Learners in the TEC will develop the following instructor competencies, which are informed by the Air University Strategic Plan, Air University faculty needs assessments, the Air Education and Training Command 2020 Instructor Evaluation Checklist, the International Board of Standards for Training, Performance, & instruction (IBSTPI), the Process for Accrediting Joint Education (PAJE) Standards, and the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSOC) regional accreditation standards.
- 1. Explain the relationship between adult learning theories and a student-centered instructional model.
- 2. Adopt the ethos of an educator.
- 3. Apply a systematic, outcomes-based approach to instructional design that aligns learning outcomes with curricula and assessments.
- 4. Plan for instruction across multiple modalities.
- 5. Foster an inclusive learning environment that is conducive to diverse learners.
- 6. Plan for purposeful use of educational technology to enhance learning.
- 7. Effectively facilitate periods of instruction according to adult learning and student-centered learning principles.
- 8. Apply active learning strategies to engage learners.
- 9. Model effective communication skills in the learning environment.
- 10. Assess learners' attainment of learning objectives.
- 11. Provide feedback on learners' advancement toward attaining learning objectives.
- 12. Evaluate and reflect on the quality of teaching.
- 13. Modify instruction based on data and feedback.
- 14. Value teaching as profession and engage in opportunities for professional development.
Cite these competencies: Air University Teaching and Learning Center. (2022). Instructor Competencies. Air University, U.S. Department of Defense. Retrieved [todaysdate] from https://www.airuniversity.af.edu/TLC/Programs/.