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The Power of Authentic Assessment in the Age of AI

Faculty Focus

Although faculty development programs and curriculum designers have been calling for such (assessment practice) forms of assessment, today, we are more in need of it than ever before. This requires that they perform tasks intended for a real audience and the student has an active role that simulates their role in life.

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Beyond Evaluation: Using Peer Observation to Strengthen Teaching Practices

Faculty Focus

While the formative-developmental observation aims to enhance and promote the improvement of teaching skills within a supportive and collegial context, the summative-evaluative observation aims to evaluate and judge the faculty based on the observation.

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Beyond Evaluation: Using Peer Observation to Strengthen Teaching Practices

Faculty Focus

While the formative-developmental observation aims to enhance and promote the improvement of teaching skills within a supportive and collegial context, the summative-evaluative observation aims to evaluate and judge the faculty based on the observation.

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The Power of Authentic Assessment in the Age of AI

Faculty Focus

Although faculty development programs and curriculum designers have been calling for such (assessment practice) forms of assessment, today, we are more in need of it than ever before. This requires that they perform tasks intended for a real audience and the student has an active role that simulates their role in life.

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Coping with the Curse of Knowledge (and Yes, You May Have It Too)

Faculty Focus

But I also held fast to the belief that if they simply did the work, it would be easy for them as well. Rather, I need to actively cultivate a perspective of not knowing. This communication can take many forms, including surveys, class exit questions, and formative assessment activities.

Knowledge 101
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On the First Day of Class, Begin with Intrigue

Faculty Focus

I want them to understand that confusion is a necessary step, less toward an absolute answer than toward a next wonderful, engaging, beautiful confusion that is thrilling beyond belief.

Syllabus 110
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On the First Day of Class, Begin with Intrigue

Faculty Focus

I want them to understand that confusion is a necessary step, less toward an absolute answer than toward a next wonderful, engaging, beautiful confusion that is thrilling beyond belief.

Syllabus 105