Academy for Teaching Transformation
A comprehensive professional development program dedicated to enhancing the teaching skills of our faculty in their first three years of employment. The Academy aims to equip instructors with practical strategies to foster an inclusive, innovative learning environment, focusing on academic excellence, faculty well-being, and student success. Our seasoned educators provide mentorship, share valuable insights, and facilitate engaging peer discussions.
Fridays from 2-4 PM
- Session 1: February 14
- Session 2: March 14
- Session 3: April 18
Instructor: Dr. Joan Naake
This series explores informal techniques for assessing student learning that faculty can immediately implement in their courses. To enhance student success, these techniques enable faculty to gain feedback on what, how much, and how well students are learning before a test. These techniques aim to bridge the gap between what students are learning and what faculty are teaching. Finally, the techniques are not time-consuming, are not threatening, and are very simple to implement. This seminar is based on the text: “Classroom Assessment Techniques: A Handbook for College Teachers” by Pat Cross and Tom Angelo, which participants will receive.
PARTICIPANTS MUST ATTEND ALL THREE SESSIONS IN FULL TO RECEIVE CREDIT.
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Fridays from 2-4 PM
- Session 1: February 14
- Session 2: March 14
- Session 3: April 18
Instructor: Gloria Barron
This series will support faculties’ course development, instruction, and assessment that targets four essential digital-age learning objectives: critical thinking, creativity, communication, and collaboration. Participants will learn about and apply the Technological Pedagogical Content Knowledge (TPACK) framework and SAMR Model to design technology-rich learning activities/learning units for use in their professional settings.
PARTICIPANTS MUST ATTEND ALL THREE SESSIONS IN FULL TO RECEIVE CREDIT.
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Format: asynchronous, hosted on Blackboard
Duration: 9 hours (over six weeks)
Dates: Sunday, February 16 through Saturday, April 5, 2025
Instructor: Phil Bonner
Teaching and Learning in Higher Education is a six–week, asynchronous course for Montgomery College faculty focused on enhancing instructional practices. The course requires approximately nine hours of work from participants. Through three modules—Pedagogy in Higher Education, Active Learning Strategies, and Assessment and Feedback—participants will explore learning theories as they apply to higher education, inclusive teaching, active learning techniques, and effective feedback and assessment methods. Each module includes readings, interactive discussions, and reflective journal entries to deepen learning. The course culminates in a final project in which faculty reflect on what they have learned and how they plan to implement some of the ideas and strategies.
NOTE: This course is reserved for a specific cohort of full–time faculty. If any seats are available after that cohort has registered, ELITE will open the remaining seats on a first-come, first-served basis.
The Academy for Teaching Transformation now includes “My PLAN” (My Professional Learning Accountability Network) to better support new faculty at MC. This innovative, three-year professional development roadmap provides a clear, comprehensive path toward teaching success.
Key Features of My PLAN:
- Cohort-Based Community: Connect with a supportive cohort of fellow faculty members who will embark on this journey alongside you.
- Dedicated Mentorship: Each participant is paired with a dedicated Instructional Designer Mentor who provides personalized guidance and serves as a consistent point of contact as you navigate your first three years at MC.
- Six-Semester Structure: My PLAN unfolds over six semesters, covering essential themes such as active learning, curriculum design, teaching diverse learners, and future trends in higher education.
- Microcredential: Earn the “TEACHING ESSENTIALS: INNOVATION AND TRANSFORMATION” badge, recognizing your expertise in innovative, inclusive teaching practices.
Six-Semester Learning Sequence
- Blackboard Foundations
- Communication with Students using Blackboard
- Assessment of Student Performance Using Blackboard
- Development and usage of Multimedia for Blackboard
- Introduction to Pedagogy in Higher Education
- Active Learning Strategies
- Assessment and Feedback
- Course Design Principles
- Experiential Learning and High-Impact Practices (HIPs)
- Interdisciplinary Teaching
- Understanding Student Diversity
- Inclusive Teaching Strategies
- Supporting At-Risk and Nontraditional Students
- Problem-Based and Project-Based Learning
- Flipped Classroom Model
- Peer Teaching and Collaborative Learning
- Trends in Higher Education
- Sustainability in Curriculum and Practice
- Service to the MC Community
The redesigned Academy for Teaching Transformation, with My PLAN as a central feature, provides a supportive, innovative, and well-rounded experience for new faculty at MC. Get ready to enhance your teaching, expand your network, and transform the learning experience for your students.
Reach out today to learn more about how the Academy for Teaching Transformation and My PLAN can empower your teaching journey!
Last updated: 2/10/2025