Faculty Teaching Learning Academy

2011

LACCD

History of FTLA

The LACCD Faculty Teaching and Learning Academy, founded by the Student Success Initiative, is a joint effort between the District administration and the District Academic Senate to foster the highest standards of teaching and learning scholarship and to encourage the development of institutional cultures and environments that are learning-centered and technologically advanced.

Inaugural Academy: January 2009

2nd Year Academy: January 2010

3rd Year Academy: January 2011

4th Year Academy: January 2012

Faculty who have completed FTLA: Over 100

Academy Objectives

The FTLA is designed to develop a widening community of faculty who:Explore and test methods of teaching and learningFacilitate the design of new classroom approaches to student successIncrease knowledge and skills in a variety of new learning technologiesContribute to an ongoing dialogue about pedagogy, curriculum, and technologyForm strategic partnerships that advance learning-centered practices and encourage and reward innovation in teaching and learning

Changing How We Teach

Student Centered Syllabi-rubric First Day Lesson Plans Teaching Philosophy Statement Contextualized Academic/Student

Support Services Assignment Embedded Essential Skills into

Content Course Action Research

Contextualized Academic/Student Support Services Assignment

I believe rethinking the syllabus had the most impact on how I view students. It made me reflect on how learning takes place. I can now view all students from the viewpoint that they will succeed. I no longer have the preconception that some of them will inevitably fail

Ken Lin, WLAC

What Do College Teachers Do Best?

FTLA has revitalized my teaching. It's given me the encouragement, support and confidence to make changes in my teaching methods that have reaped benefits and boosted my students' success. Having a group of peers who are all working towards the same goal is very empowering.

Laura Berry, LACC

Technology

ePortfolios

Mahara

Action Research

To what extent can we integrate technology (facebook, moodle, ipod touches) into the classroom?

How effective is the technique of turning chapter headings into questions to?

How do we embed reading strategies into the classroom?

Dissemination: Statewide SSS 2009

NORCO

Mt. Sac

Keeping FTLA Graduates Involved

Panel Presentation Teaching Sessions Leading book groups Harbor Teaching and Learning -

http://teachlearncenter.wordpress.com/

Dissemination: LACCD

Los Angeles Trade-Technical College Los Angeles Harbor College Department Meetings Academic Senate

I would like to see FTLA operate on a larger scale so that it reaches more faculty. The bonds we have formed at LAMC as a result of this experience will last. I think the more faculty who are involved in FTLA, the more we all will have in common, and the more student centered we will all be, which will translate to improved student success.

Pat Moreno, LAMC

Why Should I apply?

Earn 3 units of credit—if eligible, advancement in step/column for increase in pay

Learn how to use technology to enhance the pedagogy behind your teaching

Engage in action research in the class room Network with other faculty members on your own

campus and through out the district who are committed to student success

Reinvigorate your teaching

Deadline to submit application is November 23rd, 2011. Visit http://ftla.laccdssi.org/

for the application and more information!

Apply for the FTLA 2012: Cohort 4