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Course choosing woes here again By Sherry Succo Of The Print Once again, as spring term approaches, the sights and sounds of the helter-skelter preparations for registration are ■clearly noticeable ardund cam pus—heads lowered in intense concentration behind - cream- ,colored scheduled sheets, and ¡students nervodsly chattering ¿.about possible course selec tions. But in the midst of all the confusion, the small voice of a ^student has been heard saying, “Why doesn’t this college have • a file that not only lists courses land their desription,_ but a thorough following on each in- Istructor’steaching methods and what will be required of the student in those classes?” This concerned student does not stand alone with his per plexing doubt. Student Stacie Hall comments, “It would be very beneficial to the students, to have some sort of in-depth coqrse outline and information on instructional material to enlighten them as to what each class will deal with. Therefore, they wouldn’t wander aimlessly into classes they knew nothing about and didn’t really want to take.” According to Mt; Hood Community College’s Basic and Vocational Skills Coor- dinatot, Joyce Helens, Mt. Hood offers j under a program entitled, “Cognitive Mapping” (C.M.), a file system which supplies students with a wide range of. course details and descriptions. It tells “not just what the instructors teach; but how they teach,” Helens said. Explaining the operation of Cognitive ¿Mapping, Helens said, “In the C.M. program, students are mapped (tested) and an inventory is taken of all their preferences (i.e. .educational likes, dislikes) . The results are outstanding in that they discover their own preferred ‘teaming styles? Whether audio, visual, etc., and consequently, select*an ihS- structor who, utilizes that par ticularmethod.” “It is also the results of C.M.,” added Helens, “that the teachers will become more senstive to all students’ needs and, thus, adapt their teaching methods accordingly.”?. But not all sources were so positive about cognitive map ping. “I’m dubious about the testing procedures -of C.M. I’m not sure it accomplishes what people believe it to,” said CCC Counseling Director Arthur Hames. “However, as far-as the learning styles system goes, I believe it would be good in formation to have available.” When asked why the College has not adopted a similar s method, Hames replied, “We have not applied briefs Funeral info r A free information session about pre-arranged ..funerals, will be held at the Oregon City [Senior Center on March 12 at 10:30 a.m. | John Charamella will discuss [the options available, including the more than 70 decisions a family has to make within three days of a relative’s death. | Cycle class The Four;. Seasons Motor cycle Rider School will hold, a safety course at the College on March 8-9 and 15-16 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day. Both [weekend dates are part of the [same course., . t Anyone 14 years and older may participate in the motor cycle instruction which is [provided both on the cycle and in the classroom. Those under 18 must have parental consent. The school will provide cycles, helmets and other necessary equipment for those requiring it.. The registration fee is $75. For more information con tact Sandra Galloway, 658- 3485. Rates topic An informal discussion on lifeline utility rates will take place Tuesday, at the Oregon City Senior Center, 615 5th §t, in. Oregon'City, at 10:30 a.m. Rummage sale The second annual College Rummage and Garden Sate is seeking donations from the community for its March 28-30 event. The proceeds from the rummage sale support the College Foundation’s scholar ship efforts and a variety of student groups, such as the .Associated Student Gover nment, Phi Beta Lambda and the musical groups. Donations should be made through the College Develop ment Office. Persons requiring HELD HOSTAGE—Phil Boitnott holds up “Ticonderoga pick Upi of donated items may Lipshits,” mascot for OSU’s speech team. According to arrange that by calling 656- reliable sources, the College speech team plans on 2631, ext. 392- Donated hanging the kidnammed dummy (no. offense, Ti) at their clothing will only be accepted if next match against OSU. Photo by Cathy Gross. it is clean and on hangers! Rick Rohde, a member of Oregon Fair Share, will direct the discussion and answer questions. Admission to the session is free and open to the public. “FIRST CLASS” TRAVEL CAREERS Airlines • Travel Agencies the mechanics or developed a means by which to construct a program of this type, because we rely chiefly on catalog copy . Then if students want more in formation , they speak to the in structor personally. ” - Counselor' Bernie Nolan stressed the fact that, although the College has not taken on a plan of procedure similar- to that of Mt. Hood’s C.M. progfam, the administration, is aware of student needs, and is offering booklets entitled, “Career grams,” which provide an extensive 7outline on possible career fields iand cour ses that fall into those, categories including an ap proximation of tuition and tex tbook cost. Relating back to the benefits of having a program such as C.M., CCC stddent Doug Jones'said, “I believe it would be valuable to have a program parallel to C.M. because it would-reduce the number of students dropping oiit£ of classes after registration, for the simple fact that they knew nothing about what would be expected of them,( beforehand,” £ When asked if she would recommend C.M. for every college, Helens concluded, “I believe, that the most important element in teaching is com munication and anything that would .further that, is worth while.” Tour Services |lhe above industries, are-searching for men and women for important travel positions.- In only three months you could be a trained International Air Academy graduate . and on your way to an exciting career in reservations, ticketing or customer'service. An IAA [representative wifl.be in this area soon -.Call for appointment. [write today and learn how you could soon Bean active part of our travel world or call collect (206) 695-2500 day EXAM TIME I MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY 8-10 8M 7:30 T 9M 10-12 10 M 9T 11M 12-2 12 M 10:30 T IM 2-4 2M IT 3M 4-6 Conflicts 2:30 T Conflicts (1) All classes which have the first meeting of the week on Monday, Wednesday, or Friday will have the final exam as indicated by the class HOUR and M. (2) All classes which have the first meeting of the week on Tuesday or Thursday will have the final exam as indicated by the class HOUR and T. (3) Examinations will be held in the regular classroom unless otherwise assigned by the instructor. If you have any questions about the schedule, please check with your instructor. (4) Evening Classes will have exams at the regular class meeting time during exam week. Wednesday, March 5,1980 Page 3
