The Adams Center provides individual and group consulting services for faculty focused on teaching and learning.  Appointments are available for one-on-one meetings, small-group sessions, and customized workshops for departments and colleges. Contact Dr. Scott E. Hamm at Scott.Hamm@acu.edu or Amy Boone at alb17a@acu.edu to discuss your specific needs.

Teaching Consultation and Observation

• Increasing student engagement
• Teaching for motivation and critical thinking
• Integrating evidence-based pedagogies in face-to-face, hybrid and online courses
• Applying practical tips for grading efficiently
• Observing in the classroom. Mid-semester feedback via a focus group is available to “check the pulse” of your class for insights on what is working in a course as well as seeking recommendations for improving learning and teaching. An Adams Center staff member will come to your class for 10-15 minutes, lead a discussion about your students’ learning and report back to you.
• Incorporating small classroom changes with maximum impact

All consultations and observations are confidential.

Course Design

• Developing or redesigning syllabi
• Maximizing use of learning technologies in the teaching and learning process
• Review and feedback regarding course materials such as texts, presentations, handouts, project explanations, grading rubrics, etc.
• Creating engaging learning environments in face-to-face, hybrid, and online courses

Assessment

• Identifying course learning outcomes
• Establishing student performance benchmarks
• Designing assessments that align with your learning outcomes/benchmarks
• Analyzing and interpreting assessment results to inform learning design