Faculty Focus

JULY 7, 2024

This requires thoroughly self-examining personally held biases and evaluating our social connectedness (Dewsbury & Brame, 2019). These concepts apply to both the curriculum or content and the environment. Empathy – The educator will want to research students’ needs through a student-centered approach.

Learning 108

Learning Universal Design Fairness Course Design 108

Edsurge

MARCH 3, 2018

But rather than demonize teachers, the very people able and willing to do the hard work day in and day out, let’s evaluate the greater context in which students are learning languages other than English. The classroom-based system in the U.S. is far from perfect. There’s no incentive quite like real life. So, for as long as the U.S.

Languages 158

Languages Language Failure English 158

Faculty Focus

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

According to the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC), the body for the accreditation of degree-granting higher education institutions in the southern states, the Quality Enhancement Plan (QEP) evaluative framework consists of an assessment indicator. Diagram 2 below describes the distinction.

Fairness 122

Fairness Instructors Feedback Evaluation 122

Faculty Focus

OCTOBER 27, 2024

Be Present Being present in your online course goes beyond delivering the curriculum and providing assignment feedback. Sally Baldwin, EdD, researches online course quality, online course design, and course evaluation instruments.

Instructors 115

Instructors Students Minute Papers Course Design 115

Edsurge

MARCH 7, 2017

How a school defines student success influences its design and impacts critical aspects such as professional learning, curriculum, assessment and school culture. In some cases, the framework’s quadrants are central to course design, impacting curriculum, instruction and the student experience.

Schools 143

Schools Laboratory Language Languages 143

Faculty Focus

JULY 7, 2024

This requires thoroughly self-examining personally held biases and evaluating our social connectedness (Dewsbury & Brame, 2019). These concepts apply to both the curriculum or content and the environment. Empathy – The educator will want to research students’ needs through a student-centered approach.

Learning 91

Learning Universal Design Fairness Course Design 91

Scholarly Teacher

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

Rachel Thelen , The University of Minnesota School of Dentistry Noelle Haight , Occupational Therapist and Educator Julia VanderMolen , University of the Pacific Key Statement: Four helpful tips, including backwards design, for the new instructor looking to (re)design their course.

Instructors 52

Instructors Curriculum Quizzes Lecturing 52

Faculty Focus

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

According to the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC), the body for the accreditation of degree-granting higher education institutions in the southern states, the Quality Enhancement Plan (QEP) evaluative framework consists of an assessment indicator. Diagram 2 below describes the distinction.

Fairness 109

Fairness Instructors Feedback Evaluation 109

Faculty Focus

JANUARY 5, 2025

In essence, an instructional designer leverages technology by marrying pedagogy and practice with selective and useful innovations. Technology is not always the answer, and the ID must evaluate each innovation thoroughly before implementation. The word selective is important. Is an ID a Consultant or Admin?

Schools 121

Schools Authentic Assessment Syllabus Evaluation 121

Faculty Focus

APRIL 10, 2025

The greater the access to higher education, the more dynamic a curriculum must be to effectively and equitably educate and elevate the learning experiences of all students. Two Forms of Curriculum in Higher Education There are two forms of curriculum in higher education.

Course Design 60

Course Design Students Active Learning Activities 60

Faculty Focus

OCTOBER 27, 2024

Be Present Being present in your online course goes beyond delivering the curriculum and providing assignment feedback. Sally Baldwin, EdD, researches online course quality, online course design, and course evaluation instruments.

Instructors 105

Instructors Students Minute Papers Course Design 105

Faculty Focus

FEBRUARY 11, 2024

This faculty member may give exams and may collect student artifacts, such as projects or papers, but the faculty really doesn’t connect student performance with the course design or classroom experience. Lesson planning with engagement in mind: Proactive classroom management strategies for curriculum instruction. Fraser, D.

Feedback 126

Feedback Course Design Assignments Evaluation 126

Faculty Focus

APRIL 10, 2025

The greater the access to higher education, the more dynamic a curriculum must be to effectively and equitably educate and elevate the learning experiences of all students. Two Forms of Curriculum in Higher Education There are two forms of curriculum in higher education.

Course Design 58

Course Design Students Active Learning Activities 58

Faculty Focus

APRIL 16, 2024

Extensive analysis of student perception data was conducted and found a generally positive reception, with a majority of students strongly advocating for the pre-course’s availability to future cohorts (Hansen, Basel, & Malreddy, under review). Tanya Mohseni, Derek C. Hill, Stacy Chelf, Jeffrey A. Rickert, Jonathan T.

Exams 114

Exams Quizzes Students Course Design 114

Faculty Focus

FEBRUARY 11, 2024

This faculty member may give exams and may collect student artifacts, such as projects or papers, but the faculty really doesn’t connect student performance with the course design or classroom experience. Lesson planning with engagement in mind: Proactive classroom management strategies for curriculum instruction. Fraser, D.

Feedback 111

Feedback Course Design Assignments Evaluation 111

Faculty Focus

JANUARY 5, 2025

In essence, an instructional designer leverages technology by marrying pedagogy and practice with selective and useful innovations. Technology is not always the answer, and the ID must evaluate each innovation thoroughly before implementation. The word selective is important. Is an ID a Consultant or Admin?

Schools 104

Schools Authentic Assessment Syllabus Evaluation 104

Faculty Focus

DECEMBER 13, 2022

The ability to critically analyze and evaluate is essential for student progression through degree courses. in the UK’s Framework for Higher Education Qualifications, QAA, 2014) and for specific course design (e.g. Many concepts may themselves be evaluative tools or sets of good practice/idealized criteria.

Teaching 98

Teaching Learning Critical Thinking Evaluation 98

Faculty Focus

APRIL 23, 2023

Teaching principles Effective teaching involves acquiring relevant knowledge about students and using that knowledge to inform our course design. Professional development and adult learning should be evaluated in higher education. Evaluation of professional learning is necessary to ensure coherence and impact. Schuh, J.H.,

Evaluation 111

Evaluation Participation Knowledge Learning Styles 111

Faculty Focus

DECEMBER 13, 2022

The ability to critically analyze and evaluate is essential for student progression through degree courses. in the UK’s Framework for Higher Education Qualifications, QAA, 2014) and for specific course design (e.g. Many concepts may themselves be evaluative tools or sets of good practice/idealized criteria.

Teaching 96

Teaching Learning Critical Thinking Evaluation 96

Faculty Focus

JANUARY 30, 2024

In fact, several of my colleagues who have been invited to my class as a teaching effectiveness peer-evaluator have commented on how quickly students get to work when they have a task and that they sense a strong understanding of the course expectations.

Syllabus 124

Syllabus Lecturing Discussions Science 124

Edsurge

AUGUST 29, 2016

To Address It: Collaboration took place between the state and school districts, which led to the growth of several large statewide professional learning opportunities—including three successful Google Summits, Wyoming’s first Edcamp, Wyoming Technology and Engagement Curriculum monthly webinars, and a statewide conference.

Schools 107

Schools Blended Learning Course Design STEM 107

Faculty Focus

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

These factors create a reluctance to fully integrate writing into language learning curriculums, particularly at the novice and intermediate language levels. We tasked students with engaging in a written conversation with an AI, specifically designed to simulate natural dialogue.

Languages 124

Languages Language Writing Communication 124

Faculty Focus

JANUARY 21, 2024

Focus on challenge and relevance: We all hope our courses will engage students, challenge their assumptions, require effort, and facilitate the development of deep understandings and skills. This type of intellectual rigor is desirable in course design. I often embed study and time management strategies into the curriculum.

Syllabus 132

Syllabus Exams Students Motivation 132

Faculty Focus

JANUARY 14, 2024

Informing and infusing curriculum with career content Academic units have the option to adopt a comprehensive four-year career curriculum, tailored to address the diverse needs of students as they progress through their undergraduate journey.

Interdisciplinary 124

Interdisciplinary Assignments Participation Exams 124

Faculty Focus

JANUARY 30, 2024

In fact, several of my colleagues who have been invited to my class as a teaching effectiveness peer-evaluator have commented on how quickly students get to work when they have a task and that they sense a strong understanding of the course expectations.

Syllabus 109

Syllabus Lecturing Discussions Science 109

Faculty Focus

JANUARY 24, 2023

Others don’t necessarily come in with those values but understand that they need to do better, based on a complaint, evaluations, or an improvement plan of some sort. Give the why of the course and the material that they will learn. How does it connect to the broader curriculum? What will they learn and do?

Teaching 122

Teaching Syllabus Instructors Disabilities 122

Faculty Focus

AUGUST 29, 2024

Assessment in Interdisciplinary Teaching Assessment is another important aspect in which creating and studying experimental courses, can demonstrate interdisciplinary learning. Planning, Teaching, and Assessing Elementary Education Interdisciplinary Curriculum. Journal of Curriculum Studies , 38(3), 251-271. 2017; Liu et al.,

Interdisciplinary 111

Interdisciplinary Study Multidisciplinary Metacognitive Skills 111

Faculty Focus

APRIL 23, 2023

Teaching principles Effective teaching involves acquiring relevant knowledge about students and using that knowledge to inform our course design. Professional development and adult learning should be evaluated in higher education. Evaluation of professional learning is necessary to ensure coherence and impact. Schuh, J.H.,

Evaluation 86

Evaluation Participation Knowledge Learning Styles 86

Faculty Focus

JANUARY 14, 2024

Informing and infusing curriculum with career content Academic units have the option to adopt a comprehensive four-year career curriculum, tailored to address the diverse needs of students as they progress through their undergraduate journey.

Interdisciplinary 109

Interdisciplinary Assignments Participation Exams 109

Faculty Focus

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

These factors create a reluctance to fully integrate writing into language learning curriculums, particularly at the novice and intermediate language levels. We tasked students with engaging in a written conversation with an AI, specifically designed to simulate natural dialogue.

Languages 98

Languages Language Writing Communication 98

Faculty Focus

AUGUST 29, 2024

Assessment in Interdisciplinary Teaching Assessment is another important aspect in which creating and studying experimental courses, can demonstrate interdisciplinary learning. Planning, Teaching, and Assessing Elementary Education Interdisciplinary Curriculum. Journal of Curriculum Studies , 38(3), 251-271. 2017; Liu et al.,

Interdisciplinary 98

Interdisciplinary Study Multidisciplinary Metacognitive Skills 98

Faculty Focus

DECEMBER 8, 2024

However, not all HIPs need to be planned at once and not all are suitable for every course. Instructors are encouraged to take small steps to start building HIPs in their curriculums, and there are some HIPs which are easy to incorporate into an existing course.

Assignments 101

Assignments Instructors Critical Thinking Activities 101

Faculty Focus

JANUARY 24, 2023

Others don’t necessarily come in with those values but understand that they need to do better, based on a complaint, evaluations, or an improvement plan of some sort. Give the why of the course and the material that they will learn. How does it connect to the broader curriculum? What will they learn and do?

Teaching 98

Teaching Syllabus Instructors Disabilities 98

Faculty Focus

APRIL 16, 2024

Extensive analysis of student perception data was conducted and found a generally positive reception, with a majority of students strongly advocating for the pre-course’s availability to future cohorts (Hansen, Basel, & Malreddy, under review). Tanya Mohseni, Derek C. Hill, Stacy Chelf, Jeffrey A. Rickert, Jonathan T.

Exams 69

Exams Quizzes Students Course Design 69

Faculty Focus

JANUARY 21, 2024

Focus on challenge and relevance: We all hope our courses will engage students, challenge their assumptions, require effort, and facilitate the development of deep understandings and skills. This type of intellectual rigor is desirable in course design. I often embed study and time management strategies into the curriculum.

Syllabus 93

Syllabus Exams Students Motivation 93

Faculty Focus

JULY 2, 2023

Department of Education, Institute of Education Sciences, National Center for Education Evaluation and Regional Assistance, Regional Educational Laboratory Mid-Atlantic. How do online course design features influence student performance? What the literature says. REL 2013–003). Washington, DC: U.S. link] Dancy, M., Infographic].

Online Learning 110

Online Learning Distance Learning Education Learning 110

Faculty Focus

DECEMBER 8, 2024

However, not all HIPs need to be planned at once and not all are suitable for every course. Instructors are encouraged to take small steps to start building HIPs in their curriculums, and there are some HIPs which are easy to incorporate into an existing course.

Assignments 82

Assignments Instructors Critical Thinking Activities 82