New Method of Instruction at Kilgore College

KILGORE – Kilgore College will become the first college in East Texas to implement a revolutionary new method of instruction which they say is proven to increase student success. They will be starting 8 week terms, rather than one long 16-week fall and spring semester. Most courses at the school will be divided into two eight-week terms with a short break in between. It begins this fall. A news release from the school says the the new eight-week term model, called “Focus to Finish,” will allow students to work smarter, not harder. Studies show full-time students who take just two or three classes every eight weeks are better able to maintain focus and excel in the classroom. This scheduling method will also give part-time students the opportunity to attend the college on a full-time basis.

School officials say studies show that in addition to less burnout, students typically avoid feeling overwhelmed with fewer courses to take at the same time. It help avoid juggling multiple assignments and deadlines and the model fits well with all students whether they are overachievers, working students or students who tend to struggle academically.