Orientation -- 2 hours

--will introduce adjunct faculty to the program's requirements, registration procedures and information about the reflective narrative journal. Several of the module facilitators will be introduced and will describe the modules they will be leading.

Assessment and Test Construction -- 3 hours

--will focus on the role assessment plays in the classroom and how a test can create a dialog between instructor and student about what the student has learned. Adjunct faculty will explore the elements of a positive learning environment and assessment techniques to enhance learning. This module will also look at the assumption that test scores are based on the student's ability and are providing accurate information about what the student has learned. Topics will include discussion on assessment and evaluation, how to develop high-quality essay and multiple-choice questions for tests, and pitfalls to avoid when developing classroom assessments.

Classroom Diversity Issues -- 3 hours

--will provide adjunct faculty with an opportunity to discuss diversity from a variety of points of view. The manner in which diversity presents both opportunities and challenges in society, and in the classroom, will be covered. The tragedy of hate crimes will be discussed within the institutional context.

Designing an Effective Syllabus -- 3 hours

--will provide adjunct faculty with the opportunity to review the JCCC Educational Affairs Committee's most current syllabus guidelines. A number of workable alternative approaches will be discussed. Because this session is a very practical opportunity for syllabus revision, attendees should bring a copy of their current syllabus to this session.

Employment Policies and Procedures -- 3 hours

--will review current classroom policies and procedures and student disciplinary policies of JCCC. Adjunct faculty will become familiar with their job responsibilities, professional development opportunities and adjunct benefits of JCCC.

Strategies to Reach Students -- 3 hours

--will help you discover the power of using current brain research, learning styles and active learning all at once in your classroom. Deepen your understanding of student learning differences. You will experience a variety of learning style models and inventories, as well as 4MAT, the unique framework for building engaging classroom activities. Bring your favorite instructional unit to this module and be prepared to leave with an new approach to teaching it.

Legal Issues -- 3 hours

--is designed to provide adjunct faculty with a "broad stroke" understanding of a variety of legal issues that apply to their jobs. FERPA, ADA, the Gramm-Leach-Billey Act, sexual harassment and student conduct in the classroom are some of the issues that will be covered.

Microteaching & Classroom Videotaping -- 3 hours

--will require two separate videotaping experiences. The first part is a micro-teaching activity. After registering for one of the prescheduled sessions, the adjunct faculty member will present a five- to seven-minute lesson of their choice and receive feedback from their peers and the facilitator. The second part consists of videotaping one of the adjunct faculty member's class sessions. After the session, the videotape will be reviewed one-on-one with the facilitator. Adjunct faculty will keep their own videotapes. NOTE: Each micro-teaching session is limited to seven participants. Enrollment for these sessions cannot be done online. To register, please contact Myra Young directly at myoung@jccc.edu.

Teaching to the Whole Student -- 3 hours

--will help adjunct faculty explore who their students are and what challenges they bring to the classroom. Adjunct faculty will learn what services are available to help instructors and students meet the unique challenges of today's classroom.

Technology in the Classroom -- 3 hours

--will provide adjunct faculty with a foundation for the use of technology in classroom instruction at JCCC. This session will review the use of My JCCC, e-mail, voice mail, multimedia classrooms, electronic grading, and additional technology resources available for faculty.

Reflective Journal -- REQUIRED

A reflective journal must be submitted electronically to Tom Grady (tgrady@jccc.edu) upon completion of the ten required modules and the elective module. This journal should indicate what you have learned and how your teaching reflects that learning.

DEADLINE: Journals must be received electronically by noon on April 1, 2010. Journals submitted after this date will not be accepted.