Modes of Instruction

Mode Types

Mode of Instruction	Description	100-200 Level Class Range	300-400 Level Class Range	Graduate Level Class Range
CLI - Clinical Practice	In this mode of instruction, students are placed in professional situations that require far more faculty supervision than internships or practica (e.g., nursing, health sciences). Faculty typically interact with students in small groups.	8-24	8-24	8-24
FIE - Field Application	This mode of instruction typically involves study in an applied setting distinct from the traditional classroom setting and university environment. Some examples include intensive experiences in outdoor settings. Students apply theories, principles, methods, and skills of practice acquired through other modes of instruction to an applied or natural setting where professionals, in the student’s field of study, are typically engaged.	10-30	10-30	10-30
IND - Independent Study	In this mode of instruction, an instructor and student meet independently and set goals for the student to reach by the end of the academic term. This mode may include a research project or research literature report developed by a student under the supervision of an instructor.	Usually limited to one (1) enrolled student.	Usually limited to one (1) enrolled student.	Usually limited to one (1) enrolled student.
INT - Internship	In this mode of instruction, a student is placed with a professional where the instructor is not present. The instructor may have a role in finding the internship, in meeting with the student to problem-solve, and in evaluating the student learning outcomes.
LAB - Laboratory	This mode of instruction requires students to practice and explore principles, theories, and methods in a controlled laboratory environment. The instructor assists students in using instrumentation specific to a discipline and helps students acquire applied skills.	10-40	10-40	10-40
LEC - Lecture	A lecture is the traditional method of instruction in which an instructor directly explains and describes information to students. May include some small group work and student presentations.	20-140	15-80	10-60
LEL - Lecture with Corequisite Lab	An LEC, LPD, or SEM is paired with a LAB in such a way so that students must be enrolled in both throughout the term and only one grade is assigned. If a lecture and lab may be taken in different terms, then this mode should not be used. Students enroll in one section that includes both the lecture and lab component of the class. An example of current practice at EWU is the pairing of 3 hours of lecture with 3 hours of lab for a 4-credit upper-level LEL course in CSTEM. (Note: These are entered into CIM and CLSS separately so as to be managed by the automatic scheduling software for room and time scheduling, but are paired in the system so that students must take them together.)	NA	NA	NA
LOC - Lecture with Corequisite Clinic/PAS	In this mode of instruction, an LEL, LSL, LEC, LPD, or SEM is paired with a CLI or PAS in such a way so that students must be enrolled in both throughout the term and only one grade is assigned. If a lecture and clinic may be taken in different terms, then this mode should not be used.	NA	NA	NA
LPD - Lecture with Practice or Discussion	This mode of instruction is similar to Lecture in that the instructor directly delivers information to a group of students. Additionally, instructors incorporate a substantial amount of student practice of lecture material and/or class discussion of lecture material into the classroom experience that may include small group work.	20-80	15-60	10-40
LSL - Lecture with Supplemental Lab Component	This mode of instruction is similar to Lecture mode in that the instructor directly presents information to a group of students. Additionally, professors supplement lecture with some laboratory work, which does not require weekly additional time commitments for all weeks of the term. If a weekly lab should be scheduled, then the course should be Lecture with Corequisite Lab (LEL). The lab component of LSL is significantly less than that of LEL, and does not require a separate time like a traditional lab. LSL is scheduled like a Lecture (LEC).	20-80	15-60	10-40
MPP - Major Performance/Production	Production courses in art, drama, journalism, music, photography, radio-TV, debate; results in a major public performance, showing, or distribution. Examples: orchestra, band, chorus.	15-100	15-100	15-100
PAS - Performance/Simulation	This mode of instruction requires students to practice principles, skills, theories, and methods in a simulated environment other than a laboratory. The instructor assists students performing or simulating tasks specific to a discipline and helps students acquire applied skills. Students receive moderate direction from the instructor and have considerable independence in this mode. (Examples: some courses in Communication Sciences and Disorders, OT, PT)	5-40	5-40	5-40
PRA - Practicum	In this mode of instruction, students are placed in professional situations with more supervision from university faculty than in internships. For example, social work practica. Faculty typically interact with each student 2-3 hours per week, and students are most often in different environments than each other.	10-30	3-30	3-30
SAL - Studio & Lessons	Studio, individual music instruction, small group workshops, or supervised activities requiring at least 1/2 hour of individual or group time with faculty member per week. Faculty work may include group rehearsals, auditions, art exhibitions, and other duties as described by the department.	1-20	1-20	1-20
SEM - Seminar and Dialogue/Clinical Process	This mode of instruction has a format similar to the Lecture mode in that the instructor and the students engage in the direct exchange of information. However, the typical seminar/discussion course may require clinical demonstrations, or student presentations, orally and/or in written form, new information to one another and to the professor. In general, this mode of instruction is more interactive between the instructor and the students, and among the students, than the Lecture mode, and involves the analysis and synthesis of information gathered through other modes of instruction.	5-30	5-25	5-25
SPP - Special Performance/Production	Advanced student group production course in fine arts, drama, journalism, film, and music for a small group public space, such as jazz combos, jazz choir, chamber ensembles, and plays.	2-15	2-15	2-10
THE - Thesis or Research Project	This mode of instruction represents a summative assessment of the student’s academic competence in their field of study. It is distinguished from the summative experience of the field study that focuses mainly on the student’s professional application of skills, knowledge, and techniques in the applied or natural setting. The thesis or research project typically involves the preparation and defense of a research document.	Usually limited to one (1) enrolled student.	Usually limited to one (1) enrolled student.	Usually limited to one (1) enrolled student.

Additional Modes

Experimental (EXP)

Not described in the CBA. Contact the catalog editor with questions.

Non-Credit Activity (NCA)

Not described in the CBA. Contact the catalog editor with questions.

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Exceptions

Exceptions to the class size guidelines for any mode must be approved by the appropriate unit dean. Such exceptions include, but are not limited to, the following.

1. Exceptions to Upper Class Range:

• Unanticipated over-enrollments which cannot be resolved by adding sections when failure to over-enroll would represent a substantial hardship to students.
• When tutoring assistance is specifically arranged for the enrollments involved.
• When unanticipated faculty reductions due to illness, death, and so on, create a temporary necessity for large sections which cannot be avoided by other means.
• When classroom space availability is limited, and large sections cannot be avoided by other means. This can happen through temporary activities such as building remodeling, or for unanticipated reasons such as structural damage resulting from fire, flood, earthquake, or windstorm.
• When circumstances determine that full use of a large technology­ enhanced lecture hall is needed (e.g., JFK Library- 189 capacity, Showalter Hall Room 109-300 capacity, Martin Hall, Room 158- 248 capacity).

2. Exceptions to Lower Class Size Range

• When due to cross-listings where two (2) or more courses are actually taught as one and are credited to the instructor as one course or some other arrangement, such as “stacking” where an instructor teaches multiple levels at the same time.
• Whenever a small laboratory or performance and simulation section of a larger section cannot be eliminated by shifting students to unfilled larger sections, and when such laboratory or recitations section represents 50% or less of the credit value of the class.
• When a new course is offered for the first or second time.
• When a low enrollment course is a specific graduation requirement, necessary for degree progress, or when elimination of the course would unduly delay expected graduation.
• When a course is required to ensure student completion of a program due to discontinued or “banked” programs, or due to conflicting mandates (e.g., an expectation for dual site offerings).
• When the assigned faculty limits accommodation of the range guideline.

3. It should be understood that some deviations from class size guidelines are not predictable before students enroll and that a decision to proceed despite the standard guidelines is often the best response to the implicit obligation of the college to its students. It is the responsibility of the unit dean, in cooperation with the department chair, to investigate such cases and, if advisable, to attempt to prevent their future occurrence.

Review the entire CBA Amendment for additional information.