We have heard many colleagues emphasize the importance of making our work more visible and formally recognizing our deep commitment to excellence in teaching and learning. Which is why MCTL wanted to take a moment to recognize some amazing work… Read More »MCTL’s inaugural recognition awards to celebrate teaching at Muhlenberg
On March 7, MCTL hosted an open conversation within and across divisions and disciplines to learn about ongoing changes to spaces and existing courses, the creation of new courses, and curriculum revisions that reflect the necessary work of anti-racism, from… Read More »STEM faculty present anti-racism initiatives
Process for resolving allegations of Academic Integrity Code violations Before a violation Include a statement on the syllabus about the AIC; specify potential consequences for violations Clarify expectations for AIC compliance on individual assignments Frequently remind students during the semester… Read More »Process For Resolving Allegations Of Academic Integrity Code Violations
Promising practices promoting inclusion and belonging Fall 2020 COURSE DESIGN Review your curricular materials for representation of diverse and underrepresented perspectives, inclusive of difference in racial, ethnic, gender, sexuality, ability, class, cultural, and faith identities as applicable. Be mindful of… Read More »Inclusive & Anti-Racist Pedagogy
What’s going well in the class (that is, what is helping you learn, make the course interesting, etc.) What in the class could stand improvement (that is, what is too hard, what is confusing, what is boring about the class… Read More »Mid-semester evaluation
I usually allow twice as much space for answers. This is a condensed list of questions for colleagues to see. 1. List 3 things you have learned in this class so far. 2. What are you looking forward to learning… Read More »Mid-semester evaluation
To what extent are the course readings both challenging and accessible? To what extent are the written assignments both challenging and manageable? How much do supplementary materials such as Blackboard (or handouts), videos, and group e-mail exchanges help clarify individual… Read More »mid-semester evaluation
This is a mid semester course evaluation I sometimes use. It is generic. I revise it by adding questions to fit the class. I like to prod them to think about their own actions/inactions with respect to how class is… Read More »Mid-semester evaluation
I often provide students with a list of 4-6 discussion questions for a reading or film. Students must read the discussion questions before reading/viewing the assigned text. This focuses students’ attention on key concepts/scenes/tropes images etc and helps with note… Read More »Discussion Questions
CALENDLY.COM I use it mainly to make it easier for students and myself) to schedule a time to meet for office hours. the appointment date/time is automatically added to both calendars (Google). Appointments can be customized; free version is sufficient… Read More »Scheduling Office Hours
