JACKSON STATE COMMUNITY COLLEGE MODULARIZATIONWITHIN EMPORIUM/BUFFET MODEL Presenter: Mary Jane Bassett JSCC Contacts

DETERMINING DIRECTION: DESIGN & DELIVERY Researched University of Alabama, University of Idaho, Virginia Tech, Fayetteville Technical CC, and others Researched University of Alabama, University of Idaho, Virginia Tech, Fayetteville Technical CC, and others Visited University of Alabama, Volunteer State CC in TN, Mid-South CC in ARK, Technology Centers, Montessori class, and others Visited University of Alabama, Volunteer State CC in TN, Mid-South CC in ARK, Technology Centers, Montessori class, and others Personalized findings to meet students’ needs at JSCC Personalized findings to meet students’ needs at JSCC Chose software and customized book Chose software and customized book

MODULARIZATION Provided same content as covered in Provided same content as covered in courses courses Pre-pilot: Determined competencies necessary for completion of all Developmental MathPre-pilot: Determined competencies necessary for completion of all Developmental Math Positioned competencies within modules Positioned competencies within modules Present Basic Math/PreAlgebra content–3 modules Present Basic Math/PreAlgebra content–3 modules Present Elementary Algebra content – 4 modules Present Elementary Algebra content – 4 modules Intermediate Algebra content – 5 modules Intermediate Algebra content – 5 modules Met with Department Chairs, Program Directors and Curriculum Committee Met with Department Chairs, Program Directors and Curriculum Committee

MODULARIZATION cont. Pilot I (spring 2008):Pilot I (spring 2008): All classes offered using 3 present courses All classes offered using 3 present courses Delivery within courses: Delivery within courses: ½ modularized classes; ½ traditional classes½ modularized classes; ½ traditional classes Pilot II (fall 2008):Pilot II (fall 2008): New “course” numbering system New “course” numbering system Delivery: Majority of classes modularized Delivery: Majority of classes modularized Allowed in traditional class by permissionAllowed in traditional class by permission Permitted only if passed in traditional class in 0800Permitted only if passed in traditional class in 0800 Pilot III (spring 2009):Pilot III (spring 2009): All classes modularized All classes modularized

INDIVIDUALIZATION Individual contracts based on assessment results and educational goals Individual contracts based on assessment results and educational goals Opportunity for learner to progress quickly Opportunity for learner to progress quickly Cover only material not already masteredCover only material not already mastered Cover only modules needed for success in chosen careerCover only modules needed for success in chosen career Start new semester where ended last semesterStart new semester where ended last semester Complete as many modules in a semester as motivation and understanding allowComplete as many modules in a semester as motivation and understanding allow Opportunity for learner to spend more time on competencies difficult for him/her Opportunity for learner to spend more time on competencies difficult for him/her Individualized attention and assistance in SMART Math Center Individualized attention and assistance in SMART Math Center Provision for learning styles: Computer Lab—Focus Groups—Customized Book—Study Guides--Videos—Tutoring—Notebooks—Targets Provision for learning styles: Computer Lab—Focus Groups—Customized Book—Study Guides--Videos—Tutoring—Notebooks—Targets

ISSUES RESOLVED OR BEING RESOLVED Determining way to offer modules: Determining way to offer modules: Numbering system & hours assignedNumbering system & hours assigned Financial Aid, Records, and Banner issues Financial Aid, Records, and Banner issues Accommodating students not in DSPM but in need of math remediation Accommodating students not in DSPM but in need of math remediation Providing for students who change majors and therefore need additional modules later Providing for students who change majors and therefore need additional modules later Providing longer hours for Center to accommodate students’ needs Providing longer hours for Center to accommodate students’ needs Finding sufficient number of tutors/ money to pay those tutors Finding sufficient number of tutors/ money to pay those tutors