Accreditation - Hartnell College!!

Institutional Self Evaluation – 12-05-12
II.A.2.d
The institution uses delivery modes and teaching methodologies that reflect the diverse
needs and learning styles of its students.
Descriptive Summary
Hartnell‘s students represent a range of cultures, languages, ages, educational and socioeconomic
backgrounds, and learning styles. These differences require that faculty present
information in a variety of delivery modes and methods to meet their instructional goals.
As part of the Curriculum Committee approval process, CurricUNET contains a detailed list
of teaching methods which represent various ways instructors may choose to adapt their
course content to the different learning styles within their classes. Teaching methodologies
documented in CurricUNET include lecture with audiovisual multi-media support, computerassisted
instruction, demonstrations, discussion, group activities, individual assistance and
tutorials, lab activities, and distance education. Courses offered online may use collegesupported
course management software (eCollege) with online materials supplied by specific
vendors or incorporate independent resources. Videoconferencing equipment is available for
real-time interactive video and audio distant learning courses. (II.A.3, II.A.15)
Methods of evaluation represent another means to adapt instructional methodologies to the
various learning styles of students. Through CurricUNET, course initiators identify and
describe those methods of evaluation that best serve their instructional needs and are most
appropriate to their student population. Instructors document and describe assessment of
student performance to demonstrate that students have met course learning outcomes.
(II.A.3)
INNOVATIVE PROGRAMS FOCUSED ON DIVERSE LEARNERS
The search for innovative teaching methodologies has resulted in a number of outstanding
programs that benefit students. Examples of these programs are detailed in the following
paragraphs:
The Academy for College Excellence (ACE) is an award-winning program designed to help
students who may be considered ―at-risk‖ due to economic considerations or educational
background. ACE is a one-semester program designed for incoming students. Students
attend full-time in a cohort group and enroll in 16.5 units. A two-week foundation course
highlights working and learning styles and how to work effectively with others. Students also
enroll in EDU-111, Team Self-Management, EDU-112, Social Justice, Eng-101,
Intermediate Composition and Reading, BUS-150, Basic Computer Applications, and a
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