Improving the Learning Environment through Caring Behaviors Lamrot Bekele Dwight Riley February 2013 About Richland Located in Dallas Texas Over 25000 credit and continuing education students ID: 493561
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Richland College
Improving the Learning Environment through Caring Behaviors
Lamrot
Bekele
Dwight Riley
February
2013Slide2
About Richland
Located in Dallas, TexasOver 25,000 credit and continuing education studentsInternationally and ethnically diverse Our mission - Teaching, learning, community building. Slide3
Today’s Learning Objectives
Discover caring behaviors that improve the learning environment and student successLearn how the results of caring behaviors surveys may be used to improve teaching, learning, and community buildingAnalyze examples of caring behaviors and identify related strategiesSlide4
Richland College – School of Business
Accounting ProgramApproximately 2,500 accounting students annuallyAwards include certificates and the Accounting AAS.ACCT 2301 – Principles of Accounting I is a gatekeeper course.Slide5
Success Data Before
AtDACCT-2301
% A, B, C Grades
2004-05
2005-06
2006-07
2007-08
2008-09
Overall
55.0
52.7
52.8
59.4
58.1
Face to Face
60.2
59.1
59.4
66.5
66.3
Distance Learning
23.5
24.5
28.6
33.7
34.8Slide6
Our AtD Journey Began in 2009
Understanding our studentsIdentifying strategies for improving the learning environment and student successParticipating in Caring Behaviors training in March 2010 with Dr. Barbara Coan, Collin College - Dean of Academic AffairsBenchmarking/applying Caring Behaviors during Fall 2010.Administering Caring Behaviors surveys during Spring 2011.Slide7
Caring Behaviors - Assumptions
Faculty with high retention and student success rates exhibit similar behaviors and characteristics.Applying Caring Behaviors and related strategies can improve the learning environment and student success without a reduction in rigor.Slide8
Caring
Behaviors Shows empathy HelpfulRole model Relaxed, open-mindedCompetent MotivatingShows sensitivity FlexibleEncourages students ReinforcingAvailable outside of class GenuinenessRespectful Ava Miller Slide9
Caring
Behaviors Survey ResultsSlide10
Caring Behaviors Analysis
Spring 2011 InstructorAverage
A
, B,
C Grade %
A
4.60
72%
B
4.79
79%
C
4.70
74%
D
4.26
33%Slide11
Caring Behaviors Survey ResultsSlide12
Caring Behaviors Analysis
Spring 2012InstructorAverage
A, B, C
Grade %
A
4.73
65%
B
4.63
67%
C
4.56
77%
D
4.86
76%
E
4.85
61%
F
4.41
55%
G
4.81
89%Slide13
Caring Behaviors and Related Strategies
CompetentSelected quality materials and online learning resourcesAligned learning outcomes, assignments, and exams Slide14
Caring Behaviors and Related Strategies
Available outside of classLecture and exam review videos available for online and face-to-face studentsTutoring Resources available on campus and onlineSlide15
Caring Behaviors and Related Strategies
HelpfulProvide chapter outlines highlighting key learning objectives and concepts.Offer individual assistance during class while students work on practice assignments.Slide16
Caring Behaviors and Related Strategies
Relaxed, open-mindedWelcome students as they enter class.Be well-prepared for class (includes the use of departmental assignments and exams).Play in the classroom.Slide17
Success Data 2004 - 2012Slide18
Caring Behaviors Exercise
Discuss in your group an assigned Caring Behavior.Determine how this behavior and related strategies may be used to improve the learning environment and student success.Appoint a scribe to record your behavior/strategies and report your findings.Slide19
Caring Behaviors - Tips
Applying Caring Behaviors requires effective training for all participants in the learning process (full-time/adjunct faculty and tutors).Caring Behaviors surveys should be administered to on-campus and online students.Survey results should be communicated to faculty in a positive manner and may be used to identify future action plans.Slide20
Caring Behaviors – Lessons
Caring Behaviors may be used as a framework for creating a positive/caring learning environment.Applying Caring Behaviors fosters the development of meaningful relationships that help students succeed.Slide21
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"No significantlearning occurswithout a
significant
relationship."
–Dr. James Comer