Johnson-Harris (2014-2015)

Professional Development Plan 2014-2015

Kimberly Johnson-Harris, PhD
Assistant Professor
Department of Special Education
College of Education
Minnesota State University, Mankato












Criterion 1: Demonstrated ability to teach effectively and/or perform effectively
in other current assignments.
Objectives Method of
Assessment/Evidence
Expected Achievement
Objective 1:
I will use evidence-based
instructional strategies to
teach SPED 411 and SPED
413.
Course PowerPoints
documenting use of
evidence-based instructional
strategies
Effective teaching
Effective modeling of
evidence-based instructional
strategies during course
sessions
Objective 2:
I will prepare for (during the
fall semester) and effectively
teach (during the spring
semester) on-line course:
SPED 644.
Documentation of
collaborative meetings with
Dr. Wagner
Documentation of
participation in professional
development provided by
The Center for Excellence &
Learning
Course syllabus and screen
shots of D2L site
Effective on-line teaching
Objective 3:
I will solicit feedback from
students in order to improve
teaching.
Mid-term evaluations
Student institutional
evaluations
Positive feedback from
students
Awareness of areas of
improvement
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Criterion 2: Scholarly or creative achievement or research.
Objectives Method of
Assessment/Evidence
Expected Achievement
Objective 1:
I will submit one manuscript
to a peer reviewed journal.
Manuscript
Documentation of
submission
Initial dissemination of my
research
Gain opportunity to receive
feedback on manuscript
Objective 2:
I will submit one conference
proposal.
Conference proposal
Documentation of
submission
Initial dissemination of my
research
Gain opportunity for
networking and
collaboration with
colleagues at other
universities who have
similar interests
Objective 3:
I will participate in MSU
programs designed to support
faculty research.
Documentation of
participation in programs
such as the Faculty Research
Grant Workshop
Gain knowledge of
resources that are available
to support my intended
research agenda
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Criterion 3: Evidence of continuing preparation and study.
Objectives Method of
Assessment/Evidence
Expected Achievement
Objective 1:
I will attend one conference or
professional development
opportunity related to my
research interests regarding
inclusion of students with
high incidence disabilities.
Documentation of
participation
Advance my knowledge in
my area of research interest
and network with colleagues
from other universities who
have similar interests
Objective 2:
I will engage in independent
and systematic reading related
to instructional design for
inclusive educational settings.
List of books/articles read Stay up-to-date with the
research trends in my area
of expertise
Advance my knowledge in
my area of research interest
Objective 3:
I will participate in the
Excellence in On-line
Teaching and Learning
certicate program provided
by The Center for Excellence
& Learning at MSU.
Documentation of
participation
Screen shots of D2L site
Increased knowledge of
effective on-line teaching
Objective 4:
I will review professional
literature related to university
teaching in order to build my
knowledge and skills relevant
to the courses I teach.
Documentation of books and
journal articles that
informed my practice
Course notes documenting
practical use of new
information
Successful transition from
K-12 teaching to higher
education teaching
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Criterion 4: Contribution to student growth and development.
Objectives Method of
Assessment/Evidence
Expected Achievement
Objective 1:
I will collaborate with
colleagues to design
instruction that is cohesive
across courses.
Meeting agendas/notes
Course notes/plans
Greater understanding of
program curriculum
Increased cohesion across
courses
Objective 2:
I will conduct live and video
recorded direct observations
of students during eld
experiences.
Observation feedback forms Promote teacher candidate
growth through reective
evaluation
Objective 3:
I will explore options for
eld-related research that will
involve teacher candidates.
Summary of research ideas
and how teacher candidates
may be involved
Promote teacher candidate
growth in practical research
skills
Objective 4:
I will review proposals and
provide advice and guidance
on at least one teacher
candidates independent
project for Dr. Eastmans
Advanced Student Teaching
Seminar.
Notes from collaborative
meetings with Dr. Eastman.
Summary of advice/
guidance provided
Share my expertise with a
new educator
Gain knowledge related to
mentoring student teachers
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Criterion 5: Service to the university and community.
Objectives Method of
Assessment/Evidence
Expected Achievement
Objective 1:
I will serve the Department of
Special Education in the
following ways:
Search committee member
Job fair committee member
ABS (academic and
behavioral strategist)
committee member
Library liaison
Documentation of meetings
(e.g., agendas)
Continued growth,
development, and
improvement of
departmental initiatives and
programs
Objective 2:
I will serve on the College of
Education in the following
ways:
Curriculum & Instruction
Advisory Board member
TEI Diversity Grant
workgroup member
AVID TPI Site Team
member
Documentation of meetings
(e.g., agendas)
Represent the Department of
Special Education in
College of Education
matters
Promote collaboration
between the Department of
Special Education and other
departments in the College
of Education
Objective 3:
I will serve on the University
Undergraduate Admissions
Appeals Committee.
Documentation of
participation in committee
meetings.
Represent The Department
of Special Education and the
College of Education in the
university admission appeal
process
Objective 4:
I will serve the eld of special
education as a reviewer for
the journal: Beyond Behavior.
Documentation of
manuscripts reviewed
Opportunity to share my
practical expertise with
others in the eld
Opportunity to help
maintain the scholarly
integrity of a peer-reviewed
journal
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