Faculty Development Institute

Syllabus for Phase II – 2011-2012
updated: 08/17/2011

Instructor: Dr. Benita Moore

Contact Information: 404 679 1662; bmoore@tcsg.edu

Faculty Development Institute Information:

http://www.dtae.org/teched/facultydevelopment.html

Class Times: 8:30 am – 4:00 pm (each of the three days)

FDI Description: Phase II is a three day workshop further addressing the objectives discussed in Phase I in a practical application format. Participants will

· develop and deliver a 20-minute presentation

· learn new instructional methods

· learn about web tools, students services processes and procedures that impact teaching, and legal issues (information provided by guest speakers).

NOTE: Participants are required to attend all sessions to get credit for the training. If you cannot be present for all activities, please reschedule at a more convenient time. Extenuating circumstances will be evaluated on an individual basis at the discretion of the instructor.

What you will learn in Phase II:

Presentation. Participants will be asked to develop and present a 20-minute presentation. All presentations will be critiqued by the instructor and each class participant for the purpose of improvement (see critique at end of syllabus).

The preparation participants will make in the class includes selecting and presenting one of the following types of presentations.

· A 15-20 minute presentation on something that the participant already teaches OR

· A Brag and Drag session OR

· A Tuning Protocol

Details on each type of presentation will be provided 3-4 weeks in advance of the class. The following provides an overview of each type of presentation.

Presentation of Something You Teach – the participant will take a lesson or activity he/she already teaches and present it to the class. The class will ask clarifying questions and provide feedback. The instructor is encouraged to use active learning strategies in the presentation and not just the lecture method.

Brag and Drag – The Brag and Drag has two parts: a brag (something that is/has been working for you in the classroom or in your program and a drag (something that hasn’t worked too well for you). The participant will present both the brag and the drag to class; other participants will then ask clarifying questions and provide feedback.

Tuning Protocol: Tuning a Plan – the participant will present an activity or lesson that could be improved on (thus the name “tuning.”) After the presentation to the class, the other participants will ask some clarifying questions and then provide feedback.

Information for Presentation. Prior to attending the session, participants will need to develop a lesson plan or an outline for the presentation. The lesson plan or outline should include a summary of the topic, the objectives, and any other supporting materials that you need to present the lesson. The lesson plan/outline should be handed to Dr. Moore prior to making the presentation to the class.

Instructional Methods. New instructional methods will be presented to and discussed with participants.

Student Services Information. A guest speaker will provide information on some of the processes and procedures in student services and how these impact the instructor and the classroom. Banner, Degree Works and other applications will also be discussed.

Web Tools. Participants will be shown a variety of web tools that can be used to enhance teaching. Tips for using Angel more effectively will also be provided.

Legal Issues. A TCSG attorney will address legal issues that instructors need to be aware of. Participants will also be provided an opportunity to ask questions of the attorney.

Note: Each registered participant will receive an email approximately 3-4 weeks before the session providing him/her with the details for developing and making the presentation.

The following form will be used to evaluate the presentations made by participants. Each participant will be critiqued by the instructor and by each student in the class. Oral feedback will also be provided after each participant’s presentation.

Phase II Presentation Critique Checklist: Traditional, Brag/Drag, Tuning

Presenter’s Name ______________________________________ Date __________________________

Topic of Presentation/Brag and Drag/Tuning_________________________________________________

Traditional Presentation

Description	Yes	No	N/A
Preparation and planning was evident
Visual and/or training aids, if used, were available and easy to manipulate
Handouts, if used, were ready and looked professional
The lesson included an introduction
Objectives of the lesson were clearly communicated
Sequencing of key points was logical; key points were clearly emphasized
Presenter had command of the information in the lesson
Students were engaged
Analogies, anecdotes, and real life examples, if used, were relevant to the lesson
Eye contact was maintained with the audience
Distracting gestures and idiosyncrasies were not present in the presentation
Volume and speed of speech were at comfortable levels
Information was adequately summarized

Tuning Protocol

Questions	Yes	No	N/A
The presenter explained the “challenge that needs tuning” in a clear and concise way.
The presenter was professional when suggestions or comments were made for “tuning” the “challenge.

Brag and Drag Protocol

Questions	Yes	No	N/A
The presenter explained the “brag and drag” in a clear and concise way.
The presenter was professional when suggestions or comments were made for the “brag and drag.”

Comments and Suggestions for Traditional, Brag/Drag, Tuning: