Moraine Valley Learning Academy (MVLA)

The Moraine Valley Learning Academy (MVLA) offers courses taught by, and for, Moraine Valley faculty.

• About the MVLA
• What is an MVLA class?
• Workshop Topics Offered
• Courses
• Registration Process

The MVLA Mission Statement
In the spirit of teaching and learning, the Moraine Valley Learning Academy strives for an exchange of ideas that reflects applied knowledge, methods and technology within an interactive and collegial setting.

Why Take These Courses?

• To experiment with new teaching techniques.
• Participate in engaging discussions with your colleagues in an active learning environment.
• Earn PGUs for each course successfully completed.

What is an MVLA class?

• Multi-session course about current and important aspects of teaching
• 9 contact hours (typically 1.5 hours per week for 6 weeks)
• Practical outcomes
• Taught by Moraine Valley faculty and other experts
• Modeling the innovative teaching that is being taught
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Workshop Topics Offered:

• Active Learning
• Critical Thinking
• Integrating Technology
• Motivating Students.
• Classroom Management
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GYC 201 - ECO-LITERACY AND LOCAL CONNECTIONS (ONLINE)
FAC-MVLA-207-SP12
You took the online MVLA Course "Greening Your Curriculum" so now what? Join fellow Alumni to discuss how to infuse the sustainability topics of the green economy and social justice into your curriculum. This session will be held online and will take place at your leisure over three weeks. (CCSSE Benchmark(s): Academic Challenge and Support for Learners)

HELPING STUDENTS LEARN ACADEMIC INTEGRITY (ONLINE)
FAC-MVLA-101-SP12
Provide an opportunity to assist educator and staff for student retention and success. This course will share useful tools available on campus that can assist students with life’s obstacles that may prevent student from successfully completing their educational goals. We also think this class can help create an opportunity for instructors to incorporate a segment in their courses to address retention, and on campus resources available to assist students successfully achieve their educations/career goal.

STUDENT FOR A DAY: COLLEGE 101 FOR FACULTY AND STAFF
FAC-MVLA-102-SP12
Provide an opportunity to assist educator and staff for student retention and success. This course will share useful tools available on campus that can assist students with life’s obstacles that may prevent student from successfully completing their educational goals.

We also think this class can help create an opportunity for instructors to incorporate a segment in their courses to address retention, and on campus resources available to assist students successfully achieve their educations/career goal.

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Registration Process
You can register for the Summer MVLA workshops and view upcoming MVLA courses using Training Manager

For more information, please contact Joe Jim McIntyre at (708) 608-4059.

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