Comm. Skills Priorities for Spring 2021


  1. We have approximately seven department meetings left in the spring term. Understanding that we are all working on individual goals and initiatives, what do you think our time would best be spent working on as a group?
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    Could we share best practices for writing assessment (especially as they relate to offering high-quality feedback in an efficient way and on integrating equitable practices)?  
    Specifically, could we discuss best practices for evaluating and responding to student writing and speech assignments in a way that avoids linguistic prejudice (yet prepares students for differing professional positions/levels of understanding linguistics)?  
    Could we learn more about retention and completion rates in our department’s courses, identify gaps, and discuss how to close those gaps?  
    Could we share best practices for increasing peer-to-peer engagement in our online (or computer conferencing) classes?  
    Could we discuss ideas for measuring or considering SuccessAbilities in Communication Skills courses?  
    Could we learn more about the CRM, how to use it, and best practices for managing student advising loads (come fall term)?  
    Could we meet to discuss what we've learned from book groups and/or trauma informed pedagogy?  
    Could we discuss how to handle discussion board posts? Specifically, when someone makes incendiary or myopic comments, what is the best way to respond?  
    Could we discuss practices for highlighting diverse student voices and embracing an asset-based approach?  





Linda Duffy
Instructor
Western Technical College