Designing for Success

Often first year students at university struggle or are not successful.   Working as a cohort for the first year allows a time to think and develop the ability to think.  They have three programs that use a cohort model.  The one discussed today was the Explorations program.

The content is interdisciplinary and process of learning is stressed.

Success is felt by students and staff.

The students enjoyed the smaller class size (only 100) and that the instructor actually knows your name.  

It is student focused and develops students who are involved in their learning.

It sounds like a good program is developing.  It is now in its third year and creating a positive teaching and learning experience.  It will be continuing next year with another 100 students having a cohort First Year Experience.

Kevn