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PUBH 114: Human Ecology & Health

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Reflection on Instructional Change:

I used the "leading the first day of class" technique and implemented 3 practices including; developing an online orientation module, posting a welcome message, and sending a first-day email to students. I chose this practice because it sets the tone for the semester, and I wanted to ensure that students felt welcomed and prepared for the upcoming semester.

These techniques changed the way that I began the class, I even implemented it in all sections and classes that I teach. I believe students found it helpful. I did not receive any feedback or responses, but I did notice that I had fewer questions about the format of the semester because everything was already laid out in the module.

I also used the technique "Providing useful feedback" and implemented the “Ensure your feedback is timely—set and meet expectations for timely online feedback” and “Ensure your feedback is actionable—focused and specific”. This was something I struggled with in previous classes. I implemented this by providing opportunities for resubmission and regrading. It can be timely to do so, but it significantly benefitted students' grades and their ability to understand the concept. I did this by providing true expectations regarding when I will provide feedback and consistently meeting the expectations, by dedicating grading days and sticking to it. This was also a suggestion from the Observe and Analyze Session.

I learned the most from the demonstration videos and implementation resources. The implementation resources provided multiple examples with instructions on how to implement.

After participating in the "Observe and Analyze Session" with my colleagues, I realized that this is a practice that is beneficial to students. I also learned other techniques such as a fluid syllabus.

Evidence of Instructional Change

Screenshot of welcome message

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Screen shot of me telling the student to resubmit their assignment.

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CISLE Completion Email

Practice and Reflect on: LE5PlantoImplement_Reflection Guide (1).docx

Course Syllabus Fall 2024 PUBH 114 Asynch Syllabus (1)-2.pdf

Faculty Bio

My name is Chanel Emeh, part-time lecturer at Sacramento State University. I teach two PUBH 114, Human Ecology & Health, and PUBH 122 Health Psychology. I also work full-time for the California Department of Public Health, in the Environmental Health Investigations Branch, under the State asthma program. I work on reducing asthma disparities in African American/Black communities in California.

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, and 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.

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