Dr' Kim Kidwell

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Teachingwith Connection
Dr. Kim Kidwell Associate Dean, Academic
Programs College of Agricultural, Human and
Natural Resource Sciences
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Former Appointment Dept. of Crop and Soil
Sciences October 1994 July 2007

• Official
• 75 Research
• 25 Teaching

• Reality
• 100 Research
• 100 Teaching
• 100 Extension

Tara 2002 used in Shepherds Grain Flour
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In the beginning

• Program was 30,000 in debt
• Most of the equipment was broken, obsolete or
  missing
• No personnel management training
• Inherited a technician that had been with the
  program for 28 years
• No budget management experience

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Even worse

• Never had written a successful competitive grant
• Never created or delivered a course
• Didnt know anything about wheat
• Couldnt drive a tractor

Not exactly the formula for success!
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2006 Marian E. Smith Faculty Achievement Award

• for significant and meritorious achievement in
  teaching
• successful and innovative performance in
  instruction extraordinary demonstration of her
  talents Communication in Human Relations (HD
  205)
• introduced eleven spring wheat varieties that
  have had a major impact on Washingtons
  agriculture

Teaching Star
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Life is about people and relationships

• Our ability to communicate effectively is the key
  to personal and professional success.

• What can you personally do to enrich experiences
  in the classroom, in the work environment and in
  life?

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• Generally, we all want to
• Make a difference
• Know that our contributions matter
• Feel valued and appreciated

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Have To vs. Want To

• Perspective it is a choice

• Do any of us really have to teach
• (or attend class)?

• How do we transition have to to want to?
• Intention What is the end result we are seeking?

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• Teaching is much more than a have to
• It is a sacred honor
• It counts to students, parents, alumni,
  colleagues, administrators, future employers,
  etc.
• It captures the essence of World Class. Face to
  Face.
• When done well it is fueling and inspiring

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Teaching vs. Research

• Complementary
• Synergistic
• Simultaneous evolution facilitates climbing
• Everything is a teaching and learning opportunity

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• Allow passion to provide inspiration and
  guidance

• Keep the intended end result in mind while
  letting go of the expected outcome
• Mentor others graciously
• Give up enjoyable things if necessary to create
  opportunities to evolve in new ways
• Take risks that stimulate creativity

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Human Development 205, Communication in Human
Relations C

• Goals to create, provide or enhance
• Self-awareness personal accountability
• Awareness appreciation for others
• Interpersonal life skills
• Team skills
• Civic awareness
• community engagement

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Tools for Enhancing the Journey and Improving
Results

• Whats working? Whats not working?
• It is not about right vs. wrong
• Notice-Adjust-Evolve

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• Support Strategy
• What is working?
• What is not working?
• What are you learning or becoming aware of?
• What would YOU like to do next?
• How can I support you?

• I cant do but I can do

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• Notice - Adjust - Evolve
• Notice what is working and what is not working
• Make adjustments to improve the situation
• Come to class (Prepare for class)
• Ask questions (Develop engaging activities)
• Study (Provide support and encouragement)
• Be proactive (Be proactive)
• Based on results, were the adjustments effective?

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Recommended Rules of Engagement

• Establish course ground rules
• Meet students where they are, not where you
  expect
• them to be
• Dont take it personally if students dont love
  the topic
• as much as you do
• Adjust in real time if you notice youve lost
  them
• (i.e. sleeping, look confused, day dreaming,
  etc.)
• Conduct mid-term evaluations
• Notice trends
• Discuss adjustments you will make with students

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Support Opportunities

• Center for Teaching, Learning and Technology
  (CTLT)
• eLearning
• On-line Student Evaluations (Mid-term and Final)
• The Writing Center (Graduate and Undergraduate)
• Paper Critiques
• Assignment and Grading Rubric Development
• Observe excellent instructors in action
• Counseling Service
• Stress Management Program

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What Type of Impression do I Intend to Make on
My Students?

• I serve as a torch bearer for my discipline.
• How do I expect instructors that are working
• with people that I love to show up for them?
• My passion and enthusiasm, or lack thereof,
• will highly influence the experience.

What mark do I want to leave in their world?
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Enjoy Your Journey
Please Allow Yourself to Notice, Adjust and
Evolve Along the Way
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Experiential Teaching and Learning
WorkshopsSponsored by CAHNRS

• August 21st, 230 5 pm, CUE 310
• Learning by doing
• 55 attendees
• November 21st, 1 4 pm, Todd 276
• Integrating experiential learning into
  assignments
• Contact Becky Dueben (rdueben_at_wsu.edu) if you
  would like to attend