Part-Time Faculty Resource Page

Northern Arizona University

PO BOX 5774, Flagstaff, Arizona 86001

 

College of Education / Distance Learning NAU / Arizona Department of Education / Arizona Board of Regents

The mission of the
College of Education at Northern Arizona University is to prepare educational professionals to create the schools of tomorrow.


--Academic Departments--

Department of Educational Psychology

Department of Teaching and Learning

Department of Educational Specialties

Department of Educational Leadership

College of Education / NAU

Institute of Learner Centered Education

--Feature Education Links--

Education World

Microsoft Education

Education.com

American Library Association

CNN -- Education

Education Week on the Web


 

 

 

Guiding Principles for Learner-Centered Education

  • By clicking on the above link you will be able to go to the Arizona Board of Regents web site and read about the guiding principles for creating and implementing a learner centered environment in your classroom.
Improving Student Learning through the Arizona Board of Regents learner centered practices. (principles 1-8)
  • The College of Education at Northern Arizona University has taken the time to research articles for you to read which discuss learner centered education. Please click on the above link to read the articles of your choice.

Improving Student Learning through the Arizona Board of Regents learner centered practices. (principles 9-15)

  • The College of Education at Northern Arizona University has taken the time to research articles for you to read which discuss learner centered education. Please click on the above link to read the articles of your choice.
Part Time Faculty Resource Sites
  • As a new faculty member to Northern Arizona University you might have questions. On the "New Faculty Resource Page," we have included various web sites that will help you get on your feet.
Developing Objectives For Your Syllabus
  • Writing objectives for your first course can be very difficult. Please browse through the internet resources which will help you identify the key aspects in writing objectives for your syllabus.
Building Professional Portfolios
  • A major benefit to becoming part of the teaching staff at Northern Arizona University is the diverse experiences that you will have while teaching. All faculty are encouraged to build professional portfolios. To get started on portfolio development please view the links that we have found.
Syllabus Development
  • The College of Education is determined to meet the university standards on syllabus development. Please view the links we have found in regards to syllabus development. (Note: many departments have master syllabi examples that you can use as a template. They can be found at www.coe.nau.edu)
New Faculty Resource Site
  • If you are unsure where to begin, the "New Faculty Resource Page" can get you on the right foot. There web page has information ranging from Cline Library to Campus Maps.
Cline Library / Educational Resources
  • As you probably know any library is a blessing to a new faculty member. It is the place where you can research material, research media, look for readings for your class. The link above will take you to Cline Library at Northern Arizona University.
Office of Academic Assessment
  • NAU's Office of Academic Assessment web site seeks to support quality student learning by establishing and maintaining a culture of assessment at the course, program, and institutional levels.

The Arizona Board of

Regents (ABOR) is

committed to providing

quality education and

programs at Arizona's

public universities.  This

commitment includes

placing the student and the

learning process at

the center of education.

--Seven Good Principles of Learner Centered Education at Northern Arizona University--

1. Good Practice: Encourages Student-Faculty Contact

2. Good Practice: Encourages Cooperation Among Students

3. Good Practice: Encourages Active Learning

4. Good Practice: Gives Prompt Feedback

5. Good Practice: Emphasizes Time on Task

6. Good Practice: Communicates High Expectations

7. Good Practice: Respects Diverse Talents and Ways of Learning

--Helpful Links / ABOR--

Learner Centered Syllabi Workshop Information

Psychological Principles of Learner Centered Education