Lead Faculty Conversation October 22, 2015

Broad Participation

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CT Commitments

Critical Thinking I.S.

CT Rubric

Clearly identifies significant question(s)/ topic(s) and provides relevant reasoning/explanation the significance. Formulates vital questions and problems clearly Supports assertions using precise and relevant quotes, theories, statistics, research and/or other careful analytic processes of appropriate depth and breadth. Gathers and assesses relevant information Identifies the approach taken, noting the inherent assumptions and any biases (fairness). Establishes the relevance of the approach and discusses resulting implications. Identifies relevant assumptions, alternatices, and implications Provides clear logic based on accurate information in support of conclusions, recommendations, and/or solutions. Comes to well-reasoned conclusions and solutions Presents in written or oral format a clear and concise line of reasoning that is organized, complete, well-thought out, and consistent with disciplinary standards. Communicates reasoning effectively

Why are you here?

Conceptual Framework GOAL #1: Enhance Pedagogical Practices that Focus on Critical Thinking GOAL #2: Enhance Students' Critical Thinking Skills ASSESSMENT: Apply Outcomes- Based Assessment

Goal #1 and Outcomes Goal #1: Enhance Pedagogical Practices that Focus on Critical Thinking Operational Outcome #1: Faculty will participate in professional development about critical thinking. Operational Outcome #2: Faculty will develop online training and resources on critical thinking. Operational Outcome #3: Faculty will incorporate teaching and learning practices that focus on critical thinking skills. Operational Outcome #4: Selected faculty who have modeled excellence in the development and implementation of an Incredi-Bull course will be recognized as Incredi-Bull Faculty. Operational Outcome #5: Designated Incredi-Bull Faculty Leaders will promote the practice and scholarship of critical thinking teaching and learning.

Goal #2 and Outcomes Goal #2: Enhance Students' Critical Thinking Skills Student Learning Outcome 1: Students will formulate vital questions and problems clearly. Student Learning Outcome 2: Students will gather and assess relevant information. Student Learning Outcome 3: Students will identify assumptions, alternatives, and implications. Student Learning Outcome 4: Students will come to well-reasoned conclusions and solutions. Student Learning Outcome 5: Students will communicate reasoning effectively.

Implementation Plan Components: – Administration (leadership) – Faculty Development – Curricular Integration – Campus Engagement

QEP Leadership QEP Chair and Vice Chair QEP Director Search QEP Director in Place QEP Implementation Committee leads

Faculty Development Critical Thinking Workshop Online Repository of CT Research & Resources Teach and Greet focused on CT Pedagogy Online Training Modules - add 1/sem as needed Teaching with Technology - faculty training Unit-Based Faculty Development Professional Learning Community Incredi-Bull Faculty Present CT Courses Incredi-Bull Faculty Leaders implement projects

Curricular Integration CT Orientation for FTIC and Transfer Students Incredi-Bull Critical Thinking App Lower Level: Integration into SLS Courses Upper Level: Capstone Courses Digital Media Library Incredi-Bull Courses Incredi-Bull Faculty Leaders Grant Applications 3000-Level CT Intellectual Standards Integration 3000-Level CT Commitments Integration

Faculty Liaisons