Resources

A book chapter excerpt that describes the use of student portfolios, discusses the underlying philosophical approach of student portfolios, outlines where the student learning occurs. and describes assessment measures.

RubiStar is an online generator of assessment rubrics for student projects of all kinds: writing, oral, reading, multimedia, etc.

A brief annotated list that succinctly articulates what we mean by “critical thinking, assembled by the Foundation for Critical Thinking.

Provides an integrated package of 15 topical Webinars, an eNewsletter, printable and online resources, and the AS Cafe (live chat room), to help departments prepare and support their part-timers more effectively. Requires an institutional site license.

A national program with the goal of "transforming the way aspiring faculty members are prepared for their careers,” with programs at more than 45 doctoral degree-granting institutions to help doctoral students understand and prepare for faculty duties (teaching, research, and service). A summary of the experiences of the 45 programs is available as a pdf on their website.

Provides resources for department chairs, directors of graduate studies, graduate faculty, graduate deans, and others interested in the quality of graduate education. Produced by Vanderbilt University’s Center for Teaching.

A brief 4 page essay providing theory and research, strategies, and “how-to” for designing collaborative learning experiences in small groups, in order to enhance students’ critical thinking, self esteem and the acceptance of others, and improve interpersonal effectiveness. IDEA Paper no. 38, from the series developed by the Center for Faculty Evaluation and Development, Kansas State University.

A brief 2 page paper drawing on the growing body of research to suggest ways of becoming more conscious of the way disciplinary training and orientation influence teaching. References. From a series of essays written by leading faculty developers on the website of Clemson University’s Office of Teaching Effectiveness and Innovation.

A 4 page annotated list of what should be included in a course syllabus, (according to the literature of learning in higher education) if a syllabus is to effectively communicate what the course is about, why the course is taught, where it is going, and what will be required. IDEA Paper no. 27, from the series developed by the Center for Faculty Evaluation and Development, Kansas State University.

Reviews briefly the scope of duties, effective strategies, and necessary skills to achieve effective advising beyond a perfunctory “signatory function.” Includes a brief list of references. Idea Paper no. 3, from the series developed by the Center for faculty Evaluation and development, Kansas State University.