UNIVERSITY OF MEMPHIS COLLEGE OF EDUCATION
2015 Self Study Report
Exhibit 5.4.c.2 Faculty Best Practices
Instructional Strategies - Assessment Strategies - Technical Integration
INSTRUCTIONAL STRATEGIES
Program
Type of Degrees
Leadership
Masters
Doctoral
Early
Childhood
Education
Bachelors
Masters
Doctoral
Instructional
Design and
Technology
Reading
Bachelors
Masters
Doctoral
Masters
Doctoral
School Library
Information
Masters
Sample Instructional Strategies
Cooperative Learning /Peer Instruction/ Whole Group Instruction
Co-Teaching
Project-Based Learning
Field-Based Research
Problem of Practice (individual and group based)
Simulation
PowerPoint presentation
Direct Instruction; Active Participation
Guest Speakers
Demonstration of homework
Feedback to students
Mastery of Learning
Multi-modal
Formative feedback
Model expectations
Performance-based assessments
Oral/written exams
Choice of assignments
PBL
Present past student examples for standards
Discussion (in-class, on-line, peer-to-peer, peer-to-professor)
Content is delivered using text, images, audio, and video. Students develop projects also using a variety
of media such as text, audio, video, and images.
Design physical environment that optimizes diverse student needs
Use variety of classroom strategies to differentiate instruction.
Content is delivered using text, images, audio, and video. Students develop projects also using a variety
of media such as text, audio, video, and images.
UNIVERSITY OF MEMPHIS COLLEGE OF EDUCATION
2015 Self Study Report
Exhibit 5.4.c.2 Faculty Best Practices
Specialist
Secondary
Education
Masters
Each methods course is designed with a unique preparation for differentiated learning. Students are
taught about left/right brain learners, tactile kinesthetic, visual and auditory learners preferences. Units
require students to diversify lessons that adhere to different learning preferences found within the
typical classroom.
Variety of assignments required(written, multiple choice, essay)
Cooperative learning environments online and in person
Multi-Intelligence Test
Guided Learning
Special
Education
Bachelors
Masters
Doctoral
SpeechLanguage
Pathology
Elementary
Education
Masters
Doctoral
Lecture with PowerPoint, problem-based learning, team projects, demonstration, role-play, discussion
Bachelors
Masters
Cooperative Learning (Jigsaw, Inquiry), small groups, presentations, demonstrations, focus groups,
debates, role-plays, simulations, primary sources integration, music, exhibitions, posters to share ideas.
STUDENT ASSESSMENT STRATEGIES
Program
Type of Degrees
Sample Assessment Strategies
Leadership
Masters
360
Doctoral
Final paper/project
Case studies
Portfolio/journal reflections
Mentor/site supervisor’s assessment
School Leader Licensure Assessment
Early
Bachelors
Pre-diagnostics of Content Knowledge (CK)
Childhood
Masters
Work samples
Education
Doctoral
In-class discussion for construction of CK
Continuation of in-class discussions online for reflection and understanding
“Exit tickets” for reflection and application
Written article responses (in the form of abstracts and short-answers)
Tests/Midterm/Final exam (essay format to require critical thinking and application of research;
analytical multiple-choice)
UNIVERSITY OF MEMPHIS COLLEGE OF EDUCATION
2015 Self Study Report
Exhibit 5.4.c.2 Faculty Best Practices
Instructional
Design and
Technology
Bachelors
Masters
Doctoral
Reading
Masters
Doctoral
School Library
Information
Specialist
Masters
Secondary
Education
Masters
Special
Education
Bachelors
Masters
Doctoral
Reflections on field experience observation
Performance Based Assessments
Projects
Discussions
Reflective Portfolio
The Praxis Reading Specialist test
Professional Development Plan
Unit Planning Project
Coaching PLC Plan
Student Case Study
Master’s Project
Student Products (cataloging tasks & exercises)
Big 6 Project (COEAS/ALA/AASL ICLMS-LS Assessment 3)
Online discussion participation
Final Student Products (School Library WebQuest and Website)
Instructional Unit Presentation
Electronic Portfolio Development
Pathfinder Project (COEAS/ALA/AASL ICLMS-LS Assessment)
Standards-based Lesson Plans
Curriculum Units
Article Reviews and Analyses
Content-based Exams
Projects
Exams
Quizzes
Performance projects
Problem based learning
Student presentations
Resource boxes
Authentic assessments in the field
Research papers
Article summaries/critiques
Responses to textbook prompts
Observations by PIMs and USs
UNIVERSITY OF MEMPHIS COLLEGE OF EDUCATION
2015 Self Study Report
Exhibit 5.4.c.2 Faculty Best Practices
SpeechLanguage
Pathology
Masters
Doctoral
Elementary
Education
Bachelors
Masters
CSS style questioning
Evidence-based treatment plan
Exams
Presentations
Reflection papers
Practical skills assessment
Comprehensive exam
Evidence-based treatment plan
Exams
Quizzes
Performance projects
Problem based learning
Student presentations
Resource boxes
Authentic assessments in the field
Research papers
Article summaries/critiques
Responses to textbook prompts
Observations by PIMs and USs
CSS style questioning
TECHNOLOGY INTEGRATION PRACTICES
Program
Type of Degrees
Sample technology integration practices
Leadership
Masters
ECourseware
Doctoral
Webinars
PowerPoint presentations
UMDrive and Dropbox features
Online portfolios
Ebooks, digital research library, databases for online research, web search engines
UNIVERSITY OF MEMPHIS COLLEGE OF EDUCATION
2015 Self Study Report
Exhibit 5.4.c.2 Faculty Best Practices
Early
Childhood
Education
Bachelors
Masters
Doctoral
ECourseware/other internet-based discussion board
iPad, smart phones for in-class work
Whole class text program for reminders
Internet searches for research
Instruction via PowerPoint
Podcasts
Web blogs
Videos
Have students create websites
Elmo, digital camera for documentation and instruction
SKYPE presentations
Google docs
Instructional
Design and
Technology
Bachelors
Masters
Doctoral
Reading
Masters
Doctoral
School
Library
Information
Specialist
Masters
Electronic portfolios to house exemplary products from all courses in their program area
Video reviews and responses to prompts
Compose three-part learning objectives based on Common Core standards
Complete a word processing project focusing on the ISTE NETS.
Create concept maps using software
Compile a list and description of interactive learning websites
Research Web 2.0 tools and create a presentation to showcase a tool
Create and publish a podcast and screencast
Create a lesson plan based on Common Core and ISTE NETS standards
Create and publish a reflection of how their work in the course exemplifies ISTE standards
Create a job aid to assist them with learning and implementing ISTE Standards for Students
Candidates will create a graphic organizer that incorporates the Seven Golden Rules of
Concept Mapping
Online program
Discussion board
Wikis, blogs
Online program
Discussion board
Wikis, blogs
UNIVERSITY OF MEMPHIS COLLEGE OF EDUCATION
2015 Self Study Report
Exhibit 5.4.c.2 Faculty Best Practices
Secondary
Education
Special
Education
Masters
Prezi and/or Power Point presentations compatible with electronic Promethean boards
Bachelors
Masters
Doctoral
SpeechLanguage
Pathology
Masters
Doctoral
Elementary
Education
Bachelors
Masters
IRIS modules
Clickers
URL
IPADS (Lambuth Campus)
Active Student Responding
Podcast
Asynchronous discussions on ecourseware in all courses
Blogs
Online quizzes & Surveys
Use of D2L platform
Active online in-class research in some courses
Oral presentations with video integration or both
Use of specific software for language sample coding and analysis
iPads
Virtual classroom videos
Virtual field trips
Online discussions
Hybrid classes
Using technology as part of a specific assignment
Videos embedded into assignments in eCourseware
Replacing some assignments with strictly online assignments
Some faculty members are revising assignments to include more technology through
transformative teaching.