Due

Be prepared to introduce yourself to the class.

Topics

Introduction to the Course
Student Introductions
Teaching & Learning Misconceptions
Components of Good Teaching

Readings

Teaching Engineering, Chapter 3. (On-Line; see the Resources page.)
Humorous articles by R. M. Felder (See the Resources page.)
"The Way to Bet"; Link
"We hold these truths to be self-evident" Link
"What do they know, anyway?" Link
Supplemental Reading:
Teaching Engineering, Chapter 1.
Teaching Tips, pp. xvii, xxi, Chapter 1, Chapter 2, pp. 9-12.

Due

Post your short biography to OWL-Space.
Prepare a response to your teaching-learning myth of choice.

Topics

Teaching Portfolios: types, what, why; teaching resources & toolkit.
Responses to teaching-learning myth of choice
Teaching at a research university: P&T, efficiency, scholarship
Introduction to learning styles

Readings

Teaching Engineering: Sec. 17.1.3; note also Table 17-2 on page 9.
Teaching Tips: pp. 2-7
“Teaching engineering at a research university: problems and possibilities,” RMF, Link
“If you've got it, flaunt it: uses and abuses of teaching portfolios,” R. M. Felder and R. Brent. Link
UMN Teaching Guides: Teaching Portfolio
"The Scholarship of Teaching," RMF, Link
Supplemental Reading (see Resources page):
L. D. Fink, Chapter 1, Quality in Educational Programs
P. C. Wankat, et al., “The Scholarship of Teaching and Learning in Engineering,” Link; background & history of scholarship in teaching & learning.
K. Smith, "Education Research Capabilities,” OWL-Space; an introduction to current (2006) engineering education research.
"The Future of Engineering Education V," RMF, et al., pp8-9. contents of summative teaching portfolios. Link
Scholarship Reconsidered: Priorities of the Professoriate, E. Boyer 1990.
P. Selden, 1995 & 1997; teaching evaluation & summative portfolios.

Ongoing
Tasks

Observation: Select an undergraduate engineering course to observe; get the syllabus.
Module: Consider module topics to develop (and a team).
Portfolio: Identify educational journals for your field, and select an interesting paper.

Due

Bring a journal paper on an educational issue of interest to class.
Take the ILS (Paragon optional) and bring the results to class.

Topics

Learning Style Exercises
Taxonomy of Learning: Bloom vs. Fink
Defining course goals and outcomes
Discussion of student-selected papers & resources.

Readings

"Meet Your Students: 1," RMF, sensing & intuitive learners, Link
"Meet Your Students: 2," RMF, sequential & global learners, Link
"Meet Your Students: 3," RMF, deep, surface, and strategic learners, Link
Teaching Engineering, Sections 4.1, 4.2: Introduction & 4.2.1.
Teaching Tips, pp. 10-12.
L. D. Fink, Chapter 2, pp. 27-59.
Supplemental Reading:
"Learning and Teaching Styles In Engineering Education,” Felder and L. Silverman; ILS styles & teaching practices to meet the needs of students with the full spectrum of styles. Link & OWL-Space.
UNC-Teaching Handbook: Planning & Design. Link

Ongoing
Tasks

Observation: Course syllabus evaluation; collect homework assignments..
Module: find a subject to develop and a group.
Portfolio: Identify journals/sites for your Teaching Resources list.

Due

Syllabus critique for observed class

Topics

Evaluating Teaching: Multidimensional Approach
Course Observation: Syllabus Critique & Discussion
Learning Outcomes I: Felder vs. Fink
Learning Outcomes II: Practice Writing & Discussion

Readings

Teaching Engineering, Chapter 16
Teaching Tips, pp.15-17; pp. 348-357
"How to Evaluate Teaching," Felder & Brent. Link.
"A Protocol for Peer Review of Teaching," Felder & Brent. Link
"Objectively Speaking," Felder & Brent. Link
"Developing a Syllabus," UNC Teaching Handbook, Link
"Your Syllabus," UMN Teaching Guide, with check list. Link
Supplemental Reading:
"What Do They Know Anyway? 2." RMF. Link
"How to Teach (Almost) Anybody (Almost) Anything." RMF. Link
L. D. Fink, Chapter 3, pp. 60-81.
Syllabus Tutorial, UMN Center for Teaching & Learning. Link
"Designing & Teaching Courses to Satisfy ABET Critera," Felder & Brent. Link
UNC-For Your Consideration: FYC 15, FYC 16 Link
UNC Teaching Handbook: Evaluation of Teaching. Link
UNC Teaching Handbook: App. C, D, E, & G in pdf document Link & OwlSpace

Ongoing
Tasks

Observation: identify course learning objectives; evaluate lecture style.
Module: outline overall objectives.
Portfolio: Begin development of teaching philosophy. Link

Due

Notes on observed class learning objectives & lectures
Take the Teaching Goals Inventory. Link

Topics

Evaluating Learning Outcomes & Feedback
Class Observation: Course & learning objectives discussion
Grading: rubrics, team work
Practice using and writing rubrics & questions

Readings

Teaching Engineering, Chapter 11.
Teaching Tips, Chap. 7, pp 87-94, Chapter 11.
“Designing Tests to Maximize Learning,” RMF Link
Supplemental Reading:
Teaching Tips, pp 94-104, Chapter 9.
L. D. Fink, pp 82-101, pp 142-143.
UNC-For Your Consideration: FYC 10, FYC 18 Link
UNC Teaching Handbook: Testing; Grading. Link

Ongoing
Tasks

Observation: Get copy of the quiz.
Module: Draft learning outcomes.
Portfolio: Draft teaching philosophy.

Due

Observed course homework & quiz evaluation.
Module goals and learning outcomes.

Topics

Improving Lectures
Class Observation: lectures & quiz evaluation
Active Learning I: easy lecture supplements
Modules: Goals, learning outcomes, and topics.

Readings

Teaching Engineering, Chapter 6
Teaching Tips, Chapter 6.
“Any Questions?" RMF Link
“Learning by Doing,” Felder & Brent. Link
"How About a Quick One?" RMF. Link
Supplemental Reading:
“It Goes Without Saying,” RMF. Link
"Designing Smart Lectures," UMN-CTL Tutorial. Link
UMN Tutorial: Making Active Learning Work. Link
UNC-For Your Consideration: FYC 2, FYC 5, FYC 6 Link
UNC Teaching Handbook: Teaching Techniques; Active Learning. Link

Ongoing
Tasks

Observation: Summary report on observed class.
Module: Determine weekly classes and topics.
Portfolio: Finalize teaching philosophy statements.

Due

Portfolio teaching philosophy statement.
Summary of class observations.

Topics

Active Learning II: guest speaker
Class observation summaries; ENGI 501 mid-term evaluation.
Active Learning III: PBL, cases, games, etc.
Portfolio Status: Review teaching philosophy statements.

Readings

Teaching Tips, Chapters 16 & 17
L. D. Fink, pp 102-126
“The Many Faces of Inductive Teaching and Learning,” Prince & Felder. Link
Supplemental Reading:
UNC-For Your Consideration: FYC 3; FYC 14; FYC 23. Link
Teaching Engineering, Chapter 7

Ongoing
Tasks

Module: Develop lesson plans for classes.
Portfolio: Incorporate class observation report.

Due

Topics

Picking Additional Course Topics
Using Technology

Readings

Teaching Tips, Chapter 18
Teaching Engineering, Chapter 9
“Death by Power Point,” Felder & Brent. Link
UMN Tutorial: Active Learning with PowerPoint. Link
Supplemental Reading:
UNC-For Your Consideration: FYC 11. Link

Ongoing
Tasks

Module: Develop assignments.
Portfolio: Draft teaching goals and plans.

Due

Module Summary

Topics

Laboratories: designing, teaching, grading
Discussion: dealing with diversity
Team Projects & Evaluation

Readings

Teaching Engineering, Chapter 9
Teaching Tips, Chapters 20 & 13
“Accounting for individual effort in cooperative learning teams,” Link
UNC-For Your Consideration: FYC 9. Link
Supplemental Reading:
“Turning Student Groups into Effective Teams,” Link
"Effective Strategies for Cooperative Learning," Link

Ongoing
Tasks

Module: Develop example quiz questions.
Portfolio: Draft introductory narrative.

Due

Sign up for module presentation & micro-teaching.

Topics

Teaching Innovation, Problem Solving, & Critical Thinking
Managing the Classroom
Student Advising, Mentoring, and Interactions

Readings

Teaching Engineering, Chapters 5, 10, & 12
Teaching Tips, Chapter 21, 24, and pp 178-184
“On creating creative engineers,” RMF. Link
Supplemental Reading:
Teaching Tips, Chapter 25.
UNC-For Your Consideration: FYC 20, FYC 22. Link
UMN Workshop: Managing Conflict Link
UNC Handbook: Instructional Roles Link

Ongoing
Tasks

Module: Finalize plans & prepare lecture.

Due

Topics

Getting off to a good start as a new faculty member
Time Management
Requested Topics

Readings

Teaching Engineering
Teaching Tips
Supplemental Reading:

Ongoing
Tasks

Prepare micro lecture.

Due

Module plans and lectures.

Topics

Module Presentations & Lectures
Optional Topics, depending on schedule

Readings

To be determined

Ongoing
Tasks

Portfolio: Incorporate module plans; finalize narrative.