Criteria

Rubric

Seeks input from full-time faculty and incorporates it.

Sufficiently demonstrated – 3
Somewhat sufficiently demonstrated – 2
Somewhat insufficiently demonstrated – 1
Insufficiently demonstrated – 0

Ability to demonstrate resourcefulness and expand on textual material.

Sufficiently demonstrated – 3
Somewhat sufficiently demonstrated – 2
Somewhat insufficiently demonstrated – 1
Insufficiently demonstrated – 0

Evidence of being current in the field and the ability to demonstrate the relevancy of course material.

Sufficiently demonstrated – 3
Somewhat sufficiently demonstrated – 2
Somewhat insufficiently demonstrated – 1
Insufficiently demonstrated – 0

Students share that the instructor communicates effectively, demonstrates enthusiasm in the classroom, and serves as a role model.

Sufficiently demonstrated – 3
Somewhat sufficiently demonstrated – 2
Somewhat insufficiently demonstrated – 1
Insufficiently demonstrated – 0

Demonstration of innovation and flexibility, an ability to stimulate intellectual curiosity and challenge students.

Sufficiently demonstrated – 3
Somewhat sufficiently demonstrated – 2
Somewhat insufficiently demonstrated – 1
Insufficiently demonstrated – 0

Updates materials regularly based on past teaching experience and feedback to improve current practice.

Sufficiently demonstrated – 3
Somewhat sufficiently demonstrated – 2
Somewhat insufficiently demonstrated – 1
Insufficiently demonstrated – 0



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