Teaching
| Knowledge of Subject | |
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| Description – A member of the faculty possesses knowledge of one’s subject field that is characterized by both depth and breadth with special emphasis on awareness of new developments and related issues. | Criteria – Each of the following must be evident for tenure or promotion to the next academic rank. |
| TA.1 – Demonstrates current and comprehensive understanding of the appropriate topic(s) that reflect scope and depth of knowledge. |
Samples of syllabi or appropriate sections of syllabi required. Colleague and/or student references may be included if specifically appropriate.
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| TA.2 – Develops course activities that reflect scope and depth of knowledge. |
Samples of appropriate activities are required. Colleague and/or student references may be included if specifically appropriate.
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| TA.3 – Keeps current with trends and knowledge in field through memberships in professional organizations, events and/or activities sponsored by a university/college, school/district, regional/state agency, professional association or private enterprise; audits or takes a class; completes a degree, or obtains additional certification related to the field and attendance at national/regional or state conferences(s) at least once per year on average. |
Written list of names of professional organizations in which membership is held, location(s) and date(s) of conference(s) attended, and titles of professional publication(s) received by personal subscription, etc. Copies of program(s) related to participation in events with dates, certificate(s) of attendance/achievement, transcripts, or other evidence, with a brief statement from candidate about purpose/benefit. Examples include certificates or statements of participation in professional development programs sponsored by Information Technology, Green River Regional Education Cooperative (GRREC), etc.
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| Effectiveness of Presentation | |
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| Description – Faculty member follows clearly stated course objectives and uses appropriate teaching methods and instructional materials. | Criteria – Each of the following must be evident for tenure or promotion to the next academic rank. |
| TB.1 – Conducts annual self-evaluation of teaching skills. |
Use of peer partner for assessment of instruction with written statement form peer indicating date(s) and activities involved in peer assessment. Additional documentation may include data on student achievement on critical performances, evaluations of teacher work samples, achievement on capstone projects, etc.
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| TB.2 – Objectives, requirements, and expectations are clearly stated at the beginning of each course and a variety of instructional strategies, including differentiation, are utilized in teaching. |
Additional documentation may include syllabi, data on student achievement on critical performances, evaluations of teacher work samples, achievement on capstone projects, etc.
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| TB.3 – Demonstrates sufficient preparation for class sessions |
Colleague/student references, student evaluations, observations.
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| TB.4 – Requires students to explore, apply content, and be actively engaged and contribute to the community/society. |
Colleague/student references, student evaluations, student work samples, activities, assignments. Additional documentation may include data on student achievement on critical performances, evaluations of teacher work samples, achievement on capstone projects, etc.
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| TB.5 – Uses electronic media/technology in course delivery. |
Examples of electronic media that support presentation such as online discussion boards, web pages, social networks, etc. May include screen shots or URLs. |
| TB.6 – Demonstrates collaboration and support of members of faculty in development of courses and course components. |
Dates and statements from the faculty member(s), minutes or summaries of task forces or workgroups, etc.
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| Effectiveness of Evaluation | |
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| Description – The candidate uses a variety of effective assessment techniques to measure students’ growth and achievement according to a comprehensive formative and summative evaluation plan, which is presented and explained to students. | Criteria – Each of the following must be evident for tenure or promotion to the next academic rank. |
| TC.1 – Formative and summative evaluation procedures are stated in outline/syllabus and explained at beginning of term. |
Syllabi/outlines, student evaluations, examples of student work, etc.
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| TC.2 – Evaluations measure unit/course content. |
Representative examples of evaluations.
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| TC.3 – A variety of assessment techniques are used which include formal writing, speaking, and other activities such as observations of teaching that may include technology. |
Sample of course objectives, assignments, evaluation criteria, student work, rubrics, screenshots from web video, etc. Syllabi/outlines/examples from assessments, rubrics, etc.
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| TC.4 – A variety of assessment techniques are used. |
Syllabi/outlines/examples from assessments, rubrics, etc.
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| TC.5 – Prompt and meaningful feedback is provided. |
Colleague/student references, samples of student evaluations.
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| TC.6 – Use of critical performances and/or teacher work samples (where appropriate) to measure student growth and achievement. |
Critical performances, scoring rubrics, feedback to students, student work samples, etc.
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| Supervision of Field Experiences | |
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| Description – Faculty member plans and supervises field experiences. | Criteria – When appropriate, each of the following must by evident for tenure or promotion to the next academic rank. Appropriate if supervision of student teaching, field experiences, and/or practicums are part of regular faculty assignment. |
| TE.1 – Supervises student teaching, practicums, and/or field experiences. |
Examples of field placement documents for student teaching, practica, and/or field experiences.
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| TE.2 – Effectively coordinates communication among students and involved professionals. |
Examples of any type of written/oral communication or related documents.
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| TE.3 – Provides engagement opportunities related to a broader community and global perspective in and/or outside of the classroom. |
Examples of course syllabi, sample of projects, and documents related to engagement activities/opportunities shared with students. |
Research
For each category, the underlined description is a link to my brief description of my work in this category, and the artifacts reflecting the individual activities can be found on the right side of each table.
| Publications | |
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| Description – The candidate, as author or co-author, publishes books, chapters, monographs, articles, and/or papers in professional journals. | Criteria – Since the candidate’s initial appointment to the rank of assistant professor at WKU or last promotion, the candidate must publish one article relevant to the candidate’s field in a refereed journal of national/international scope (print or electronic/online) and complete one of the following criteria descriptors. |
| RA.1 – Publishes a pertinent book/monograph or electronic product (computer generated medium, CD, online resource, video, other electronic format, etc.) approved by an editorial board, professional peer review process for dissemination beyond the classroom by an organization/agency relevant to the field, or a legitimate commercial enterprise. |
Appropriate evidence of acceptance or publication such as a letter from publisher, photocopy of title page, screenshot, credits, etc. |
| RA.2 – Publishes one article in a refereed journal of national/international scope or a chapter relevant to the candidate’s field in a book approved by an editorial board, professional peer review process for dissemination beyond the classroom by an organization/agency relevant to the field, or a legitimate commercial enterprise. |
Acceptance letter or photocopy of title page, table of contents, chapter, etc.
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| RA.3 – Publishes one article in a refereed journal of state/regional scope. | Photocopy of contents page, page(s) from article, letter of acceptance, etc. |
| Presentations | |
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| Description – The candidate makes presentations and/or conducts workshops at professional/scholarly conferences, or with sponsorship of learned societies/professional organizations. | Criteria – Since the candidate’s initial appointment at WKU or last promotion, the candidate must complete both of the following. |
| RB.1 – One presentation/workshop at the national or international level. |
Bibliographic citation identifying the topic, organization, date of presentation/workshop and scope, e.g., photocopy(ies) of entries in national/international programs/agendas/proceedings, etc.
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| RB.2 – Two regional/state presentations/workshops OR An additional presentation workshop at the national/international level (One national/international presentation/workshop equals two regional/state presentations/workshops.) OR a combination of both. |
Bibliographic citation identifying the topic, organization, date of presentation/workshop and scope, e.g., photocopy(ies) of entries in national/international programs/agendas/proceedings, etc.
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| Selected Activities | |
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| Description – Due to the diverse research opportunities of the teacher education faculty, a candidate has an opportunity to demonstrate scholarly performance in various activities. | Criteria – Since the candidate’s initial appointment at WKU or last promotion, the candidate must complete two of the following criteria descriptors. (Activities may be in one or more criteria descriptors.) |
| RC.1 – Ongoing research and products – The candidate conducts on-going research/creative activities not yet resulting in publication, display or performance. |
Manuscripts to be submitted or currently in
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| RC.2 – Publishes a pertinent book/monograph or electronic product (computer generated medium, CD, online resource, video, other electronic format, etc.) approved by an editorial board or professional peer review process for dissemination beyond the classroom by an organization/agency relevant to the field or a legitimate commercial enterprise. |
Appropriate evidence of acceptance or |
| RC.3 – Publishes a book chapter relevant to the candidate’s field (print or electronic) in a work approved by an editorial board, or professional peer review process for dissemination beyond the classroom by an organization/agency relevant to the field, or a legitimate commercial enterprise. | Evidence such as letters of acceptance, photocopy of a chapter or contents page of publication, letter of acceptance, table of contents for proceedings, etc. |
| RC.4 – Funded Grants Authors a successful peer reviewed grant from an external government or private source for $50,000 or more. (Can cover consecutive years for use in category III Selected Activities.) | Notice of approval for funding, etc. |
| RC.5 – Obtains external development funding of $50,000 or more. | Evidence of award for the minimum amount in the form of photocopies of relevant document(s). |
| RC.6 – Copyrights/lnventorships – The candidate is inventor/co-inventor, author/co-author, or producer/co- producer of media subject to U.S or other copyrights or patents. | Description of invention(s) and date(s) of patent(s)/copyright(s) or photocopy of copyright/patent approval, etc. |
| RC.7 – Publishes two papers (print or electronic) for national or international distribution according to rules established by a sponsoring learned society/professional organization. | Acceptance letter or photocopy of title page, contents, etc. that indicates authorship. Example: Research reports, white papers, position statements, etc. |
| RC.8 – Participation in Funded Projects – The candidate participates in development of studies, programs, or creative activities supported by external funding. |
A list of activities with title, agency involved, candidate’s role, and size of project. Examples: Co-director, coordinator, researcher, evaluator, etc. Total Award Amount = $454,450
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| RC.9 – Reports-The candidate prepares reports for federal, state, or local agencies; or publishes book review in professional journal (print or electronic) or authors an ERIC document. | Annotated bibliography of reports, copies of cover pages, etc. indicating authorship. |
| RC.10 – Technical Reports – The candidate authors significant technical reports associated with externally funded grants/projects. |
Copies of cover pages or other appropriate pages with clear identification of authorship and the externally funded project. |
| RC.11 – Student Engagement/Scholarly Activity – The candidate provides direct aid for student publication and/or presentation. | List of students with topic, date, and degree of involvement by candidate, name of publication or organization, photocopy of contents of issue, entry in conference program, etc. |
| RC.12 – Additional Publications Relevant to Candidate’s Field – Publishes a book. OR Publishes a book chapter. OR Publishes one article in a professional journal (print or electronic) of national/international scope. OR Publishes two articles in a professional journal(s) (print or electronic) of regional/state scope. |
Appropriate documentation or letter of acceptance such as letter of acceptance, photocopy of table of contents of journal, copy of first page article, etc.
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| RC.13 – Presents one paper/workshop relevant to the candidate’s field at the national/international level. (One national presentation equals two regional/state presentations/ workshops.) | Photocopy of page(s) from program/agenda/proceedings, etc. |
| RC.14 – Presents two papers/workshops relevant to the candidate’s field at the regional/state level. (One national presentation equals two regional/state presentations/ workshops.) | Photocopy of page from program/agenda/proceedings, etc. |
Service
| Elementary/Middle/Secondary Schools and Public/Private Agencies Service | |
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| Description – The candidate will maintain a high level of interaction with service to and visibility with elementary, middle, and secondary schools; and public and private agencies. | Criteria – Since the candidate’s initial appointment at WKU or last promotion, the candidate must complete an average of one criteria descriptor per year. (Activity may be in one or more categories.) |
| SA.1 – Works with schools/agencies in programs for student such as student fairs, Special Olympics, camps, contests, etc. | Correspondence, programs media releases, etc. |
| SA.2 – Works with school/agencies/organizations/business/industry in programs for certificated and non-certificated personnel such as retreats, conferences, workshops, in-service, etc. |
Correspondence, programs media releases, etc.
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| SA.3 – Works with schools/agencies in curriculum development such as councils, committees, task forces, etc. | Sample materials, correspondence, anecdotal records, etc. |
| SA.4 – Works with school/agencies in Kentucky Teacher Internship Program (KTIP). | List of interns, letter of training certification, etc. |
| SA.5 – Works with a school/agency in professional evaluation such as accreditation teams. | Correspondence, programs, reports, etc. |
| SA.6 – Works with schools/agencies in demonstrations, activities, and experience to engage university students in a community based learning environment. |
Anecdotal records, lists, programs, correspondence material samples, work samples, etc.
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| Professional Organizations/Agencies, Community Leadership Service | |
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| Description – The candidate will maintain a high level of interaction with, service to, and visibility through leadership with professional organizations/agencies and community/industrial organizations that align with the mission of the School of Teacher Education. | Criteria – Since the candidate’s initial appointment at WKU or last promotion, the candidate must complete two criteria descriptors. (Activity may be in one or more categories.) |
| SC.1 – Involvement with local organizations/agencies in roles such as officer, chair, committee member, etc. |
Correspondence, membership lists, minutes of meetings, etc.
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| SC.2 – Involvement in state organizations/agencies in roles such as officer, chair, committee member, etc. | Correspondence, membership lists, minutes of meetings, etc. |
| SC.3 – Involvement in national/regional organizations in roles such as officer, chair, committee member, etc. |
Correspondence, membership lists, minutes of meetings, etc. |
| SC.4 – Reviews textbooks or journal manuscripts, or serves as journal editor or co-editor, etc. | Correspondence, membership lists, minutes of meetings, etc. |
| SC.5 – Civic engagement through elective public office or uncompensated participation in extra mural non-profit organizations and agencies (i.e., Girls Inc., Boys Club, United Way, Life Skills, public library, Special Olympics, Boy Scouts, Big Brothers and Big Sisters, etc.) |
Details of types of activities and dates, etc. |
Organizational Citizenship
| Organizational Citizenship | |
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| Description – Defined as a matter of personal choice in responding beyond one’s basic job, voluntary and without compensation, and acting for the betterment of the organization. | Criteria – One criteria descriptor for each indicator must be evident. The criteria descriptors are intended to be illustrative, not prescriptive or comprehensive. |
| OC.1 – Collaboration and Cooperation Takes a role in completing departmental tasks or individually as a team member. Responds to communications that require feedback or response. |
Correspondence, committee assignments, meeting minutes, etc.
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| OC.2 – Professional Conduct Acts in accordance with professional ethical standards as defined in the Faculty Handbook. Expects professional and ethical conduct from students. |
Correspondence from students or faculty, course documents, etc. |
SITE
Listed below are my SITEs for each semester as appropriate, starting with the most recent and ending with Fall 2022. SITEs prior to Fall 2022 can be found in my materials for previous promotional documents.
| Student Input to Teaching Evaluation | |
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| Spring 2026 | |
| Fall 2025 | |
| Spring 2025 | |
| Fall 2024 | |
| Spring 2024 | |
| Fall 2023 | |
| Spring 2023 | |
| Fall 2022 | |