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Iowa State University Instructor Guide for Foundation Communication Courses

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Introduction

English 150 and 250 make up the ISUComm Foundation Courses. Both courses incorporate WOVE components, use group activities, emphasize critical thinking, integrate activities into an ISUComm ePortfolio, and may also feature civic and cultural themes. Many sections have a learning community emphasis, often with linked sections.

English 150	English 250	Other
Goals for English 150	Goals for English 250	Placement in English 150 and 250
Assignments for English 150	Assignments in English 250	Transfer between English 150 and 250
Sample English 150 Assignments	Sample English 250 Assignments
English 150 Test-Out	English 250 Honors
	English 250 Test-Out

Assessment

The information in this section is intended to provide a brief overview of some of the important theoretical concepts all instructors in the ISUComm program should be aware of. By reviewing the information here, you will have a better understanding of promising practices in composition classes, and you will have a better understanding of how to assess your own students’ work.

Assessing Student Performance	Grades	Assessing Program Performance
Evaluating Student Work	Grade Inflation	ISUComm Pilot Study
Assessing Context, Substance, Organization, Style, and Delivery	Keeping Records	Spring 2005 Sophomore Survey
Assessing with Technology	Reporting Grades	Your Role in Program Assessment
Assessing Small-Group Work	The Grade Appeal Process
Modal Assessment Rubrics	Communication Proficiency Requirement
ISUComm Assessment Guidelines by Mode	Confidentiality of Student Records
Commenting on Student Projects	Academic Dishonesty

Teaching

Composition pedagogy is an established academic field with journals, conferences, and professional organizations. Scholars in composition pedagogy have identified specific teaching strategies to help students develop as communicators. These techniques encourage active reading, collaborative learning, revision, and reflection. You can find more information about these topics by following the links below.

Using Collaborative Learning	Reflections—Both Process and Product	ISUComm ePortfolios
Peer Response	Emphasizing Transfer	Teaching Non-Native Speakers of English
Encouraging Revision	Promoting Active Reading	National Trends in Multimodal Communication

Policies

As an instructor in the ISUComm foundation courses, you will need to be familiar with and adhere to the policies linked below.

Attendance Policy for Students	Finals Week	Library 160
Cancellation of Class	Harassment	Office Hours
Dead Week	Instructor Evaluations	Potentially Objectionable Material
Disruptive Students	ISUComm as a Research Site	Returning Student Assignments
Professionalism and Confidentiality

Procedures

To provide continuity between English 150 and 250, to ensure equity among the many sections of these courses, and to fulfill the department's responsibility to the university at large, please become familiar with the basic procedures for English 150 and 250 linked below.

Beginning of the Semester	End of the Semester	Other
Adding Students	Dead Week	Student Conferences
Semester Checklist	Finals Week	Students Called to Active Duty
Placement in Foundation Courses	Instructor Evaluations	Responding to Medical Emergencies
Validating Enrollment		Midsemester Student Survey
		Managing Assignments

Resources

Use the links below to learn about useful resources to help you in your teaching.		Downloadable Files (requires CyBox login)
Accommodating Students with Disabilities	Professional Development	Assignment Scaffolding Map
Computer Classrooms	Student Counseling Services	Course Scaffolding Map
Learning Management System	Syllabus and Assignments	General Reflection Rubric
Digital Repository for Academic Writing (DRAW)	Textbooks	ISUComm Photo Image Video Audio Release
Learning Communities	Tips for Designing Informational Posters	Photo Authorization and Release Form
Multimedia Equipment	Writing and Media Center	Portfolio Terminology
		Small-Group Assessment Form

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You can learn about assessment and grading in this section.

Instructor Guide for Foundation Communication Courses

Instructor Guide for Foundation Communication Courses
For support with Canvas, Moodle, or ePortfolios, contact the Online Learning team (olt@iastate.edu).

For general questions about ISUComm Foundation courses, contact Deanna Stumbo (stumbo@iastate.edu).

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