A career in teaching takes not only discipline knowledge, but consistently growing
and gaining a greater understanding of pedagogy (approach to teaching) and andragogy
(adult learning). New Faculty Academy's focus is ensuring that in your first year
of teaching you can build your first professional development foundation at Pikes
Peak
All new faculty attend the one-year academy that focuses on pedagogy, PPSC students,
and campus resources. Faculty attend trainings, read about, and gain a greater understanding
of teaching in the higher education classroom whether they are in person, online (asynchronously),
remote (synchronously), hybrid, and hyflex settings.
The first step and introduction to our campus community, CETL’s orientation will connect
you to your division, provide an overview of the campus, and direct you toward the
important resources to support you in your teaching. Meet campus leadership, begin
networking at the college, and learn about Desire2Learn (D2L) the course learning
management system during orientation. Learn more about CETL’s programs, the technology
on campus, and where to go with questions.
Fall orientation is held during the evening at the Centennial Campus. Spring orientation
is held during the morning at the Rampart Range Campus. Invitations and agenda for
orientation are sent by the CETL New Faculty and Instructor Orientation coordinator.
Questions about an upcoming orientation? Send an e-mail to cetl@pikespeak.edu
Remote courses at Pikes Peak are structured to have the instructor and students are
in a web conference environment such as Zoom or WebEx synchronously. A highly inclusive
and interactive environment is important for any classroom, including those run in
this virtual environment.
Hyflex teaching is structured with the instructor and a portion of students are in
the classroom, with an additional portion of students logging in during class time
via Zoom. Training in this area is focused on both the classroom technology and important
approach to teaching inclusively in this structure.
If your program is seeking to grow in this area, CETL is here with technology training
and best pedagogical practices for these course types.
CETL supports teaching with technology with a robust Desire2Learn (D2L) shell offering
tips and tricks for teaching in a synchronous remote or hyflex setting. Get added
to this shell today by sending an e-mail to cetl@pikespeak.edu
CETL understands that one size does NOT fit all when it comes to Professional Development. The PAGE program was specifically designed with part-time instructors in mind. We all have different needs, interests, academic disciplines, and ideas about teaching. This means that you choose:
