MAILING LISTS

We would have difficulty with such designation as instructors for course sections change frequently, particularly sections taught by adjuncts. If a particular course section is designated as TBL and then a different instructor, one not using TBL, takes over the course, then students will not get what they signed-up to take. 

I imagine that some students that have never heard of TBL and do not understand what it is about may also be unwilling to take a course with such a designation. I make student aware of what to expect on the first day and I have had students tell me that they were hesitant at first but after learning more about TBL that they are glad that they stayed. I am sure that there are others that self-selected out on the first day, thinking that this was not a good fit for them. 



Nicole Arduini-Van Hoose

Hudson Valley Community College



Sent from my iPhone



On Mar 4, 2014, at 3:43 PM, "Sharona A. Levy" <[log in to unmask]> wrote:



> We have been discussing whether or not to designate courses as “TBL” in the schedule of classes so that students are aware that the class will be conducted using TBL before they register.

>  

> Our faculty have mixed feelings about the pros and cons of doing this. It also raises the question of how to determine whether a  course should be called TBL or not, given the wide variety that students might experience from individual faculty who say they are using TBL.

>  

> Anyone willing to share their institution’s policies on this matter?

>  

> Suggestions, experiences, and/or opinions all welcome.

>  

> Thanks,

> Sharona

>  

> Sharona A. Levy

> Faculty Fellow

> School of Humanities and Social Sciences

> 3238 Boylan Hall

> Brooklyn College/CUNY

> 718-951-5000 x8506

> [log in to unmask]

>