Emily Beltz
02/12/2013
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U Of M Tests Year-Round Classes This Fall http://minnesota.cbslocal.com/2013/02/11/u-of-m-tests-year-round-classes-this-fall/
I read an article by Reg Chapman called "U Of M Tests Year-Round Classes This Fall". This article states that the University of Minnesota will test out a program that will continue all year, without a summer break. The U of M will test it out with only two programs, and go from there. According to student surveys about 50 percent say they would be in favor of the year-round classes in order to graduate sooner. It is being said that it is a win-win on both sides. It will make use of space, as well as keep staffing, and work with students who want to work at a faster pace. In the end, it will save students students money. Students say that having year round classes could help having to regain information that was once retained during school breaks.
In my opinion, I think that having year round classes is a great idea. I think that if both the school and the student can pull it off and benefit from it then year-round classes should be offered. I can understand and agree that having a break in between semesters can be tough to get "resettled" and "reorganized" and can have an effect of ones grades. Even though having a break from school is needed at times, having the option to get it done would also be beneficial.
Hi Emily,
ReplyDeleteI think this is a great article because it is always awesome to have option to do things differently. However year round classes is beneficial to saving money and to graduate sooner. On the other hand, my concern is will the student spend enough time to learn, retain the information that they learned and reflect on those information. Well I think all of that remain to be seen.
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I have heard of other schools doing this in the past. Personally I like my breaks and would not like year round classes. It is beneficial to those who want to graduate as fast as possible, but the school will more than likely think of some extra schooling charge, parking charge, health charge, looking at the school from a mile away using a binoculars charge, etc.; just like we are even though were taking online classes. Oh well some people will like it and those who don’t will not attend. Great post, good work, and great topic.
ReplyDeleteI think this is a good idea also. This might help students stay on track, because they aren't having that break, and they can graduate earlier. I'm taking classes in the summer too, because I don't want to loose my ambition during the summer!
ReplyDeleteI agree that it is a good idea, it can help students stay on track and not forget so much from what they learned the last sem. That's why I'm thinking doing class this summer to help me graduate on time or earlier than that since I just recently changed my major.
ReplyDeleteI think it could go both ways. yes it will graduate students faster but I think a lot of students really need a few months off for some relaxation and stress free time. ON the other hand it would let a lot of information stay on mind longer and time would fly by. Depending on the student it could be a very good idea.
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