Community College Teaching

Catalog description

This course examines the curriculum and programs offered within community colleges and the instructional philosophies and strategies used to encourage student success. It will examine the heterogenous population of students who attend these institutions and their learning needs and preferences. The course will also require students to understand the curricular issues faced in today's colleges including elimination of developmental education, use of early college courses, articulation agreements and expanding offerings to include topics germane to diverse students.