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ETHN 198 Transfer Learning Community - Guest Career Presentation | Aligning Activities & Outcomes | Exploring Careers and Skills | Engagement

Reflection on Instructional Change:

One change implemented from the ACUE course was trying to use teaching methods aligned to the cognitive levels of learning outcomes, and to the activities. So for the course I was guest presenting for, I was providing an interactive lecture via Zoom, which helps with the concept of remembering, understanding and depending on the tasks, applying and analyzing. The presentation focused on the learning outcome of understanding/exploring personal career development.

This practice has helped me really try to align the types of activities and methods used to serve the different learning outcomes, including baccalaureate learning outcomes) . I liked the chart with different outcome methods by cognitive levels (i.e. based on Bloom’s hierarchy of
learning modes and action words). The students in the Zoom class were willing to list some of their ideas on the interactive Zoom Chat ("waterfall" of Chat approach), as I shared the activity. It was nice to see "active participation" even though most were quiet (a few were willing to share "outloud" but most were just in Chat) and students connecting the dots between self-exploration and career development. This practice has impacted my teaching/presentations, as I want to make sure students are motivated, engaged, and are really walking away with a grasp of the career self exploration process; this is student-centered student-centeredness! I also was pleased that I saw several students who I remembered from the classes I presented to attend career events after the class and indicate it was a helpful presentation... and career event!

Source: Nilson, L. B. (2010). Teaching at its best: A research-based resource for college instructors (3rd ed.). San Francisco, CA: Jossey-Bass.

My favorite activities from the learning community were the Observe and Analyze sessions with faculty who also took the ACUE course. I think it took a little bit longer than expected, and in my opinion could be implemented in shorter times, but the feedback was rich and I found it helpful to share ideas and see good examples of teaching and learn from one another. I have ideas on how to make directions more clear, and also use of technology in new ways (e.g. jamboards, breakout rooms) and ideas for assessments (e.g. quiz banks, pre/post assessments). What a talented group of faculty we have here on campus! From the ACUE materials, I also loved the Implementation Resources such as some of the lists and charts (like the one above aligning methods and outcomes) as I can apply them to planning and implementing presentations, to make sure I'm aligning activities, am student-centered and am giving students opportunities to practice career/self development (including awareness of strengths) and other career competencies recognized by National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE) and other workforce initiatives. On that note, I also really enjoyed the workplace skill panel presentation and wish we had had more opportunities to hear from our community members, including staff, faculty, alumni and employers, as they reflected on the changing workforce and their experiences.

One key takeaway from the Observe and Analyze sessions was the opportunity to share "warm" (recognizing and affirming) and "cool" (analyzing, questioning and just plain "cool") feedback. We were engaged and built trust, and the prompts were helpful (e.g. I like the way you, I see a good example of..., I wonder if the students...) I could use this warm/cool practice in classes where students give one another feedback too. My hope is that this type of approach can also be shared in other academic settings to help all faculty, staff and students feel that they belong and to encourage civility.

**Evidence of Instructional Change**
Instruction: A career exploration activity was integrated into interactive Zoom guest lecture to explore personal career development	Students: Students shared their activities and experiences in the chat, responses were varied and reflected students' self development. Students from class later attended career events to explore careers or network.	Workplace: Career and self-development and awareness of one’s strengths helps students with navigation of their careers and is a National Association Colleges and Employers' recognized top career competency.

Changes in Course Syllabus/Presentation

Syllabus not available as I am not teaching a class. I presented as a guest in classes.

Pre FLC I did not list learning outcomes in presentations. I did not intentionally align activities with outcomes.

Post FLC I list powerful learning outcomes/agenda in presentations. I intentionally align activities with outcomes.

**Faculty Bio**
	I am currently serving as the Career Center Director and Director of a federal Developing Hispanic Serving Institutions’ Project: Degree with a Purpose: Integrating Career Development and Financial Wellness in the College Experience, and Administrator-in-Charge and Principal Investigator for the College Assistance Migrant Program and High School Equivalency Program. I collaborate with campus and community stakeholders to strategically plan and assess career services through an equity lens and use regional and national employment, workforce and economic trends to develop student programs that are linked to industry needs as well as provide access and serve diverse students. Previously, I was the director of a TRIO Student Support Services program, co-director of Services to Students with Disabilities, and Principal Investigator of Project Rebound, supporting formerly incarcerated college students. I hold a Doctorate in Educational Leadership from Sacramento State, a Master’s of Arts degree in Psychological Studies in Education from UCLA and a Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology with a Secondary Science Teacher Credential from the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor. I am the proud mom of eight year old twin daughters and a puppy. My favorite Maya Angelou quote relates to the course: “I've learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel."

**Program Sponsors**
	This work was supported by: National Science Foundation Hispanic Serving Institution Project STEM Zone DUE 1832335 US Department of Education Hispanic Serving Institution Project Degree with a Purpose P031S210061 US Department of Education Hispanic Serving Institution Project STEM4Equity P031C210012 *Any opinions, findings, conclusions, or recommendations expressed in this material are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the National Science Foundation or the US Department of Education.