ADJUNCT FACULTY
WORKSHOP
Presented by
Dr. Tammy Gocial
Professor Cherie Fister, and
Dr. John Lewington.
TEACHING & ASSESSMENT
SKILLS FOR ADJUNCT FACULTY
Presented by
Dr. John Lewington
jlewington@maryville.edu
Welcome!
Thank you.
 Maryville University – Quality
 Your contribution to the university
 Purpose of the seminar
 General housekeeping
 Ask questions
 Make contacts
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My Definition of Teaching
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The art of defining and communicating
the basic knowledge, skills and mental
models necessary to understand,
evaluate, discuss and create/
compose within a specific discipline (e.g.
history, biology, accounting, marketing,
music, etc.).
Course and Lesson Planning
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Determine your role as an instructor,
coach, facilitator, or learning director.
Set the objectives at the level of the
course.
Define the key knowledge, skills and
mental models.
Select appropriate learning methodologies.
Formulate fair assessments.
Communicate at every
stage of the course.
The FIRST Session
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Introduce yourself.
Learn names.
Prepare a lively/interactive first session.
Define key external learning resources.
Demonstrate your command of the discipline.
Develop supporting materials ahead of each
class, and act as a learning partner.
Make clear your policies for:
attendance: see Academic Catalog & define expectations.
involvement – specify how this will be assessed.
late assignments (does lateness disqualify assignment?).
academic dishonesty (see later slide).
use of cell phones/laptops in class.
Preparing a Syllabus:
The Learning Contract
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Course name & #
Name of instructor
Contact times and
media.
Main text
Course objectives
Statement of
Inclusion (ADA)
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Course assignments.
Main course
requirements and
grading scheme.
List of useful
resources.
Assessment
methods.
See attached diagram of syllabus content.
Syllabus as a Learning Contract: A Systematic Model
Basic Information
Course Information
Course Title
Course Number
Credit Hours
Prerequisites
Starting Date
Classroom/Labs/
Studios
Days and Times
Instructor Information
Full Name
Title
Office Location
Office Phone
Emergency Phone (Cell)
Home Phone
(Restrictions)
Official email
Preferred email
Web Site
Office Hours
Learning Resources
Textbook(s)
Title
Author
Date
Edition (Cost)
Supplements
Online Resources
Desire2Learn
PowerPoints
Notes
Web links
Chat
Quizzes
University Resources
Additional texts
Library Resources
Databases
Academic Success Center
Statement of Inclusion
Materials/Supplies
Safety
Calculators
Art/material supplies
Course Description
Learning Objectives
Bloom’s Taxonomy:
-cognitive, affective.
and psychomotor
domains.
Knowledge
Comprehension
Application
Analysis
Synthesis
Evaluation
Values
Physical skills
Assessment
Grading and
Assessment Methods
Grading Scheme
Exams & Quizzes
Essays
Term Papers
Presentations
Practical
Participation
FINAL GRADE
Course Schedule
Daily, weekly or
sessions
Assignment schedule
Presentation schedule
Exam schedule
Online activities – chat
Practical activities
Visits
Mid-Term and Finals
APPEALS
Policies
Attendance & lateness
Participation
Missed exams
Late assignments
Academic dishonesty
Lab safety
Americans’ Disability Act
Teaching Techniques
Lectures
Discussions
Question
and Answer
Demonstrations
Guest Lectures and Substitutes
Group Learning
Role Playing
Oral Reports and Laboratories
Critical Thinking
(http://www.criticalthinkeracademy.com/
Out-Of-Class Learning
Term Papers (Research Projects)
 Assignments and Exercises
 Case Studies
 Publication Reading
 Internet research and use of
Maryville’s Library.
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Use of Instructional Aids
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PowerPoint presentations
Overhead projector
Video
Handouts
Chalkboards/Whiteboards
Role playing
Desire-to-learn (D2L)
https://learn.maryville.edu/index.asp
http://www.youtube.com/LDTMaryville
Assessment Techniques
Use a mix of:
 Reports and research
 Essay tests
 Case studies
 Oral presentations
 Group activities
 Examinations
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Multiple choice
Recall and true/false
Practical tests
ACADEMIC INTEGRITY
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Cheating during examinations.
Collusion on out-of-class assignments.
Plagiarism – copying from other students,
downloading from the Internet.
FULL-TIME FACULTY ADVISORS AND
ADMINISTRATORS SHOULD BE
INFORMED AND LEFT TO HANDLE THESE
ISSUES.
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Students should be reported to the Dean, so
that recording system can work.
TECHNOLOGY STATEMENT/POLICY
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Personal electronics (e.g., laptops, iPads, cell
phones) can be used to enhance learning and
instruction in a variety of ways, but during class
time they should be used only for class-related
activities. Texting and the use of other electronic
devices for non-class-related activities should be
reserved for class break times. Additionally, with
permission of the instructor, audio and/or video
recordings may be used for your individual learning,
but cannot be distributed to others without the
instructor’s permission.
Grading and Feedback
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When grading assigned work…give it back next
session.
Develop a grading plan for each assignment to
ensure consistency and fairness.
Don’t feel you have to grade everything!
Show how to apply the theories from class.
Deal with unhappy students in private on a one-toone basis.
Try to make comments, notes and corrections in a
positive way.
Be honest about poor or incomplete work.
Final Grades – do not email grades before you
have posted them to Access Maryville.
Grading Scheme
(100 point scale)
A = 94 - 100 A- = 90 - 93
B+ = 86 - 89 B = 83 - 85
B- = 80 - 82
C+ = 76 - 79 C = 73 - 75
C- = 70 - 72
D = 60 - 70
F = 59
or less
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Notes on Final Grades
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D is earned credit, but not for required courses in the major.
Graduate Only: Limited number of C grades in graduate work.
I – Incomplete: allowed for unforeseen life challenges only.
DG – Graduate course not completed due to exceptional circumstances
AF – Failing due to excessive absences.
NE – Not eligible, used when I or DG time has expired –no effect on GPA.
W – Student withdrew from course, no effect on GPA
Pass/ Fail (No Pass) – Limited use non-major courses (instructor authorized)
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Communicating with the Registrar
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Access Maryville
Class Roster
 Attendance reporting
 Mid-term deficiency grades
 Final grades
 Early alert
How to use it.
Go to Maryville’s web site www.maryville.edu
Click on Current Students
Or http://accessmu.maryville.edu
User id, your email name, then password.
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SUPPORT SYSTEMS
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Center for Academic Success and FirstYear Experience
Associate Vice President and Director:
Dr. Jennifer McClusky 314 529 9561
Associate Director:
Kelly Mock 314 529 9579
Personal Counseling
Jennifer Henry 314 529 9556
Mary Ellen Finch Center for Teaching
and Learning
Dr. Marilyn Cohn
http://www.maryville.edu/ctl/
Next Speakers
Academic Integrity
 Presenter: Dr. Tammy Gocial
tgocial@maryville.edu
Nuts and Bolts Session
 Presenter: Professor Cherie Fister
cfister@maryville.edu