Mixed Deck — All CFD Topics Flashcards

Why is reflective practice important for teachers?

Answer: Improve teaching effectiveness

Reflective practice is crucial for teachers because it allows them to critically analyze their teaching experiences, identify strengths, and pinpoint areas for improvement. By regularly reflecting on their lessons, interactions, and student outcomes, teachers can gain insights into their pedagogical approaches and make informed adjustments. This continuous self-assessment is key to improving teaching effectiveness and fostering professional growth.

Why include diverse instructional strategies?

Answer: Address diverse learners

Including diverse instructional strategies is essential to address the varied learning styles, preferences, and backgrounds of students. Different learners benefit from different approaches, such as visual aids, hands-on activities, or group discussions. By employing a range of strategies, educators can create a more inclusive and effective learning environment that caters to the needs of all students, enhancing engagement and comprehension.

Which of the following best describes 'cultural taxation' in academia?

Answer: The disproportionate service burden placed on faculty of color to represent diversity on committees

Cultural taxation refers to the extra, often uncompensated labor expected of faculty from underrepresented groups to serve on diversity committees, mentor minority students, and represent their communities institutionally.

A CFD certified professional is asked to provide services outside their scope of competence. The CORRECT ethical response is to:

Answer: Decline and refer to a qualified professional

Ethical practice requires professionals to work within their scope of competence.

Which type of online assessment most effectively deters academic dishonesty while still measuring higher-order thinking skills?

Answer: Authentic performance tasks tied to real-world scenarios

Authentic assessments requiring students to apply knowledge to unique real-world scenarios are inherently difficult to plagiarize and evaluate higher-order skills simultaneously.

What is scaffolding in teaching?

Answer: Temporary support for learning

Scaffolding in teaching refers to providing temporary support to learners as they acquire new skills or concepts. This support, much like construction scaffolding, is gradually removed as the learner becomes more proficient and independent. It helps bridge the gap between what a student can do independently and what they can achieve with guidance, fostering confidence and mastery.

Which accessibility standard should US higher education institutions follow when designing digital course materials to comply with Section 508 and ADA requirements?

Answer: WCAG 2.1 AA

WCAG 2.1 AA (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines) is the benchmark referenced by both Section 508 and ADA Title II regulations for digital accessibility in higher education.

Why is confidentiality important in mentoring?

Answer: Builds trust and openness

Confidentiality is paramount in mentoring because it builds trust and openness within the relationship. Mentees must feel safe to share their challenges, vulnerabilities, and aspirations without fear of judgment or repercussions. Maintaining confidentiality fosters an environment where honest communication can thrive, allowing the mentee to fully engage in the developmental process and receive the most effective support.

Which outlet is most appropriate for disseminating SoTL findings to a broad audience of higher education faculty developers?

Answer: The Journal of the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning or Teaching & Learning Inquiry

Peer-reviewed SoTL journals like the Journal of the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (JoSoTL) and Teaching & Learning Inquiry are the primary venues for validated, discipline-spanning SoTL dissemination.

A faculty developer is building a SoTL community of practice at their institution. According to Wenger, which three elements define a community of practice?

Answer: Domain, Community, and Practice

Wenger defines a community of practice by its shared domain of interest, the community of members who interact and learn together, and the shared practice they develop and refine.

What is the MOST effective way for new CFD professionals to build competency?

Answer: Combining formal education, mentored practice, and ongoing professional development

Building competency requires formal education, mentored practice, and ongoing development.

What is the main goal of faculty mentoring?

Answer: Support professional growth

The main goal of faculty mentoring is to support the professional growth and development of faculty members, particularly new or junior colleagues. Mentors provide guidance, share expertise, and offer advice on various aspects of academic life, including teaching, research, service, and career advancement. This support helps mentees navigate challenges, build confidence, and integrate successfully into the institution.

When supporting faculty in creating synchronous online sessions, which practice most directly promotes equitable participation among students?

Answer: Using breakout rooms paired with structured prompts and whole-group debrief

Structured breakout rooms lower the social risk of participation and give quieter students a smaller-group setting, making equitable engagement more achievable.

Why use varied teaching strategies?

Answer: Accommodate diverse learners

Using varied teaching strategies is crucial to accommodate diverse learners, as students have different learning styles, prior knowledge, and cultural backgrounds. A 'one-size-fits-all' approach often fails to engage or effectively teach all students. By employing a range of methods, such as lectures, group work, visual aids, and practical exercises, educators can reach a broader spectrum of learners and enhance overall comprehension and engagement.

Which faculty development strategy most effectively helps instructors move from anecdotal beliefs about their teaching to evidence-based self-reflection?

Answer: Teaching portfolios that include student learning artifacts and reflective analysis

Teaching portfolios that combine student work samples with reflective commentary require faculty to ground self-assessment in concrete evidence of student learning, not just perceived effectiveness.

What is the MOST important leadership quality for a CFD certified professional managing a team?

Answer: Demonstrating integrity, clear communication, and ability to develop team members

Effective leadership requires integrity, clear communication, and developing team members.

Which statement BEST describes the relationship between Certified Faculty Developer certification and industry evolution?

Answer: Requirements evolve periodically to reflect advances in knowledge and practice

Certification requirements evolve to keep pace with professional and technological advances.

What is summative assessment?

Answer: Evaluate overall learning

Summative assessment is conducted at the end of an instructional unit or course to evaluate a student's overall learning and mastery of content. Its primary purpose is to summarize achievement and determine whether learning objectives have been met, often resulting in a grade or certification. This contrasts with formative assessment, which provides ongoing feedback during the learning process.

What is the difference between reliability and validity in assessment?

Answer: Consistency vs. accuracy

In assessment, reliability refers to the consistency of a measurement, meaning it yields similar results under similar conditions. Validity, on the other hand, refers to the accuracy of a measurement, ensuring it actually measures what it is intended to measure. Both are crucial for effective assessment; an assessment can be reliable without being valid, but it cannot be valid if it is not reliable.

What is a performance task?

Answer: Application in real scenarios

A performance task requires students to demonstrate their knowledge and skills by performing a task or creating a product. Unlike traditional tests, it involves applying learned concepts in authentic, real-world scenarios, often requiring critical thinking, problem-solving, and creativity. This type of assessment provides a more holistic view of a student's abilities beyond rote memorization.