Module 7: Professional Growth (Optional)
Module 7: Professional Growth (Optional)
Photo: Jennifer Smith, Rachel Walters, Michelle Farland at TBL 2017
While "Expertise in subject and teaching" isn't a practice per say, it certainly is an important part of teaching! Your work as an adjunct is an opportunity to hone your teaching skills. During this module, you will:
Objectives
- Review your teaching practices.
- Identify campus resources to further your teaching expertise.
- Create a short narrative explaining each of the items you will include in your teaching portfolio.
Read/Watch
- Self-Review of Teaching Download Self-Review of Teaching or use guidelines from your department or college
- University of Florida TA Handbook: Professionalization Links to an external site. (pages 11- 13)
Supporting Research
- Utell, J. (2014, October 2). What Happens When We Study Our Own Teaching Links to an external site. (32:20). Teaching in Higher Ed.
- Danielson, L. (2009). Educational Leadership: Fostering Reflection (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site.
- Sanders, T., United Federation of Teachers: The Importance of Reflection (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site.
- Kelly, R. (2013, April 11). Reciprocal Feedback in the Online Classroom. Links to an external site. Higher Ed Teaching Strategies.
- Vanderbilt University: Links to an external site.Teaching Portfolios (Links to an external site.) Links to an external site.
Questions?
Please don't hesitate to ask questions!
- Share general questions or thoughts on the Questions discussion forum
- Personal questions about this workshop: Alexandra Bitton-Bailey
- Help with Canvas: elearning.ufl.edu Links to an external site.