Adjunct Professor
Palm Beach State College
Lake Worth, Florida, United States
Develops strategies to teach the course content for the entire term including instructional objectives, assignments, textbooks, weight of grades and delivery methods. Organizes, prepares and regularly revises/updates all course materials. Uses appropriate technological options for online technologies and appropriate course related software, including websites, e-mail and online discussions for preparing the course and making it accessible to students. Models exceptional verbal and written communication. Organizes and sequences topics in a logical progression and paces the delivery to meet the needs of the class. Utilizes educational technology (such as PowerPoint, remote access to syllabi and grades, classroom projection systems, online courses or course components with interactive capabilities) to enhance learning. Establishes positive classroom relationships with students by being actively engaged in the classroom and lab. Provides opportunities for in-class discussions and questions and displays enthusiasm about the students, the subject matter, and the learning process. Incorporates higher-level learning (i.e. application, analysis, synthesis and evaluation) by giving students opportunities to develop information literacy and problem-solving skills, and by connecting their current study to lab assignments and previous/future study in the related disciplines. Sets clear expectations for the course by publishing assignment/exam dates and the weight distribution of various evaluation categories.Designs assignments and tests to conform to the objectives of the Curriculum Guide. Strives for consistency and fairness in preparation and grading of exams and provides timely feedback to students.
