Synthesis:Synthesis:A Pathway to Intentional A Pathway to Intentional

LearningLearning

• Synthesis• Engagement• Intentional Learning• Experiential Learning• Service Learning• Collaboration

QEP Terms

1. Identify aptitudes and articulate goals2. Modify behaviors and values3. Recognize synthesis

Students will:

Result: Intentional Learning!

The Pathway• 1st year transition course

– ART/MUS/THEA 190, Integral Arts

• 200-level major gateway course

• 300-level mid-major course

• 400-level capstone course

RecommendationsRecommendations Join the QEP pilot for Phase 2 as a Join the QEP pilot for Phase 2 as a

CollegeCollege Complete curriculum review and Complete curriculum review and

revisionsrevisions Provide faculty with resources, Provide faculty with resources,

training and supporttraining and support Integrate curricular and co-curricular Integrate curricular and co-curricular

programsprograms

RecommendationsRecommendations Introduce Collaborative Course: Introduce Collaborative Course:

ART/MUS/THEA 190, ART/MUS/THEA 190, Integral ArtsIntegral Arts

- - 11stst year seminar, Liberal Studies year seminar, Liberal Studies

- Required of all new CFPA Majors- Required of all new CFPA Majors

- Team-teaching- Team-teaching

- Collaborative project(s)- Collaborative project(s)

- Sample syllabus on p. 41- Sample syllabus on p. 41

RecommendationsRecommendations Develop TIE as a program model for Develop TIE as a program model for

integration, collaboration, and integration, collaboration, and outreachoutreach

Establish a CFPA ‘Arts Academy’Establish a CFPA ‘Arts Academy’

Puzzle answersPuzzle answersAnswers to “College Land” Puzzle

1. Scholarship2. Yin & Yang3. Novice4. Teachers5. Holistic6. Engaged7. Service8. Integrate9. Students

College Knowledge answers

More info…More info…

http://www.wcu.edu/sacs/QEP/

The Education BriefcaseThe Education Briefcase

Electronic portal Easy student/advisor interaction Repository for:

Student planning and reflectionEducational progressSocial activitiesExperiential learning activitiesFuture education/career plans“Career package” materials