well said, I too prefer the 3 credit model, although I too have taught the one credit model. Prof L > I've talked to a number of folks who are convinced that the Freshman Year > Experience course (the one credit model) can handle the study strategy > training---along with all the very good things done in these courses. This > movement continues to mature with many courses for specially defined campus > groups, etc. Still, I'd like very much to see proof that either content > reading skills or study strategies based upon the limited degree of blind > training delivered in these courses have any transfer value to other > courses. Referral is fine but it can not replace what goes on in an > adjunct/paired course or an SI session.. > Provosts like the fact that any person with a limited degree of training > can deliver a freshman semiar course for little money. In some places the > stipend is such (if at all) that it is cheaper than hiring PTI's. > Unfortunately this approach to study strategy training leads to a > deskilling/deprofessionalizing of our field (ironically at a time when > there are probably more first rate professionals available to serve than > ever before). > > Mind you--I'm not jumping on FYE courses--I've taught them over the past 25 > years at four different postsecondary schools (I greatly prefer the three > credit model.). What I oppose is the thought that FYE classes can handle > postsecondary reading/learning instruction -- particularly when the plate > is so full with other issues. > > Well scouts-- got to run my class in comparative reading instruction is > about to begin. Thanks for letting me vent. Have a good evening. > > > > ********************************* > Norman A. Stahl, Chair > Department of > Curriculum & Instruction > Northern Illinois University > DeKalb, IL 60115 > > Telephone: > (815) 753-9032 {office} > (815) 753-9040 (FAX) > > Email: [log in to unmask] > Sue Lorraine Lavorata E-MAIL: [log in to unmask]