Practical applications of the workshop topic will be emphasized. This seminar formatted course will provide advanced study in special topics of interest to faculty and administrators in higher education. Introduction to the historical development of American higher education from colonial times to the 20th century. Emphasis on the major historical events that contributed to the diversity of higher education. This course examines the development, mission, functions, and assessment of technical education, including community needs assessment.
Course facilitates application of theory to practice of teaching in community colleges.
Students explore diverse pedagogical approaches, professional faculty roles, and transfer and articulation policies for effective teaching and learning. Introduction to patterns of curriculum development and organization in post-secondary education. Addresses issues governing curriculum planning, including social, economic, political, historical, and philosophical contexts influencing curriculum formation and operation. This course will examine the meaning and purposes of general education in the United States. Students will become acquainted with the design, analysis, and evaluation of general education curricula.