LibGuides: The Faculty Excellence Portal (FEP): Discipline Expertise

DISCIPLINE EXPERTISE

Discipline experts know the content, organization, methods and language of their fields, and how to effectively convey that to MDC students.

Excellent MDC faculty aspire to:

Possess substantial, in-depth discipline knowledge and remain inquisitive; are discipline role models for their students.
Integrate multiple perspectives representing experts' ongoing work in their field.
Utilize current and innovative technologies and approaches relevant to the discipline.
Network and collaborate with peers and participate in professional projects and/or research.
Contribute in substantial ways to discipline, cross-discipline, inter-professional efforts.
Align their work with MDC's Learning Outcomes and real world applications related to the discipline.

Lord Fairfax Community College -Center for Faculty Excellence (Café)
Active Learning Strategies
University of New Hampshire: Active Learning Strategies
Problem-Based Learning
University of Florida, Center for Instructional Technology and Training: Problem-Based Learning
Interactive Techniques
University of South Florida, Academy for Teaching and Learning Excellence: Interactive Techniques - Online Interaction
Four-Step Strategy to Create Active Learning in any Learning Space—Online, F2F or Blended
Morrison, D. (2015, September 3). Four-Step Strategy to Create Active Learning in any Learning Space-Online, F2F or Blended.
Teaching Tips | Student Response Systems (SRS)
Student Response Systems such as polling, increase student interactivity and participation. By using SRS, not only do students feel more engaged in class, but it also increases attendance!