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 METHODS
OF INSTRUCTION
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Skills Department, located in the Arts and Sciences Building,
room 309, offers instruction through a variety of delivery methods
for
Math 050,
Math 107, and
Math 112 courses.
These instruction
opportunities allow you to pick the method that best meets your
learning style and personal situation.
A brief description
of each method is listed below.
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On-Campus
Math Lab
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The
Math Lab provides a dynamic and adaptive instructional program
to meet individual academic and personal schedule needs.
The Math Lab emphasizes:
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► Individual study with assignments
and high-quality materials |
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► Flexible weekly schedules |
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► One-to-one faculty support
from a variety of instructors |
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► Individualized test review
appointments with faculty |
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► Options for re-taking tests |
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► Writing exercises |
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► Weekly Progress Checks |
Math Lab courses are not ‘self-paced’;
however, Math Lab students have considerable flexibility each
week while completing their course within the semester.
Students said that they appreciated
the flexibility each week in scheduling their 4 contact hours
in the lab. They found the instructors extremely helpful
in delivering ‘just in time’ instruction for anything from a
specific problem to a mini-custom lecture on an entire concept.
Un-timed testing and grade raising opportunities were praised!
Math Lab Information
MATH LAB HOURS
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Fall and Spring semesters: |
Monday –
Thursday 8 am – 9 pm |
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Friday 8 am –
4 pm |
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Saturday 9 am
– 3 pm |
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Sunday Closed |
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Summer semester: |
Monday –
Thursday 9 am – 9 pm |
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Friday 9 am –
4 pm |
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Saturday
Closed |
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Sunday Closed |
- Tests and quizzes must be checked out at least one
hour before closing.
- Final exams must be checked out at least two hours
before closing.
- You must sign in to the Instructor Station at least
ten minutes before closing.
For semester dates and days the college is closed, please
consult the college’s academic calendar at
www.lcc.edu/calendar.html
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All enrolled
students are required to attend a
Math Lab Course Orientation.
If you have taken
a course in the downtown Math Lab during one of the past two
semesters, you may come in for an Individual Orientation
any time the Lab is open during the first few days of the semester.
All other Lab
students are required to attend one of the scheduled Group
Orientation times. If orientation is not completed
on or before the last date of Group Orientation, students may
be administratively dropped.
Summer 2008
Math Lab Group Orientation
days and times
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Lab
/ Lecture (On and Off-Campus)
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The Lab/Lecture
approach combines the key features of the Math Lab with some
features of a lecture class. The Lab/Lecture classes emphasize:
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► A lecture presentation and
testing schedules that provide structure |
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► Flexible access and support
from a variety of instructors |
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► Options for re-taking tests |
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► Regular work with other students
(collaborative learning) |
Students
reported that they liked the blend of having a set time to meet
with their class and instructor and appreciated the added lab
benefits of un-timed tests and convenient lab instruction.
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Off-Campus
Learning Centers
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The Math Lab
approach is used at Learning Centers located in Howell
(LIVCEN), Mason (MHS), Owosso (OWOSSO), St. Johns (STJCCC),
and East Lansing (LCCEAST). This approach utilizes a single
assigned instructor to work with a group of students taking
any of our three courses at one time, while following the Lab
testing format.
“I
chose to take Math as a lab so I would be able to go at my own
pace. The lab allowed me to work through the chapters
I knew at a fast pace. If I had a question, my instructor
was there to help me along. I chose the off campus learning
center because it worked with my schedule better and was not
out of the way from my home.” Ashley (student)
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Lecture
(On and Off-Campus)
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The
lecture option is for students who need more structure and specific
timelines for accomplishing assignments and tests. This
environment is also good for visual and auditory learners who
benefit from lecture and demonstration activity.
"The advantages of a regular
math lecture course are abundant. It allows for more personal
contact and creates an environment conducive to putting theory
into practice. Under the guidance of the instructor, a traditional
math lecture empowers the student to ask questions in a group
setting, which offers more of an interactive approach to learning
and greater retention." Rick (student)
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Online
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Individuals who are independent learners
and have good computer skills may utilize course offerings over
the Internet. Students complete coursework on-line and
then take tests at the on-campus Assessment Center. If
students have travel restrictions, they may utilize an approved
off-campus testing center and a test proctor. A fee may
be assessed to test off-campus.
"Being able to go to class anytime
during the day is one of the many reasons why I like online
classes. I am able to go to class anywhere during a 24
hour period. I live in Grand Rapids, so online classes
work best in order for me to attend LCC. It is also convenient
that I am able to have my tests proctored to a location near
my home." Miranda (student)
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Lecture/Internet (On-Campus) |
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This
option combines the advantages of a lecture class with the flexibility
of an online class. Students attend a once a week lecture
along with completing on-line assignments, activities and/or
discussions. This method is designed for the student who
is self-motivated while offering the benefit of a lecture presentation.
“I really enjoyed
this hybrid Lecture/Internet class. This type of class has a
very convenient set-up. Students are allotted a large amount
of time to do the homework and then the following class there
is a teacher there to explain the old and new problems. The
face-to-face interaction still exists, but with the convenience
of an online class. There was also the opportunity to have questions
answered whenever it was needed through the discussion board.
However, the teacher absolutely needs to be attentive in order
for this system to work.” Bethany (student)
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