A career in teaching takes not only discipline knowledge, but consistently growing
and gaining a greater understanding of pedagogy (approach to teaching) and andragogy
(adult learning). New Faculty Academy's focus is ensuring that in your first year
of teaching you can build your first professional development foundation at Pikes
Peak
All new faculty attend the one-year academy that focuses on pedagogy, PPSC students,
and campus resources. Faculty attend trainings, read about, and gain a greater understanding
of teaching in the higher education classroom whether they are in person, online (asynchronously),
remote (synchronously), hybrid or hyflex settings.
As the first step and introduction to our campus community, CETL’s orientation will connect you to your division, provide an overview of the campus, and direct you toward important resources to support you in your teaching. The orientation agenda includes the following:
Invitations and agenda for orientation are sent by the CETL New Faculty and Instructor
Orientation coordinator each semester.
Questions about an upcoming orientation? Send an e-mail to cetl@pikespeak.edu
Technology has long been a part of our lives, and learning to use it well makes our work as educators streamlined and efficient. CETL offers support for teaching technology in any classroom. From Kahoot to AI tools to Microsoft 365, workshops and training will prepare you to incorporate technology seamlessly into your lectures.
Highlights:
CETL offers technology training for divisions, departments, and one-on-one. Request one today by sending an e-mail to cetl@pikespeak.edu
CETL offers High Impact Practices (HIP’s) workshops throughout the semester, which include sessions on:
CETL understands that one size does NOT fit all when it comes to Professional Development. The PAGE program was specifically designed with part-time instructors in mind. We all have unique needs, interests, academic disciplines, and ideas about teaching. This means that you choose:
Throughout the academic year, CETL offers a variety of workshops to help meet your professional development goals. You can earn a Credly digital badge by completing the Asynchronous form at the end of each workshop! After you attend a workshop, try something new in your teaching. We recommend making minor changes, measuring them, then reflecting on that process.
