The document discusses acceleration initiatives at Chabot College to help students progress more quickly through remedial course sequences to transfer-level courses. It provides evidence that Chabot's accelerated models have saved the college millions of dollars compared to traditional multi-level sequences and have increased student success rates. The document advocates applying lessons from Chabot's experience to scale acceleration efforts more broadly through comprehensive institutional responses including various acceleration models that integrate support services to better serve students.
UC&R East Midlands event slides 8th June 2010 'Teaching and learning - addres...marienicholson1
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UC&R East Midlands event slides 8th June 2010 'Teaching and learning - addres...marienicholson1
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Lemons, Catastrophic Climate Change, and e-Portfolios: Implementing sustainab...LearningandTeaching
In a recent paper co-authored with Sarah Timbs, Glenn Anderson introduced a “simple, non-intrusive and efficient way of measuring English language proficiency that is independent of the commitment of lecturers and tutors, or even the interest level of students” that would “provide a foundation for measuring the impact of ELP strategies as well as encouraging students to take an interest in their ELP from entry to exit”. In this video, Glenn takes a closer look at the incentives of course-wide assessments such as e-Portfolios for student engagement, graduate recruiters, and critically the engagement of academic staff in its implementation.
Collaborating with colleagues to provide a scaffolded VLE for a flipped learn...Gareth Bramley
Slides presented at ESLTIS conference in July 2017 (Sheffield) on working with TEL colleagues on a scaffolded VLE for a flipped learning undergraduate law module
This presentation was given by Kathy Maksimov, Curriculum Specialist from the Waterford Institute, at the Pacific District Executive Forum on March 11, 2009. The presentation focused on the ability of well-designed instructional technology to replicate teaching best practices across multiple environments and means of measuring program efficacy.
Flipped Learning - Where's the Evidence? - Pete Mella, Kirsten Bartlett, Gare...telshef
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An introduction to team based learning.
Prepared for Human Performance Technology course.
Presented at Multimedia University, Malaysia by Ali Mohammad Hossein Zadeh, 2012.
'Understanding teachers as learning professionals: research perspective.' (Na...GTC Scotland
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This workshop will showcase research findings about teachers as learners in the context of their continuing professional development (CPD) from projects conducted by AERS Learners, Learning and Teaching Network and related studies.
It will highlight: the importance of taking into account the different personal, social and occupational influences on teachers' learning; the extent to which teachers feel they have ownership of their CPD and the extent to which CPD transforms practice; the potential importance of both formal and informal settings and both planned and unplanned opportunities for professional learning, especially in collaborative contexts.
Inside in-service teacher training (RISE)David Evans
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This work is joint with Anna Popova and Violeta Arancibia.
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Flipped Learning - Where's the Evidence? - Pete Mella, Kirsten Bartlett, Gare...telshef
Flipped learning, the teaching method of giving students pre-session materials to consume and using lecture time for active learning, is a well-known educational concept, but where is the evidence of its effectiveness? In this session Pete Mella (CiCS TEL Team) will give an overview of how a flipped classroom method is being used at the University, and we will hear from academics Gareth Bramley (Law), Kirsten Bartlett (Psychology) and Sam Marsh (Maths & Statistics) on their own research, looking at topics including student feedback, attainment and the psychology of flipped learning, as well as advice on how flipped methods can be evaluated in your own practice.
An introduction to team based learning.
Prepared for Human Performance Technology course.
Presented at Multimedia University, Malaysia by Ali Mohammad Hossein Zadeh, 2012.
'Understanding teachers as learning professionals: research perspective.' (Na...GTC Scotland
'Understanding teachers as learning professionals: research perspective.'
University of Strathclyde, Workshop 6, GTC Scotland National Education Conference, 28 May 2009.
This workshop will showcase research findings about teachers as learners in the context of their continuing professional development (CPD) from projects conducted by AERS Learners, Learning and Teaching Network and related studies.
It will highlight: the importance of taking into account the different personal, social and occupational influences on teachers' learning; the extent to which teachers feel they have ownership of their CPD and the extent to which CPD transforms practice; the potential importance of both formal and informal settings and both planned and unplanned opportunities for professional learning, especially in collaborative contexts.
Inside in-service teacher training (RISE)David Evans
In this study, we examine in-service teacher training to improve the quality of education in low and middle income countries. We propose an instrument to more consistently capture elements of the program.
This work is joint with Anna Popova and Violeta Arancibia.
Increasing student engagement has been one of the main focus to improve the quality of a learning experience. In this talk we cover two aspects that can contribute to this increase: flipped learning, and feedback.
Cómo el aprendizaje inverso, el diseño adaptativo y la gamificación favorecen...Alfredo Prieto Martín
Se describre cómo el aprendizaje inverso, el diseño adaptativo y la gamificación favorecen el aprendizaje activo y la enseñanza funcional y se muestran las mejoras en resultados de aprendizaje
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Open SUNY COTE Summit
Conference Dates: February 24-26, 2016.
Location: SUNY Global Center, New York, New York
http://opensunycotesummit2016.edublogs.org/
Presentation Recording: http://sysadm.mediasite.suny.edu/Mediasite/Play/4919d217bfa94bd6bd0c63bf6aa5acaf1d
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Getting Started with Online Credit Recovery: Featuring North Carolina Virtual...Blackboard
Many districts are turning to online credit recovery to combat the challenge of lowering dropout rates while meeting the needs of 21st century learners. Often called the "silent epidemic" in our nation's high schools, the negative consequences of dropping out do not stop with low graduation rates but also pose challenges to our nation's economic and social well being.
Join North Carolina Virtual Public School (NCVPS) as they discuss how they created and implemented an online credit recovery program. Already equipped with classic online courses for AP and first time credit, NCVPS decided to offer a credit recovery option as well.
Michelle Lourcey, Curriculum and Instruction Division Director, Credit Recovery and Modular Learning, NCVPS and Jeff Page, Credit Recovery Specialist, NCVPS will describe how they got started creating their 10 courses, complete with content aligned to state standards, and describe their mastery model. They will also share how the program allows students to move at their own pace and provides flexible learning opportunities.
We'll also explore how Blackboard is providing the foundation for this statewide online credit recovery program and review the tools and features NCVPS is using within the Blackboard platform including Adaptive Release.
2. Why Acceleration is needed Students are caught in Academic Pipeline Our curricular and pedagogic best intentions have not been working Ongoing (and escalating?) Economic Crisis
3. Goals for Acceleration in Context Move students more quickly to transfer Increase student persistence and success Create models and curriculum that propel students towards their educational goals Manage limited resources more effectively
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6. 800 students start 3 levels below transfer—400 pass 400 students make it to 2 levels below transfer—200 pass 200 students make it to 1 level below transfer—100 pass 100 students make it to transfer—50 students pass (Note: This thought experiment posits a 50% success rate, and assumes that every student who passes moves to the next level.) …THE LESS EFFECTIVE IT IS
7. 800 + 400 + 200 + 100 = 1500 students served (duplicated headcount for three levels) 1500 students divided by 25 students/class = 60 sections 60 sections x $5K/section (typical adjunct rate)= $300,000 $300,000 divided by the 50 successful students who passed the transfer level course=$6K/successful student It costs the institution more for each ultimately successful student ($6K) than it does to teach an entire class of 25 students ($5K). Meanwhile, 750 students (94%) did not pass the transfer class, throwing their academic future in grave doubt. …THE LESS EFFECTIVE IT IS
8. HOW DID WE GET HERE? “Releasing The Trap” tells the story of how California’s educational history over the last 40 years has impacted community colleges: http://www.vimeo.com/18984205
9. Acceleration at Chabot 17 years ago, Chabot College English Dept. developed response to issues raised in “Releasing The Trap” Chabot’s accelerated approach works…
10. Acceleration at Chabot Success in Freshman Comp: Accelerated vs. non-accelerated pathway --Dr. Katie Hern, Chabot IR Office, and Faculty Inquiry Network
11. Evidence Acceleration in Context WorksPlacement scores: acceleration works for all students Success in Freshman Comp: Accelerated vs. non-accelerated pathway --Dr. Katie Hern, Chabot IR Office, and Faculty Inquiry Network
12. Evidence Acceleration in Context WorksIncreased student success in 9 out of 10 courses across curriculum Success in Freshman Comp: Accelerated vs. non-accelerated pathway --Dr. Katie Hern, Chabot IR Office, and Faculty Inquiry Network
13. Acceleration beyond Chabot Chabot’s accelerated approach works, but… …Our experience tells us that we need a comprehensive response in order to successfully scale Acceleration beyond the culture and experience of one department.
14. 13 Acceleration models: Promising responses to the Basic Skills crisis 1. Shortened sequence model: Basic Skills pathway that integrates several existing levels and allows students a shorter pathway to transfer level courses. 2. Dual Purpose Classroom model: Basic Skills course that gives students opportunity to earn transfer credit. 3. Stretch model: Students can take 2 semesters to earn transfer credit for a course. If it does take 2 semesters, they can still get college credit for the first semester. (For ex. they can get GE or Humanities credit.) 4. Compressed model: semester’s course squeezed into less time (i.e. summer school). 5. Compressed/Stacked model: semester’s course squeezed into less time (like summer school), followed by next course in sequence in same semester. 6. Self-paced modular model: learning broken into modules; students move at own pace; students may be able to earn more than one course credit in a semester. “Pay once/Earn twice”. 7. Learning Community model: Students work in cohorts; curriculum can be integrated and classes packaged; frequently this model builds in support services.
15. 13 Acceleration models: Promising responses to the Basic Skills crisis 8. CTE model: course or series of courses that contextualize Basic Skills into the technical instruction. 9. Transfer support model: transfer course combined with learning support (i.e. Supplemental Instruction) into which Basic Skills students are directly placed. 10. Integrated Redesign: Basic Skills and discrete knowledge subsumed inside deeper learning. Frequently, different disciplines are combined. 11. Bridge model: high-intensity short term program; can better prepare students to take placement exam and/or to take Basic Skills course. 12. High Touch and Intrusive Counseling model: College creates many points of contact with student throughout the semester. 13. Intensive, Holistic Orientation model: students are readied to navigate the whole institution, including preparing for assessment, being introduced to studenting skills, developing awareness of support services.
16. Acceleration Model Evaluation Tool When considering an Acceleration Model, it is valuable to compare it to the status quo in order to determine the model’s potential for bringing effective change to an institution. We have developed a simple tool that helps you do that. Consider your model in 4 categories. For each category you can award one point for a positive impact, subtract one point for a negative impact, or leave it at zero if there is no change. The goal of this tool is to develop a first snapshot of the model. (Of course the devil is in the details and we have other tools that account for that.)
17. Acceleration Model Evaluation Tool Once you create this snap shot you can evaluate these categories in relationship to each other. For example, imagine you are considering a model that will be very difficult to implement, but which will save millions of dollars over the next ten years. If you can make the case for the cost savings, you may very well be able to garner institutional support that makes implementation less difficult. Depending on the model you are considering, you may reasonably feel that you don’t know HOW to score a particular category. For example, you may have heard mixed results about how learning communities impact student success. For those situations you can put “Not Sure.” This is not necessarily a cause for alarm though. Any area you are not sure about is actually a prime area to direct your assessment efforts. AIC works with teams to frontload Inquiry and assessment into design and implementation.
23. …For Pedagogical Innovation Put students at the center of their own learning Foster deep learning and teach to whole student Design effective, innovative lessons and courses
24. …For Student Capacity Leverage their resounding capacity for learning Bring affective domain to center of classroom Challenge them to do far more than what is often asked
25. …For Student Capacity In “How Was The Ride” students offer an on-the-ground appraisal of what it is like to be in an accelerated English class: http://www.vimeo.com/15745312
26. …For Assessment Strategies Bring Inquiry mind-set to assessment Integrate Student Voices into assessment process Train faculty to Make Visible their work so others can see it
27. …For Institutional Navigation Share out Acceleration model with colleagues, department, institution Strategize and take steps to scale up model Integrate campus services to make Acceleration model a success
29. Terraforming: creating the conditions for student success across an entire institution Imagine that a student is asked to pass a Math class one level beneath transfer, and then pass the transfer level Math class. Let’s say the student has a 70% of doing this. That is pretty good odds.
30. Terraforming: creating the conditions for student success across an entire institution Imagine that this same student also is asked to pass an English class one level beneath transfer, and then pass the transfer level English class. Let’s say the student has a 70% of doing this. That is also pretty good odds.
31. Terraforming: creating the conditions for student success across an entire institution Imagine that this same student also is asked to pass a Reading class one level beneath transfer, before being allowed to take Transfer level English. Let’s say the student has a 70% of doing this. That is still pretty good odds.
32. Terraforming: creating the conditions for student success across an entire institution But here is the problem. Before the student can hope to transfer, she must accomplish ALL of these things. A math formula explains that this is not so easy to do: 70% x 70% x 70% = 34% of accomplishing all 3 tasks. She has a 1 in 3 chance. And of course 70% success rate is quite high…
33. Terraforming: creating the conditions for student success across an entire institution 50% x 50% x 50% = 12. 5% chance of passing all the courses. And it’s not just one student we are talking about here; MOST of the students on our campuses face these (suddenly not so good) odds.
34. Terraforming You and your department can create the most enlightened acceleration model that moves your students very quickly to transfer. But if some other area of the campus has NOT done this, students will get caught up there. The conditions that support student success must be created across an entire institution.