Faculty Champion Meeting Friday, December 11, 2009

From a student… Critical thinking is such an important aspect for a college student and in the workforce. Basic Writing has started me on the path of critical thinking. Each weekly assignment has forced me to give a lot of thought to the subject at hand. We were given quizzes and asked to respond and communicate with our peers. Before taking Basic Writing, I was worried that I just did not have what it takes for writing skills. I am learning and realizing that it is possible through critical thinking. This is a necessary attribute through college and also in the workplace for everyone.

Agenda Professional Development for 2010 Completion of the Instructional Portfolio and Fall Deliverables Assessing the Instructional Portfolios Upcoming Events 1:00-1:10 – Refreshments & Welcome 1:10-2:00 – Professional Development for 2010 2:00-2:20 – Completion of the Instructional Portfolio and Fall Deliverables* 2:20-2:40 – Assessing the Instructional Portfolios 2:40-3:00 – Upcoming Events ART Beach Retreat: Friday, January 29, Civitan Beach Club Spring Critical Thinking Institute: Thursday, March 18 & Friday, March 19, EpiCenter

Professional Development Critical Thinking Assessment Faculty-to-Faculty

Instructional Portfolio Systematic Observation Observations Results Analysis Peer Evaluation Key Issues Results Synthesis Context of Knowledge Base

Fall Deliverables Drop Boxes & Forms ART Action Items (August, September, October, November, December) Portfolio Report Session Description for Spring Critical Thinking Institute Final Survey

Assessing the Instructional Portfolios California Polytechnic State University Center for Teaching & Learning - http://ctl.calpoly.edu/faculty/scholarship.html International Journal for the Scholarship of Teaching & Learning - http://academics.georgiasouthern.edu/ijsotl/rp.htm

Upcoming Events ART Beach Retreat Spring Critical Thinking Institute Friday, January 29 Civitan Beach Club Spring Critical Thinking Institute Thursday, March 18 & Friday, March 19 EpiCenter Retreat Agenda (8-5): 10:00-11:30 – Critical Thinking & the Scholarship of Teaching & Learning 11:30-12:30 - Pot Luck Luncheon 12:30-2:00 – Instructional Portfolios & Literature Review Session by Faculty Champions: “Walk-Through of the Instructional Portfolios”? http://www.spcollege.edu/Central/OSSD/presenters.htm

Have a Wonderful Holiday!