MODULE 1
LEARNING ABOUT
ASSET-BASED PEDAGOGY
START
ASSET-BASED PEDAGOGY (abp) Objectives
Session 1: Learning about ABP
Night before next session (6/11)
2:40 - 3
1:55 - 2:40
1:20 - 1:55
1 - 1:20
Ind. work
Presentation
Welcome
do/Due
Review
Revise 1st post & contribute two peer review posts.
Review 1st posts & discuss.
Introduce Module 1 Discussion; ind. research
Presenting & dialogue using this presentation
Background, introductions, purpose
04. CAC Asset-Based Pedagogy '25-'26 objectives
05. module pre-survey
07. What is your greatest "asset?"
08. wHAT IS ASSET-BASED PEDAGOGY (abp)?
Asset-BasedPedagogyMOdule 1
09. hOW ABP benefits students & CAC
10. ABP: Student-centered pedagogy (SCP)
11. ABP: Relational Pedagogy (RP)
12. ABP: Project-based learning (PbL)
Learning about asset-based pedagogy . . .
13. breakout sessions: How you're using abp?
14. abp at cac: Across & outside the curriculum
15. abp at cac: Business... Nursing... Social...
16. abp at cac: Computer... Bio... Communication...
17. abp at cac: Visual... Education... Industrial...
18. References
19. reviewing Module 1, previewing module 2
20. module post-survey
ASSET-BASED PEDAGOGY (abp) Objectives
2025-2026 academic year
'25-'26 year
'25-'26 year
Ongoing
Ongoing
Ongoing
MODULE 3
MODULE 2
MODULE 1
pRACTICE
workshops
Ongoing guidance to put ABP into practice
Two Fall '25 & two Spring '26 workshops
Summer '25 APB Creations, adaptable for Fall '25 colleagues
Implementing APB
Learning about APB
module 1 PRE-SURVEY:asset-based pedagogy
What do you already know about asset-based pedagogy?
Click and complete Module 1 Pre-Survey.
At the end of this module, you'll take the post-survey.
38%
of First-year, full-time community college students won't make it to their second year.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
In pursuit of your college, career, & life goals, What has been and remains your greatest strength or "asset?"
How do you think this strength is emergent from your background, culture, or upbringing?
An important premise to asset-based pedagogy is working off student strengths or "assets."
What's asset-based pedagogy?
"Asset-Based Pedagogies (ABPs) focus on the strengths that diverse students bring to the classroom. It is a direct response to deficit-based models to education of the past." --California Department of Education Asset-based teaching views differences in culture, language, ability, socioeconomic status, gender identity, immigration status, and others as valuable additions to the learning community (Paris & Alim, 2017).
Module 1 driving question: What is Asset-Based Pedagogy (ABP), and considering my current and past best teaching practices and those at CAC, what ABP approaches can I identify, share, and practice to strengthen support for CAC students' college, career, and life goals? * Think about a practice(s) for your Fall '25 class(es) * Consider how ABP supports CAC goals * Consider that this Title V grant continues - Sept. '28, but seek sustainable best ABP practices
Above: Fall 2024 ENG 101 students, each with diverse assets to leverage for success.
How ABP benefit students & CAC
ABPs benefit students by moving away from deficit ideology outcomes while creating more inclusive environments for historically underrepresented students. What is "deficit ideology"? This concept stems from educator-activist Paolo Freire, who critiqued the "banking model" where the teacher is the depositor & students are the depositories. "Instead of communicating, the teacher issues communiqués and makes deposits which the students patiently receive, memorize, and repeat” (p. 45). ABP acknowledges each whole student and all students, who have all lived a life different from the educator. ABP engages all students, making them feel welcome, included, valued, and safe.
In summary: "Ensuring equity for the students in our courses requires us to view student differences as assets, not deficits... This mindset allows us to focus on the strengths of our students rather than any perceived deficits" (Renkly & Bertolini, 2018). "By focusing on strengths, abilities, and possibilities we allow for an equitable environment that enriches the learning experience for all students." -- Association of College and University Educators
+ Click: How ABP supports CAC
Above: In a deficit ideology, the professor deposits knowledge into the student's knowledge "bank." In ABP, the educator consults & works from student strengths.
Types of asset-based pedagogies:
Student-Centered Pedagogy (SCP) Includes these principles:
- SCP seeks to empower students by integrating their backgrounds, experiences, and identities into the curriculum and teaching practices.
- It aims to promote academic success and cultivate critical consciousness to challenge social inequities.
- This approach ensures that learning is meaningful, engaging, and affirming for diverse student populations.
- SCP reclaims and revitalizes disrupted cultural elements--like endangered languages--and fosters community-based accountability through respect, reciprocity, responsibility, and caring relationships.
- SCP is synonymous with rehumanizing; it can & should extend to all students and address historically marginalized communities through education that restores vitality & dignity.
Types of asset-based pedagogies:
Relational pedagogy Educational approach that emphasizes the importance of building strong, trusting relationships between teachers and students.
- Focuses on creating environments where empathy, mutual respect, and understanding are central, with an emphasis on recognizing students' individual needs, experiences, and abilities.
- Responds to traditional educational reforms centered on standardized testing & rigid curricula by promoting inclusive, participatory learning spaces.
- Rooted in philosophies such as critical pedagogy, the ethic of care, and indigenous practices, relational pedagogy helps foster ethical, caring teaching methods, supports students' emotional and academic well-being, and enables them to connect personally with their learning.
Types of asset-based pedagogies:
Project Based Learning (PBL) pedagogyStudent-centered approach in which learners actively explore real-world problems & challenges over an extended period, acquiring deeper knowledge and transferable skills by investigating and responding to an authentic, engaging, and complex question, problem, or challenge (Edutopia, 2016).
- Open-Ended Inquiry: Students explore a meaningful, open-ended question(s), encouraging deep investigation and critical thinking.
- Real-World Connection & Authenticity: Projects simulate or solve real-world problems, helping students see learning relevance beyond classrooms.
- Key Knowledge & Skills Focus: Students master academic content & life skills like collaboration & problem-solving through integrated project work.
- Student Voice & Choice: Students shape their projects by making key decisions, increasing ownership, motivation, & personal relevance.
- Collaboration & Communication: Teamwork & effective communication are essential, fostering shared responsibility, negotiation, & interpersonal growth.
- Feedback, Revision, & Reflection: Students improve work through ongoing feedback, revision, & reflective thinking, mirroring professional practice.
- Public Product or Presentation: Students share polished work with real audiences, raising accountability & giving purpose to their learning.
Breakout Session:Have or Do you incorporate asset-based strategies in your teaching? What were and/or are they?
Click and complete breakout session Padlet.
Other considerations in your response:
- What under-appreciated strengths do you see in your students?
- What asset-based strategies would you LIKE to incorporate?
- What more do you need (in terms of training, resources) to do this successfully?
- What ABP practices have you observed in the past at CAC or do you observe now at CAC?
Examples of asset-based pedagogy at CAC
"extracurricular" outside the curriculum
"Communities"focused on Pinal county, partnering Globally communities
"interdisciplinary"Across the curriculum
At CAC, we're already practicing ABP in Pinal County communities and partnering with broader global communities.
At CAC, we're already practicing ABP outside the curriculum.
At CAC, we're already practicing ABP across the curriculum.
Examples of asset-based pedagogy at CAC
Nursing, Health, & Emergency careers
social/behavioral sciences & public service
business & professional industries
At CAC, we're already practicing ABP in our Social/Behavioral Sciences & Public Service programs & classes.
At CAC, we're already practicing ABP in our Business & Professional Industries programs & classes.
At CAC, we're already practicing ABP in our Nursing, Health, & Emergency Careers programs & classes.
+ CLICK TO SEE!
+ CLICK TO SEE!
+ CLICK TO SEE!
Examples of asset-based pedagogy at CAC
Biological/ Physical Sciences & Agriculture
Communication & English
Computer Tech., Engineering & Math
At CAC, we're already practicing ABP in our Communication & English programs & classes.
At CAC, we're already practicing ABP in our Computer Tech., Engineering, & Math programs & classes.
At CAC, we're already practicing ABP in our Biological/Physical Sciences & Agriculture programs & classes.
+ CLICK TO SEE!
+ CLICK TO SEE!
+ CLICK TO SEE!
Examples of asset-based pedagogy at CAC
Education
Industrial Technology and Skilled Trades
Visual, Fine and Performing Arts
At CAC, we're already practicing ABP in our Industrial Tech. & Skilled Trades programs & classes.
At CAC, we're already practicing ABP in our Visual, Fine, & Performing Arts programs & classes.
At CAC, we're already practicing ABP in our Education programs & classes.
+ CLICK TO SEE!
+ CLICK TO SEE!
+ CLICK TO SEE!
Independent work:MODULE 1 DISCUSSION:(re)discovering ABP at CAC
Above: Keeping this tab open, click into our Module 1 DISCUSSION in another tab.
Informed about ABP & as a "colleague asset," share your top three ABP practices/ideas, from past & present, to share with CAC colleagues.
After giving guidance & reviewing expecations, in 30 minutes you'll "speed research" & share a "shitty draft" first post in our Blackboard discussion.
module 1 Post-SURVEY:asset-based pedagogy
What do you now know about asset-based pedagogy?
Click and complete Module 1 Post-Survey.
Now, what questions and ideas do you have about ABP?
El Fin / The End for Session 1
Expectations for & previewing Session 2
START
MODULE 2
ASSET-BASED
PEDAGOGY
Implementing
To complete Session 1:
- Review DISCUSSION 1st post "shitty drafts"
- Complete post-survey (next slide)
Expectations & previewing Session 2:
- Revise DISCUSSION: (re)Discovering APB at CAC 1st post & 2 "peer review" reply posts by W, 6/10 at 11:59 p.m. (30 min. pay for Session 2; we'll get out at 2:30 p.m.)
- From discussion & your goals, think of one significant, impactful ABP practice you'll create, share, & implement in one of your Fall '25 courses or elsewhere at CAC.
- Check our Resources folder & drag CAC ABP resources "webmix" to your browser favorites bar
aBP & CAC Summary Concepts
Relational Pedagogy (RP) qualities:
- Emphasizes strong, trusting teacher-student connections.
- Prioritizes empathy, respect, and mutual understanding.
- Recognizes and responds to each student's unique needs.
- Encourages flexible teaching beyond standardized tests.
- Creates welcoming and participatory learning environments.
- Advocates caring, supportive, and thoughtful teaching.
- Grounds instruction in educational best practices.
- Supports students' emotional and academic growth.
- Connects learning directly to students' everyday lives.
- Builds classroom community based on trust and understanding.
Project-Based Learning (PBL) qualities:
- Engages students in exploring authentic, real-world scenarios.
- Encourages thoughtful inquiry and critical thinking.
- Links academic knowledge directly to practical situations.
- Demonstrates relevance of learning beyond the classroom.
- Provides students with choices in shaping their projects.
- Develops teamwork, collaboration, and clear communication skills.
- Supports skill development through hands-on experiences.
- Promotes reflection, revision, and continuous improvement.
- Equips students with practical problem-solving capabilities.
- Results in shared presentations that celebrate student achievement.
ABP supporting CAC
- Addresses whole-student needs in support of their college, career, & life goals
- Enhances student retention and completion rates (FTSE)
- Supports Guided Pathways implementation, aligned to AOIs & other CAC programs
- Enhances faculty, staff, & admin. development, instructional practices, and impact
- How else do you think ABP can support CAC goals (WIGs, 4DX)?
Asset-Based Pedagogy (ABP) may be considered "a teaching approach emphasizing students' strengths, cultural assets, and experiences as foundational elements of learning. It counters traditional 'deficit-based' models, viewing diverse student qualities—strengths, cultural backgrounds, languages, socioeconomic factors, and more—as valuable and enriching to our educational environments and practices." Asset-Based Pedagogy (ABP) qualities:
- Highlights students' strengths and prior experiences.
- Builds on student potential instead of perceived gaps.
- Appreciates and leverages diverse student backgrounds.
- Creates inclusive and interactive classroom environments.
- Uses reflective practice to guide teaching adaptations.
- Connects learning content meaningfully to students' lives.
- Adapts effectively to varied linguistic abilities.
- Actively engages all students in their own learning.
- Cultivates positive, respectful learning environment relationships.
- Ensures teaching aligns closely with community and student realities.
Student-Centered Pedagogy (SCP) qualities:
- Incorporates students' personal experiences into learning activities.
- Empowers students by valuing their individual identities.
- Promotes student success through personalized engagement.
- Encourages students to thoughtfully examine real-world issues.
- Reinforces respect and dignity for all students.
- Ensures lessons resonate personally and meaningfully.
- Revives and respects students' home and community traditions.
- Fosters a classroom community built on mutual care and accountability.
- Humanizes education through supportive learning environments.
- Moves beyond traditional teaching methods to benefit students.
business & professional industries
What ABP practices have we, do we, & could we see in this AOI's programs? Business (ABUS, AAS, Certificates) Hotel and Restaurant Management (AAS, Certificates) Culinary Arts (Certificates I & II) Recreation and Tourism Management (AA, Certificate)
Computer Tech, Engineering & Math
What ABP practices have we, do we, & could we see in this AOI's programs? Computer Science (AS pathway) Engineering (AS pathway) Networking Technologies (AAS) Software Development (AAS, Certificate) Mathematics (AA pathway)
Visual, Fine & Performing Arts
What ABP practices have we, do we, & could we see in this AOI's programs? Digital Media Arts – Graphic Design, Digital Photography & Video Production, or Animation & Motion Graphics Emphasis (AAS & Certificates) Fine Arts - Studio Art (AA pathway) Fine Arts - Music (AA pathway) Entertainment Industry Technology, AAS-Stage Lighting or Music Recording & Production (AAS & Certificate)
How does ABP support CAC?
Considering our Title V grant, WIGs, our 4DX framework, & your thoughts...
ABP SUpporting CAC
1. Addresses whole-student needs in support of their college, career, & life goals 2. Enhances student retention and completion rates (FTSE) 3. Supports Guided Pathways implementation, aligned to AOIs & other CAC programs 4. Enhances faculty, staff, & admin. development, instructional practices, and impact 5. How else do you think ABP can support CAC goals (WIGs, 4DX)?
Working from student assets results in success...
CAC WIGs, measured through 4DX, supported by Title V & ABPC
CAC WIGS ("Wildly Important Goals"): 1. Enhance Learner Experience: Create a world-class learning environment to improve student satisfaction and success 2. Foster Workplace Excellence: Make CAC a great place to work by improving employee satisfaction and engagement Four Disciplines of Execution (4DX) framework to measure WIGs: 1. Focus on the Wildly Important: Prioritize goals that are crucial. 2. Act on Lead Measures: Concentrate on actions influencing outcomes. 3. Keep a Compelling Scoreboard: Track progress visibly and engagingly. 4. Create a Cadence of Accountability: Establish regular accountability sessions..
industrial technology & skilled trades
What ABP practices have we, do we, & could we see in this AOI's programs? Automated Industrial Technology (AAS & Certificates) Diesel Technology (AAS & Certificate) Heavy Equipment Operator (AAS & Certificates) Pipefitting/Pipe Welding Technology (AAS & Certificates) Structural Welding Technology (AAS & Certificates)
social/behavioral sciences & public service
What ABP practices have we, do we, & could we see in this AOI's programs? Administration of Justice Studies (AAS, AA pathway, & Certificate) History (AA pathway) Justice Studies/Corrections & Law Enforcement (AAS) Political Science (AA pathway) Psychology (AA pathway) Sociology (AA pathway)
Communication & English
What ABP practices have we, do we, & could we see in this AOI's programs? Communication (AA pathway & Certificates) English Literature (AA pathway) English Secondary Education (AA pathway) Spanish (AA pathway)
Nursing, Health, & Emergency careers
What ABP practices have we, do we, & could we see in this AOI's programs? Fire Science Technology (AAS & Certificate) Health Information Management (AAS) Massage Therapy (ASS & Certificate) Medical Assistant (AAS & Certificate) Medical Lab Tech (AAS) Nursing (AAS) Nutrition & Dietetic Tech (AAS & Certificates) Emergency Medical Technology (EMT)/Paramedic (AAS & Certificates) Radiology Tech (AAS) Diagnostic Medical Sonography (AAS) Allied Health programs
Bio/Physical Sciences & Agrigulture
What ABP practices have we, do we, & could we see in this AOI's programs? Agriculture (AA pathway) Agribusiness (AAS & Certificates) Biology (AS pathway) Chemistry (AS pathway) Equine Management & Training (AAS & Certificate) Environmental Science (AS pathway) Geology (AS pathway)
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MODULE 1
LEARNING ABOUT
ASSET-BASED PEDAGOGY
START
ASSET-BASED PEDAGOGY (abp) Objectives
Session 1: Learning about ABP
Night before next session (6/11)
2:40 - 3
1:55 - 2:40
1:20 - 1:55
1 - 1:20
Ind. work
Presentation
Welcome
do/Due
Review
Revise 1st post & contribute two peer review posts.
Review 1st posts & discuss.
Introduce Module 1 Discussion; ind. research
Presenting & dialogue using this presentation
Background, introductions, purpose
04. CAC Asset-Based Pedagogy '25-'26 objectives
05. module pre-survey
07. What is your greatest "asset?"
08. wHAT IS ASSET-BASED PEDAGOGY (abp)?
Asset-BasedPedagogyMOdule 1
09. hOW ABP benefits students & CAC
10. ABP: Student-centered pedagogy (SCP)
11. ABP: Relational Pedagogy (RP)
12. ABP: Project-based learning (PbL)
Learning about asset-based pedagogy . . .
13. breakout sessions: How you're using abp?
14. abp at cac: Across & outside the curriculum
15. abp at cac: Business... Nursing... Social...
16. abp at cac: Computer... Bio... Communication...
17. abp at cac: Visual... Education... Industrial...
18. References
19. reviewing Module 1, previewing module 2
20. module post-survey
ASSET-BASED PEDAGOGY (abp) Objectives
2025-2026 academic year
'25-'26 year
'25-'26 year
Ongoing
Ongoing
Ongoing
MODULE 3
MODULE 2
MODULE 1
pRACTICE
workshops
Ongoing guidance to put ABP into practice
Two Fall '25 & two Spring '26 workshops
Summer '25 APB Creations, adaptable for Fall '25 colleagues
Implementing APB
Learning about APB
module 1 PRE-SURVEY:asset-based pedagogy
What do you already know about asset-based pedagogy?
Click and complete Module 1 Pre-Survey.
At the end of this module, you'll take the post-survey.
38%
of First-year, full-time community college students won't make it to their second year.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
In pursuit of your college, career, & life goals, What has been and remains your greatest strength or "asset?"
How do you think this strength is emergent from your background, culture, or upbringing?
An important premise to asset-based pedagogy is working off student strengths or "assets."
What's asset-based pedagogy?
"Asset-Based Pedagogies (ABPs) focus on the strengths that diverse students bring to the classroom. It is a direct response to deficit-based models to education of the past." --California Department of Education Asset-based teaching views differences in culture, language, ability, socioeconomic status, gender identity, immigration status, and others as valuable additions to the learning community (Paris & Alim, 2017).
Module 1 driving question: What is Asset-Based Pedagogy (ABP), and considering my current and past best teaching practices and those at CAC, what ABP approaches can I identify, share, and practice to strengthen support for CAC students' college, career, and life goals? * Think about a practice(s) for your Fall '25 class(es) * Consider how ABP supports CAC goals * Consider that this Title V grant continues - Sept. '28, but seek sustainable best ABP practices
Above: Fall 2024 ENG 101 students, each with diverse assets to leverage for success.
How ABP benefit students & CAC
ABPs benefit students by moving away from deficit ideology outcomes while creating more inclusive environments for historically underrepresented students. What is "deficit ideology"? This concept stems from educator-activist Paolo Freire, who critiqued the "banking model" where the teacher is the depositor & students are the depositories. "Instead of communicating, the teacher issues communiqués and makes deposits which the students patiently receive, memorize, and repeat” (p. 45). ABP acknowledges each whole student and all students, who have all lived a life different from the educator. ABP engages all students, making them feel welcome, included, valued, and safe.
In summary: "Ensuring equity for the students in our courses requires us to view student differences as assets, not deficits... This mindset allows us to focus on the strengths of our students rather than any perceived deficits" (Renkly & Bertolini, 2018). "By focusing on strengths, abilities, and possibilities we allow for an equitable environment that enriches the learning experience for all students." -- Association of College and University Educators
+ Click: How ABP supports CAC
Above: In a deficit ideology, the professor deposits knowledge into the student's knowledge "bank." In ABP, the educator consults & works from student strengths.
Types of asset-based pedagogies:
Student-Centered Pedagogy (SCP) Includes these principles:
Types of asset-based pedagogies:
Relational pedagogy Educational approach that emphasizes the importance of building strong, trusting relationships between teachers and students.
Types of asset-based pedagogies:
Project Based Learning (PBL) pedagogyStudent-centered approach in which learners actively explore real-world problems & challenges over an extended period, acquiring deeper knowledge and transferable skills by investigating and responding to an authentic, engaging, and complex question, problem, or challenge (Edutopia, 2016).
Breakout Session:Have or Do you incorporate asset-based strategies in your teaching? What were and/or are they?
Click and complete breakout session Padlet.
Other considerations in your response:
Examples of asset-based pedagogy at CAC
"extracurricular" outside the curriculum
"Communities"focused on Pinal county, partnering Globally communities
"interdisciplinary"Across the curriculum
At CAC, we're already practicing ABP in Pinal County communities and partnering with broader global communities.
At CAC, we're already practicing ABP outside the curriculum.
At CAC, we're already practicing ABP across the curriculum.
Examples of asset-based pedagogy at CAC
Nursing, Health, & Emergency careers
social/behavioral sciences & public service
business & professional industries
At CAC, we're already practicing ABP in our Social/Behavioral Sciences & Public Service programs & classes.
At CAC, we're already practicing ABP in our Business & Professional Industries programs & classes.
At CAC, we're already practicing ABP in our Nursing, Health, & Emergency Careers programs & classes.
+ CLICK TO SEE!
+ CLICK TO SEE!
+ CLICK TO SEE!
Examples of asset-based pedagogy at CAC
Biological/ Physical Sciences & Agriculture
Communication & English
Computer Tech., Engineering & Math
At CAC, we're already practicing ABP in our Communication & English programs & classes.
At CAC, we're already practicing ABP in our Computer Tech., Engineering, & Math programs & classes.
At CAC, we're already practicing ABP in our Biological/Physical Sciences & Agriculture programs & classes.
+ CLICK TO SEE!
+ CLICK TO SEE!
+ CLICK TO SEE!
Examples of asset-based pedagogy at CAC
Education
Industrial Technology and Skilled Trades
Visual, Fine and Performing Arts
At CAC, we're already practicing ABP in our Industrial Tech. & Skilled Trades programs & classes.
At CAC, we're already practicing ABP in our Visual, Fine, & Performing Arts programs & classes.
At CAC, we're already practicing ABP in our Education programs & classes.
+ CLICK TO SEE!
+ CLICK TO SEE!
+ CLICK TO SEE!
Independent work:MODULE 1 DISCUSSION:(re)discovering ABP at CAC
Above: Keeping this tab open, click into our Module 1 DISCUSSION in another tab.
Informed about ABP & as a "colleague asset," share your top three ABP practices/ideas, from past & present, to share with CAC colleagues.
After giving guidance & reviewing expecations, in 30 minutes you'll "speed research" & share a "shitty draft" first post in our Blackboard discussion.
module 1 Post-SURVEY:asset-based pedagogy
What do you now know about asset-based pedagogy?
Click and complete Module 1 Post-Survey.
Now, what questions and ideas do you have about ABP?
El Fin / The End for Session 1
Expectations for & previewing Session 2
START
MODULE 2
ASSET-BASED
PEDAGOGY
Implementing
To complete Session 1:
Expectations & previewing Session 2:
aBP & CAC Summary Concepts
Relational Pedagogy (RP) qualities:
- Emphasizes strong, trusting teacher-student connections.
- Prioritizes empathy, respect, and mutual understanding.
- Recognizes and responds to each student's unique needs.
- Encourages flexible teaching beyond standardized tests.
- Creates welcoming and participatory learning environments.
- Advocates caring, supportive, and thoughtful teaching.
- Grounds instruction in educational best practices.
- Supports students' emotional and academic growth.
- Connects learning directly to students' everyday lives.
- Builds classroom community based on trust and understanding.
Project-Based Learning (PBL) qualities:- Engages students in exploring authentic, real-world scenarios.
- Encourages thoughtful inquiry and critical thinking.
- Links academic knowledge directly to practical situations.
- Demonstrates relevance of learning beyond the classroom.
- Provides students with choices in shaping their projects.
- Develops teamwork, collaboration, and clear communication skills.
- Supports skill development through hands-on experiences.
- Promotes reflection, revision, and continuous improvement.
- Equips students with practical problem-solving capabilities.
- Results in shared presentations that celebrate student achievement.
ABP supporting CACAsset-Based Pedagogy (ABP) may be considered "a teaching approach emphasizing students' strengths, cultural assets, and experiences as foundational elements of learning. It counters traditional 'deficit-based' models, viewing diverse student qualities—strengths, cultural backgrounds, languages, socioeconomic factors, and more—as valuable and enriching to our educational environments and practices." Asset-Based Pedagogy (ABP) qualities:
- Highlights students' strengths and prior experiences.
- Builds on student potential instead of perceived gaps.
- Appreciates and leverages diverse student backgrounds.
- Creates inclusive and interactive classroom environments.
- Uses reflective practice to guide teaching adaptations.
- Connects learning content meaningfully to students' lives.
- Adapts effectively to varied linguistic abilities.
- Actively engages all students in their own learning.
- Cultivates positive, respectful learning environment relationships.
- Ensures teaching aligns closely with community and student realities.
Student-Centered Pedagogy (SCP) qualities:business & professional industries
What ABP practices have we, do we, & could we see in this AOI's programs? Business (ABUS, AAS, Certificates) Hotel and Restaurant Management (AAS, Certificates) Culinary Arts (Certificates I & II) Recreation and Tourism Management (AA, Certificate)
Computer Tech, Engineering & Math
What ABP practices have we, do we, & could we see in this AOI's programs? Computer Science (AS pathway) Engineering (AS pathway) Networking Technologies (AAS) Software Development (AAS, Certificate) Mathematics (AA pathway)
Visual, Fine & Performing Arts
What ABP practices have we, do we, & could we see in this AOI's programs? Digital Media Arts – Graphic Design, Digital Photography & Video Production, or Animation & Motion Graphics Emphasis (AAS & Certificates) Fine Arts - Studio Art (AA pathway) Fine Arts - Music (AA pathway) Entertainment Industry Technology, AAS-Stage Lighting or Music Recording & Production (AAS & Certificate)
How does ABP support CAC?
Considering our Title V grant, WIGs, our 4DX framework, & your thoughts...
ABP SUpporting CAC
1. Addresses whole-student needs in support of their college, career, & life goals 2. Enhances student retention and completion rates (FTSE) 3. Supports Guided Pathways implementation, aligned to AOIs & other CAC programs 4. Enhances faculty, staff, & admin. development, instructional practices, and impact 5. How else do you think ABP can support CAC goals (WIGs, 4DX)?
Working from student assets results in success...
CAC WIGs, measured through 4DX, supported by Title V & ABPC
CAC WIGS ("Wildly Important Goals"): 1. Enhance Learner Experience: Create a world-class learning environment to improve student satisfaction and success 2. Foster Workplace Excellence: Make CAC a great place to work by improving employee satisfaction and engagement Four Disciplines of Execution (4DX) framework to measure WIGs: 1. Focus on the Wildly Important: Prioritize goals that are crucial. 2. Act on Lead Measures: Concentrate on actions influencing outcomes. 3. Keep a Compelling Scoreboard: Track progress visibly and engagingly. 4. Create a Cadence of Accountability: Establish regular accountability sessions..
industrial technology & skilled trades
What ABP practices have we, do we, & could we see in this AOI's programs? Automated Industrial Technology (AAS & Certificates) Diesel Technology (AAS & Certificate) Heavy Equipment Operator (AAS & Certificates) Pipefitting/Pipe Welding Technology (AAS & Certificates) Structural Welding Technology (AAS & Certificates)
social/behavioral sciences & public service
What ABP practices have we, do we, & could we see in this AOI's programs? Administration of Justice Studies (AAS, AA pathway, & Certificate) History (AA pathway) Justice Studies/Corrections & Law Enforcement (AAS) Political Science (AA pathway) Psychology (AA pathway) Sociology (AA pathway)
Communication & English
What ABP practices have we, do we, & could we see in this AOI's programs? Communication (AA pathway & Certificates) English Literature (AA pathway) English Secondary Education (AA pathway) Spanish (AA pathway)
Nursing, Health, & Emergency careers
What ABP practices have we, do we, & could we see in this AOI's programs? Fire Science Technology (AAS & Certificate) Health Information Management (AAS) Massage Therapy (ASS & Certificate) Medical Assistant (AAS & Certificate) Medical Lab Tech (AAS) Nursing (AAS) Nutrition & Dietetic Tech (AAS & Certificates) Emergency Medical Technology (EMT)/Paramedic (AAS & Certificates) Radiology Tech (AAS) Diagnostic Medical Sonography (AAS) Allied Health programs
Bio/Physical Sciences & Agrigulture
What ABP practices have we, do we, & could we see in this AOI's programs? Agriculture (AA pathway) Agribusiness (AAS & Certificates) Biology (AS pathway) Chemistry (AS pathway) Equine Management & Training (AAS & Certificate) Environmental Science (AS pathway) Geology (AS pathway)
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Education
What ABP practices have we, do we, & could we see in this AOI's programs? Early Childhood Education (AA,AAS, & Certificate) Elementary Education (AAEE) Post-Baccaulaureate (K-8 Program) .