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What approaches are possible under LCE?
Based on the definition provided to the Board by the Arizona Faculties Council, LCE approaches could include:
Collaborative group learning both inside and outside the classroom
Individual student research and discovery
Research and discovery by students and faculty together
Problem-based inquiry learning
Student-faculty studio and performance activities
Asynchronous distance learning
Synchronous interactive distance learning
Service Learning activities
Hands-on, experiential learning activities
On-site field experiences
Self-paced tutorials (AFC definition of LCE provided to Board 01/00)
What approaches are not considered LCE?
Courses and academic programs that do not have clearly defined outcomes and measures of assessing the learning would not be considered LCE.
A course or academic program that does not take the needs of the learner into account would also not be considered learner-centered. This could mean that although a course is delivered through distance learning, service learning or other seemingly LCE approach, without outcomes and assessment of learning, it might still not be LCE.
Conversely, just because a course is offered in a traditional lecture method, does not mean it is not LCE. (AFC Definition)
Is web-based LCE a substitute for courses taught by faculty?
No, based on current understanding and offerings of web-based courses, faculty play a major role in the development, design, delivery, and evaluation of these courses.
The web-based course can be a type of LCE, a supplement to the LCE instruction, and a positive addition to the LCE curriculum.
It is not a substitute nor is it the only method of delivering LCE and it must be consistent with the quality and rigor of all traditional courses and academic programs. (ABOR Policy 2-404)
Is LCE limited to what happens in classes?
No, LCE is not limited to what happens in classes. LCE creates an environment that supports the individual as a whole person. It attempts to meet the individual needs of a broad range of learners who have different ways of knowing, skills, and cultural backgrounds. LCE must provide educational services to support the whole student. These may include:
Providing appropriately focused counseling, advising and tutoring services
Offering supplementary services such as child-care, elder care and referral to
community agenciesEncouraging co-curricular activities such as debate, public lectures, fine arts performances, intramural athletics, museum exhibits, workshops and community outreach
Accommodating special needs such as ADA compliant access, interpreters, readers for the blind, note takers and adaptive technologies. (AFC Definition)
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