* Electronic Observation : A 21 st Century Model for Excellence in Teaching and Learning Presented by Sara Smith and Peggy Forsberg Highland Community College Highland Kansas June 3-5
The driving question … * What should we see in every classroom that makes a difference in student success? * 5-minute Group Discussion
HCC is a Northeast Kansas community college serving 6 regional centers and 35 instructional sites in 9 counties. 270 part-time instructors, including day/evening/weekend adjunct and concurrent (dual-credit) Teaching in face-to-face, hybrid, and interactive distance learning (IDL) formats each term. *
A paper-and-pencil evaluation tool unrelated to Shared Performance Expectations (SPEs) and the HCC Strategic Plan and poorly aligned with professional development resources designed to improve teaching. Nine instructional staff members responsible for completing a cycle of evaluations with goals of a) observing ALL new instructors; and b) observing existing instructors at least once over a 4-term period. *
And… HCC is an Academic Quality Improvement Program ( AQIP) Pathway Institution within the Higher Learning Commission AQIP Criterion Three: Objective 1 “Curriculum is relevant and level of quality is consistent across all delivery methods” Objective 2 “Institution provides support for student learning and effective teaching” *
Southwest Plains Service Center and Highland Community College are active members in a consortium of district superintendents, building principals, and special education coordinators. Recent Kansas legislation mandates outcomes- based evaluation and improvement plans for PreK-12 teachers; Southwest Plains Service Center collaborates with area districts to implement the e-Walkthrough and e4E tools. *
* frequent, brief observations * focused on specific look-for’s * should provide data about what’s working---or NOT working--in classrooms. (www.naesp.org) *
* Encourage collaboration and mentoring * Support instructional conversations * Nurture self-reflection * Refine professional learning plans * Drive cycle of continuous improvement *
* Instructional Leadership to * Teacher Effectiveness to * Student Achievement *
* Electronic * Customizable * User-Friendly * Immediate Results/Feedback Demonstration: 5-minute e-Walkthrough
POL 115 State and Local Government Course Competency: Demonstrate an understanding of the difference between “amending” and “revising” a state constitution.
Constitutional Revision: A revision is a change to a constitution, usually by altering the existing text. Constitutional Amendment: An amendment is a change to a state constitution, usually in the form of a new section or clause. *
Revise this text from the * Amend this text from the New Wisconsin State Constitution Mexico State Constitution Division of Counties Department of Agriculture There shall be a department of No county with an area of agriculture which shall be under nine hundred square miles or the control of the board of regents less shall be divided or have of the college of agriculture and any part stricken therefrom, mechanic arts; and the legislature without submitting the shall provide lands and funds question to a vote of the necessary for experimental farming people of the county, nor and demonstrating by said unless a majority of all the department. [1] legal voters of the county voting on the question shall vote for the same. [1] *
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* Tool must be calibrated by generating test data by multiple observers in a variety of sections in order to increase reliability and validity—HCC team began with pilot data that was not stored or shared with instructors. Professional development opportunities must be available to instructors to address areas of improvement in a variety of formats (live, webinar, group discussion, articles, etc.)
* Faculty feel supported * Decisions are data-based * Student achievement improves * Resources are utilized with maximum gain * Administrators enjoy increased confidence * Evidence is generated for accreditation * Benefits for Higher Education
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* Sara Smith, Director of Concurrent Instruction ssmith@highlandcc.edu Peggy Forsberg, Vice President for Academic Affairs pforsberg@highlandcc.edu
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