ASU
After reading this article:
http://archive.azcentral.com/arizonarepublic/news/articles/2011/02/22/20110222arizona-state-university-shorter-classes.html
I can see both the positive and negative sides of shorter classes being offered at ASU.
As listed in the article the positive side include to give students more scheduling flexibility, financial savings, as well as drawling more students to the university.
The negative side include mixed reviews from the faculty at ASU, others worry that the accelerated format won't give much time for actual learning.
I personally feel as if the stress and short amount of time offered in the short classes would make the students go insane.
As listed in the article the positive side include to give students more scheduling flexibility, financial savings, as well as drawling more students to the university.
The negative side include mixed reviews from the faculty at ASU, others worry that the accelerated format won't give much time for actual learning.
I personally feel as if the stress and short amount of time offered in the short classes would make the students go insane.
Yet I do agree. I think these classes should be offered. It does not mean all students must take them but the fact that they are offered give students options.
At the end of the article Jason Reynold's says, "I think it's good they are offering it..everyone is different". I completely agree with this. The classes should defiantly be an option, but not mandatory.
What do you think of these accelerated classes? Would you take them? Do you think students would actually have time to learn things or would be working to finish the work and get the credit? Comment your thoughts below and as always thanks for reading my blog entry!
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