HARRISBURG AREA COMMUNITY COLLEGE ON-LINE INSTRUCTOR OBSERVATION REPORT Instructor [Rachel Gifford Date Observed [3/4/2016 Course [BUSI 101 -Intro to Business CRNNumber —[34925/34926 Observer [Michelle Myers wofStudents [46 status [Tenure-Track Year/Tier [year 1 Tenure Track A. SYLLABUS REVIEW: Adherence to AP 766 Syllabus Requirements Byes [No syllabus states the Learning Objectives from Form 335 BYes [No Comments _ |The syllabus is thorough with clear expectations on assignments and policies. B. ALIGNMENT OF COURSE COMPONENTS WITH LEARNING OUTCOMES: ‘The use of graphics is effective Bye [No [NA ‘The use of audiovisual materials is effective faves [No [NA Internet links work are not dead) and are effective Bayes [No [INA Course assessments are aligned with course learning outcomes Yes. «= [JNO | NA Course assignments are aligned with course learning outcomes Yes. «© [JNo | [JNA Comments _ [Very interactive and effective use of graphics and audio/visual (You Tube videos) 7 C. INSTRUCTOR PRESENTATION OF COURSE: Instructors level of communication (vocabulary, etc) is ‘appropriate for the purpose and audience of the course favs ON ONA Course content is sequentially appropriate to both prior and future material Byes [No [INA Instructor provides components for interaction (email, phone, discussion board, chat, etc.) Byres [No ONA ‘The course ison schedule and consistent with sylabus Byes No NA ‘The pace of the course is appropriate and effective Byes ON OWNA Instructor provides clear instruction on the access and use of all course components Gye [No [NA Instructor demonstrates knowledge of subject matter BYe [No [NA Comments [Professor Gifford is very active in the course and provides clear instructions and expectationgD. RAPPORT/INTERACTION: instructor's Sensitivity to Learning Environment Instructor/course requires and fosters student-to-student Interaction, a Instructor responds to email within two business days BlYe No NA Instructor responds constructively to students assigned vs ON GNA Instructor responds constructive S que én Instructor responds constructively to students questions and Ys ON ONA Instructor encourages students to contact him/her Byes [No GNA Comments [Professor Gilford offers several methods for contact including discussion boards OF note agg] E. Overall Assessment: ‘Summary Statement [Professor Gifford offers a rich course with multiple, academically rigorous assignments Strengths —_|creative use of current video, academically rigorous assignments, Suggestions for Improvement [May want to revise some assignments ate the leaning outcomes have beep “Follow-Up Observation Needed? Ores BN Observer's Signature [Michelle Myers Date [3/4/2016 Instructor's Signature Date Dlagree Di tnot agree * instructors response maybe tached E. Follow-Up Completion: ‘Observer's Signature DateInstructor Rachel Gifford Course Momt 226 Observer Miho Balic| status frenure-Track A. SYLLABUS REVIEW: Adherence to AP 766 Syllabus Requirements Syllabus states the Learning Objectives from Form 335, Comments Date Observed ‘CRN Number # of Students HARRISBURG AREA COMMUNITY COLLEGE, ON-LINE INSTRUCTOR OBSERVATION REPORT [april 2016 33354 bo Year/Tier [year 1 Tenure Track Yes [No Byes [No [The syllabus is clear and complete. B. ALIGNMENT OF COURSE COMPONENTS WITH LEARNING OUTCOMES: The use of g The use of audiovisual materials is effective Internet links work (are not dead) and are effective Course assessments are aligned with course learning outcomes Course assignments are aligned with course learning outcomes Comments raphics is effective Bayes No OWA Byes [No NA Byes [No [NA Byes No OWA Byes [No [NA [the class is appropriate {The course is complete. Instructor provides the class with ample directions, instructions, and links. The level ofC. INSTRUCTOR PRESENTATION OF COURSE: Instructor's level of communication (vocabulary, etc) Is appropriate for the purpose and audience of the course Bye [No [NA Course content is sequentially appropriate to both prior and future material res [No ONa Instructor provides components for interaction (email, phone, discussion board, chat, etc.) Bve [No [NA ‘The course ison schedule and consistent with syllabus faye ON OWA ‘The pace of the course is appropriate and effective Bye No [NA Instructor provides clear instruction on the access and use of all course components Byes No OWNA Instructor demonstrates knowledge of subject matter BiYe No [NA Comments _ |e nstructor has the necessary knowledge and the understanding of the course material. The instructors also Involved in the class discussions and gives directions when needed. D. RAPPORT/INTERACTION: instructor's Sensitivity to Learning Environment Instructor/course requires and fosters student-to-student interaction. Bye No OWA Instructor responds to email within two business days Rvs Oxo ONA Instructor responds constructively to students assigned submissions Bayes No NA Instructor responds constructively to students questions and comments Byes No [NA ‘ourages students to contact him/her Instructor encourags ‘contact him/her mys ON ONA Based on Discussions, students are actively participating in asking and answering questions, an indication that Comments they feel comfortable with the instructor and the clas.Overall Assessment: Well structured class. Professor Gifford uses a variety of approaches to teach dificult concepts. Each Summary Statement | week includes links consisting of summaries, videos, and exercises. Professor Gifford brought with her some years of teaching experience and that experience shows in the way she teaches and manages the class. Classis well organized and complete. The instructor clearly has a congenial and open report with the students. Strengths Suggestions for ier ooareart keep us the good work! ‘Action Plan and Follow-Up Observ: ves No Observer's Signature Date Instructor's Signature Date Dtagree Kidonot agree“ Instctors response maybe attached E. Follow-Up Completion: Observer's Signature ' DateF. ADDITIONAL COMMENTS OR FORMAL ACTION PLAN: Additional Comments or Formal Action Plan.