Teaching Developmenatal Educattion

Welcome to TDE 5000, the Facilitated Education class for teachers of Developmental Education.

The class officially begins on July 10, but you may begin the readings at any time. Some readings may be found as attachments on the resources page. Other articles will be found in the notebook which will be available at CCA.

Class is online on Mondays, and in CCA C-103 on Wednesdays and Thursdays, July 10-August 10, from 6:00pm-9:30 pm.

Schedule

July 10	What is Developmental Education: History
July 12	Characteristics of Developmental Students: Social, cultural and political issues
July 13	Learning Theories	Topic selection
July 17	Designing effective syllabi and course process
July 19	Adult Learning Theories with respect to Developmental Education
July 20	Effective teaching strategies	Test 1
July 24	Using and evaluating texts
July 26	Support services: tutoring, online support, workshops
July 27	Assessment issues
July 31	Technology and software
Aug 2	Testing and Placement in Developmental Education
Aug 3	Retention
Aug 7	Resources	Bibliography due
August 9	Creating an ideal program
August 10	Discussion and questions	Test 2 Paper due

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