1. Moorpark College Ed Garcia – egarcia@vcccd.edu Computer Networking Systems Engineering Vocational and Transfer courses in Information Technology, Microsoft & Cisco Certification Tracks

2. Topics 1.Teacher Training program 2.Curriculum Strategies 3.My Retention Plan/Ideas 2

3. Teacher Training was needed Technical Experts – Limited Community College teaching experience 3

4. Teaching Skills Workshop Attend Teaching Skills Workshop (18 hours) – Practice Teaching strategies – Collegial participation and sharing – Implement a “Check for Understanding” – Share frustrations and possible solutions – Video taped lesson delivery w/constructive feedback 4

5. Classroom results to expect Whiteboard with key discussion topics Various “Check for Understanding” More Breakout sessions – Less Broadcasting More Critical thinking questions Attempt to engage non-participants- ASAP 5

6. Graduates See themselves as Educators Have toolbox of teaching strategies See the bigger picture -retention and varied delivery Empowered to educate 6

7. Curriculum Strategies How do you integrate BSI or Teaching Skills Workshop strategies into curriculum? 7

8. Triangle Problem – Whats the problema? Year 2001 200 students @ Tier1 50 students @ Tier2 25 students @ Tier3 I taught Intermediate & Advanced Course 8

9. Problem - Communication Breakdown W/Adjuncts Internship Opportunities Education Plan – Counseling Appts Employment Announcements & Discussion+ Career Guidance Hand Outs Course Substitution information Academic Tracks - Certification, Transfer programs Additional Lab Hours, New Course opportunity 9

10. New Triangle Solution 200 students – largest BSI population enrolls in new Entry Courses – Critical Point 100 students 50 students I now teach here where I can focus on transition efforts Working Professionals teach here Prioritize your TSW grads here 10

11. Results – Lower Attrition More Students seem to be focused on a Goal! Students have expressed willingness to successfully complete “Irrelevant” courses Students reduce class loads to focus on success and improving GPA/Certification Students to come to me with complaints Students offer ideas/suggestions ie: New classes – program needs Students start asking about University Transfer Programs – Goal has shifted! 11

12. Garcias Retention Plan TSW campus facilitator Evolved as a Teacher? Over Achievers + BSI Age + Goals 12

13. I apply HEAT! 13

14. Encouraging HEAT works best! Help students light their torch! 14

15. HEAT Easy for me to remember as I prep for class 15

16. HEAT => Provide Structure Homework – Status & Performance Data Engage – Exercises with Check for Understanding handout AAA - Agenda + Assessments + Accessibility (DE) Time-Mgmt – Calendar in Class 16

17. My Classes have High Retention 30% will succeed regardless of your efforts 30% will fail regardless of your efforts Developing strategies for that 40% can impact retention data. Using D.E. portal for supplemental is a big benefit for ALL students I feel effective! 17

18. Ideas? Build a Teaching Skills Workshop program – Yes Stipends Help Identify your Triangle and its Faculty Integrate BSI/Retention/Transition – Teacher Evaluation process DE portal with supplemental materials Develop campus BSI Website with resources 18

19. Ed Garcia Moorpark College Technology Instructor egarcia@vcccd.edu 19