Welcome to the ALP Instructor Resource Hub, designed to support your teaching experience within the Accelerated Learning Program at College of DuPage. We are thrilled to have you and are committed to providing you with the tools, resources, and information you need to excel as an ALP instructor and foster student success.
Whether you are new to ALP or a seasoned instructor, this hub is your go-to destination for our co-requisite curriculum at COD. The resources under Contextualizing ALP offer an overview of Developmental English, how and why co-requisite models work, and the history of ALP at the college. The Community Building page emphasizes the importance of creating a sense of belonging among students, offering tips on group activities, peer collaboration, and effective communication techniques.
Our College Success Skills page offers strategies and resources to help students develop essential skills for academic success, including time management, effective study habits, goal setting, and critical thinking. The Connecting to College Resources page provides guidance on how to help students seek out and benefit from the support available to them. Finally, our Curriculum Corner offers sample syllabi to give you a glimpse into various options for organizing the ALP curriculum.
Thank you for being an integral part of the ALP community! Welcome aboard!