What do we need to know and do to not only fulfill our job with our students but also develop confidence in our role?
The Nuts and Bolts workshop strand engages faculty in discussions about the fundamentals of being a college instructor, while making practical applications to our instruction. Throughout these sessions we introduce evidence-based strategies and intertwine equity, cultural responsiveness and growth mindsets as we do hands on activities with our syllabi, outcomes, lesson plans, assignment creation, and student support strategies.
25 PD Hours – 10 seats | $300 stipend
Hybrid, October 1 – November 19
Four in-person sessions on Tuesdays, 10/1, 10/15, 10/29, 11/12 from 2:30–4:30 p.m. in D104H
Nuts and Bolts Syllabus
| October 1 The Learner-Centered Syllabus & Connecting Outcomes to Performance | Review what should be included in an inclusive syllabus and how to develop your classroom management and course policies. Use syllabus quizzes; student-developed classroom norms and expectations. Discuss Backwards Design and the importance of connecting course outcomes to course content. |
| Online Implementation and Reflection | Revise syllabus and practice using Backwards Design for course development. Work with Canvas Peer Review to complete this online work. |
| October 15 Universal Design for Learning | Share ideas for lesson planning and delivery with a focus on Universal Design for Learning (UDL) and explore Equity/Growth Mindset. |
| Online Proven Retention Strategies | Discuss the practices proven to increase retention: 1. learning students’ names; 2. early low-stakes assessment; 3. immediate intervention; 4. meeting students one-on-one; 5. master of paradox |
| October 29 TILT | Use the Transparency Framework to revise one assignment, making the “why” “what” and “how” behind each assignment clearer for our students. |
| November 5 TILT Implementation and Reflection | Develop an assignment using TILT. Use Canvas Peer Review to assess assignment clarity and purpose. |
| November 12 Partnering with Student Support Services | Learn ways faculty can partner with key student service providers on campus (Counseling, MCS, DRC, Advising) to enhance student learning and support. |
| Online The Significance of Reflection | Build student reflection and your own instructor reflection into a regular practice to add depth to learning in the classroom. |
Last Updated November 13, 2019