-Setting Classroom Ground Rules, Active Learning, pg. 48
Assessment
Topic/Description
Calculate Your Grade
TIME - 15 minutes
Instructional Strategies
PowerPoint presentation and class discussion
Learning Outcomes
Understand how to calculate and keep track of grades.
Realize the importance of attendance and class assignments.
Faculty Resources/Materials
Assessment
Topic/Description
TIME - 15 minutes
Instructional Strategies
Instructor presentation and discussion
Learning Outcomes
Understand purpose of course and final assignment.
Faculty Resources/Materials
-Short version CAPS Plan on line at http://www2.qcc.mass.edu/title3/
Assessment
Topic/Description
CAPS Project Survey
TIME – 30 + minutes
Instructional Strategies
Instructor directs and clarifies questions.
Learning Outcomes
Aware of personal knowledge and preferences regarding computer skills, college skills and resources, learning methods, study skills, test taking, career decision making and information.
Faculty Resources
CAPS Project Survey online http://www2.qcc.mass.edu/title3/
Assessment
Self-assessment. In next class Instructor reports class survey results back to students.
Suggested Homework Assignments:
Topic/Description
-Life so Far
Instructional Strategies
Explain purpose
Learning Outcomes
Recognize strengths, accomplishments, role models and begin to identify future plans.
Faculty Resources/Materials
Assessment