PDAC Fall 2019 Teaching Recognition Award

Criteria         

Exceptional

Good

Fair or Missing

Evaluation of Letter of Support, Teaching Portfolio and Personal Statement

Pedagogical Approaches

Successfully uses innovative or current methods of teaching, such as active learning or collaborative learning, and/or uses technology and online resources, including Open Educational Resources, to engage students more deeply in the learning process. Demonstrated currency in pedagogical approaches should be reflected in the syllabi, activities designed to help students meet learning goals, research, participation in innovative grant-funded projects, and/or student satisfaction as recorded on the Student Evaluation of Teaching.

Uses innovative or current methods of teaching and/or uses technology to engage students more deeply in the learning process with moderate success.

Demonstrated currency in pedagogical approaches should be reflected in the syllabi, activities designed to help students meet learning goals, research, participation in innovative grant-funded projects, and/or student satisfaction as recorded on the Student Evaluation of Teaching.

Either does not use innovative teaching methods and/or technology, or uses them with very little success, as demonstrated by low retention or lack of student satisfaction.

Demonstrated currency in pedagogical approaches should be reflected in the syllabi, activities designed to help students meet learning goals, research, participation in innovative grant-funded projects, and/or student satisfaction as recorded on the Student Evaluation of Teaching.

Teaching Environment

Creates an environment in the classroom and/or online that is respectful, inclusive, and open-minded.  Student evaluations, peer observations, and activities geared towards students can all be used to measure these criteria.

Creates an environment in the classroom and/or online that is respectful, inclusive, and open-minded. Most (but not all) students would agree with this statement, as reflected in student evaluations.  

Creates an environment that is somewhat respectful, inclusive, and open-minded, as reflected in student evaluations and peer observations.

Assessment of Students

Uses a wide variety of methods to assess students. This can include ePortfolios, projects, research papers, tests and quizzes, case studies, essays, and student presentations.

Uses several methods to assess students, such as tests, essays, and projects.

Uses only one or two very traditional methods to assess students, such as exams.

Sharing of Expertise

Develops curricula, improved teaching methods, Open Educational Resources, online learning modules, and/or pedagogical activities that are shared freely with others in the department, college, or field of study through workshops, speaking engagements, published research, or other means.

Develops curricula, improved teaching methods, Open Educational Resources, online learning modules, and/or pedagogical activities that are shared with others informally or on a small scale.

Does not develop innovative teaching methods but is willing to share very traditional methods with some colleagues.

Evaluation of proposed professional development activities

Objectives of Professional Development

Clear expectations are provided for PD participants on what they will learn and be required to do. An appropriate target audience has been appropriately identified. The goals and timeline are well constructed.

Expectations are provided, a target audience is identified and there are goals and a timeline

One or more important component is missing

Content and Pedagogical Approacheds

Engaging content and PD learning strategies are proposed; a source may be included (e.g., citation).

Appropriate Content and PD learning strategies are proposed.

One or more important component is missing

Assessment

Strong assessment plan provided. Training outcomes data will be collected and analyzed to assess participant self-assessment of acquired knowledge and skills. Longer term assessment plans may be included.

Complete assessment plan provided.

One or more important component is missing