Helping Adolescents Learn

Psychology instructor Judith Wightman provides a look at the adolescent brain and Faculty Development Coordinator, Hope Burwell, discusses the implications of brain development on instructional practice. Originally presented August 4, 2007 as part of "Preparing for the First Few Days," a workshop for Career Academy faculty. 1hr. 20 min. Also available in DVD for checkout from the KCELT library.

Preparing for the First Few Days - Part I
Preparing for the First Few Days - Part II
 

Hope Burwell takes questions and makes suggestions for new faculty about to enter high school classrooms. Originally presented August 11, 2007 as part of "Preparing for the First Few Days," a workshop for Career Academy faculty. 53min. Also available in DVD for checkout from the KCELT library.

Cheating & Plagiarism Panel Discussion

Originally broadcast by Dallas County Community College's TeleLearning Services and PBS, an overview of ways students cheat using the Internet and suggestions for preventing cheating by creating assignments that make it difficult.  Originally broadcast in April 2004, it's a bit dated in technological terms already, but the pedagogy is sound.  Kirkwood's plagiarism policy has center stage.  Also available on video tape for checkout from the KCELT library.