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Week 1
Wednesday, May 18 4:30-7 pm |
Introduction to the CCL program and the course, including detailed information about course requirements, the literature review, and the final project.
The Community College Story; Defining Comprehensive Community College; Defining Curriculum and the Curriculum Process |
Students must meet with the course instructor using ADOBE CONNECT to test their equipment prior to the first day of class.
The Community College Story. Begin reading of The World is Flat.
A two-to-five page, double-spaced personal essay, written in first person to introduce yourself to the professor, to state your goals and objectives for the class, and to provide your best writing sample. Due not later than midnight, Wednesday, May 25. Use the SUBMIT button in BB. |
Week 2
Wednesday, May 25 4:30-7 pm |
Historical, Social, and Philosophical Perspectives of the Community College Curriculum in the 21st Century Environment. Step 1 of Curriculum Development: Problem Identification and General Needs Assessment.
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Individual video conference (during this week) with instructor using Adobe Connect to discuss research topic choice for this class' assignments. Email instructor ASAP to arrange video-conference.
Complete The World is Flat.
Forum #2. Post your response and respond to two of your classmates prior to today's class.
Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association (6th ed.), pp. 4-7 and Chapters 1 - 4 and 6-7.
Complete the first of three abstracts, due no later than midnight of June 1. (Refer to the Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association (6th ed.), Sec. 2.01-2.04, pp. 23-27.
Introductory Essay due. Submit by midnight May 25.
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Week 3
Wednesday, June 1 4:30-7 pm |
The World is Flat. Step 2 of Curriculum Development: Targeted Needs Assessment
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Forum #3. Post your response and respond to one of your classmates prior to today's class.
Abstract 1 of 3 due
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Week 4
Wednesday, June 8 NO class MEETING DUE TO CCL SUMMER INSTITUTE |
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Week 5
Wednesday, June 15 NO class MEETING DUE TO CCL SUMMER INSTITUTE |
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Week 6
Wednesday, June 22 NO class MEETING |
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Individual video conference (during this week) with instructor using Adobe Connect to discuss research topic choice for this class' assignments. Email instructor ASAP to arrange video-conference. Developing Goals & Objectives. Review this website and be able to differentiate between goals and objectives. Meet with the instructor this week to discuss goals and objectives for your curriculum (step 3)
Work on the third of three abstracts, due no later than midnight July 6. (Refer to the Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association (6th ed.), Sec. 2.01-2.04, pp. 23-27. Begin reading A Practical Guide fo Integrating Civility into the Curriculum. |
Week 7
Wednesday, June 29 4:30-7 pm |
Transforming the Curriculum. 21st Century skills for 21st Century Jobs. A few more reflections on The World is Flat. Historical, social, and philosophical Variables and current issues related to community college curriculum management. Step 4: Educational Strategies
A Practical Guide fo Integrating Civility into the Curriculum
Solving Curriculum Issues: Selected Topics |
Narrative Literature Review: Continue working on written review of literature on research topic and submit no later than July 20.
Complete Transforming the Curriculum. 21st Century skills for 21st Century Jobs and A Practical Guide fo Integrating Civility into the Curriculum
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Week 8
Wednesday, July 6 4:30-7 pm |
Preparations for oral presentations.
Accreditation, specific references to the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.
Step 5: Implementation |
Abstract 3 of 3 due
Complete preparation for oral presentations and continue work on narrative literature reviews and your final project. |
Week 9
Wednesday, July 13 4:30-7 pm |
Current institutional effectiveness and assessment practices; Institutional accreditation.
Step 6: Evaluation |
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Week 10
Wednesday, July 20 4:30-7 pm |
Institutional Effectiveness and Assessment
Student Oral Presentations |
Literature Reviews due by midnight on July 20 |
Week 11
Wednesday, July 27 4:30-7 pm |
Continuation of Student Oral Presentations
Ongoing Curriculum Issues
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Week 12
Wednesday, August 3 4:30-7 pm
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Community college advocacy -- gaining the support of government and public officials; private citizens, business, and professional sectors; and alumni. |
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Week 13
Wednesday, August 10
no class |
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FINAL PROJECT due by 4 pm DST on August 10 |
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