1.2 Acknowledges the class
through smiling and/or open body language.
1.3 Initiates eye contact
with students.
1.4 Encourages students to
ask questions as they arise.
1.5 Is poised and ready to
respond to questions.
1.6 During hands‑on portion
of instruction, moves around the classroom offering assistance whenever
possible.
2.1 Faces the class when
speaking and listening.
2.2 Speaks in an
enthusiastic manner.
2.2 Repeatedly
re-establishes eye contact with students throughout the class.
2.4 When students ask
questions, signals an understanding of the student's needs through
verbal or
non-verbal confirmation, such as nodding of the head or brief comments
or
questions.
2.5 Appears unhurried during
the course of instruction.
2.6 Focuses his/her
attention on the students.
3. Communicating. The effective instructor
keeps students at ease. As a good communicator, the instructor:
3.1 Uses a tone and volume
of voice appropriate to the size of the class.
3.2 Varies tone of voice to
avoid monotonous delivery.
3.3 Communicates in a
receptive, cordial, and encouraging manner.
3.4 Demonstrates flexibility
by allowing student and teaching faculty participation during
instruction,
keeping presentation dynamic and flexible while achieving stated
objectives.
3.5 Allows students to fully
state questions before responding.
3.6 Rephrases the student's
question and asks for confirmation to ensure that it is understood.
3.7 Seeks to clarify
confusing terminology and avoids excessive jargon.
3.8 Uses terminology that is
understandable to the students.
3.9 Maintains objectivity
and does not interject value judgments about subject matter of the
class or the
nature of the questions that arise during instruction.
4.1 Asks if students have any
questions before concluding each unit of the instruction and again at
the end
of the instruction session.
4.2 Encourages students to
contact the instructor or reference staff when future information needs
arise.
1. Relationships. The successful instructor
places a high priority on relationships with teaching faculty,
students, and
other library instructors. The instructor:
1.1 Maintains a rapport
through regular and appropriate forms of communication.
1.2 Understands learning theory
and its instruction applications.
1.3 Understands students,
their information needs and learning styles.
1.4 Routinely and actively
engages in outreach to market instructional services.
1.5 Develops a collaborative
approach to the instructional environment with teaching faculty, making
an
effort to fully understand the information needs of each class taught.
1.6 Develops a collaborative
approach with other library instructors by such means as information
sharing,
membership in LIRIC, or team teaching.
2. Curriculum. The successful instructor
maintains a working familiarity with curriculum programs mandated by
the
University and academic departments. The instructor:
2.1 Is aware of curriculum.
2.2 Is aware of curriculum
changes and implications for instruction.
2.3 Integrates information
literacy into the context of curriculum.
2.4 Provides support for
teaching faculty and students through training.
2.5 Understands the appropriate integration
of
resources and technologies with specific curriculum areas.
2.6 Promotes congruence of
stated learning outcomes, delivered curriculum, assessment, and
supporting
resources and technologies.
3. Instructional Design. The successful instructor
understands and applies good instructional design technique. The
instructor:
3.1 Analyzes teaching
faculty expectations to determine appropriate print and electronic
resources to
be introduced.
3.2 Identifies learning
needs and creates attainable learning objectives to cover those needs.
3.3 Develops a lesson plan
that addresses the "who, what, how, why, when, and where" of meeting
identified learning objectives.
3.4 Schedules instruction
facility for the time and date instruction is to occur.
3.5 Is fully prepared to
deliver lesson when instruction occurs.
3.6 Seeks evaluative
feedback through observation, conversation, or written evaluations from
students and teaching faculty.
3.7 Strives to improve
instructional design.
4. Subject Expertise. The successful instructor
maintains a working familiarity with subject matter of classes taught.
The
instructor:
4.1 Is aware of basic
precepts of subject, current methodologies, and current topics.
4.2 Understands and employs
the vocabulary of subject when appropriate.
4.3 Can identify major print
and electronic resources relevant to subject.
5. Technology & Training. The
successful instructor maintains a current knowledge of information
resources
appropriate to subjects taught. The instructor:
5.1 Has expertise in the
effective use of relevant print and electronic resources.
5.2 Has expert knowledge in
evaluating learning resources in different formats to support the
instructional
program.
5.3 Uses appropriate
information technology to teach the acquisition, organization, and
dissemination of information.
5.4 Attends training sessions
in the use of relevant new print and electronic resources.
5.5 Attends training
sessions in new instructional strategies.
5.6 Maintains a familiarity
with appropriate instructional technology.
6. Information Literacy. The successful instructor
knows that information literacy is a basic survival skill in the
Information
Age. Information literacy involves the ability to recognize when
information is
needed and to then be able to locate, evaluate, and use that
information
effectively. The instructor:
6.1 Is familiar with the
concept of information literacy.
6.2 Is committed to
integrating information literacy into instruction.
6.3 Familiarizes the
teaching faculty with information literacy and its significance.
6.4 Stays current on trends
in information literacy.
7. Evaluation of Instruction
Services.
The successful instructor:
7.1 Actively seeks
opportunities for improvement and strives for excellent programs and
services.
7.2 Solicits feedback from
students, teaching faculty, or other library instructors.
7.3 Demonstrates how library
instruction services add value to the University.
7.4 Refocuses instruction
services on new needs.
1. Commitment to Excellence. The successful instructor
is committed to excellence in instruction. The instructor:
1.1 Seeks feedback and uses
it for continuous improvement.
1.2 Celebrates own success
and that of others.
1.3 Takes pride in a job
well done.
1.4 Shares new knowledge
with other instructors.
1.5 Seeks to meet and exceed
the changing needs and expectations of the University community.
1.6 Consults the
professional literature to improve instruction services.
2. Seeing the Big Picture. The successful instructor
sees instruction as part of the big picture. The instructor:
2.1 Recognizes that
excellent instruction services are a critical factor in training
students to be
successful lifelong learners.
2.2 Understands that
instruction services are crucial to the mission of the UNM General
Library.
2.3 Anticipates trends and
pro‑actively realigns instruction services to take advantage of them.
2.4 Understands the value of
partnerships and alliances within the library and university community.
3. Mutual Respect and Trust. The successful instructor
creates an environment of mutual respect and trust. The instructor:
3.1 Values diversity,
treating all students, teaching faculty and other instructors with
respect and
civility.
3.2 Knows own strengths and
those of teaching faculty and other instructors.
3.3 Is dependable.
3.4 Values and acknowledges
the contributions of others in a problem‑solving environment.
4. Communication Skills. The successful instructor
has effective communications skills
4.1 Conducts classes
effectively by structure, pacing, timing, and maintenance of discipline.
4.2 Presents ideas clearly
and enthusiastically both orally and in writing.
4.3 Requests feedback on
communications skills and uses it for self improvement.
5. Teamwork. The successful instructor
works well with others in a team environment. The
5.1 Seeks out opportunities
for team participation with teaching faculty and other library
instructors.
5.2 Asks for mentoring from
others when needed and offers mentoring when appropriate.
5.3 Looks for ways to
enhance personal performance in the team environment.
5.4 Displays initiative by
actively seeking out instruction opportunities.
6. Leadership. The successful instructor
provides leadership. The instructor:
6.1 Exercises leadership as
a member of teams within the library and university community.
6.2 Seeks opportunities for
leadership.
7. Planning, Prioritization,
and Focus.
The successful instructor plans, prioritizes, and focuses on what is
critical.
The instructor:
7.1 Recognizes that ongoing
planning and time management are required.
7.2 Exhibits diligence
making productive use of work time.
7.3 Regularly reviews goals
with mentors or colleagues.
8. Lifelong Learning. The successful instructor
is committed to lifelong learning. The instructor:
8.1 Advocates for a learning
environment to encourage the contributions of other instructors.
8.2 Stresses the importance
of lifelong learning to students and the teaching faculty.
8.3 Consults the
professional literature to improve instruction services.
9. Flexibility. The successful instructor
is flexible and positive in a time of continuing change. The
instructor:
9.1 Embraces change by
demonstrating a willingness to take on different responsibilities and
respond
to changing needs.
9.2 Accepts and deals
effectively with ambiguity.
9.3 Maintains a positive
attitude and helps others to do the same.
9.4 Looks for solutions.
9.5 Uses technology as an
enabler.