ABE 062/063 - #7645/7654
English
Fall 2013
Instructor:
Ron Holland Office
Location: B233H
E-mail:
ron.holland@bellevuecollege.edu Office
Hours: by appointment
Phone:
(425) 564-4162
Books and Materials Required
The
novel will be available in the
Each
student should come to class with a 3-ring binder, plenty of lined paper,
pencil, pen, and eraser. You may also want a dictionary or other reference
books.
Course Outcomes
Students
in this multi-level course will improve their ability to read with
understanding according to Washington State Reading Standards. To do so,
students will focus on determining the reading purpose, selecting reading
strategies appropriate to the purpose, monitoring comprehension and adjusting
reading strategies, analyzing information and reflecting on its underlying
meaning, and integrating it with prior knowledge to address the reading
purpose.
Students
will also improve their ability to convey ideas in writing according to
How Outcomes will be met
Throughout
the quarter, you will read a variety of kinds of writing and write sentences, paragraphs,
summaries, and responses. You will build your vocabulary and your understanding
and correct use of English grammar. Weekly spelling lists and quizzes will help
you improve your overall spelling accuracy. You will have many opportunities to
work in small groups and to gain an understanding of the college campus culture
and resources.
Grading
Students attending ABE classes as BC are expected to make
significant and sustained academic progress for their program and level. If
academic progress, as defined in program policy, is not met, students may not
continue in the program. Academic progress is determined by the teachers based
on classroom work, tests, demonstration of competence on performance tasks, and
attendance. Students will be informed at mid-quarter of the current quarter if
they need to improve their performance and make a plan for success.
Students receive oral and written
feedback on written work, participation in discussion, and other activities.
The purpose of the feedback is to allow students to build on their strengths
and focus their studies on the areas they are weakest in.
The ABE/GED department requires
students to take the CASAS reading and math assessments. Each student takes the
assessment before placement into a course and a post-test at some point after
45 hours of instruction. The purpose of these assessments is to make sure
students are improving their reading and math skills to strengthen their
employability and other life skills.
Instructor’s Expectation
If
you are sick, please do not come to class. If you have a fever, wait until your
fever has been gone for 24 hours before returning to class. Contact your
instructor to keep up with classwork, if you are able.
We
are participating in a group learning classroom. We are all different, so we
need to be respectful of our differences and supportive of all of our desires
to learn.
It
is necessary that each student receives equal time and ability to ask
questions, provide answers, and participate in activities. If you find that you
have many questions, please come to my office hours for additional help.
Cheating
and copying (plagiarism) are serious offenses. Expect to have a one-on-one
conversation with me the first time. And then, the second time, you will be
referred to the Vice President of Student Services for possible probation or
suspension from
I
expect you to be ready to study at the beginning of class. I expect you to use
I
expect myself, your instructor, to also follow these rules for conduct.
Division Statements
See the Arts and Humanities website
for all division policies. http://bellevuecollege.edu/artshum/
Disability Resource Center (DRC)
The
If
you are a person who requires assistance in case of an emergency situation,
such as a fire, earthquake, etc, please meet with
your individual instructors to develop a safety plan within the first week of
the quarter.
The
DRC office is temporarily located in the Library Media Center (D126) or you can
call our reception desk at 425.564.2498. Deaf students can reach us by video
phone at 425-440-2025 or by TTY at 425-564-4110. . . Please visit our website
for application information into our program and other helpful links at www.bellevuecollege.edu/drc