1. 1 Ivan …..IBEST means I am the BEST!

2. AGENDA *INTRO *MODELS *CURRICULUM *BENEFITS & CHALLENGES *QUESTIONS & DISCUSSION AGENDA *INTRO *MODELS *CURRICULUM *BENEFITS & CHALLENGES *QUESTIONS & DISCUSSION 2

3. 3 Retention Rate Comparison – IBEST vs. Non-IBEST students Accounting 110, Winter 2007 Tacoma Community College IBEST Retention Rate 100% 73%

4. 4 Grade Comparison – IBEST vs. Non-IBEST students Accounting 110, Winter 2007 Tacoma Community College IBEST Grade Comparison 3.5 1.7

5. 5 Passing Rate Comparison – IBEST vs. Non-IBEST students Accounting 110, Winter 2007 Tacoma Community College Passing Rate Comparison IBEST 100% 47%

6. 6 IBEST – Accounting Model 1Students Instructor (s) 18:30-9:20 IBEST Only ABE/ESL 2 9:30- 10:20 IBEST + Non-IBEST ABE/ESL+CTE+Tutors Schedule for Accounting 1 IBEST students are ABE and ESL students. Non-IBEST students are college level students.

7. 7 IBEST – Accounting Model 2 IBEST/ACCT 145 Payroll and Business TaxesStudents Instructor (s) 1.8:30-9:20 IBEST + Non-IBEST CTE+ABE/ESL 2. 11:30- 12:20 IBESTABE/ESL

8. BEFORE STUDENT FOCUSED LEARNING BEGINS SHARE RESOURCES WITH BOTH INSTRUCTORS: LEARNING OUTCOMES ASSESSMENT: HOMEWORK, EXAMS SUPPLEMENTAL IBEST MATERIAL LECTURES SYLLABUS WITH A CALENDAR TEXTBOOKS AND ANCILLARY MATERIALS BEFORE STUDENT FOCUSED LEARNING BEGINS SHARE RESOURCES WITH BOTH INSTRUCTORS: LEARNING OUTCOMES ASSESSMENT: HOMEWORK, EXAMS SUPPLEMENTAL IBEST MATERIAL LECTURES SYLLABUS WITH A CALENDAR TEXTBOOKS AND ANCILLARY MATERIALS 8

9. 9 Focus During the IBEST Only Period Model 1 Preview the lesson Key points of the chapter Vocabulary Classroom issues Cultural differences Academic expectations Review – Q & A

10. 10 …..After the first class, I understand 50% to 60% of the material to be covered later that day..... Ivan

11. 11 IBEST – Accounting Model 2 IBEST/ACCT 145 Payroll and Business TaxesStudents Instructor (s) 1.8:30-9:20 IBEST + Non-IBEST CTE+ABE/ESL 2. 11:30- 12:20 IBESTABE/ESL

12. The shortfall must be deposited on or before the first Wednesday or Friday, whichever is earlier, falling on or after the 15 th day of the month following the month in which the deposit was required to be made. p.3-20 Payroll Accounting, Bieg & Toland 12

13. IBEST Support Daily Activities Model 2  Student Generated Vocabulary list Practice and quiz Practice and quiz  Questions – Reading Comprehension From today’s lesson From today’s lesson From previewing From previewing  Problem solving Additional accounting problems Additional accounting problems 13

14. 14 Focus During Integrated period -- IBEST and Non-IBEST Together

15. 15 The Accounting instructor: teaches the class as she would a regular accounting class understands the needs of the ABE/ESL students

16. 16 The basic skills instructor: monitors assists clarifies notes issues participates with minimum interference

17. 17 After Class Extra support is available to all students in the tutoring center. Basic Skills instructor and Accounting instructor get together and debrief.

18. 18 Benefits of Co-teaching Across Discipline  Learn about a different field  Learn about different student populations  Learn new teaching strategies and styles  Learn to work collaboratively  More effective in helping students to meet their educational goals  Higher retention rate and better results  Positive feedback from students

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20. 20 Challenges of Co-teaching Across Discipline  Different teaching styles and strategies  Different personalities and communication styles  Unfamiliar with the other subject area  Unfamiliar with different student populations  Time  Chain of authority

21. 21 Overcoming the Challenges  Clear program guidelines  Clearly defined roles for each instructor  Getting to know each other and developing a trusting relationship  Spending time necessary to familiarize oneself with content area (Basic Skills instructor)  Providing detailed syllabus and course calendar (content area instructor)  Understanding the needs and goals of the different student populations  Being organized and detailed-oriented  Willing to be open-minded and work collaboratively  Willing to go the extra mile  Familiar with the program. Able to see the big picture

22. Let’s hear from the students  IBEST Support Class really helps because * We can ask questions related to language issues. * We can ask questions related to language issues. *We get extra time to practice. *We get extra time to practice. *We feel more comfortable asking questions. *We feel more comfortable asking questions. 22

23. IBEST Support doesn’t really help when…  The ESL support instructor doesn’t know the content. 23

24. 24 … I didn’t think I would be doing as well as I am. I am loving it…. Desiree

25. 25 …I was afraid to take Accounting, but now I know I can do it… Young-Sil

26. 26 …I want to be a payroll specialist. I am going to take Accounting 145, Payroll Taxes next quarter… Insuk

27. 27 …I’d like to get a four year degree in Accounting… Sreyroath

28. 28 Please contact us at: wlarsen@tacomacc.edu arothenberg@tacomacc.edu Presented by Annalee Rothenberg Wendy Larsen