College of the Redwoods
CURRICULUM PROPOSAL
DISTANCE EDUCATION COURSE
Renewable every five years
Date: 2/27/2006
1. Division: Business and Technology
2. Course Discipline and Number: HRC 26
3. Course Title: Hospitality Housekeeping Management
4. Distance Education Method:
Instructional TV on cable
Interactive TV on videoconference
Online
5. Describe in detail how this course will apply the same standards of course quality as a
traditional classroom course (attach course outline and syllabus).
Students are required to read the assigned textbook and written lecture each week.
They are tested each week using the Blackboard test software. Written assignments
are identical to those required in the face-to-face class. Students submit their work
via the Blackboard "drop box" or email. This includes weekly written responces to
questions due each Sunday at midnight, and one individual paper.
The final is a certificated exam which can be proctored at the Eureka, Del Norte or
Mendocino campuses. Students not interested in the certificate have the option of
taking an online final as an alternative. Students also work together in teams on
weekly case studies which allow them to apply theory to practice. The teams provide
additional practical experience working in structured groups as they come to
consensus during the writing process.
The core of the course is the weekly discussions. Students are required to enter their
individual opinions on two weekly topics/questions and respond to a minimum of two
of their classmates' postings. Each question has a deadline attached. The online
experience allows students the opportunity to discuss their understanding of the
book material and theory, and, more importantly, their work experience within the
hospitality industry.
The online discussion groups offer students the chance to state their opinions
without interruption to respond to one another's comments in a pressure-free
environment, which enhances their critical thinking, communication, and reading
skills. The discussion groups are more intense, personal and in-depth than
classroom discussions, and students get a better look at the experiences of fellow
students with different backgrounds - many of which they never would have met in a
classroom environment. The online hospitality courses have the added benefit of
Curriculum Approval: April 8, 2005 (rev.11/8/05)
Academic Senate Approval: May 6, 2005
May 29, 2016
students from throughout the District bringing to the online class varied work
experiences that could not happen otherwise. By offering the certificated courses by
the National Restaurant Association & the American Hotel & Lodging Association,
students who are working in the industry can gain certificates and training,
enhancing their careers through a venue that allows them to adapt their schedules to
the complex demands of the industry.
Students write a lot more in the online class than in face-to-face classes. Their class
participation is also more extensive and more formally structured.
6. Describe how this course will include regular effective contact between the instructor and
students.
In addition to the weekly discussions (in which both students and instructor
participate), the online course site has a "Questions for the Instructor" area for each
week for student/instructor interactions. There is also an "Announcement" section
which allows the instrutor to bring special/new/changed information to the students'
attention. Direct individual emailing to the instructor and other students is available
in the email section of the class site.
Telephone and emails are used throughout the semester for one-on-one
communication between the instructor and individual students. Bi-weekly feedback is
provided to the students on their performance in class.
7. Describe how standard methods of assessment will be adapted to the distance education
format.
As noted above, students take weekly online exams covering the course material and
submit written material, including weekly homework assignments identical to those
required in the face-to-face class, an individual paper, and group work. Students are
also formally graded on their weekly discussion participation based on content and
the number of postings. The instructor offers immediate feedback on exams using
Blackboard and bi-weekly feedback on written assignments and discussions via
email.
Submitted by: Gaye Warren
Tel. Ext: 4376
Date: 4/20/2006
Approvals:
Department Chair:
Distance Education Coordinator: M. Winter
Division Chair: S.F. Larson
Date:
Date: 3/3/06
Date: 3/14/06
CURRICULUM COMMITTEE USE ONLY
Approved by Curriculum Committee: No
Academic Senate Approval Date:
Curriculum Approval: April 8, 2005 (rev.11/8/05)
Academic Senate Approval: May 6, 2005
Yes
Date: 4/28/06
May 29, 2016