Gender and Power in the Community College. New Directions in Community Colleges. The course employs a variety of instructional approaches, including guest speakers and visits to several community colleges. A successful experience also relies on students attendance, preparation, full participation, and active discussion at each session. Course requirements include written and oral assignments involving group and individual work and in-class presentations.
Student evaluation is based on appropriate graduate-level analysis.
Active involvement in the class is expected in a manner that demonstrates thoughtful reflection and understanding of the subject matter as well as respect for the opinions and perspectives of peers. The course will only be as worthwhile as we are all willing to make it as active participants in facilitating the teaching and learning of each member of the group. Seminar format is used in course to faciliate greater participation and collaborative teaching and learning. Completion of all assigned readings prior to coming to class is expected. There will be some additional readings to be distributed during the semester which are not listed in the syllabus.