Themes & Patterns

Global Skills for College Completion (GSCC) believes that the secret to dramatically-improved basic skills pass rates already lies in the classroom.  The goal is not to develop a single math and a single writing curriculum.  Rather, the goal is to uncover themes and patterns which, when well-executed by the faculty of any college, lead to measurably stronger student learning.  GSCC is entirely devoted to uncovering, testing, and refining these basic skills math and writing pedagogical themes and patterns.

Themes are manifestations of teacher qualities, instructional values and instructional approaches. They are drawn from faculty work and are tested in the classroom. Themes are work in progress and may evolve as outcomes are assessed. See the theme glossary for the latest selection that emerged in the current teaching period.

Patterns are the sequencing or organization of themes. To learn more about how GSCC uses patterns, read our What is a Pedagogical Pattern? found under the About Patterns tab.