NC-NET Adjunct Faculty Tool Kit

We're proud that you've chosen to share your talent and expertise with students in the North Carolina Community College System. You're a vital part of our team and as such, you deserve our support as you strive for excellence in the classroom. Whether you're new to teaching or just would like a refresher, this website is for you.

Visit the NC-NET Adjunct Faculty Took Kit

The tools include:

• Creating a Syllabus—explains the purpose of a syllabus; provides templates on which you may model your own course syllabus
• Conducting a Successful First Day—describes how to set the tone for the whole semester and clarify your expectations of students
• Knowing Your Students—outlines how understanding demographics, learning styles, and diversity can lead to better communication with your adult students
• How to Teach Without Relying on Lecture—illustrates how active learning equals student engagement; explains how to facilitate cooperative learning experiences and improve classroom discussions
• Classroom Management—covers many aspects of managing the learning environment such as organizing course content, conducting class, grading assignments, and dealing with conflict
• Fair Assessment Practices—addresses appropriate methods for evaluating student understanding and techniques for gathering feedback throughout the instruction process.