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SEVEN PRINCIPLES FOR GOOD PRACTICE SEVEN PRINCIPLES FOR GOOD PRACTICE IN UNDERGRADUATE EDUCATION By Arthur W. Chickering and Zelda F. Gamson Reprinted with permission. Apathetic students, illiterate graduates, incompetent teaching, impersonal campuses -- so rolls the drumfire of criticism of higher education. More than two years of reports have spelled out the problems. States have been quick to respond by holding out carrots and beating with sticks. There are neither enough carrots nor enough sticks to improve undergraduate education without the commitment and action of students and faculty members. They are the precious resources on whom the improvement of undergraduate education depends. But how can students and faculty members improve undergraduate education? Many campuses around the country are asking this question. To provide a focus for their work, we offer seven principles based on research on good teaching and learning in colleges and universities. Good practice in undergraduate education: encourages contact between students and faculty, develops reciprocity and cooperation among students, encourages active learning, gives prompt feedback, emphasizes time on task, communicates high expectations, and respects diverse talents and ways of learning. We can do it ourselves - with a little bit of help... These seven principles are not ten commandments shrunk to a 20th century attention span. They are intended as guidelines for faculty members, students, and administrators -- with support from state agencies and trustees -- to improve teaching and learning. These principles seem like good common sense, and they are -- because many teachers and students have experienced them and because research supports them. They rest on 50 years of research on the way teachers teach and students learn, how students work and play with one another, and how students and faculty talk to each other. While each practice can stand alone on its own, when all are present their effects multiply. Together they employ six powerful forces in education: activity, expectations, cooperation, interaction, diversity, and responsibility. Good practices hold as much meaning for professional programs as for the liberal arts. They work for many different kinds of students -- white, black, Hispanic, Asian, rich, poor, older, younger, male, female, well-prepared, underprepared. But the ways different institutions implement good practice depend very much on their students and their circumstances. In what follows, we describe several different approaches to good practice that have been used in different kinds of settings in the last few years. In addition, the powerful implications of these principles for the way states fund and govern higher education and for the way institutions are run are discussed briefly at the end. As faculty members, academic administrators, and student personnel staff, we have spent most of our working lives trying to understand our students, our colleagues, our institutions and ourselves. We have conducted research on higher education with dedicated colleagues in a wide range of schools in this country. With the implications of this research for practice, we hope to help us all do better. We address the teacher's how, not the subject-matter what , of good practice in undergraduate education. We recognize that content and pedagogy interact in complex ways. We are also aware that there is much healthy ferment within and among the disciplines. What is taught, after all, is at least as important as how it is taught. In contrast to the long history of research in teaching and learning, there is little research on the college curriculum. We cannot, therefore, make responsible recommendations about the content of good undergraduate education. That work is yet to be done. This much we can say: An undergraduate education should prepare students to understand and deal intelligently with modern life. What better place to start but in the classroom and on our campuses? What better time than now? Seven Principles of Good Practice. 1. Encourages Contact Between Students and Faculty Frequent student-faculty contact in and out of classes is the most important factor in student motivation and involvement. Faculty concern helps students get through rough times and keep on working. Knowing a few faculty members well enhances students' intellectual commitment and encourages them to think about their own values and future plans. 2. Develops Reciprocity and Cooperation Among Students Learning is enhanced when it is more like a team effort that a solo race. Good learning, like good work, is collaborative and social, not competitive and isolated. Working with others often increases involvement in learning. Sharing one's own ideas and responding to others' reactions sharpens thinking and deepens understanding. 3. Encourages Active Learning Learning is not a spectator sport. Students do not learn much just by sitting in classes listening to teachers, memorizing pre-packaged assignments, and spitting out answers. They must talk about what they are learning, write about it, relate it to past experiences and apply it to their daily lives. They must make what they learn part of themselves. 4. Gives Prompt Feedback Knowing what you know and don't know focuses learning. Students need appropriate feedback on performance to benefit from courses. When getting started, students need help in assessing existing knowledge and competence. In classes, students need frequent opportunities to perform and receive suggestions for improvement. At various points during college, and at the end, students need chances to reflect on what they have learned, what they still need to know, and how to assess themselves. 5. Emphasizes Time on Task Time plus energy equals learning. There is no substitute for time on task. Learning to use one's time well is critical for students and professionals alike. Students need help in learning effective time management. Allocating realistic amounts of time means effective learning for students and effective teaching for faculty. How an institution defines time expectations for students, faculty, administrators, and other professional staff can establish the basis of high performance for all. 6. Communicates High Expectations Expect more and you will get more. High expectations are important for everyone -- for the poorly prepared, for those unwilling to exert themselves, and for the bright and well motivated. Expecting students to perform well becomes a self-fulfilling prophecy when teachers and institutions hold high expectations for themselves and make extraefforts. 7. Respects Diverse Talents and Ways of Learning There are many roads to learning. People bring different talents and styles of learning to college. Brilliant students in the seminar room may be all thumbs in the lab or art studio. Students rich in hands-on experience may not do so well with theory. Students need the opportunity to show their talents and learn in ways that work for them. Then they can be pushed to learn in new ways that do not come so easily. Teachers and students hold the main responsibility for improving undergraduate education. But they need a lot of help. College and university leaders, state and federal officials, and accrediting associations have the power to shape an environment that is favorable togood practice in higher education. What qualities must this environment have? A strong sense of shared purposes. Concrete support from administrators and faculty leaders for those purposes. Adequate funding appropriate for the purposes. Policies and procedures consistent with the purposes. Continuing examination of how well the purposes are being achieved. There is good evidence that such an environment can be created. When this happens, faculty members and administrators think of themselves as educators. Adequate resources are put into creating opportunities for faculty members, administrators, and students to celebrate and reflect on their shared purposes. Faculty members receive support and release time for appropriate professional development activities. Criteria for hiring and promoting faculty members, administrators, and staff support the institution's purposes. Advising is considered important. Departments, programs, and classes are small enough to allow faculty members and students to have a sense of community, to experience the value of their contributions, and to confront the consequences of their failures. States, the federal government and accrediting associations affect the kind of environment that can develop on campuses in a variety of ways. The most important is through the allocation of financial support. States also influence good practice by encouraging sound planning, setting priorities, mandating standards, and reviewing and approving programs. Regional and professional accrediting associations require self-study and peer review in making judgments about programs and institutions. These sources of support and influence can encourage environments for good practice in undergraduate education by: setting policies that are consistent with good practice in undergraduate education, holding high expectations for institutional performance, keeping bureaucratic regulations to a minimum that is compatible with public accountability, allocating adequate funds for new undergraduate programs and the professional development of faculty members, administrators, and staff, encouraging employment of under-represented groups among administrators, faculty members, and student services professionals, and providing the support for programs, facilities, and financial aid necessary for good practice in undergraduate education.

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Maui snorkeling at Molokini: Lani Kai [an error occurred while processing this directive] Lani Kai The Lani Kai is fast and travels the distance between snorkel locations quickly leaving lots of time to snorkel Molokini and its second snorkel location, Turtle Town. You can be in the shade in the lower cabin or can enjoy the sun on the deck above. The maximum capacity of the Lani Kai is 70 passengers. The Lani Kai is a family operated vessel that has toured in the waters surrounding Molokini for many years. This 53’ Double Deck Maxi Power Catamaran features a water slide, two freshwater showers, two large sunbathing trampolines, a large upper sunning deck, a spacious and protected cabin area, two restrooms and three water entries with easy access. Island: Maui Activity: Molokini Snorkel "LANI KAI" a 53' Double Deck Maxi Power Catamaran features a waterslide, two freshwater showers, spacious protected cabin area, two restrooms and three water entries. Can accommodate 70 passengers. Departs from Maalaea Harbor Slip 76 ACTIVITIES MORNING MOLOKINI & TURTLE TOWN ADVENTURE - This snorkel trip to Molokini (weather dependant) includes breakfast with fresh bagels and cream cheese, tropical fruit, coffee and juice. Lunch will feature a create your own sandwich buffet with deli meats, cheeses, breads, vegetables and chips and beverages, soda, juices and ice tea will be served. All snorkeling gear, instruction and flotation devices are provided. Snuba ($49.00), underwater cameras, wetsuits and trip videos are available at an additional charge and payable on board. DAILY 7:00am - 12:00 noon Regular Price $88.00 Your Price $72.90 AFTERNOON SNORKEL - The three hour afternoon snorkel trip to Molokini or Coral Gardens (weather dependant) includes all snorkeling gear, instruction and flotation devices. Complimentary soda, juice, and lunch will be served. DAILY 1:00pm - 4:00pm Regular Price $44.00 Your Price $38.90 [an error occurred while processing this directive]

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Hawaiian Restaurants - Kauai Restaurants Kauai Printer Friendly Version A Word About "Symbols and Awards" Help us preserve the Islands. Tell our advertisers you found them on Alternative-Hawaii. HAWAIIAN (see Hawaiian Food Glossary ) Hawaiian Cuisine Types Hawaii Regional Cuisine: Local food beautifully presented by professional chefs using the freshest Hawaiian ingredients. Local Kine Grinds: An ethnic mix of local-style comfort food. HAWAII REGIONAL CUISINE | LOCAL KINE GRINDS HAWAII REGIONAL CUISINE CAFE HANALEI Princeville Hotel 5520 Ka Haku Road Princeville, Kauai 96722 (North Shore) Tel. (808) 826-2760 Overlooking Hanalei Bay - fabulous food and great service. Locally grown products used to create a "Taste of Hawaii". (BLD $$$) HUKILAU LANAI Kauai Coast Resort 520 Aleka Loop Kapaa, HI 96746 (East Side) Tel. (808) 822-0600 Fun place to hang out and a good place to eat. The food emphasizes regional flavors and ingredients with a twist. Entrees include fresh fish, beef, chicken, and pork dishes. Save room for dessert, especially the Goat Cheese Tart. (D $$) TAHITI NUI 55-134 Kuhio Highway (Route 56) Hanalei, HI 96714 (North Shore) Tel. (808) 826-6277 Fresh fish, beef, and chicken prepared with an Island twist. Polynesian longhouse decor - very early grass shack. Expect the unexpected - for here serendipity reigns! (D $$) TIDEPOOLS Hyatt Regency Kauai Resort 1571 Poipu Road Poipu, HI 96756 (South Shore) Tel. (808) 742-1234 Contemporary Hawaiian Regional cuisine born from the rich traditions and cultures of the Islands. Spectacular setting - thatched huts nestled amidst flowing waterfalls and koi fish lagoons. (D $$$) Top LOCAL KINE GRINDS ALOHA DINER 971F Kuhio Highway (Route 56) Kapaa, HI 96746 (East Side) Tel. (808) 822-3851 Authentic Hawaiian food - favorite with locals - they have it all - from kalua pig to laulau - in huge portions. (LD $) COCONUTS GRILL & WINE BAR 4-919 Kuhio Highway Kapaa, HI 96746 (East Side) Tel. (808) 823-8777 Creative, fun, affordable island-style food. (LD $$) DANI'S 4201 Rice Street Lihue, HI 96766 (Lihue-Kalapaki) Tel. (808) 245-4991 Hawaiian and American food - unpretentious. A favorite with local people for breakfast. (BL $) GARDEN ISLAND BARBECUE 4252A Rice Street Lihue, HI 96766 (East Side) Tel. (808) 245-8868 Serving local and Chinese food. (LD $) HAMURA'S SAIMIN STAND 2956 Kress Street Lihue, HI 96766 (Lihue-Kalapaki) Tel. (808) 245-3271 If there were a Saimin Hall of Fame, Hamura's would be in it. Transforming steaming bowls of noodles into a cultural experience. The same family has consistently delivered simple pleasures for over 50 years. 2004 Ilima Award. (LD $) HANALEI MIXED PLATE Ching Young Village Hanalei, HI 96714 (North Shore) Tel. (808) 826-7888 Delicious Hawaiian favorites. (LD $) KALENA FISH MARKET 2985 Kalena Lihue, HI 96766 (Lihue-Kalapaki) Tel. (808) 246-6629 Fish 'n chips and Korean plate lunches. (L $) KOLOA FISH MARKET 5482 Koloa Road Koloa, HI 96756 (South Shore) Tel. (808) 742-6199 Fresh fish, Hawaiian plate lunch take-out, pupus & local favorites. (BLD $) MARK'S PLACE 1610 Haleukana Street Lihue, HI 96766 (Lihue-Kalapaki) Tel. (808) 245-2722 Ono local style mixed plates. (LD $) THE MERMAID CAFE 4-1384 Kuhio Highway Kapaa, HI 96746 (East Side) Tel. (808) 821-2026 A local favorite serving "delicious, healthy food with a smile". Their specialty is the Ahi Nori Wrap - a cross between a burrito and a sushi roll. (BLD $) ONO'S 4-1292 Kuhio Highway (Route 56) Kapaa, HI 96746 (East Side) Tel. (808) 822-1710 Gourmet burgers - they are ono-ono (the best). Great Portuguese bean soup. (BL $) PO'S KITCHEN 4100 Rice Street Lihue, HI 96766 (Lihue-Kalapaki) Tel. (808) 246-8617 Bento boxes and teriyaki plate lunches. (L $) TIP TOP MOTEL CAFE & BAKERY 3173 Akahi Street Lihue, HI 96766 (Lihue-Kalapaki) Tel. (808) 245-2333 A local favorite - great oxtail soup. (BL $) Top Kauai Restaurants Index | Restaurants Index | Home Page Contact Us | Sponsor Join Us Form ©Ala Mua Hawaii 1997

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