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Beyond Evaluation: Using Peer Observation to Strengthen Teaching Practices

Faculty Focus

This isolation can hinder their professional development and growth, especially if they do not take the time to reflect on their own teaching methods and practices. Ultimately, student learning is impacted. Faculty members are mostly reluctant to voluntarily participate in peer observation.

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Why Data Alone Won’t Improve Retention

Faculty Focus

This could mean learning about a students goals and challenges, offering office hours for one-on-one consultations, or simply providing feedback on how a student is progressingacademically and personally. Providing opportunities for professional development in relational practices can improve student engagement and retention.

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Enhancing Access, Engagement, and Inclusion in Online Education

Faculty Focus

Institutions can foster connections through the following strategies: Virtual Mentorship Programs: Pairing students with mentors who provide guidance, support, and career advice can significantly enhance the online learning experience. Mentors can be faculty members, alumni, or industry professionals.

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Beyond Evaluation: Using Peer Observation to Strengthen Teaching Practices

Faculty Focus

This isolation can hinder their professional development and growth, especially if they do not take the time to reflect on their own teaching methods and practices. Ultimately, student learning is impacted. Faculty members are mostly reluctant to voluntarily participate in peer observation.

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Recovering Student Engagement at Mid-course Time

Faculty Focus

I’ve been utilizing mid-semester check-ins for several years now and have noticed that students respond best when I send out informal invitations to reflect on their learning experiences. My rationale here is to not make it a mandatory assignment, but an extra credit opportunity to know more about their current learning experiences.

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Empowering Education Through Collaboration: The Success of the Mississippi Virtual Community College

WCET Frontiers

Key Innovations Driving Success Christa Wilhite leading a faculty development session on Regular & Substantive Interaction at Mississippi Delta Community College. MSVCC Academy for Faculty Development: Excellence in distance education relies on well-prepared faculty.

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The Power of Authentic Assessment in the Age of AI

Faculty Focus

Assessment has traditionally been viewed as an action conducted after the learning experience has taken place, resulting in it being a separate task from instruction. Moreover, assessment should be incorporated as an integral component of the student learning experience. This is especially true for higher education.