Online Course Peer Support Form (Page 9 of 10) in pdf

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Principle 6: Good practice communicates high expectations.

As the saying goes, “if you don’t know where you are going, how will you know when you

get there?” Effective instructors have high, but reasonable, expectations for their

students. They clearly communicate those expectations and provide support to their

students in their efforts to meet those expectations.

Examples of evidence to look for:

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Explicit communication of the skills and knowledge every student needs

to have in order to be successful in the course.

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Explanation of course learning goals and how assignments are designed

to help students achieve those goals.

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Frequent feedback provided to students through written explanations

and detailed feedback on assignments.

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Motivation and encouragement that inspires students to move past the

easy answers to more complex solutions.

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Routine use of critical and probing questions when communicating with

students about course assignments and activities.

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Examples and non-examples of high quality work, along with a

discussion of the differences between these.

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Examples of student work that demonstrate advancement toward

learning goals.

Where to look:

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Course syllabus

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Instructional materials / Assignment directions

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Assignment dropboxes and e-portfolios

Resources:

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“Student Learning Goals and Outcomes” -

ableOutcomes/

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“Checklist for a Course Assignment and Associate Grading Criteria” -

pdf

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Adapted from Appendix C-5e: YCCD Peer Observation Form for Faculty Teaching, Penn State Peer Review & Fairmont State College

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