Teaching Effectiveness/Professional Development Plan TA, Business Faculty

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1 Teaching Effectiveness/Professional Development Plan TA, Business Faculty Plan Submitted: 12/1/2007 Voc Certification Cycle: 9/11/2006 8/30/2009 Triennial Review Due: NA Assessment of strengths and weaknesses Strengths Managing, supervising and evaluating learning environments Student instruction in classroom and online/hybrid settings, including use of active learning methods Use of instructional technology Tactful and timely delivery of information and feedback to students Program/course research, analysis, documentation and record keeping skills Positive and productive member of the campus community Positive example for colleagues/students with respect to energy, work ethic, appropriate risk taking, and innovating Commitment to open, honest, tactful, respectful communication Experience and abilities in leadership, including staffing, planning and organizing Opportunities for growth Curriculum review, design, implementation, coordination and evaluation Writing enabling objectives Distance education methodologies, course development, management, and implementation Program-level assessment design, implementation, coordination and evaluation Identifying curriculum integration opportunities with faculty in the department and in other departments Knowledge and application of cognitive psychology, learning theories, teaching/learning strategies, student assessment Understanding of LCC organization, operations, culture Goals 1. Expand familiarity and competence with instructional technology 2. Expand competence with distance education methodologies, course development, management, and implementation 3. Complete curriculum review of Business Management program 4. Remain current in business and higher education disciplines 5. Maintain leadership skills 6. Collaborate with others in the campus and community

2 1: Expand familiarity and competence with instructional technology More effective and more extensive use of Angel in courses Competence in effective use of discussion boards and multi-media Review (again) the Angel Learning online tutorials by Fall 2008 Complete LCC Online Instructor certification by Spring 2009 Implement use of multi-media in at least one course by Spring 2009 Stay current with new Angel functionality/releases as they are implemented at LCC A. Manage Learning Environments A2: Set up instructional systems, equipment and/or tools A5: Supervise learning environments D. Provide student instruction D2: Provide individual and group instruction D4: Modify instructional materials and methods based on student and industry feedback I. Learn and adapt new technologies I2: Maintain current knowledge of technology in the field I4: Identify, evaluate, and implement new instructional technologies

3 2: Expand competence with distance education methodologies, course development, management, and implementation Expanded hybrid/online course offerings Enhanced competence in distance education discipline Continue to offer at least one course each quarter in the hybrid or online modality Complete LCC Online Instructor certification by Spring 2009 Covert at least one course to online modality by Spring 2010 Subscribe to a distance education newsletter, budget permitting Design and implement a research study regarding appropriate use of hybrid/online modalities and fit with LCC demographics A. Manage Learning Environments A2: Set up instructional systems, equipment and/or tools A5: Supervise learning environments A6: Research, select, and evaluate off-campus learning environments D. Provide student instruction D2: Provide individual and group instruction D4: Modify instructional materials and methods based on student and industry feedback I. Learn and adapt new technologies I2: Maintain current knowledge of technology in the field I3: Identify, evaluate and implement emerging technologies according to industry needs I4: Identify, evaluate, and implement new instructional technologies

4 3: Complete program-level review of Business Management program Documented program assessment plan, including outcomes Potential new and modified course plans Active, functioning advisory committee Develop, coordinate, and implement a program assessment plan consistent with the Nichols model by Spring 2009 Develop, coordinate, and implement a comprehensive curriculum review against the NBEA standards by Spring 2010 Recruit new members to enable an active, functioning advisory committee by Fall 2008 Design and implement a research study regarding appropriate use of hybrid/online modalities and fit with LCC demographics Visit the Business Management Program of at least one peer institution each academic year B. Develop outcomes, assessments and curricula B1: Identify, evaluate, and modify current outcomes B2: Create, evaluate, and modify curriculum B3: Create, evaluate, and modify assessments B4: Implement curriculum, outcomes, and assessments C. Develop and review programs C1: Develop, review, and update program course plan C2: Recruit and work with advisory committee and employers to meet changing needs of the program and industry C3: Identify, evaluate, and modify program outcomes and assessments C4: Identify and develop core and support courses C6: Research, identify, evaluate, and implement current industry standards and trends D. Provide student instruction D4: Modify instructional material and methods based on student and industry assessments and feedback

5 4: Remain current in business and higher education disciplines More fully developed teaching/learning competency Currency in business and business education discipline More meaningful understanding of local industry requirements Recruit new members to enable an active, functioning advisory committee by Fall 2008 Attend at least two teaching conferences Visit at least one local business, preferably employers of LCC graduates, each academic year Investigate LCC involvement in the National Business Education Association (NBEA) C. Develop and review program C2: Recruit and work with advisory committee and employers to meet changing needs of the program and industry C6: Research, identify, evaluate, and implement current industry standards and trends G. Create and maintain a professional environment G2: Work with program advisory committee G4: Maintain current knowledge of the field G5: Participate in professional networking H. Promote the program and recruit students H5: Develop and manage public relations information H6: Perform recruiting activities

6 5: Develop/maintain leadership skills in educational setting Meaningful involvement of Business Management Department in faculty leadership-oriented activities Stronger adjunct instructor pool Personal readiness to perform LCC Business Management Coordinator role Participate in LCCFAHE Governance Council by Fall 2007 Represent department in at least one LCC committee Participate as a presenter in at least one faculty development activity each academic year; e.g. Title III Active Learning Workshop Recruit expanded team of adjunct instructors to ensure adequate instructional staffing Investigate the opportunity to form a statewide cohort of Business Management Program coordinators Learn and document the roles and responsibilities of the LCC Business Management Coordinator position F. Perform administrative functions F3. Serve on departmental and college committees G. Create and maintain a professional environment G3. Serve on departmental and college committees G5. Participate in professional networking G7. Promote a professional instructional environment J. Perform program J2: Mentor, orient, and support new and part-time faculty J3: Develop criteria, recruit, and make recommendations regarding hiring of faculty

7 6: Collaborate with others in the campus and community Establishment of a personal, informal campus network Establishment of personal connections with local high school faculty/administrators and local businesses Active, functioning advisory committee Participate in at least three campus activities, such as book discussions, Committees, and institutes, each academic year Attend LCCFAHE meetings as able ongoing Complete one community service activity by June 2009 Participate in the TechPrep (Courses of Study) update process with the local high schools ongoing Recruit new members to enable an active, functioning advisory committee by Fall 2008 Participate in Office of Instruction s collaboration with WAFC to promote the Retail Management Program Visit at least one local business, preferably employers of LCC graduates, each academic year Investigate the opportunity to form a statewide cohort of Business Management Program coordinators C. Develop and review programs C2: Recruit and work with advisory committee and employers to meet changing needs of the program and industry C6: Research, identify, evaluate, and implement current industry standards and trends C7: Coordinate program development with other college programs and institutions G. Create and maintain a professional environment G1: Collaborate with college staff, faculty, and students G5: Participate in professional networking G7: Promote a professional instructional environment H. Promote the program and recruit students H2: Serve on high school advisory committees, Tech Prep consortia, and other community organizations H3: Develop promotional plan H4: Provide information for prospective students H6: Perform recruiting activities