Course review process
Course Alignment
Once approved to teach as a Dual Credit High School Faculty member, high school teachers are paired with a Dual Credit Faculty Liaison to work collaboratively to ensure alignment with PCC course outcomes, review your course content, recommend resources, textbooks, etc. and ensure your course schedule and outcomes aligns with PCC’s Course Content and Outcomes Guides (CCOGs).
Course alignment
- Comparable rigor and assessment
- Consistent student learning experience
- Ongoing course quality and academic integrity
Course Assessment
Course Assessments verify that high school Dual Credit courses are consistent with PCC’s academic expectations. They also foster collaboration between high school instructors and PCC faculty, promoting professional development and ensuring students receive a college-level education.
Assessment components
- Classroom observation(s): The PCC Dual Credit Faculty Liaison visits the high school class to observe instruction and classroom dynamics.
- Syllabus and materials review: Evaluation of the course maters and teaching materials to ensure alignment with PCC’s curriculum
- Review of graded student work: Analysis of student assignments and assessments to confirm that grading standards meet college-level expectations.
- Workshops: Participating in workshops may be recommended to address specific areas for improvement and/or to share best practices.