The Co-requisite Development series was part of the Math Initiative June 1-11 Professional Development Workshop. Details are provided in the
Sessions were recorded and resources saved for those who choose to “enroll” after June 11.
UW System Math Initiative Project Director Alice Pulvermacher sent invitations to this Canvas course to mathematics faculty and instructors identified by Institutional Change Team leaders. Please direct questions to her at apulvermacher@uwsa.edu.
The co-req series of four virtual sessions met via Canvas Collaborate Ultra from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays, June 2 to 11. Participants also were expected to join an afternoon sessions: the June 1 plenary.
Co-req track objectives:
- Review possible structures for co-requisite instruction
- Create outlines for co-requisite course to provide just in time support with a lens on equity
- Explore resources and develop equity-minded instruction materials/support for co-requisite course/s
Presenters (see video introductions in Canvas course):
- Kate Burns
- Hayley Nathan
- Kelly Kohlmetz
Schedule:
Co-req session 1, Tuesday, June 2, 10-11:30 a.m.: Discuss Possible Structures for Co-requisite Courses
Focus: Hayley Nathan (College Algebra: CA), Kelly Kohlmetz (Quantitative Reasoning: QR), and Kate Burns (Statistics: Stats) will present a summary of the models/structures that UW institutions are using for co-requisite courses and review the UW System Fundamental Features of Co-requisite Developmental Math agreed on by the Math Steering Committee.
- Identify strengths and weaknesses of different models
- How does the model/structure impact the students?
- Does one model/structure provide better opportunities to support equity in the classroom?
- Consider whether and how the model/structure matters for CA, QR and Stats
Co-req session 2, Thursday, June 4, 10-11:30 a.m.: Principles to Provide Just-in-Time Support in Co-requisite Courses
Focus: Hayley Nathan (CA), Kelly Kohlmetz (QR), and Kate Burns (Stats) will discuss principles that guide their co-requisite course instruction. They will share lessons they’ve learned along the way and the impact this has on students. They will describe how to approach this work with an equity-minded lens.
- Consider steps to guide development of co-requisite course
- Engage in small group work by each course. Participants should plan to bring syllabi (or drafts) for gateway and pre-req courses to walk through how to unpack the pre-req course and organize material for just-in-time support, including test taking, math anxiety, etc.
Co-req session 3, Tuesday, June 9, 10-11:30 a.m.: Backwards Mapping for Equitable Course Design
Focus: Hayley Nathan (CA), Kelly Kohlmetz (QR), and Kate Burns (Stats) will present an eight-step framework and continuous process for equitable course design.
- Continue to work on backwards design course mappings with a focus on math and equity practices
- Address next steps in the co-requisite design process
Co-req session 4: Thursday, June 11, 10-11:30 a.m.: Key Strategies to Build Online Gateway Co-Requisite Courses
Focus: Hayley Nathan (CA), Kelly Kohlmetz (QR), and Kate Burns (Stats) will present strategies to support student success with online co-requisite courses. They will share lessons learned, considering both perspectives of planning an online or hybrid course in advance as well as transitioning a course from face-to-face to online or hybrid.
- Discuss strategies to support student success in online or hybrid courses with an eye on equity
- Work in small groups to draft co-requisite course materials that are a good fit for the remote learning environment