One of the coolest things about Bellevue College faculty is how dedicated we are to improving our instructional effectiveness. We know that our success translates to our students’ success. As much as we may like to participate in every single workshop, learning community, teaching square, and book club on campus, it is simply not possible. So, in this new series, we’re bringing the learning highlights to you! Faculty who have engaged in professional learning through the Faculty Commons over the past year will be presenting some key takeaways, how they’re implementing the learning, and ways their teaching and students’ learning have been impacted by the changes to their instruction.
We invite you to join in the following sessions:
High 5 for Online Instruction Showcase
Did you know about 430 faculty started the OETA certification this year? As of March, about 250 faculty have completed the OETA:05- High 5 for Online Instruction course. We have truly enjoyed working with all of you in this course, and we appreciate your feedback so we can make revisions based on what we hear and see. We know that engaging in professional development doesn’t mean much if we don’t make positive changes based on our learning. Thank you to the faculty who are showcasing some of the changes they’ve made based on High 5. Come get inspired!
Presenters include:
- Jen Anderson, Communication Studies
- Tonya Estes, Adult Basic Education
- Brian Cobb, Music
- Douglas Cole, English
- Li Liu, Communication Studies
- Heidi Richter, Biology
- Amy Swanson, Physical Education
Jen Anderson and Tonya Estes, High 5 facilitators, will be moderating.
Equity-Centered Trauma-Informed Education in Action Showcase
What is equity-centered trauma-informed education (ECTIE)? This framework advocates for actionable, but not prescriptive, ways to implement equity-centered practices (e.g., UDL, High 5, cultural responsiveness) to create safe and supportive learning environments that help students succeed. Author and educator Alex Shevrin Venet’s framework is particularly necessary given the unique stressor facing our students today.
During this showcase, colleagues who have participated in the ECTIE book club will provide an overview of the framework and share the ways they have implemented it into their teaching practices. Presenters are:
- Jackie Schultz, History
- Jennifer Parada, Psychology
- Leo Kiralla, Psychology
- Antwinett Lee, Nursing
- Matt Edwards, Communications Studies
- Katherine Oleson, Communication Studies
Past Workshop facilitators, Jackie Schultz and Jennifer Parada, will be moderating.
Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (SOTL) Year-long Research Showcase
In Spring 2022, the Office of DEI sponsored a BC group to engage in an intensive institute hosted by Excelencia. Humaira Jackson, Data/PD Liaison, was one of the participants who returned inspired by ways other institutions are using Canvas data to identify inequities in academic attainment. The Faculty Commons is partnering with multiple campus areas, including staff in OERA, ODEI, Students Affairs, and Guided Pathways, to support a group of faculty in a full-year research study on tying Canvas gradebook data to ctcLink student demographics to identify points within the quarter when students start to struggle. Join us as we share the innovative project and some of our preliminary findings.
Presenters include:
- Humaira Jackson, Economics
- Ann Minks, Allied Health
- Christina Sciabarra, Political Science
- Zorica Wacker, Marketing Management
- Sandi Xhumari, Math
- Jun Xu, English
Humaira Jackson, Data/PD Liaison, will be moderating.
Last Updated May 2, 2023