Evaluation from Thom Cochrane
When applying for salary progression from the ASM to SASM salary scale, you must be able to provide a portfolio of evidence to demonstrate that you meet the characteristics identified in Schedule C to the collective agreement. The portfolio of evidence provided by you should be sufficient to enable another non-involved person, on the basis of the information you provide in the portfolio alone, to consider that you meet the required characteristics. Your portfolio of evidence may include your curriculum vitae, and written feedback from, Programme Director, your peer lecturers, students and/or copies of your SEQUALS. Please attach any supporting documents. Characteristics Required
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Be able to demonstrate advanced standing in their discipline/subject area. 1a. Demonstrates up to date knowledge through course materials 1b. Demonstrates up to date knowledge through teaching 1c. Has appropriate qualifications 1d. Contributes to the body of specialist knowledge in their area 1e. Assist other staff to maintain up to date knowledge Design, implement, develop and evaluate new and existing programmes of learning (through application of defensible models). 2a. Produces evidence of feedback from students or by moderation 2b. Produces evidence of constructive response to feedback 2c. Actively contributes to curriculum design and evaluation 2d. Curriculum development meets the quality standards of the organisation Plan, implement and evaluate programmes for the assessment of student learning, including the assessment of prior experiential learning. 6a. Assessment criteria clearly communicated in advance throughout the course/programme 6b. Formative assessment feedback is provided to students 6c. Assessments undertaken are fair, valid and consistent 6d. Actively participates in developing assessment criteria 6e. Audits, monitors and updates student assessments 6f. Contributes to assessment moderation processes
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Supporting Evidence as supplied in portfolio Dan keeps himself fully up to date with the latest advances within his field of expertise and teaching, and has also been very active in keeping current with new pedagogical approaches. Dan has created some very engaging assessments for students, and actively modified the curriculum to reflect new and appropriate trends.
Dan actively seeks peer feedback on his assessment designs, and is very good at providing students with both formative feedback and detailed summative feedback on their progress and results. His assessments are innovative and interesting for the students. Dan has been at the forefront of integrating the use of elearning within the school of performing & screen arts, and taken on the role of first point of call for other lecturers assistance. He has
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Design and implement small scale research into effective teaching and/or learning within own discipline. 8a. Completion of such research requirements
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Demonstrate commitment to ongoing professional development both within their discipline and as an educator: • initiate and respond to feedback from students and/or peers • plan and implement programmes for professional development. 10a. Engages positively with peers and students in relation to feedback given 10b. Produces and undergoes professional development in accordance with annual development plan Demonstrate that their practice is informed by the current body of knowledge about effective teaching and learning. 12a. Contributes to programme/school/institutional or such other as related to teaching and learning
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become a real educational technology ‘evangelist’ within the school. Dan has been involved in a collaborative research project involving Te Puna AKO regarding the use of innovative technologies in learning (mlearning and web 2.0). This project will lead to several formal research outputs in the near future.
Dan has consistently sought feedback and advice from Te Puna Ako on his teaching practice, and responded very well to any suggestions and feedback given.
Dan has consistently sought feedback and advice both from Te Puna Ako on his teaching practice, and from relevant literature in the field of educational technology. Dan is also an inaugural member of the Unitec elearning community coordinators for 2010 and will be a valuable member of this important team.
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