FOL Outcomes/Elements of Performance and FOL Facilitator Leads
for Communities of Learning Sessions - FOL 2

FOL Outcome / Elements of Performance
Create and maintain an inclusive learning environment that supports and engages diverse learners. /
  • Establish rapport with learners
  • Identify strategies for preventing and managing common situations that interfere with learning
  • Use strategies to motivate learners
  • Explain how one’s own learning style may influence how one teaches
  • Discuss the diversity commonly encountered in college classes
  • Plan a “first class” that engages learners and sets the stage for success

Use a variety of strategies and tools to plan and guide learning activities that contribute to the achievement of learning outcomes and maximize the potential for success of all learners. /
  • Identify the strengths and weaknesses of a variety of teaching-learning tools and strategies
  • Match teaching-learning strategies or tools to the instructional purpose, the needs and interests of the learner, available resources and the expected learning
  • Adapt or design learning activities that are aligned with student learning needs and expected learning
  • Facilitate, coach, or guide learners as they engage in learning activities

Develop lesson plans that lead to desired learning outcomes and that are congruent with given course outlines. /
  • Identify the key components found in course outlines
  • Explain how course outlines guide teachers as they plan learning activities and develop evaluation plans
  • Identify the key components of lesson plans
  • Choose a template for a lesson plan that suits one’s own teaching-learning situation
  • Complete lesson plan templates
  • Assess the alignment of lesson plans with given course outlines

Assess students’ achievement of learning outcomes using a variety of different evaluation tools and strategies. /
  • Identify the strengths and weaknesses of a variety of different evaluation tools and strategies
  • Choose the evaluation tool or strategy appropriate for a given situation
  • Explain how to increase the reliability and validity of the evaluation process
  • Differentiate between formative and summative evaluation
  • Develop assessment tasks that align with expected learning
  • Provide clear and helpful feedback to learners
  • Collect and interpret evidence of learner achievement

Contribute to a learning culture that encourages continuous learning, risk-taking, reflective practice and peer support. /
  • Identify and use tools of reflective practice
  • Give supportive and constructive feedback to peers
  • Contribute effectively in collaborative learning experiences
  • Assess the impact of one’s own teaching on student learning
  • Reflect on one’s own risk-taking activities

Develop an individual professional development plan that furthers growth in one’s own teaching and learning practice. /
  • Assess one’s own abilities against College expectations for faculty
  • Solicit feedback on one’s own performance
  • Set clear goals for professional growth
  • Identify resources that can be used to address goals
  • Create an action plan designed to achieve goals