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Learning Outcomes for Instructors, Not Just Students

Faculty Focus

There’s a fair bit of work involved with learning outcomes, and justifiably so. In the spirit of that acknowledgment, I’ve started developing my own list of instructor learning outcomes. By contrast, instructor learning outcomes identify what the instructor aims to work on during the course (and perhaps beyond it).

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Learning Outcomes for Instructors, Not Just Students

Faculty Focus

There’s a fair bit of work involved with learning outcomes, and justifiably so. In the spirit of that acknowledgment, I’ve started developing my own list of instructor learning outcomes. By contrast, instructor learning outcomes identify what the instructor aims to work on during the course (and perhaps beyond it).

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How ‘Dialogue’ Can Create Empathy in a Divided Classroom

Edsurge

A harsh debate can leave students (and instructors) feeling upset, or make them discouraged about participating in future conversations. Considering these high stakes, students and instructors may be tempted to avoid tough subjects altogether, or only discuss them with like-minded folks. But there’s another option.

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Beyond Evaluation: Using Peer Observation to Strengthen Teaching Practices

Faculty Focus

Therefore, if an institution aims at improving the teaching practices of its faculty members and wants them to engage in professional development activities that they welcome and accept, it should incorporate a formative-developmental type of observation.

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Beyond Evaluation: Using Peer Observation to Strengthen Teaching Practices

Faculty Focus

Therefore, if an institution aims at improving the teaching practices of its faculty members and wants them to engage in professional development activities that they welcome and accept, it should incorporate a formative-developmental type of observation.

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Enhancing Access, Engagement, and Inclusion in Online Education

Faculty Focus

Personalized feedback demonstrates the instructors investment in each students success. Career Services: Online students should have access to career counseling, job search resources, and virtual career fairs. Instructors should strive to present balanced viewpoints and avoid reinforcing negative stereotypes.

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Enhancing Access, Engagement, and Inclusion in Online Education

Faculty Focus

Personalized feedback demonstrates the instructors investment in each students success. Career Services: Online students should have access to career counseling, job search resources, and virtual career fairs. Instructors should strive to present balanced viewpoints and avoid reinforcing negative stereotypes.