Philosophy of Teaching

• Successful college students are independent learners, and successful learning in College Now courses begins with a strong curriculum.
• Clearly articulated learning goals connected to coordinated formative and summative assessments allow students to reflect on their learning and academic achievement.
• Thoughtful scaffolding and sequencing of assignments supports the rigorous learning opportunities provided by College Now curricula.

In College Now classes, we encourage teachers to incorporate methodologies that include:

• hands-on activities
• inquiry-based and active-learning strategies
• independent and group work that strengthens literacy, reasoning, laboratory, or computational skills