MCCCD Program Description

Teaching and Learning in the Community College

Course: EDU250

First Term: 2007 Fall

Lecture 3.0 Credit(s) 3.0 Period(s) 3.0 Load
Subject Type: Academic
Load Formula: S

Description: The history, functions, organization and current issues in the community/junior college with emphasis on the Arizona community colleges. Includes focus on the design and practice of effective community college teaching and learning with special emphasis on the Maricopa County Community College District

MCCCD Official Course Competencies
1. Explain the historical, social, and educational issues that contributed to the development and growth of the community college in America and specifically Arizona. (I) 2. Describe the Maricopa County Community College District system. (II) 3. Describe the characteristics of community college students, including special populations and changing demographics as they relate to the need to create and maintain environments that demonstrate equity and mutual respect for diversity. (II ,III, IV) 4. Demonstrate the principles and practices of effective teaching and learning. (IV) 5. Explain the elements of course planning and design. (IV) 6. Describe the elements and practices of learning-centered assessment, including The Higher Learning Commission-North Central Association (HLC-NCA) criteria. (II, V)
MCCCD Official Course Competencies must be coordinated with the content outline so that each major point in the outline serves one or more competencies. MCCCD faculty retains authority in determining the pedagogical approach, methodology, content sequencing, and assessment metrics for student work. Please see individual course syllabi for additional information, including specific course requirements.

MCCCD Official Course Outline
I. Community Colleges A. In America B. In Arizona C. Community College Faculty 1. Demographics 2. Roles and Responsibilities II. Maricopa County Community College District (MCCCD) System A. History B. Philosophy C. Mission D. Growth E. Special Populations and Changing Demographics F. Governance G. Financing H. Organizational Structure 1. Policies and Procedures 2. Curriculum Process 3. Student Services 4. Academic Services 5. Accreditation III. Typology, Implications, and Strategies for Effective Instruction of Contemporary College-Level Students A. Reentry Students B. Underage Students C. Under Prepared Students D. High Achieving Students E. Under Represented Students F. Students with Disabilities and American Disabilities Act (ADA) Accommodations G. Generational Learning Differences IV. Effective Teaching and Learning A. Foundational Models of Learning B. Course Design and Preparation 1. MCCCD Official Course Competencies/Learning Outcomes and Course Outlines 2. Syllabus and Course Outline 3. Choosing Course Ancillaries 4. Copyright Issues 5. Preparing for First Class Meeting 6. Classroom Management 7. Technology Use In and Out of the Classroom 8. Preparing for Alternative Delivery Courses C. Teaching Diverse Classrooms 1. Cultural Differences 2. Multicultural Education 3. Differentiated Instruction D. Active Learning/Student Engagement Strategies and Techniques 1. Facilitating Discussions 2. Facilitating Critical Reading 3. Facilitating Critical Writing 4. Facilitating Problem Solving Strategies 5. Designing Effective Lectures 6. Incorporating Information Literacy 7. Problem-Based Learning 8. Civic Engagement and Service Learning 9. Facilitation of Learning in Small and Large Groups 10. Other Forms of Teaching and Learning Strategies E. Indicators and Benchmarks for Student Success 1. Faculty-Student Interaction 2. Support for Learners 3. Student Effort and Academic Challenge V. Learning-Centered Assessments A. Elements of Assessment Process 1. Course 2. Program 3. General Education B. Assessing for Learning 1. Formative 2. Summative C. Performance-Based Assessment 1. Projects 2. Writing Assignments 3. Portfolios D. Rubrics E. Classroom Assessment Techniques

MCCCD Governing Board Approval Date: 5/22/2007

All information published is subject to change without notice. Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of information presented, but based on the dynamic nature of the curricular process, course and program information is subject to change in order to reflect the most current information available.