Fall 1999
Vol 8 Issue 1
IN THIS ISSUE...
Student Voices-Insights on Invaluable Learning Experiences
Taking Learning and Leadership Seriously
Redefining the Learning Environment
A Win-Win Situation for Everyone
Challenging Beliefs about Good Teaching
An Emphasis on Quality Learning
Involvement in the Teaching Process
Providing Support and Motivation
Learning at a Community College: An International Perspective
ASSIDERE
Getting Students Involved in Assessment
Students Sharing Their Learning
SEE ALSO...
The Labyrinth
Maricopa Center for Learning and Instruction
Learning Communities- Redefining the
Learning Environment
Nancy Siefer, GCC
Learning communities combine two or more courses around interdisciplinary themes or common questions. Last semester Ann Brandt-Williams and I offered a learning community linking PSY240 "Developmental Psychology" and ENG213 "Introduction Language." Laura Kinney, a student in this learning community, exemplifies how learning community students assume responsibility for teaching and learning with their peers and instructors, learning not only to synthesize concepts from both courses but to apply them to their lives and future careers. Her experiences have caused her to redefine her requirements for an effective learning environment.