The Teaching and Learning Values are listed below with examples of actions that demonstrate the presence of each value. They are a shared responsibility at the college and will be considered in decision and policy-making arenas. We will encourage and promote these values in college programs, courses, services and activities.
We are a college that . . .
Creates a learning climate of mutual respect and fairness.
- Creates open and equal interactions.
- Encourages and seeks to understand varying points of view and learning differences.
- Models and applies standards and expectations equitably.
- Models inclusion.
Encourages creative and critical thinking.
- Creates low-risk learning environments.
- Supports the identification of problems and the creation of solutions.
- Uses questioning strategies that encourage creative and critical thinking.
- Encourages the expression of underlying thinking.
- Incorporates problem-solving processes.
- Incorporates approaches that encourage multiple styles of thinking.
Actively engages individuals in the learning process.
- Uses hands-on, real life applications.
- Uses structured, purposeful small group activities.
- Involves participants in planning activities and leading discussions.
- Uses a menu of approaches and activities for a variety of learning styles.
- Provides opportunities for feedback and evaluation.
- Models use of technology as a communication and learning tool.
Facilitates learning that applies to and enriches lives.
- Makes connections from theory to real life applications.
- Uses current and real life experiences and activities.
- Solicits learning illustrations and applications.
- Encourages the application of learning.
- Incorporates student life experiences.
Clarifies expectations and encourages student responsibility for learning.
- Clarifies expectations and outcomes in a variety of ways.
- Sets high expectations.
- Holds individuals accountable.
- Models responsible behavior.
- Gives clear directions and instructions.
- Gives frequent, timely feedback.
- Models diversity, honesty and fairness in interactions.
Promotes learning as a lifelong process.
- Models lifelong learning.
- Shows enthusiasm and joy for learning and teaching.
- Provides avenues and encouragement for future learning.
- Considers long-term as well as short-term goals.
- Shares personal learning experiences and new developments in the field.
- Connects with partners in the workplace and in the community.
Originally Adopted in 1998
Revised and Reaffirmed in 2004