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College Teaching Seminar

Summer 2016
Professor: Raymond G. Miltenberger, Ph.D., BCBA-D
Office location: MHC 2332
Office phone: (813) 974 5079
E-mail: miltenbe@usf.edu
Office hours: Wednesday 11:00 – 12:00
Class time: Tuesday 11:00 – 1:00
Class location: ABA Conference Room

Prerequisites: Enrollment in the Doctoral Program in Applied Behavior Analysis

or permission of the instructor.

Readings: Research articles and chapters to be distributed

Course Description: This course is designed to teach the knowledge and skills
needed to become effective college teachers. The course is
designed to discuss all aspects of college teaching including
syllabus development, lecture development and delivery, test
development and grading, active learning strategies, and
classroom management. Doctoral student in the ABA program
take this class as they are teaching a class under supervision.

Course Objectives

• Describe the important aspects of teacher behavior in and outside the classroom.
• Describe the expectations for student behavior in and out of the classroom.
• Develop a syllabus that includes all essential components.
• Read and critique articles on issues related to effective college teaching
• Develop a rubric for evaluating teaching
• Observe a classmate’s teaching session and provide feedback
• Successfully teach an undergraduate class in the ABA minor

Student Learning Outcomes

• Develop the syllabus for an undergraduate course

• Develop and effectively deliver lectures for the course
• Successfully develop and grade tests and quizzes
• Successfully develop and implement class activities
• Successfully manage the course including all relevant aspects of Canvas

Course Assignments

Syllabus
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The students will develop a syllabus that includes all essential syllabus components as
per university policy. Students will critique each other’s syllabi in class.

PowerPoint Slides
PowerPoint slides will be developed for each lecture to be delivered in the
undergraduate classes throughout the semester. The PWP slides will be reviewed in
class and students will provide feedback.

Observation and Critique

Students will develop a rubric for evaluating each other’s teaching performance and will
observe a classmate’ teaching while using the rubric to provide feedback. The results
will be reviewed in class.

Class presentation
Each student will provide class presentations on research articles related to college
teaching.

Class participation
All students are expected to attend class, read articles, participate in class discussions,
lead class discussions, and review their undergraduate course materials and receive
feedback from classmates.

Course Grade

Your grade for the course will be calculated according to the following:

Syllabus 20%
PowerPoint slides 20%
Observation and Critique 20%
Class Presentation 20%
Class Participation 20%

A = 90 – 100%
B = 80 – 89.9%
C = 70 – 79.9%
D = 60 – 69.9%
F = < 60%

Attendance and Participation

Your attendance in class is expected. As a doctoral student you will actively participate
in class discussions and activities. This class is graded based on class participation and
completion of assignments to be reviewed in class. Therefore attendance at all classes
is mandatory.

Right to Change Syllabus

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Adjustments to the content, timeline, and due dates for assignments may be required
during the semester. If this is necessary, some components of this syllabus may change.
However, any such changes will be announced to the students in class and posted on
Canvas. The students are responsible for any such announced changes.

Canvas

Canvas will be used during the course. All course materials, handouts, and PowerPoint
presentations will be posted on Canvas. Students’ grades will also be recorded on
Canvas. Students should check Canvas regularly for announcements related to the
class.

Course Calendar

Week/ date Topic

Readings

Week 1 (5/17) syllabus development; instructor and student expectations

University website

Week 2 (5/24) instructor and student expectations

Handout

Week 3 (6/7) article review, PWP slide review

Michael, J. (2004). A behavioral perspective on college teaching.

Skinner, B. F. (1984). The shame of American education

Week 4 (6/14) article review, PWP slide review

Burmilla (2010). Graduate Students as Independent Instructors: Seven Things to Know

about Teaching Your Own Course while in Graduate School.
Twenge, J. M. (2013). Teaching Generation Me.

Week 5 (6/21) article review, PWP slide review

Hogan et al. (2007). Working With and Training Undergraduates as Teaching Assistants
Gregory (2013). Lecture is Not a Dirty Word: How to Use Active lecture to Increase
Student Engagement.

Week 6 (6/28) article review, instructor critique

Wilson, J. H., & Ryan, R. G. (2013). Professor–Student Rapport Scale: Six Items
Predict Student Outcomes.
McGinley, J. J., & Jones, B. D. (2014). A Brief Instructional Intervention to Increase
Students’ Motivation on the First Day of Class

Week 7 (7/5) article review, instructor critique

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Poling, D. A., & LoSchiavo, F. M. (2014). Ten Timeless Tips for Keeping on Top of
Teaching Technology
Gingerich, A., & Lineweaver, T. (2014). OMG! Texting in Class ¼ U Fail :( Empirical
Evidence That Text Messaging During Class Disrupts Comprehension

Week 8 (7/12) article review, instructor critique

Boysen (2012). Teacher Responses to Classroom Incivility: Students Perceptions of

Effectiveness.
Zayak et al. (2016) A Comparison of Active Student Responding Modalities in a General
psychology Course.

Week 9 (7/19) article review, instructor critique

TBA (student choice)

Week 10 (7/26) article review, instructor critique

TBA (student choice)

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Institutional Policies

The most recent version of the Institutional Policies information can be found on the
Office of Academic and Student Affairs webpage at:
http://health.usf.edu/publichealth/academicaffairs/

1. Student Handbook:

May be found at: http://www.sa.usf.edu/handbook/

2. Student Conduct:
USF Student Rights/Responsibilities: http://www.sa.usf.edu/srr/page.asp?id=81
USF Student Code of Conduct: http://www.sa.usf.edu/srr/page.asp?id=88

3. Academic Integrity:

Disruption of the academic process and violations of the policies regarding academic
integrity will not be tolerated. Review USF policies on Disruption of the Academic
Process and the Academic Integrity of Students at:
http://generalcounsel.usf.edu/regulations/pdfs/regulation-usf3.025.pdf

4. Academic Dishonesty/Plagiarism:

Plagiarism will not be tolerated and is grounds for failure. Review USF Academic
Dishonesty and Disruption of Academic Process Policy at:
http://www.grad.usf.edu/inc/linked-files/USF_Grad_Catalog_2010_2011.pdf#page=42
Plagiarism tutorial: http://www.cte.usf.edu/plagiarism/plag.html
USF uses an automated plagiarism detection service that allows instructors and
students to submit student assignments to be checked for plagiarism. See the policy on
the system – Turnitin: http://media.c21te.usf.edu/pdf/student/bbstud_subsafeassgn.pdf

5. Cheating

USF expects students to maintain academic honesty in all courses. By virtue of being
registered in this course, students agree to refrain from cheating. If cheating in any form
(academic dishonesty) is detected, appropriate action will be taken. (Refer to USF
Academic Dishonesty Policy). Graduate: http://www.grad.usf.edu/inc/linked-
files/USF_Grad_Catalog_2010_2011.pdf#page=42

6. Students with Disabilities/Special Accommodations:

USF is committed to providing support for students with disabilities. Students in need of
academic accommodations for a disability may consult with the Office of Students with
Disabilities Services to arrange appropriate accommodations. Students are required to
give reasonable notice prior to requesting an accommodation.
Students with Disabilities Services: http://www.sds.usf.edu/

7. Holidays and Religious Observances:

Policies may be found at:

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http://generalcounsel.usf.edu/policies-and-procedures/pdfs/policy-10-045.pdf.

8. Emergency Suspension of University Operations (required language).

In the event of an emergency, it may be necessary for USF to suspend normal

operations. During this time, USF may opt to continue delivery of instruction through
methods that include but are not limited to: Canvas, Elluminate, Skype, and email
messaging and/or an alternate schedule. It’s the responsibility of the student to monitor
Canvas site for each class for course specific communication, and the main USF,
College, and department websites, emails, and MoBull messages for important general
information.

9. Incomplete Grade:

Definition: An Incomplete grade (“I”) is exceptional and granted at the instructor’s

discretion only when students are unable to complete course requirements due to illness
or other circumstances beyond their control. This applies to all gradable courses,
including pass/fail (S/U). Students may only be eligible for an “I” when:

• the majority of the student’s work for a course has been completed before the
end of the semester the work that has been completed must be qualitatively
satisfactory
• the student has requested consideration for an “I” grade as soon as possible but
no later than the last day of finals week.

Policy may be found at: http://www.grad.usf.edu/policies_Sect7_full.php#incomp

10. Student Grievance Procedure:

Review USF Academic Grievance Policy at:

http://generalcounsel.usf.edu/policies-and-procedures/pdfs/policy-10-002.pdf
http://www.grad.usf.edu/inc/linked-files/USF_Grad_Catalog_2010_2011.pdf#page=50
Student assistance is provided by Division of Student Affairs, Office of the Student
Ombudsman. http://www.sa.usf.edu/ombudsman