Learning Communities

What is a Learning Community?

• Students working together in two or more linked classes with a common theme.

• There are three types at SJDC.  In the first type all the same students are enrolled in the same group of classes  and coursework is integrated.  For example, the same 30 students all enroll in English 70, Reading 91A and Guidance 5.  STUDENT SUCCESS Learning Communities follow this format.

• In the second type all the students that are enrolled in one class also enroll as part of a larger lecture class.  For example, all 35 students enrolled in an English 79 class also enroll in a AJ 21 class (35 Eng students plus 30 other students = 65  total for the AJ class.)  Our MAJOR THEMED Learning Communities follow this format.

• The work in one class often relates to the work in the other class or classes; for example, reading in one class supports your assignments and understanding in the other classes.  In a Reading class you may read poems by a specific author, in the Guidance class you may watch a film about the poet, and in the English class you may write your own poem or write about the poet and your interpretation of his poems. 

• The third type is a cohort of students that take classes together but coursework may not be integrated. EOPS Academy and Teacher Pipeline follow this format.

What are Some of the Advantages of a Learning Community?

• Learning Community students have higher success than non- LC students.

• Learning Community students interact more with other students and faculty.

• Learning Communities are great for meeting new people that have common goals and dreams.

• Learning Community students build long lasting relationships with other students on campus.

 

How do I enroll?

• Register for any one section in the Learning Community and you are automatically enrolled in the entire Learning Community.

• YOU MUST BE IN ALL CLASSES in the Learning Community.

• If you drop any one of the sections, you will be dropped from all classes in the Learning Community.  

• Call 954-5906 for more information.

Spring 2010  Learning Communities

 

Theme:  STUDENT SUCCESS:  Designed for students who want to improve their chances for success these Learning Communities give you a foundation for success in college while also helping you explore cultural issues and increasing self-esteem.

 

          Class              Days         Time        Section #     Instructor       Room   Units

English 70	MWF	8-9:40	81780	L. Nugent	Lock 108	5
Guidance 5	TTH	10:30-12	28225	A. Canela	DERIC 274	3

 

Prerequisites:  Reading Level II and Math Level II

Math 80	M-TH	9-10:00	92474	P. Hammer	Lock 316	4
Guidance 5	MW	11-12:30	63058	S. Whitt	DERIC 274	3

     

Theme:   MATH SUCCESS: This Learning Community gives you a foundation for success in basic math.  Math anxiety, math study skills, and test taking along with other college success strategies will be explored.

Guidance 19	T	11:30-12:30	16479	C. Xiong	Shim 227	1
Math 76	TTH	12:30-2	66841	K. Beale	Shim 327	3
Read 91C	TTH	9:30-11:30	85469	M. Marta	Shim 142	4.5

              And                 T lab      8-9:30                                                      Holt 201

 

 Theme:  PUENTE  (Spanish for "bridge") is a national-award-winning program that has helped thousands of students to reach their dreams of college success with a curricular focus on Latino literature and experience. Call Heather Robinson 954-5658 for program and application information.       

Eng 1A	MWF	9-10:00	******	P. Ramirez	Lock 302	3
Guidance 32	W	11-12:00	******	H. Robinson	DERIC      273	1

 

 

AFFIRM. The AFFIRM Learning Community  will share a learning experience and develop unity through the discovery of African American History; utilizing the power of the written word; and developing a recognition of personal cultural empowerment.

English 79	MWF	8-9:40	25354	L. William-White	Lock 301	5
Hist 30B	MWF	11-12:00	66843	D. Terry	W. Form	3

 

Theme:  Finding Our Voices, Empowering Ourselves.  Using the written word to empower your voice.

English 1A	MW	1:30-3	11894	B. Rennicks	Shim 237	3
Comm St 1A	TTH	9:30-11	19400	S. Graham	Shim 206	3
Library Science 1	W	12:30-1:30	54148	J. Wang	Shim 237	1

 

 

Major Themed Learning Communities

PSYCHOLOGY:  Students will learn English grammar, writing, and vocabulary and will apply their writing skills to current topics in their psychology class.

          Class              Days         Time        Section #     Instructor       Room   Units

Psy 7	TTH	8-9:30	97064	E. Maloney	Holt 415	3
Eng 1A	TTH	9:30-11	79634	J. Hemmington	Cunn 318	3

 

 

CRIMINAL JUSTICE:   Designed for Administrative Justice majors, this learning community revolves around the major components within the criminal justice system network: law enforcement, prosecution, judicial, and corrections.

AJ 23	MWF	10-11:00	78719	J. Hislop	Cunn 311	3
Eng 1A	TTH	9:30-11	93007	G. Holden	Lock 108	3

 

 

STEM Majors:  These Learning Communities are designed for the student interested in a career in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) or obtaining a degree in a STEM field.  Call Laura Ocha-Sanchez at 954-5473 for program information.

STEM 1

Math 38 B	M-TH	10-11	88693	P. Hammer	Lock 316
Eng 1D	MWF	1-2:00	15816	M. Hamiliton	Lock 316

 

STEM 2

Math 2	MTWF	2-3:00	14117	C. Barker	Shim 207	4
Physics 4A	MWF	1-2	87196	R. Fizell	Cunn 312	4
and	Th	2-5			Cunn 411

 

Teacher Pipeline Program

The Teacher Pipeline Program/TAP Learning Community supports students on a pathway to becoming a math teacher in Middle School or High School.  Students in this community will have an opportunity for paid work experience.  Contact Sharon Daegling at 954-5472 for more information

          Teacher Pipeline 1                   Math 1 and Engl 1B

 

          Teacher Pipeline 2                     Hum 4 and Hist 37

 

EOPS ACADEMY:  This Learning Community is designed for EOPS students.

Contact the EOPS Office at 954-5682 for academy details and application information.

 Eng 33A, Guid 8, Guid 19, Guide 30, Guid 31, and Guide 34