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This document captures Adrian Wurr's reflections on enhancing English language programs at Hai Phong Private University. It outlines department planning, assessment strategies, and teaching responsibilities while emphasizing the importance of class size and student learning outcomes. Wurr discusses curriculum strengths and weaknesses, methods of student engagement, and administrative issues regarding faculty development. It also highlights festival activities and collaborative discussions aimed at improving educational quality, retention, and overall student satisfaction.
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Fulbright Reflections: Work & Play Adrian Wurr Hai Phong Private UniversityMay 30, 2007
Department Review • Guide general department planning; • Guide revision and assessment of English language program; and • Identify and discuss department and university priorities collaboratively.
Teaching Responsibilities • Workload Guidelines • MoET, HPU, & USA • What is the maximum, minimum, and ideal class size for language learning? Course loads?
Assessment of Teaching • Current data sources used • Student Evaluation • Professional opinions of Dean and Union • Additional data sources to consider • Annual teacher self-assessment • Student learning outcomes • Systematic Peer observation
Student Survey Results Participants
Like learning… In groups By discussion and dialogue By hands-on projects Dislike learning… By copying from the board By memorizing Individually Student Learning Styles
Summary of Key Administrative Issues • Teaching Responsibilities • Class size & course load • Professional development • Assessment of Teaching • student evaluations; • student achievement; • peer observation and assessment; • self assessment; and • teacher portfolios.
Summary of KeyIssues for Faculty Curriculum Revision • Continue to revise goals & objectives • Create entrance & exit tests for GE & ESP courses • Renew instructional methods & materials • Use direct measures of assessment
