So what are the basics of being a college instructor? What do we need to know and do to fulfill our job with our students? We’ve brought together the elements of effective teaching into one strand of sessions. Throughout these sessions, we introduce and intertwine equity and growth mindsets as we do hands-on activities with our syllabi, outcomes, lesson plans, and student support strategies.
For more information about any of these strands, contact Jen Anderson (jeanders@bellevuecollege.edu), A&H.
NUTS AND BOLTS STRAND | 25 PD Hours – 10 seats | $300 stipend
8 Fridays, 12:30–2:30 p.m. in D104H (Jan.11 – Mar 1)
1/11 The Learner-Centered Syllabus – Review what should/should not be included in one’s syllabus and how to write your classroom management and course policies. Use syllabus quizzes; student-developed classroom norms/expectations to start your next quarter.
1/18 Connecting Outcomes to Performance – Understand your course outcomes and develop the practice of connecting lessons to outcomes. Learn how a librarian can support you!
1/25 Universal Design for Learning I – Share ideas for lesson planning and delivery with a focus on Universal Design for Learning (UDL) and explore Equity/Growth Mindset vs. Deficit Mindset.
2/1 Universal Design for Learning II – Share ideas for lesson planning and delivery with a focus on Universal Design for Learning (UDL) and explore Equity/Growth Mindset vs. Deficit Mindset.
2/8 High 5 – Discuss the practices proven to increase retention: 1. learning students’ names; 2. transparent assignments and assessments; 3. immediate intervention; 4. meeting students one-on-one; 5. master of paradox
2/15 Boosting Student Success + the Transparent Assignment – Use the Transparency Theory Framework to revise one assignment, making the “why” behind each assignment clearer for our students.
2/22 Partnering with Student Support Services – Learn ways faculty can partner with key student service providers on campus (Counseling, MCS, DRC, Advising) to be in compliance and to enhance student learning and support.
3/1 Significance of Reflection – Build student reflection and your own instructor reflection into a regular practice to add depth to learning in the classroom. Make plans for what’s next!
Last Updated August 9, 2019