Courses

FACILITATED COURSES

SOTL2171 - Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (2 PD Hours)

This Essential Competency seminar examines Action Research as a method for educators to continuously reflect on the effectiveness of their teaching, counseling, and librarianship.

SOTL2272 - Developing Effective Surveys (2 PD Hours)

In this hands-on workshop, participants will learn the benefits of the common survey types, learn tips on how to write effective survey questions, and collaboratively assess sample surveys. Participants will have the opportunity to apply these principles to their own work.

SOTL3272 - IR Requirements Part 1 & SOTL3273 IR Requirements Part 2 (4 PD Hours)

Meeting one-hour face-to-face and three hours online, this course will provide an overview of the Institutional Review Board (IRB) for all faculty members who are planning to conduct research studies at Valencia College. The online portion of the course will result in nationally-recognized certification from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) on protecting human subjects. The online training is self-paced and required for faculty members conducting research at Valencia College. It is recognized by most institutions of higher education for three years after the date of completion.

Part 1 (one hour, face-to-face)

No courses scheduled at this time. Please contact Laura Blasi for more information.

Part 2 (3-hours, online)

No courses scheduled at this time. Please contact Laura Blasi for more information.

INDEPENDENT STUDY COURSES

SOTL3371 - Action Research: Project Design (20 PD Hours)

An independent study course where participants will design an Action Research Project that articulates a research question, measures a learning outcome, and implements innovative teaching strategies. Note: Part 1 of a 2 part sequence.

Successful completion of this independent study course is dependent upon submission of the completed  Action Research Project Plan (pages 1-4), approved by the faculty member's Dean or Director. This approval is documented using the  SOTL 3371 Independent Study Approval Form.

For more information, please contact Wendi Dew.

SOTL3372 - Action Research: Project Implementation (20 PD Hours)

An independent study course where participants implement their Action Research Project.  Participants will record appropriate data, conduct analysis of that data, and reflect on its meaning for the improvement of student learning.  Results and reflective critique are recorded in the Action Research Builder. Note:  Part 2 of a 2 part sequence.

Successful completion of this independent study course is dependent upon submission of the fully completed  Action Research Project Plan, approved by the faculty member's Dean or Director, and uploaded to Valencia's online repository, the  Action Research Builder. This approval is documented using the  SOTL 3372 Independent Study Approval Form.

For more information, please contact Wendi Dew.