The Successful, Reflective College Teacher (Online instruction)
A course focused on the basic skills of teaching at the college level. Faculty will learn how to:
· create an effective course syllabus
· manage the classroom environment
· create meaningful classroom activities
· develop a class over the course of a semester
· develop learning outcomes and assessment
· understand and maximize student learning styles
· develop awareness of disabilities and diversity in the classroom
· develop ways to engage effectively with all students
· develop grading systems that bridge the course, content, and competencies
· Text: Parker Palmer, The Courage to Teach and selected articles