Core Competency 1: Developing Discipline-Related Teaching Strategies
Description: “Select appropriate pedagogical approaches to teaching key concepts and research methods specific to a discipline or field.”
Artifacts: Course syllabus
Artifact Rationale: This was given out as part of the course and provides an overview of course-specific activities.
Materials Developed During Course:
– First Day Overview & Syllabus Comparison
Rationale for Materials: I developed each of these materials during the course as we prepared materials for the classes that each member of the course would teach. These materials deal specifically with teaching issues specific to my discipline, including the unique considerations in writing syllabi and planning activities and assessments to teach psychology.
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Core Competency 2: Creating Effective Learning Environments
Description: “Cultivate effective learning environments by promoting student success and engagement and creating inclusive learning spaces.”
Workshop: I attended a workshop about creating effective learning environments through peer instruction hosted by Bennett Goldberg at the Certification in College Teaching Institute on May 11-12, 2017.
Artifact: Reflection Worksheet
Artifact Rationale: I completed this worksheet during the institute to capture my new skills, questions, and plans for applying what I learned.
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Core Competency 3: Incorporating Technology into Your Teaching
Description: “Incorporate digital and analog technologies into your teaching practice in ways that are aligned with student learning goals and pedagogical approaches.”
Workshop: I attended a session at the Certification in College Teaching Institute about the effective and appropriate use of technologies in teaching environments on May 11-12, 2017.
Artifact: Reflection Worksheet
Artifact Rationale: I completed this worksheet during the institute to capture my new skills, questions, and plans for applying what I learned.
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Core Competency 4: Understanding the University Context
Description: “Negotiate the college and/or university institutional environment (e.g., identify partners, resources, governance structures to maximize their ability to cultivate student learning.”
Workshop: During the Certification in College Teaching Institute on May 11-12, 2017, I attended a break out session where we discussed the value of teaching statements, types of statements, and how to write them to effectively. I also attended a session on types of institutions and how teaching experiences differ among them.
Artifact: Reflection Worksheet
Artifact Rationale: I completed this worksheet during the institute to capture my new skills, questions, and plans for applying what I learned.
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Core Competency 5: Assessing Student Learning
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Jennifer A. Lawlor, Ph.d 