Faculty Focus

FEBRUARY 12, 2023

Zheng (2022) defines a microlecture as “a short video, usually produced by the instructor, that explains a single key concept or a specific skill.” Second, microlectures are personal (that is, they convey a sense of “instructor presence”). What should faculty consider with regards to captioning and sharing microlectures?

Instructors 131

Instructors Lecturing Faculty Development Activities 131

Edsurge

FEBRUARY 18, 2020

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.

Instructors 180

Instructors Beliefs Confidentiality Discussions 180

Edsurge

MAY 9, 2023

It just had levels on it — the instructor would circle the level that he had completed and use some highlighters to show what skills he's good at doing, what skills he needs to continue to work on. This was invented by Linda Nilson, who's a legendary faculty developer and thought leader about teaching and learning.

Grades 201

Grades Exams Feedback Testing 201

Edsurge

MAY 18, 2020

Additionally, I am responsible for leading our faculty development team and teaching classes of my own. There are a couple of apps that gear the lessons to the kids’ knowledge and skills and prescribe interactive content based on their performance.

Teaching 199

Teaching Assignments Ethics Grades 199

Faculty Focus

APRIL 1, 2025

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.

Evaluation 98

Evaluation Teaching Teaching Methods Faculty Development 98

Faculty Focus

FEBRUARY 12, 2023

Zheng (2022) defines a microlecture as “a short video, usually produced by the instructor, that explains a single key concept or a specific skill.” Second, microlectures are personal (that is, they convey a sense of “instructor presence”). What should faculty consider with regards to captioning and sharing microlectures?

Instructors 98

Instructors Lecturing Faculty Development Activities 98

Edsurge

OCTOBER 3, 2023

The discussion tackled plenty of thorny issues facing K-12 and college instructors these days, including how to respond to pressures to ban books in schools, how to make classrooms a welcoming place for debate as schools and colleges grow more diverse, and how to respond to misinformation that students bring to classroom conversations.

History 178

History Culture Discussions High School 178

Faculty Focus

APRIL 1, 2025

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.

Evaluation 93

Evaluation Teaching Teaching Methods Faculty Development 93

Faculty Focus

AUGUST 27, 2023

As we re-evaluated our teaching, we sought new ways to teach culture, and above all, ways to develop our students’ ability to make cultural connections, a skill that is part of the learning goals of the American Council for the Teaching of Foreign Languages (ACTFL). The instructor can then adjust the course as needed.

Group work 98

Group work Culture Instructors Language 98

Faculty Focus

AUGUST 27, 2023

As we re-evaluated our teaching, we sought new ways to teach culture, and above all, ways to develop our students’ ability to make cultural connections, a skill that is part of the learning goals of the American Council for the Teaching of Foreign Languages (ACTFL). The instructor can then adjust the course as needed.

Group work 98

Group work Culture Instructors Language 98

Faculty Focus

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

But experimenting with generative AI (GAI) teaches us that this casual approach might work for experts, but that it might rob students of the critical thinking skills granted by the writing process. Budgeting : New program proposals must request funds to stipend members of intensive faculty professional development projects.

Learning 115

Learning Ethics Writing Critical Thinking 115

Faculty Focus

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

But experimenting with generative AI (GAI) teaches us that this casual approach might work for experts, but that it might rob students of the critical thinking skills granted by the writing process. Budgeting : New program proposals must request funds to stipend members of intensive faculty professional development projects.

Learning 111

Learning Ethics Writing Critical Thinking 111

Faculty Focus

DECEMBER 5, 2024

Personalized feedback demonstrates the instructors investment in each students success. Instructors should strive to present balanced viewpoints and avoid reinforcing negative stereotypes. First Year Experience Foundational first-year courses play a crucial role in equipping students with essential academic skills.

Accessibility 105

Accessibility Disabilities Education Culture 105

Faculty Focus

APRIL 2, 2024

A case study is a short story followed by (or interspersed with) guiding questions that put students in the shoes of a key player in the narrative so they can practice the skills of thinking in that discipline. I am a scientist, so for me, cases are tools to help learners practice the skill of thinking like a scientist.

Study 124

Study Writing Evaluation Instructors 124

Faculty Focus

DECEMBER 5, 2024

Personalized feedback demonstrates the instructors investment in each students success. Instructors should strive to present balanced viewpoints and avoid reinforcing negative stereotypes. First Year Experience Foundational first-year courses play a crucial role in equipping students with essential academic skills.

Accessibility 98

Accessibility Disabilities Education Culture 98

Faculty Focus

APRIL 2, 2024

A case study is a short story followed by (or interspersed with) guiding questions that put students in the shoes of a key player in the narrative so they can practice the skills of thinking in that discipline. I am a scientist, so for me, cases are tools to help learners practice the skill of thinking like a scientist.

Study 111

Study Writing Evaluation Instructors 111

Faculty Focus

JULY 2, 2023

Regular and engaging content: For each eight-week term, the OLC meets virtually two to three times for 30-minute sessions to provide professional development on best practices in online teaching, pedagogy, student academic engagement and student retention, and in creating a close connection to the university mission. 2020, September 01).

Online Learning 111

Online Learning Distance Learning Education Learning 111

Faculty Focus

JULY 2, 2023

Regular and engaging content: For each eight-week term, the OLC meets virtually two to three times for 30-minute sessions to provide professional development on best practices in online teaching, pedagogy, student academic engagement and student retention, and in creating a close connection to the university mission. 2020, September 01).

Online Learning 97

Online Learning Distance Learning Education Learning 97

Faculty Focus

APRIL 10, 2025

Support is sometimes available from veteran professors, faculty development offices and workshops or training to assist professors in the challenging work of course and curriculum development and implementation. Application: Critical, creative, and practical thinking, as well as managing projects and demonstrating skills.

Course Design 60

Course Design Students Active Learning Activities 60

Faculty Focus

APRIL 10, 2025

Support is sometimes available from veteran professors, faculty development offices and workshops or training to assist professors in the challenging work of course and curriculum development and implementation. Application: Critical, creative, and practical thinking, as well as managing projects and demonstrating skills.

Course Design 59

Course Design Students Active Learning Activities 59

Edsurge

JANUARY 24, 2025

While students should be concerned about their mental health and allowed to take a step back when a conversation is too much, some instructors say theyre also missing out on valuable lessons. Students also gain important skills that will help them navigate tough situations after they graduate.

Discussions 206

Discussions Art Instructors Participation 206