Meg McConnaughy, M. Ed. Faculty Director, Public Speaking Courses New College of Interdisciplinary Arts and Sciences Arizona State University Learner Centered Course Redesign Initiative for CMN 225 Public Speaking
ASU at the West Campus 10,000 Students Located in Phoenix, Arizona Diverse student population One of a four campus university New College of Interdisciplinary Arts and Sciences
Redesign Course Supplemental Model 600 seats offered using lecture and lab format Centralized lecture instruction by one professor Two undergraduates per lab section of 25 Shared learning objectives, syllabus and text TurningPoint Clickers for weekly quiz and attendance Added interactive speech development activities New College of Interdisciplinary Arts and Sciences
The Undergraduate Assistants Two per lab Cross pairing for accountability Selected from senior CALL mentors Demonstrated maturity and established credibility Weekly instructor and assistant group meetings Evaluate speech grading, resolve class issues Watch most current class speeches New College of Interdisciplinary Arts and Sciences
Win Quality of instruction maintained Consistent educational experience for students Real time feedback during speech preparation No additional resources required Undergrad assistant teachers excelled Improved student access to instructor and assistants New College of Interdisciplinary Arts and Sciences