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Teaching in Honors. Philosophy, Procedures, & Program Support. Philosophy of Honors. Teaching Options. Philosophy of Honors. Proposal Process. Teaching Options. Proposal Process. Program Support. Program Support. Philosophy of Honors Teaching Options Proposal Process Program Support. - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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Teaching in Honors
Philosophy, Procedures, & Program
Support
Teaching OptionsProposal ProcessProgram Support
Program Support
Philosophy of Honors
Teaching Options
Philosophy of Honors
Proposal Process
Honors classes…Philosophy of Honors
Teaching Options
Proposal Process
Program Support
are smaller.
are lecture-discussion oriented.
provide opportunities for students to meet with the teacher outside the classroom.
The Problem
Philosophy of Honors
Teaching Options
Proposal Process
Program Support
Honors coursework…
is significantly more writing-intensive.
often includes some aspect of the Great Works program.
is not graded on a curve.
Philosophy of Honors
Teaching Options
Proposal Process
Program Support
A testing ground for new or reworked courses that enhance both general and major education
Advantages of Teaching in Honors
Greater curricular latitude with committed students
Funding for course development and enhancement
Philosophy of Honors
Teaching Options
Proposal Process
Program Support
Honors Program (HONRS) Courses
What are the options for teaching in
Honors?
Summer Scholars
Departmental Honors (H) Sections
The Problem
Philosophy of Honors
Teaching Options
Proposal Process
Program Support
• Advanced Writing• Civilization• American Government &
Society• Physical Science• Biology• Social Science• Humanities• Literature• Global and Cultural
Awareness• Mathematics• Fine Arts
General Disciplinary Courses (HONRS):
Course titles that fulfill core GE requirements
Examples: HONRS 201, HONRS 240, HONRS 259
The Problem
The Solution
Philosophy of Honors
Teaching Options
Proposal Process
Program Support
Cross-listed Departmental Courses (HONRS):
An existing departmental course that meets Honors Program criteria
Great Works Courses (HONRS 290R):
A one- to three-credit hour course on selected works from the Honors
Great Works list
Examples: HONRS 260, HONRS 303R, HONRS 345R
Categories: literature, music, theatre, film, art, and science
founder of Grameen Bank,
winner of 2006 Nobel Peace
Prize
Philosophy of Honors
Teaching Options
Proposal Process
Program Support
The Honors Experience (HONRS 100): A one- to two-credit, first-block or
full-semester introduction to academic practices such as critical thinking and reading, integration of the secular and
spiritual, and some writing skills
Faculty members choose their own subjects.
Incoming students have a chance to get to know a faculty member personally.
The Honors Program covers expenses for a meal with class members in the faculty member’s home.
Examples: Effective Decision Making, Where Art and Science Meet
Philosophy of Honors
Teaching Options
Proposal Process
Program Support
Late Summer Honors Courses (HONRS 100):
Twelve one-credit seminars offered during a one-week intensive Honors experience for freshmen just prior to
fall semester Faculty members choose their own subject,
often related to the Great Works requirement.
A supplemental stipend is offered to instructors.
In 2008, Late Summer Honors will be August 21-26.
Examples: International Systems—A Brief History; Putting it Together: The Broadway
Musicals of Stephen Sondheim; Voodoo Science and the Underpinnings of Modern Scientific
Thought.
Philosophy of Honors
Teaching Options
Proposal Process
Program Support
Departmental Honors (H) Sections: Honors sections of departmental
courses
Talk with your department chair if you are interested in offering an Honors course
for your department.
Honors Principles of Statistics (Stat 221H)
Honors Cultural History of Germany (Germ 330H)
Honors Book of Mormon (Rel A 121H)
Examples:
founder of Grameen Bank,
winner of 2006 Nobel Peace
Prize
Philosophy of Honors
Teaching Options
Proposal Process
Program Support
Summer Scholars Academy:Courses taught during the
summer to high school juniors and seniors with Honors potential
Classes are held in the mornings and larger group activities happen in the afternoon and evenings.
In 2008, the Summer Scholars Academy will be July 9-13.
A stipend is offered to instructors.
Examples: writing, biology, journalism, and engineering
founder of Grameen Bank,
winner of 2006 Nobel Peace
Prize
Philosophy of Honors
Teaching Options
Proposal Process
Program Support
What is the process for proposing to teach in Honors?
Complete the form Proposal for Teaching Honors
If proposing a new course, attach
A copy of your abbreviated curriculum vitae (1-2 pages)
A course syllabus
Material documenting your teaching ability (video tapes, letters of reference from colleagues, and most recent student ratings) Obtain your department chair’s signature
on the proposal form and submit it to the Honors Program by Nov. 15th for the following academic year (spring, summer, fall, winter)
Philosophy of Honors
Teaching Options
Proposal Process
Program Support
Course proposals are required each year for both new courses and for courses previously
taught in the Honors Program.
Philosophy of Honors
Teaching Options
Proposal Process
Program Support
How are Honors course proposals evaluated?
The Honors Faculty Council (HFC) evaluates each proposal according to the following criteria:
class size
teaching methods
writing assignments
qualifications of the instructor
likely student enrollment
alignment of course content with GE foundation documents
founder of Grameen Bank,
winner of 2006 Nobel Peace
Prize
Philosophy of Honors
Teaching Options
Proposal Process
Program Support
How are Honors courses scheduled?
1. As chair of the Honors Faculty Council, the Honors Program Director reviews the approved courses and determines the most balanced offering for that particular semester.
2. Each professor who submits a course proposal by November 15th will be notified in writing of the HFC’s decision by January 15th.
3. The Honors Program schedules the class according to information provided on the course proposal form.
founder of Grameen Bank,
winner of 2006 Nobel Peace
Prize
Philosophy of Honors
Teaching Options
Proposal Process
Program Support
How does the course proposal process differ for Departmental
Honors (H) sections?
2. After notification of HFC approval, your department must schedule the class. The Honors Program has no authority to schedule departmental Honors sections.
1. If the title code is still active, submit a course proposal to the Honors Program as outlined above and your request will be evaluated by the Honors Faculty Council in the same manner.
founder of Grameen Bank,
winner of 2006 Nobel Peace
Prize
Philosophy of Honors
Teaching Options
Proposal Process
Program Support
How does the course proposal process differ for Departmental
Honors (H) sections? (continued)
3. If an Honors section of a departmental course has never been offered, or if the title code is no longer active, your department must prepare the paperwork requesting approval for the course by the university curriculum committee.
4. As part of this process, which often takes a year to complete, you may also submit a course proposal to the Honors program as outlined above and receive a letter of support from the Honors Program Director.
founder of Grameen Bank,
winner of 2006 Nobel Peace
Prize
Philosophy of Honors
Teaching Options
Proposal Process
Program Support
Funds are available for class-sponsored culture events and for a
teaching assistant if the class has 30 students.
Submit the Application for Funds for Honors Course Enhancement to the Honors Program
(350 MSRB).
Philosophy of Honors
Teaching Options
Proposal Process
Program Support
An off-site Honors Faculty Workshop is held each year.
Honors Course Kick-offs are held each fall and winter semesters. Honors Faculty members are invited to mingle with students and answer questions about their courses.
Online Honors Course Guides are posted each semester before registration begins to provide students with current class descriptions.
Honors Program staff are available to help with textbook orders, class scheduling changes, class publicity, etc.
Philosophy of Honors
Teaching Options
Proposal Process
Program Support
Questions?