Developmental and College-Level English in Accelerated Learning Program (ALP) Format

ENG 051 - Developmental English and ENG 121 - College-Level Composition have been organized for delivery in an Accelerated Learning Program (ALP) format. ENG 051 is a developmental companion course to ENG 121 and provides intensive instruction and practice in writing clear sentences, paragraphs, and essays for specific audiences. The course emphasizes the planning, drafting, and revision process in writing as well as instruction in grammar, mechanics, and usage. In addition, ENG 051 explores student success strategies, library literacy, and fluency in both oral and written presentations. ENG 121 is a college-level course designed to enhance writing, research, and speaking skills. This course provides academic writing and reasoning skills to foster lifelong learning. The zipped file below contains course materials for the Developmental English and College-Level English ALP courses. Each course contains the same course files: Course Information, Engagement Lessons and Activities, Analysis Lessons and Activities, Research Lessons and Activities, Oral Presentation, and Grammar.
Date:
2012
Primary Material Type:
Collection
Other Material Types:
Assignment, Drill and Practice, Presentation, Quiz/Test
Institution:
Delaware Technical Community College
Project Name:
Maximizing Student Achievement for Employment Success
Funding Source:
TAACCCT Round 1
Subjects:
Developmental Education, Developmental English, writing, grammar, student success, literacy, research, speaking, paragraphs, essays, sentences, mechanics, usage

Industry / Occupation

Industry Partner:
Developmental Education program - no industry partner
Industry Sector:
Developmental Education
Occupation:
All Occupations (00-0000)

Education / Instructional Information

Instructional Program:
English Language and Literature/Letters (23)
Credit Type:
  • Non-Credit
Credential Type:
  • Associate Degree
Educational Level of Materials:
  • 1st year Community College or equivalent
Time Required:
This program is designed in a 16-week semester construct.
Language:
English (United States)
Interactivity Type:
Mix of Active and Presentation.
Quality Rubric:
Other
Quality Note:
Curriculum and other supporting materials were developed by a collegewide curriculum committee in conjunction with instructional designers. At the conclusion of the program, the curriculum underwent an external SME review.
Quality of Subject Matter was assured by:
  • Using an approved rubric to conduct the evaluation of the instructional materials and providing a report
  • SME Quality Report is posted in Skills Commons
Quality of Online/Hybrid Course Design assured by:
  • Other Rubric
Course Note:
Developmental Education

Accessibility

Accessibility Features:
  • Text Access - Text to Speech
  • Text Adjust - Compatible
  • Text Adjustment - Adjust Font and Colors
  • Reading Layout - Reflow the Text
  • Table Markup
  • Hyperlinks Rendered As Active
  • Language - Markup
  • Non-Decorative Images Have Alt Text
  • Non Flickering Content
  • Interactive - Keyboard

Copyright / Licensing

Primary License:
Creative Commons License
This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License.