About 4faculty Contact Us Help Desk Just 4 Fun Main Page Navigation Guide Participating Colleges Resources Faculty Resources Web Resources Education Websites Jobs Database Government Websites Modules 101 d History and Mission of Community Colleges r1 Significant Events in the Community College Movement DD: Significant historical events ... DD: Mission (CA) DD: History (CA) r2 The Changing Role of the Community College: Economic Development e a m 102 d Introduction to Your College - (Message from President) r1 Basic Information r2 About the College e a m 103 d Characteristics of Community Colleges and Their Students r1 Characteristics of Community Colleges DD: Characteristics of CCC r2 Characteristics of Community College Students e a m 104 d Preparing for the 1st Day of Class r1 Planning for the First Day of Class DD: Building a Learning Community r2 Making a Good First Impression - Checklist for first day (+ doc & pdf) r3 Textbook Selection Basic reading response Chapter Survey Response To Chapter Discussion Paper Topics e a m 105 d Building Your Syllabus r1 Course Outlines and Descriptions r2 Building A Learner Centered Syllabus (add tutorial?) DD: Learner Centered Course Goals DD: Learner Centered Learning Objectives --> Cognative Load Theory Sample LC Syllabus (+ Word / pdf) e a - Create dynamic Syllabi with Microsoft Publisher m 106 d Assessment r1 Assessment Overview r2 Methods of Assessment r3 Assessing Your Teaching e a m 107 d Grades and Testing r1 Tests and Testing r2 Grades and Grading r3 Test Construction e a m 108 d Effective Class Management Skills r1 Vital Record Keeping r2 Classroom Management -- Rodriguez Sample PPoint Images (4) r3 Handling Crisis DD: Managing Conflict DD: Defusing Violent Behavior DD: Distruptive Behavior DD: Emotionally troubled students DD: Sexual Harassment DD: Medical Emergencies DD: Earthquake, Fires, ... e a m 109 d How People Learn r1 The Brain and Learning DD: Cognative methods --> Cognative study metheds --> Lesson plan considerations --> Learning cycle r2 How People Learn DD: Learning Styles DD: Multiple Intelligences e a m 110 d Learning Theories r1 Constructivism r2 Behaviorism r3 Andragogy e a m 111 d Approaches to Teaching r1 Approaches to Teaching DD: Developing Learning Communities DD: Case Studies DD: Collaborative Learning DD: Labs --> Extensive list of what can be taught in science labs --> Why Labs Should (if possible) be Taught by Experimentalists DD: Lecturing DD: Thematic Learning r2 More Approaches to Teaching DD: Conferencing DD: Out of Classroom --> Zen Camping --> Sample Syllabus --> Equipment checklist DD: Service Learning (Overview) DD: How to Develop and Implement Your Service Learning Course --> Examples of Reflection Activities - - - - > Example Assignment: STAR Program Journal --> Leading Student Reflection Sessions --> Evaluating Service Learning Activities r3 Writing Accross the Curriculum DD: W I D DD: W I DD: Exploritory writing e a m 112 d Technology in the Classroom r1 Using Technology in the Classroom DD: The Usefulness of Computer-Based Presentations in a Teacher Directed Classroom -- PowerPoint r2 Using the Web to Enhance a Traditional Course DD: Discusion boards ---> examples DD: Chatrooms ---> examples r3 Hybrid or Blended Courses DD: Checklist for course development DD: Examples DD: Practical Tips r4 Internet Research -- Additional Resources -- Sources Used e a m 113 d Technology and Distance Education r1 Distance Education - Past, Present and Future - Hybrid (112r3) r2 Online Courses -- Increasing Student Success through Quality Assurance (.pdf) DD: Components of Good Online Course Design Tips & Tricks (7) r3 Netiquette e a m 114 d Legal and Ethical Issues in the Digital Information Age r1 Copyright and Intellectual Property Rights r2 Privacy and Cyber-risk e a m 115 d Increasing Effective Communication and Student Resiliency r1 Interpersonal Communications r2 Using Explanatory Styles to Increase Student Resilience and Success DD: Emotional Intelligence e a m 116 d Helping Your Students r1 Helping Students with Basic Skills Reading Instruction for the K-W-L Mapping example Transitions Inductive outline example Writing Note-Taking Studying Time Management Sample Course Calendar Weekly Planner (+ pdf) Monthly Semester Planner RealTime Assignment Log (+ pdf) e a m 117 d Student Support Services r1 Matriculation Admissions & Records Counseling Financial Aid Health Services Psychological Services Career Services Ombudsperson Library Tutorial Services Student Activities Disabled Students Programs and Services (DSP&S) Extended Opportunity Programs and Services (EOP&S) Veterans International Students e a m 118 d Focusing on Diverse Needs r1 Dealing with Diversity r2 Students with Disabilities e a m 119 d How College Governance Affects You r1 Overview of College Governance - Flowchart - Acronyms r2 Professional Relationships: Faculty, Classified and Administration e a m 120 d Surviving the Journey r1 Balancing Personal and Professional Life DD: Boundaries DD: Balance -- DD: Rest & Religion DD: Avoid Burnout DD: Stress Management r2 Professional Development r3 Financial Management -- Games Dealers Play r4 How to Cope with Change e a m
DD: Cognative methods
