Horizontal Flexibility … Mastery Learning … and The Problem

A Rambling Essay, by Jack Rotman

 

This is a response, in part, to the “A Modest Proposal” submitted by Mr. Bennett and Mr. Spencley.  However, the purpose is not to debate point-by-point; rather, the goal is to present a different perspective on the Problem.

 

NOTE:  This material is intended only for the use of faculty and other staff in the Department of Mathematical Skills at Lansing Community College!

 

SYMPTOMS and PROBLEMS

WHAT?  PROBLEM?  Or, WHAT PROBLEM?
AN ANALYSIS OF "THE PROBLEM" BASED ON TYPES OF STUDENTS AND ENROLLMENT  (NEW!!)
BUT NOBODY ELSE DOES THIS!
DATA ON MASTERY LEARNING AT LCC 

FINAL EXAM FAIR?

A MATRIX OF (POTENTIAL) ALTERNATIVES
WHAT DO FACULTY NEED?
WHAT SHOULD HAPPEN NEXT ?

These sections may be best read in the order shown; however, there is no need to be that linear -- feel free to explore the sections based on your interest.

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Jack Rotman   November 7, 2007