COURSE REDESIGN at Cleveland State Community College Cleveland

COURSE REDESIGN at Cleveland State Community College, Cleveland, Tennessee Spring 2008: Elementary Algebra Intermediate Algebra Fall 2008: Basic Math Goals: Improve student learning Reduce costs ~ 1300 students Fall 09 – Spring 2010

Course Structure Course Layout 10 – 12 mini modules 1 hour class meeting each week At least 1 hour required in lab each week Complete one module each week Course Grade Points for everything – class, lab, video notes, homework, and quizzes Course Standards Must score at least 70% on attendance, participation, homework and quizzes

Learning Materials Course CD Lectures Course Information Study Guide Software Package User-friendly/convenient Accessible Easy to customize I Textbook – optional Most students choose not to purchase hard copy

Student Reactions Before Redesign After Redesign Students I want my lecture! I like this! Study night before exam Weekly homework, quiz What do I need to pass? I want an A. Class Low attendance Median attendance grade 88 Don’t do homework Average homework grade 97 Not engaged in class Come to class early, stay late

Alternate Staffing Traditional Faculty Role New Faculty Role Focus Covering material Student progress Preparing lectures Student success Grading papers Helping students Schedule 15 class hours 10 class hours, 10 lab hours More office hours Fewer office hours Helping students in office? Helping students in class, lab Role Dispenser of information Mentor, coach, guide

Alternate Staffing 7 Full time Faculty 1 Math Lab Specialist 7 Math Lab Tutors • Role • Tutor, proctor, enforcer, adjunct • Requirements • B. S. in Mathematics vs. Personality • Training • Student • Supervision • Math Lab Specialist, Department Chair

Contact Information Karen Wyrick, Department Chair Cleveland State Community College kwyrick@clevelandstatecc. edu