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Noncredit ESL: Finding a Pathway to a Better Future

Learn about the advantages and disadvantages of noncredit ESL classes, reasons for transitioning to credit classes, and strategies to address student concerns. Discover how College of Marin successfully transitions students from noncredit to credit ESL classes.

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Noncredit ESL: Finding a Pathway to a Better Future

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  1. Noncredit ESL: Finding a Pathway to a Better Future ASCCC Spring 2008 Plenary Session Ad Hoc Noncredit Committee Presenter: Sara McKinnon College of Marin ESL Department

  2. Dong, Connie and Athena

  3. Where are our students from? College of Marin Program Review Data 2007

  4. Noncredit serves all students regardless of educational background: College of Marin Program Review Data 2007

  5. The open-entry/open-exit system: College of Marin Program Review Data 2007

  6. Although noncredit is open-exit, 60% who began the first day remain at the end of the semester! College of Marin Program Review Data 2007

  7. The advantages and disadvantages of open-entry/open-exit for waitlisted students College of Marin Program Review Data 2007

  8. While noncredit allows for course repetition, the majority of students move on after taking the class only once or twice. College of Marin Program Review Data 2007

  9. Reasons for taking ESL classes

  10. Making the Leap to Credit Classes

  11. Based on 458 responses in 2007, finding time for school is a major factor:  21% work more than 40 hours/week  40% work 31-40 hours/week • 17% work 21-30 hours/week  8% work 11-20 hours/week • 14% work 0-10 hours/week • 15% of the women have children College of Marin Program Review Data 2007

  12. Concerns of Noncredit ESL Students considering the move to Credit ESL Classes • 85% concerned about the credit ESL class schedule not matching their needs • 78% concerned about not having a strong enough English level and about having to complete homework regularly • 76% concerned about the cost • 72% concerned about making the commitment they think is required of credit ESL students College of Marin Program Review Data 2007

  13. Addressing Student Concerns • Scheduling • How do I juggle family, work and school? • Preparation • Is my English good enough? • Cost • What if my work schedule changes? • Commitment • Will I be able to attend all the classes and complete the homework assignments?

  14. Strategies to encourage students to move on to Credit ESL • Added a college ESL preparation course in 2004 • Instituted the credit placement test in class at the end of every semester • Made sure an ESL Counselor visited classes • Asked credit ESL teachers to talk to our classes College of Marin Program Review Data 2007

  15. A way for students to visualize the sequence from noncredit to credit. --College of Marin

  16. Successful Transitions!!! Between 2004-2007, 438 students were enrolled in the College ESL Preparation Classes. • 65% or a total of 288 students made the jump to credit: • 72% of these moved to credit • 28% of these moved to credit through Community Ed • 35% continued their lives better prepared than before College of Marin Program Review Data 2007

  17. For more information: Sara McKinnon, ESL Department College of Marin 835 College Ave. Kentfield, CA 94904 sara.mckinnon@marin.edu 415.485.9411 ext. 7924

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