wjec ignite: michael bruce
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BEA IGNITE
Michael BruceThe University of Alabama
Starting Class Right: Syllabus Day
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Starting Class Right:Syllabus Day
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Challenge
What can be done to enhance the first day of class in a way that emphasizes the real world aspects of a sports broadcasting career?
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BackgroundCourse set up as broadcast network (TCF Sports Network)
Students treated as employees in training
Applicable to any course (small is better)
Start the course off right with Syllabus Day*
*adapted from Craig Davis
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Delivery
Deliver course materials in class on first day to each student using mail (post) envelopes.
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PersonalizedMaterials are personalized to each student in the course.
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Course MaterialsEmployee
DevelopmentManual
EmployeeDevelopment
AgreementEmploymentNotification
Letter
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Employment Notification Letter
Letter from fictional HR director, notifying student of their selection into the training program.
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Employment Notification LetterWe are pleased to offer
you an entry-level sports media assistant
position in our Southeast office.
Please feel free to address any questions
to Dr. Bruce on January 9th.
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Employee Development Manual
a.k.a. traditional syllabus printed in book format
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Employee Development ManualContains standard syllabus material, but written to emphasize similarities to professional performance standards.
“You should treat this class as you would your
job. Most employers have attendance
policies.”
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Employee Development Agreement
Contract
Outlines conduct and expectations
Signed by student on 1st day of class
I understand projects are due at the
beginning of class.
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Need for urgency
Relaxed Tension
Learning by doing rather than knowing
One on one learning opportunities
Simulate real world experience
Outcomes
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“How long did this take you?”
“Why did you spend so much time on these?”
“I wish you would have emphasized the importance of classes before now.”
Student Reaction
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Contact
Michael Bruce
@theDrBruce