holly r. bullard, ed.d. equiplcu director 2012 west texas assessment conference
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EQUIPLCU: VICTORIES, TRIALS, AND LESSONS LEARNED WITH QEP IMPLEMENTATION
Holly R. Bullard, Ed.D.EquipLCU Director2012 West Texas Assessment Conference
Critical Thinking as Expressed in Writing
CAAP scores Critical Thinking Writing
QEP Committee QEP Director
QEP Components Faculty Fellows
Faculty apply through their dean One cohort per semester $1500 stipend 3-hour course load reduction One semester planning 2 semesters teaching CT-I course
Outcomes Students will comprehend and apply the
essential components of CT in their writing
Students will demonstrate their ability to evaluate CT in written expression.
Teaching Commons Physical Books and Materials
Online Resources Articles Rubrics Syllabi
Professional Development
On-site PD sessions provided by faculty Materials provided for courses/research
Grants Faculty apply for funding
Travel Grants Presentation Grants Material Grants
Paul and Elder Model Elements of Thought
Intellectual Standards
Intellectual Traits
Faculty Fellows Meet weekly Discuss Nosich book Learning to Think
Things Through
Plan CT-Intensive course Determine outcome Determine CT components
Faculty Fellows CT-Intensive Course
Plan outside assessment Process of working backwards Discuss CT Elements Discuss CT Strategies Plan discipline-specific writing component Create discipline-specific rubric
Faculty Fellows Testimonials
“Being a faculty fellow provides a unique opportunity to grow as an educator in your own field. Sitting around the table with a group of dedicated professionals as we learn from each other is powerful, encouraging, and very rewarding!” ~Dr. Cathy Box
Faculty Fellows Testimonials
“Participating in the fellowship was one of the best things I ever did for my teaching. The most beneficial thing for me was the concentrated time I was given to really consider how I teach. That is was a priceless gift, that is not often offered to busy academics”. ~Dr. Jennie Dabbs
Faculty Fellows Testimonials
“I thoroughly enjoyed my Faculty Fellows cohort. Allowing the development of my class to face the scrutiny of my peers was a humbling, but rewarding process. My cohort peers asked penetrating questions that, in the end, led to a stronger course.” ~Dr. Steve Bonner
Faculty Fellows Testimonials
“The faculty fellowship was the single best thing I ever did for my teaching. It gave me a chance to examine my whole philosophy of teaching and what is really important to me and my students. It gave me the time and commitment to then change my class so that it was congruent with that philosophy. Since that time those lessons learned have affected the way that I design and teach all of my courses. I highly recommend it for anyone who wants to make a course that they teach better, but beware, it may change all your courses and how you think!” ~Jessica Rogers
Faculty Fellows Benefits
Interdisciplinary conversation Sharing teaching strategies
How to get students to come to class prepared
How to engage students in the learning process
Sharing assessment/assignment ideas
Indirect Benefits Improved science scores
Nursing research through EquipLCU grants
Campus wide professional development
Celebration of Scholarship
Indirect Benefits Scholars Colloquium
Interdisciplinary conversation about CT
University Writing Center
Changes to the culture of LCU
What’s Next Undergraduate research
Continued professional development
Continued interdisciplinary work
EQUIPLCU: VICTORIES, TRIALS, AND LESSONS LEARNED WITH QEP IMPLEMENTATION
Holly R. Bullard, Ed.D.EquipLCU [email protected] West Texas Assessment Conference