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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Spring 2013 Courses

GYC 101 - Greening Your Curriculum: An Introduction To Sustainability
FAC-MVLA-101-SP13

Helping Students Learn Academic Integrity
FAC-MVLA-203-SP13

GYC 202 - The Green Economy & Social Justice
FAC-MVLA-202-SP13

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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 Jim McIntyre (708) 974-4059 and Layla Khatib at (708) 974-4234.

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