Explain what the fields of adult education and educational psychology say about the activities that take place in each of the three phases of college instruction.

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After reading “A Self-directed Guide to Designing Courses for Significant Learning,” by Fink (2003) (link below), respond to the following statements for the three phases, the (initial design phase, intermediate design phase, and final design phase) of course development introduced.

Fink, L. (2003). A self-directed guide to designing courses for significant learning Retrieved from http://www.deefinkandassociates.com/GuidetoCourseDesignAug05.pdf.

  1. Describe how each phase is best conceptualized at the college level.
  2. Explain how relevant each phase is to the success of the college teaching-learning effort.
  3. Discuss the areas of each phase in need of theoretical elaboration or further research.
  4. Explain what the fields of adult education and educational psychology say about the activities that take place in each of the three phases of college instruction.

Feel free to creatively respond to the guiding statements with a document, video response, slide presentation, mind map or another format of your choosing. However you choose to respond, be sure to provide access to your instructor by uploading all the necessary files, and providing all necessary links and/or text in a document. Although there is no page or length requirement for this assignment to allow creative freedom, make sure that you have fully addressed all the required topics listed above, using the textbook and at least one additional source to support your answers. You will need to find appropriate sources of information to answer the questions. Be sure to cite your sources appropriately both in-text and separate reference page in APA format as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center.

What should instructors do to prepare for the first day, and what should actually occur on the first day? 

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Guided Response: Respond to my peer post, providing feedback on the effectiveness of their course preparation. Extend their thinking by offering suggested activities.

 

Kim Spiegel

Discuss the importance of the first day of a course and what instructors should model for their students.

They always say first impressions are what matter the most because they set the tone for the rest of the school year.  The first day of class can be exciting for new students because they meet their new teacher, see who is going to be in their class, and also look at what the course requirements are.  Students want to see a teacher that is excited about learning and teaching them new ideas and concepts.  They do not want to see a teacher who is late to class, unprepared, or unenthusiastic.  If a teacher comes the first day unprepared then students will come to class unprepared.  The first day sets the expectations for future classes.

What should instructors do to prepare for the first day, and what should actually occur on the first day? 

Teachers should have a prepared syllabus on the first day of class that outlines class requirements, due dates, and assignments.  They should also have a plan on what they want to do for the first day whether it be introductions or a game to get to know their students.  They need to be organized, and probably should have an introduction prepared that talks about themselves and what they are hoping to get out of the class.  I don’t think the first day should have too much.  I never liked teachers that gave an assignment on the first day, so I probably won’t either.

How should instructors prepare differently for teaching on campus versus teaching online? 

I think that on-line teachers might want to be prepared with a video so students have an idea of who they are talking to.  Classroom teachers get to face their students one on one, but on-line teachers do not have that option.  I also think that having a syllabus posted on-line for students to have that outlines the course is very important, although classroom teachers should have one ready to pass out. I also think on-line teachers need to stress the importance of participation because that is really all they have to go on.  Classroom teachers are able to do all kinds of assessments, but on-line teachers really have video chat or written postings.

Discuss two strategies that human resource managers have employed to successfully mitigate the negative effects of the act on teamwork.

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In this assignment, you consider the impact of relevant elements of the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) on teamwork and your choice of one other core function of a human resources department. In preparation for the assignment, you must choose from the following HR functions:

  • Hiring—employment and recruitment activities.
  • Retention—employee relations activities.
  • Compensation—compensation and benefits activities.
  • Training—employee training and development activities.

Deliverable

Note: Be sure to read the preparation section of this assignment.

Part 1: Analyze how FMLA has affected both teamwork and one of the following core functions of a human resources department. Your analysis should include both positive and negative consequences of the act.

  • Hiring.
  • Retention.
  • Compensation.
  • Training.

Part 2: Complete the following:

  1. Discuss two strategies that human resource managers have employed to successfully mitigate the negative effects of the act on teamwork.
  2. Explain how these strategies have effected employee satisfaction.

Additional Requirements

  • APA formatting: Resources and citations are formatted according to APA style and formatting standards.
  • Number of resources: Include a minimum of three resources.
  • Page length: 5–6 pages.
  • Font and font size: Times New Roman, 12 point.

Describe the activities of  your chosen leader and highlight his or her role in advancing an institution’s growth and success.

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Divisions, subdivisions, administration, and staff play a large part in the operation of a college or university. Today’s organizational structures are quite different from those of the colonial colleges and late 19th-century universities. The first U.S. colleges operated with only a president who directly conducted all the general functions that we have today, such as teaching, advising, housing, financial aid, discipline, and more. The post-Civil War universities developed diversified organizational structures with personnel to reflect changing public expectations and expanding missions.

As colleges and universities in the United States grew in size and number, a division of labor was inevitable. Today’s colleges and universities have complex structures and divisions. Divisions, too, change with the times. For example, many colleges have combined academics with student affairs to advance student growth and success. Likewise, enrollment and marketing offices are often under the same vice president because of the relationship of institutional storytelling to prospective student enrollment.

In this question you will closely examine the roles of presidents and other leaders, as well as the roles and structures of divisional offices.

In addition to the president, numerous philanthropists, business leaders, politicians, and governing board members have played key roles in the growth and development of individual colleges and universities. Choose one of the leaders discussed in this week’s readings and research this person using at least two sources in addition to your textbook. For your initial post in this discussion:

  1. Describe the activities of  your chosen leader and highlight his or her role in advancing an institution’s growth and success.
  2. Choose another current college or university leader (a president or other key stakeholder), and summarize the leader’s activities and accomplishments.
  3. Compare and contrast their roles and their approaches to their work.