Students will be able to demonstrate through writing an understanding of the physical and biological environment and how it is impacted by human beings.
Other Information:
The professors are planning a field trip either to the Kissimmee River or to the Shark Valley in Everglades National Park.
Writing and the Philosophy of Harry Potter is a Learning Community that will engage students in thinking critically when writing about Harry Potter.
Learning Outcomes
Students will learn to apply their reading and writing skills to content area textbooks and popular culture, specifically theHarry Potter book(s) and movies.
Students will learn and be able to apply philosophical and rhetorical terminology to academic and non-academic content.
Students will be able to improve their ability to respond creatively to real-world problems.
Students will be able to discover the connection between literature, philosophy, and their everyday lives.
Other Information
For ENC 1101, students can see the course preview/requirements at http://aalessan.blogspot.com.
Well folks, we're quickly approaching mid-semester. That means pressure is mounting as students prepare for mid-term exams and professors roll back their sleeves to navigate through all the material they need to teach. By the time mid-terms are here, many a student and professor is hyperventilating, wondering when this will all end. It's the routine cycle of the semester.
But the fact that we stick to it means we're well on our way to success. Success isn't just about getting an "A" on the test or in the class. It isn't just about getting through another semester, either. And it certainly isn't all about how much money we'll make once this is all said and done. Success is about what we're learning. It's about leaving with more knowledge than what we started and about gaining grains of information that will help us later on. I use the collective "we" here because throughout the dance of an academic semester, students and professors learn from each other. Our lives are enriched because of the people with whom we come in contact and the backgrounds they bring. It's a win-win, I think!
This is especially true with Learning Communities. Right now, those of you part of this group are finding that you're bonding more with your classmates. You're helping each other learn the material. You're even hanging out before or after class at Wendy's (or other places). In doing this, you're becoming a community and learning lessons that transcend subject matters. You are on the path to success as students, individuals, and professionals!
But aiming for success is undeniably stressful, and as you finish settling into the comfort of classroom routine, you'll find that you're starting to stress about mid-term exams and the piling of work that ensues from procrastination (because, really, I know most of us procrastinate). That's why I want to invite all students, faculty, staff and administrators who form part of South Campus Learning Communities to come Celebrate Success with a mid-term luncheon and percussion/stress-reduction workshop led by the internationally acclaimed percussionist and music facilitator Mr. William Stewart!
Mr. Stewart spent 23 years as a member of the band Third World and during that time, Third World produced 13 albums, of which 5 received Grammy nominations. Mr. Stewart has performed with such renowned artists as Stevie Wonder, Eddy Grant, Carlos Santana and Bob Marley. His energy and enthusiasm are contagious, even for those who don't think they have a musical bone in them!
In addition to the wonderful workshop provided my Mr. Stewart, there will be food provided by Student Life, door prizes, an open mic hour, and a spectacular opportunity to strengthen our community! I hope to see you there!
When: Friday, October 22, 2010 Time: 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM Where: Southern Breezes (Bldg 68, next to the cafeteria)
Here are some video clips of workshops and music by Willie Stewart and Third World (respectively); I hope you enjoy them!
For this Learning Community, you will co-register for the following courses:
PHI 2010 (Intro to Philosophy) #390769 Tues/Thurs 9:30 am - 10:45 am Professor Matthew Mayberry
ENC 1101 (English Composition 1) #393050 Mon/Wed 11:00 am - 12:15 pm Professor Alexandra Alessandri
Instructor Bios
Professor Mayberry:
Professor Alessandri: See the About Me section of this blog.
Theme/Description of Learning Community
Writing and the Philosophy of Harry Potter is a Learning Community that will engage students in thinking critically when writing about Harry Potter.
Learning Outcomes
Students will learn to apply their reading and writing skills to content area textbooks and popular culture, specifically the Harry Potter book(s) and movies.
Students will learn and be able to apply philosophical and rhetorical terminology to academic and non-academic content.
Students will be able to improve their ability to respond creatively to real-world problems.
Students will be able to discover the connection between literature, philosophy, and their everyday lives.
Other Information
For ENC 1101, students can see the course preview/requirements at http://aalessan.blogspot.com.
*NOTE: HLP 1081 is an 8-week course that begins on Aug. 23, 2010.
Instructor Bios
Click on link(s) above for more information.
Theme/Description of Learning Community
Sound Hearts, Minds, and Bodies is a Learning Community in which students will discover that in order to achieve sound hearts, minds, and bodies, they need the skills covered in these four courses. Students will learn concepts of achieving healthy bodies, and in doing so, will also learn how to achieve healthy hearts and minds.
Learning Outcomes
Students will learn to apply their reading and writing skills to content area textbooks.
Students will learn terminology from content area textbooks
Through reading and writing assignments, and an oral report, students will discover the connection between reading, writing, speaking and listening, and critical thinking.
Students will demonstrate their ability to work in a diverse group and apply their findings in both oral and written format.
Students will be able to directly apply skills learned in SLS to other content areas.
For this Learning Community, you will co-register for the following courses:
MUL 2010 (Music Appreciation) #391771 Mon/Wed 9:30 am - 10:45 am Professor Lisa Gelfand
ENC 0021 (College Prep Writing Skills 2) #390757 Mon/Wed 11:00 am - 12:15 pm Professor Jaime Flores
SLS 1001 (Strategies for Success) # 391864 Tues/Thurs 9:30 am - 10:45 am Professor Judith Slapak
REA 0006C (College Prep Reading 2) #391670 Tues/Thurs 11:00 am - 12:15 pm Professor Ray Dunn
Instructor Bios
Click on instructor link(s) to learn more.
Theme/Description of Learning Community
Music Tells a Story: Enhancing student success through music, reading and writing.
Learning Outcomes
Students will have the opportunity to participate in four integrated assignments that will help to strengthen their:
understanding of what they read about music, musical instruments, composers and historic musical periods (REA0006C)
ability to write about musical styles, and express what they hear in written format (ENC0021)
time management skills when scheduling for concert attendances, developing critical, creative, and practical thinking, conduct research and produce short essays about music, and develop presentations about music, instruments and composers (SLS1001)
recognition of musical style, instruments, and appreciation of music (MUL2010)
Alexandra Alessandri is a children’s author, poet, PitchWars mentor, and English professor at Broward College, teaching courses in composition, literature, and creative writing. She’s a mountain girl living in South Florida with her husband, son, and hairless pup. She graduated from Florida International University and UCLA Extension Writers’ Program. She blogs too little, tweets too much, believes in magic, is obsessed with coffee, and dreams of traveling the world.
If you have questions about any of the courses, please email her at aalessan@broward.edu.
