Dear All Without sounding trite, I am beginning to think we might be far wiser to say simply: This is an active learning course. You will be required to cooperate, collaborate and come to class prepared. Wait...isn't that the de facto position of education anyway? Regards, Paul _________________________ [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]> 'Ideas are rarely accepted by an establishment that did not create them.' Thomas Kuhn "If we teach today as we taught yesterday, we rob our students of tomorrow." - John Dewey Sent from my iPad On 5 Mar, 2014, at 7:59 am, "Nicole L Arduini-VanHoose" <[log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]>> wrote: 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]<mailto:[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]<mailto:[log in to unmask]> ________________________________ CONFIDENTIALITY:This email is intended solely for the person(s) named and may be confidential and/or privileged.If you are not the intended recipient,please delete it,notify us and do not copy,use,or disclose its contents. Towards a sustainable earth:Print only when necessary.Thank you.