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University Of Northern Iowa
School of Health, Physical Education & Leisure Services
FACULTY ACTIVITY REPORT, TEACHING AND ACADEMIC PORTFOLIO
April 1, 2014- March 31, 2015
Name
Division
School Health, Physical Education & Leisure Services
Due: April 15, 2015
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Cover Letter
Curriculum Vita
Teaching and Instruction (50%)
I.
Teaching Responsibilities
Please identify each regular University course and special/individual courses taught each
semester. Also provide additional information concerning the number of students you advise,
courses/curriculum developed, instructional grants submitted, instructional grants awarded,
and other instructional activities (i.e., thesis, research papers, dissertations).
II.
Teaching Philosophy
Please include your personal teaching philosophy statement. Articulate your approach to
teaching, to your students, and to your area of expertise. How did you approach your teaching
and learning environment in your classes? Have you made any changes to your teaching
philosophy this past year?
III.
Teaching Methodology
Identify teaching strategies and methodologies. Why have you chosen the teaching strategies
and methods used? How would you describe your teaching style? How do you assess student
learning? What kind of feedback do you give to your students? Provide a narrative of how
student learning is assessed in your courses. Provide an assessment of what and how students
have learned. The narrative concerning student learning should be supported by evidence in
the Appendix. Example items include, but are not limited to: examinations, written reports,
laboratory notebooks or assignments, field reports, student presentations at conferences, etc.
IV.
Classroom Observation
Include signed observation reports (i.e., excerpts from observation reports should be placed in
narrative section and then cross-referenced in the Appendix).
V.
Review of Teaching Materials
Include a narrative of the highlights of your teaching materials and how these materials
enhance student learning (sample teaching materials should be placed in the Appendix and
cross-referenced with narrative). Example materials include (but are not limited to): study
guides, case studies, handouts, and/or manuals.
VI.
Representative Course Syllabi
Provide a narrative highlighting key aspects of your course syllabi. Course syllabi should
communicate both teaching and learning beliefs (Samples provided in the narrative should be
cross-referenced with complete syllabi provided in the Appendix).
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VII. New Instructional Initiatives
Provide a narrative that highlights new and different pedagogical innovations that enhance
teaching and student learning. What new approaches have you introduced into your courses
that has enhanced learning?
Scholarly Activities, Research, and Creative Activity (30%)
I. Scholarly Themes & Creative Activity
Please identify and describe two or three themes that characterize your scholarly activity,
research endeavors, and/or creative activity. This should include a discussion of both your
short and long range plans and provide information regarding how your identified basic or
applied scholarly activity, research endeavors, and creative activity contribute to building the
body of knowledge in your professional area.
II. Theoretical framework
All good research and creative activity builds on or advances existing framework or creates
new models or theories to explain some phenomena. What theories, models and/or
frameworks do your scholarly themes and creative activity build upon and/or advance? This
can include both basic and applied theoretical constructs.
III. Methodology
Identify preferred strategies and methodologies for conducting one’s scholarly activities and
research endeavors.
IV. Describe works “in progress.”
Please include descriptions of in progress research and scholarly activity endeavors including,
but not limited to: conception, IRB process, data collection, data analysis, writing results,
and/or submission preparation.
V. Describe unpublished or “in review” works (i.e., author(s), journal or publisher, date of
submission/revision)
VI. Give citations for scholarly paper/presentations or research reports delivered at
conferences/professional meetings (i.e., title of paper/presentation, conference, location, and date)
VII. Give citation for books, monographs, reports, and articles published during this reporting
period (i.e., name(s) of author(s), journal or publisher, date, page references; provide comparable
information for films, records, instructional computer programs)
VIII.Give citation for books, monographs, reports, and articles accepted during this reporting
period (i.e., name(s) of author(s), journal or publisher, date, page references; provide comparable
information for films, records, instructional computer programs)
IX.Describe grants submitted within the reporting period (i.e., author(s), name of grant
submission, name of granting agency, purpose of the grant, amount requested). Please indicate if
the type of grant, for example, competitive research grant, service grant, contract etc.
X.Describe grants awarded within the reporting period (i.e., author(s), name of grant submission,
name of granting agency, purpose of the grant, amount awarded). Please indicate if the type of
grant, for example, competitive research grant, service grant, contract etc.
Public and Professional Service (20%)
I. Professional Service. Professional service and responsibilities performed for professional
associations. Examples include: professional office positions held, journal reviewer, editorial
board member, conference program reviewer, conference moderator etc. Please identify the
association and the nature of the activity.
II. Consultations, non-credit instruction, workshops, and/or speeches. Please describe the activity
and indicate if an honorarium was received.
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III. University Service. Describe elected and appointed University service endeavors (e.g., dates
of service, Chair, etc.)
IV. College of Education Service. Describe elected and appointed College of Education service
endeavors (e.g., dates of service, Chair, etc.)
V. School of Health, Physical Education, and Leisure Services and Divisional Service. Describe
elected and appointed School of HPELS and Divisional service endeavors (e.g., dates of
service, Chair, etc.)
Other
1. Honors and awards: Teaching, Scholarship, & Service.
2. Professional development workshops and activities attended.
TEACHING AND INSTRUCTION [50%]
I. Teaching Responsibilities
1.
For each regular University course taught -- by term, report the following information -identify team taught courses (T), extension courses (E), and indicate if taught for extra pay
(EP):
Credit Hours
2.
Title
Course No.
Enrollment
For each special/individual course/instruction -- by term, report the same information.
Credit Hours
Title
Course No.
Students
3.
Number of advisees: Bachelors _____; Masters ______; Specialist ______; Doctoral ______.
4.
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Courses/curriculum developed.
Other instructional activities; e.g., thesis or research papers directed
II. Teaching Philosophy Statement (INSERT HERE) Please include your personal teaching
philosophy statement. Articulate your approach to teaching, to your students, and to your area of
expertise. How did you approach your teaching and learning environment in your classes? Have you
made any changes to your teaching philosophy this past year?
III. Teaching Methodology Statement (INSERT HERE) Identify teaching strategies and
methodologies. Why have you chosen the teaching strategies and methods used? How would you
describe your teaching style? How do you assess student learning? What kind of feedback do you give
to your students? Provide a narrative of how student learning is assessed in your courses. Provide an
assessment of what and how students have learned. The narrative concerning student learning should
be supported by evidence in the Appendix. Example items include, but are not limited to:
examinations, written reports, laboratory notebooks or assignments, field reports, student
presentations at conferences, etc.
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IV. Classroom Observation (INSERT HERE) Include signed observation reports (i.e., excerpts from
observation reports should be placed in narrative section and then cross-referenced in the Appendix).
V. Review of Teaching Materials (INSERT HERE) Include a narrative of the highlights of your
teaching materials and how these materials enhance student learning (sample teaching materials
should be placed in the Appendix and cross-referenced with narrative). Example materials include
(but are not limited to): study guides, case studies, handouts, and/or manuals.
VI. Representative Course Syllabi (INSERT HERE) Provide a narrative highlighting key aspects of
your course syllabi. Course syllabi should communicate both teaching and learning beliefs (Samples
provided in the narrative should be cross-referenced with complete syllabi provided in the Appendix).
VII. New Instructional Initiatives (INSERT HERE) Provide a narrative that highlights new and
different pedagogical innovations that enhance teaching and student learning. What new approaches
have you introduced into your courses that has enhanced learning?
SCHOLARLY ACTIVITIES, RESEARCH, AND CREATIVE ACTIVITY [30%]
(**PLEASE GIVE COMPLETE INFORMATION IN APA FORMAT)
I. Scholarly Themes & Creative Activity (INSERT HERE). Please identify and describe two or
three themes that characterize your scholarly activity, research endeavors, and/or creative activity.
This should include a discussion of both your short and long range plans and provide information
regarding how your identified basic or applied scholarly activity, research endeavors, and creative
activity contribute to building the body of knowledge in your professional area.
II. Theoretical framework (INSERT HERE). All good research and creative activity builds on or
advances existing framework or creates new models or theories to explain some phenomena.
What theories, models and/or frameworks do your scholarly themes and creative activity build
upon and/or advance? This can include both basic and applied theoretical constructs.
III. Methodology (INSERT HERE). Identify preferred strategies and methodologies for conducting
one’s scholarly activities and research endeavors. (For example, if using a quantitative approach,
will you employ descriptive statistics; correlation; testing of three or more means using one way
ANOVA; two way analysis of variance; analysis of covariance; regression, multi varied analysis
and/or factor analysis? How will you employ inferential statistics, address reliability and validity
and will you engage in hypothesis testing? If using a qualitative approach, how will you employ
the following types of analyses: constant comparison, axial coding, ritual, media, observation,
autoethnographical/narrative or interview? How will you address issues of verification or
trustworthiness?)
IV. Works “In Progress.” Please include descriptions of in progress research and scholarly activity
endeavors including, but not limited to: conception, IRB process, data collection, data analysis,
writing results, and/or submission preparation.
V. Unpublished Works. Describe unpublished or “in review” works (i.e., author(s), journal or
publisher, date of submission/revision).
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VI. Presentations. Give citations for scholarly paper/presentations or research reports delivered at
conferences/professional meetings (i.e., title of paper/presentation, conference, location, and date).
International/National Presentations
Regional Presentations
State/ Local Presentations
VII. Publications. Give citation for books, monographs, reports, and articles published during this
reporting period (i.e., name(s) of author(s), journal or publisher, date, page references; provide
comparable information for films, records, instructional computer programs).
VIII. “Accepted” or pending publications. Give citation for books, monographs, reports, and
articles accepted during this reporting period (i.e., name(s) of author(s), journal or publisher, date,
page references; provide comparable information for films, records, instructional computer
programs).
IX. Submitted grants/contracts. Describe grants submitted within the reporting period (i.e.,
author(s), name of grant submission, name of granting agency, purpose of the grant, amount
requested). Please indicate if the type of grant, for example, competitive research grant, service grant,
contract etc.
External grants/contracts
Internal grants (College of Education, UNI Graduate College)
X. Grants/Contracts funded. Describe grants awarded within the reporting period (i.e., author(s),
name of grant submission, name of granting agency, purpose of the grant, amount awarded). Please
indicate if the type of grant, for example, competitive research grant, service grant, contract etc.
External grants/contracts
(*Please provide the complete reference for any scholarly presentations or publications that
have directly resulted from this funding)
Internal grants (College of Education, UNI Graduate College)
(*Please provide the complete reference for any scholarly presentations or publications that
have directly resulted from this funding.
PUBLIC AND PROFESSIONAL SERVICE [20%]
I. Professional Service. Professional service and responsibilities performed for professional
associations. Examples include: professional office positions held, journal reviewer, editorial board
member, conference program reviewer, conference moderator etc. Please identify the association and
the nature of the activity.
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II. Consultations, non-credit instruction, workshops, and/or speeches. Please describe the activity
and indicate if an honorarium was received.
III. University Service. Describe elected and appointed University service endeavors (e.g., dates of
service, Chair, etc.)
IV. College of Education Service. Describe elected and appointed College of Education service
endeavors (e.g., dates of service, Chair, etc.)
V. School of Health, Physical Education, and Leisure Services and Divisional Service. Describe
elected and appointed School of HPELS and Divisional service endeavors (e.g., dates of service,
Chair, etc.)
OTHER
I. Honors and Awards
II. Professional development workshops and activities attended.
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University Of Northern Iowa
School of Health, Physical Education & Leisure Services
FACULTY ACTIVITY REPORT, TEACHING AND ACADEMIC PORTFOLIO
SCORING/RATING SHEET
April 1, 2014- March 31, 2015
Name
Division
School Health, Physical Education & Leisure Services
Due: April 15, 2015
Curriculum Vita
Comments:
Teaching and Instruction:
Course Design:
(Teaching Responsibilities, Teaching Philosophy, Teaching Methodology, Representative Course
Syllabi, Representative Course Syllabi, Review of Teaching Materials)
Rating: (poor)
Comments:
3
6
9
12
15
(excellent)
Teaching Methodologies:
(Classroom Observation, Teaching Methodology, Representative Course Syllabi, Representative
Course Syllabi, Review of Teaching Materials, New Instructional Initiatives)
Rating: (poor)
Comments:
3
6
9
12
15
(excellent)
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Classroom Observation by the Director of HPELS
Rating: (poor)
Comments:
4
8
12
16
20
(excellent)
TOTAL POINTS FOR TEACHING AND INSTRUCTION:
Course Design
Teaching Methodologies
Evidence of Student Learning
Classroom Observation by the Director of HPELS
TOTAL POINTS
/50
(Teaching and Instruction = 50% of weighted total)
Scholarly Activities, Research, and Creative Activity:
Scholarly Activity:
(Reflection on Scholarly work, Theoretical Framework, & Methodology; Works “in progress,”
Unpublished works)
Rating: (poor)
Comments:
1
2
3
4
5
(excellent)
5
(excellent)
Presentations:
(International, National, Regional/State, and Local Presentations)
Rating: (poor)
Comments:
1
2
3
4
Publications:
(Published and accepted books, monographs, reports, book chapters, and articles)
Rating: (poor)
Comments:
2
4
6
8
10
(excellent)
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8
10
(excellent)
Grants:
(Submitted and funded grants)
Rating: (poor)
Comments:
2
4
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TOTAL POINTS FOR SCHOLARLY ACTIVITY, RESEARCH, AND CREATIVE ACTIVITY:
Scholarly Work
Presentations
Publications
Grants
TOTAL POINTS
/30
(Scholarly Activity, Research, & Creative Activity = 30% of weighted total)
Public and Professional Service:
Professional Service and Responsibilities:
(Professional offices and responsibilities, Consultations, non-credit instruction, workshops)
Rating: (poor)
Comments:
1.5
3
4.5
6
7.5
(excellent)
University Service:
(University, College of Education, School of HPELS, and Divisional Service)
Rating: (poor)
Comments:
1.5
3
4.5
6
7.5
(excellent)
4
5
(excellent)
Professional Development Activities/Honors & Awards
Rating: (poor)
Comments:
1
2
3
TOTAL POINTS FOR PUBLIC AND PROFESSIONAL SERVICE:
Professional Offices & Responsibilities
Service Grants
University Service
TOTAL POINTS
(Public and Professional Service = 20% of weighted total)
/20