College IV: The Evolution of an Experiment in Self-Paced Instruction. Final Report.

Autor/inn/en	Heydinger, Richard B.; und weitere
Institution	Formative Evaluation Research Associates, Ann Arbor, MI.
Titel	College IV: The Evolution of an Experiment in Self-Paced Instruction. Final Report.
Quelle	(1977), (77 Seiten)Verfügbarkeit
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; Monographie
Schlagwörter	Community Involvement; Competency Based Education; Curriculum Development; Curriculum Evaluation; Educational Innovation; Individualized Programs; Learning Modules; Mastery Learning; Open Education; Postsecondary Education; Programed Instruction + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? Education; Competence; Competency; Competency-based education; Unterricht; Kompetenzorientierte Methode; Curriculum; Development; Curriculumentwicklung; Lehrplan; Entwicklung; Evaluation; Curriculumevaluation; Rahmenplan; Evaluierung; Instructional innovation; Bildungsinnovation; Individualisierte Ausbildung; Learning module; Lernmodul; Offene Erziehung; Offener Unterricht; Post-secondary education; Tertiäre Bildung
Abstract	College IV, a cluster college of Grand Valley State College (GVSC), was established to eliminate many of the traditional barriers of access to education, particularly for the working adult. This report traces the formation and evolution of this four-year liberal arts college from its planning (1972-73) to its fourth year of operation (1976-77). In the beginning, the curriculum was based on self-paced modules and liberal registration procedures. There were no letter grades, only mastery of the course objectives was accepted. Over its four years of operation, College IV has experienced some significant changes. Modules have become courses; and although most courses retain the self-paced format, many are taught in a classroom situation. Letter grades are given for course work, and students must demonstrate a set of generic competencies before they can graduate. The college has also experienced changes in leadership with the current dean being the third person to hold that position. Today, in addition to a liberal arts degree, College IV offers bachelor's degrees in applied studies and five vocational programs. (Author/VT)
Erfasst von	ERIC (Education Resources Information Center), Washington, DC