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Faculty-led Inquiry into Reflective and Scholarly Teaching (FIRST)

UNL Faculty Course Portfolios

The Faculty-led Inquiry into Reflective and Scholarly Teaching (FIRST) Project (formerly known as the Peer Review of Teaching Project) provides a model for how you can document, assess, and make visible your teaching and your student's learning through the developing a course portfolio. Even if you value and support excellence in teaching, it is often difficult to capture the intellectual work of your teaching in a form that can be conveyed easily to others. This year-long project supports faculty in documenting learning through workshops, writing retreats, small group discussion with peers, and general discussions about pedagogy.

2024 2024

Undergraduate Instruction in Plant Pathology: In-class Group Activities Improve Teamwork Skills in Semester-long Projects, Teddy Garcia-Aroca

Converting Mass and Energy Balance Chemical Engineering Concepts into Fundamentals of Environmental Engineering (ENVE 210), Kaycie Lane

Course Portfolio for Biochemistry 1: Structure and Metabolism (BIOC431), Didier Mena

A Peer Review Benchmark Portfolio for Architectural Design Studio: Situate, Matthew Miller

English 890: Advanced Research Methods, a FIRST Benchmark Portfolio, Janel Simons

PLAS 439: Organic Farming and Food Systems Faculty-Led Inquiry into Reflective Scholarly Teaching Benchmark Portfolio, Christian Stephenson

VMED 531: Introduction to Animal Welfare a Faculty-Led Inquiry into Reflective Scholarly Teaching Benchmark Portfolio, Amy Walton

2023 2023

CRPL 400/800: Introduction to Planning—A FIRST Project Benchmark Portfolio, Abigail L. Cochran

FIRST Course Portfolio for BIOC205: Scientific Analysis and Technical Writing, Lindsey B. Crawford

A Peer Review of Product Design Visualization, IDES 416|816, Aziza Cyamani

Portfolio for METR 180: Climate Change, Energy, and the Environment, Ross Dixon

VMED 589: Anesthesiology & Small Animal Surgery: Faculty-Led Inquiry into Reflective Scholarly Teaching (FIRST) Project, Beth Galles

Portfolio for GEOL 488/888: Groundwater Geology, Erin M.K. Haacker

ALEC 805 Teaching Portfolio: Exploring Students' Teaching Effectiveness, Becky Haddad

Flip the Switch: Swapping the Socratic Method for Applied Learning in Evidence LAW 646, Chelsi Hayden

HRTM 483 Hospitality Finance A Peer Review of Teaching and Learning Benchmark Portfolio, Vernetta Kosalka

Portfolio for SOCI 346: Environmental Sociology, Gwendwr Meredith

Understanding the Impact of Pedagogical Changes in an Honors Activism Course: A Case Study, Aaron PeeksMease

FRENCH 203: GRAMMAR & CONVERSATION: A Faculty-Led Inquiry into Reflective & Scholarly Teaching Benchmark Portfolio, Erica Schauer

2022 2022

Course Portfolio for BIOC934: Genome Dynamics and Gene Expression, Nicole R. Buan

Course Portfolio for CIVE 361 – Highway Engineering, Libby Jones

Analyzing the impact different teaching strategies on student learning outcomes for the online graduate class Soil Chemistry & Mineralogy (AGRO/NRES/SOIL 455/855), Michael Kaiser PhD

Comparing Outcomes for In-Person and Online Instruction for JOMC 130: Introduction to Design Thinking, Katie Krcmarik

Investigating Student Learning and Assessment through Group Projects in CYAF 382: Working with Parents, Patty Kuo

Course Portfolio — HRTM 489: Advanced Event Operations, Kristin Malek

Benchmark Portfolio for ASCI 451/851: Livestock on Range and Pasture, Fall 2021, Kacie L. McCarthy

HRHA 440: Human Rights, Conflict, and Community Changemaking: A Faculty-led Inquiry Into Reflective and Scholarly Teaching Benchmark Portfolio, Julia Reilly

Course Development: Advanced Audio Content Creation, Kaci Ritcher

CIVE 440: Reinforced Concrete Design I: Faculty-led Inquiry into Reflective and Scholarly Teaching (FIRST) Course Portfolio, Chungwook Sim

SPED 874: Language Arts and Literacy for Students who are Deaf/Hard of Hearing, Anne E. Thomas

FDST 132- Practical Applications in Food Science — A Peer Review of Teaching Project: Benchmark Portfolio, Rossana Villa-Rojas

SPMC 350: Sports Data Analysis and Visualization, Matt Waite

FIRST Portfolio: Introduction to Psychology (Psych 181), Chelsea A. Witt

An In-Depth Review of ALEC 480: Senior Capstone in Agricultural & Environmental Sciences Communication (AESC), Laura E. Young

2021 2021

Course Portfolio for CNST 489: Senior Capstone Project – Fall 2021, Matthew Barrows

Exploring the Benefits of Asynchronous Online Learning in MNGT 360: Foundations of Organizational Behavior, Amy L. Bartels

GEOG 181: Global Environmental Issues – A Faculty-led Inquiry into Reflective and Scholarly Teaching Benchmark Portfolio, Patrick Bitterman

Strengthening Graduate Student Teaching Through the Basic Course: COMM 101: Communication in the 21st Century, Allison Ronnau Bonander

Development & Evolution of a Computer Science I Course, Chris Bourke

FDST 403/803 – Food Quality Assurance, Byron D. Chaves

Course Portfolio for MECH 300: Thermal Systems and Design, Spring 2021, Mohammad Ghashami

A Peer Review of Teaching Benchmark Portfolio for MUED 403 Student Teaching Seminar, Danni Gilbert

JOUR200A: Fundamentals of Editing and Reporting I — Teaching Lede Writing for Digital/Print, Broadcast and Social Media Simultaneously, Chris Graves

A Peer Review of Teaching Portfolio — STAT 822: Statistical Methods II, Reka Howard

Course Portfolio for CIVE 378 Materials of Construction, Spring 2021, Congrui Grace Jin

Investigating Student Learning Outcomes in Visual Merchandising: A Peer Review of Teaching Portfolio of TMFD 314 Textile and Apparel Merchandising and Promotion, Jennifer Johnson Jorgensen

Evaluating Quiz and Outline Assessments in Rhetorical Methods, Justin Kirk

ANTH 110: Introduction to Anthropology: A Peer Review of Teaching Benchmark Memo, Taylor A. Livingston

Peer Review of Teaching Portfolio - SPED 990: Intervention Design lll, Susan J. Loveall

FDST205 Food Composition Analysis — A Peer Review of Teaching Project Benchmark Portfolio, Mei Lu

FDST 420: Fruits and Vegetables Technology – A Peer Review of Teaching Project Benchmark Portfolio, Charles Nwaizu

Peer Review of Teaching Portfolio: Learning & Motivation (PSYC 368), Jacquelyn Omelian

CRPL 495/895: Introduction to Transportation Planning (CRPL 463/863: Land Use and Transportation), Daniel P. Piatkowski

Peer Review of Teaching Project Course Portfolio – CNST 434, Vishnu Reddi

A Benchmark Portfolio Evaluating the Fluency Disorders Components of SLPA 967: Motor Aspects of Verbal Communication, Naomi H. Rodgers

Setting the Foundation for Experiential Learning and Academic Success in MBIO 101: Introduction to the Microbiology Major, Brandi Sigmon

AGRO 366: Soil Nutrient Relationships — A Peer Review of Teaching Benchmark Portfolio, Meghan Sindelar

A Hybridized Class Format for Apparel Product Development ll Studio Course: TMFD 212 Peer Review of Teaching Benchmark Portfolio, Sandra Starkey

A FIRST Project Benchmark Portfolio of Biochemistry II: Metabolism and Biological Information (BIOC/BIOS/CHEM 432/832), Xinghui Sun

NUTR100 Healthy Living – A Peer Review of Teaching Benchmark Portfolio, Shinya Takahashi

An In-Depth Review of ALEC 305: Presentation Strategies for Agricultural Audiences, Ruth K. Taylor

VBMS 403: Integrated Principles and Prevention of Livestock Diseases, Christina L. Topliff

ACCT 301: Using Accounting Information — A Peer Review of Teaching Benchmark Portfolio, Jill Trucke

STAT 850 Course Portfolio, Susan Vanderplas

CZEC 361/HIST 361: Czech History and Culture, Hana Waisserova

Measuring Student Success in JOUR200A: Fundamentals of Editing & Reporting I: A Beginning Writing, Editing and Reporting Class, Jessica Fargen Walsh

A Benchmark Course Portfolio for SLPA 453: Neurological Foundations of Speech and Language, Yingying Wang Dr.

Enabling Conceptual Learning to Prepare Students for the New World of Nutrition Communication, Sabine Zempleni

2020 2020

Peer Review of Teaching Portfolio for HORT 306: Greenhouse Operations & Management, Stacy Adams

FORS 411: Forensic Comparative Analysis – A Peer Review of Teaching Project Benchmark Portfolio, Larry Barksdale

Course Portfolio for Math 309: Introduction to Mathematical Proofs - A Peer Review of Teaching Project Benchmark Portfolio, Josh Brummer

Peer Review of Teaching Benchmark Portfolio - NRES/WATS/BIO 459/859: Limnology, Jessica Corman

A Benchmark Portfolio Evaluation CYAF 280: Family Science, Carrie L. Hanson-Bradley

Using Comparative Rating Analysis and Mixed-Method Degree-Of-Change Ratings to Evaluate Graduate-Level Instruction in Leadership Development: ALEC 802 Developing Leadership Capacity in Organizations and Communities – A Peer Review of Teaching Portfolio, Lindsay J. Hastings

GLST 201: Introduction to Global Studies - A Peer Review of Teaching Program Benchmark Portfolio, Emira Ibrahimpašić

Reflections on Teaching CYAF 374, Curriculum Planning in Early Childhood Education: A Peer Review of Teaching Portfolio, Christine Kiewra

TEAC 413M: Teaching Multilingual Learners in Content Areas – A Peer Review of Teaching Benchmark Portfolio, Lydiah Kananu Kiramba

POLS 332: Climate Change: Policy and Politics - A Peer Review of Teaching Project Benchmark Portfolio, Ursula W. Kreitmair

FDST 880P: Food Proteins - A Peer Review of Teaching Project, Benchmark Portfolio, Kaustav Majumder

Course Portfolio for MECH 416/816: Engineering Acoustics, Spring 2019 and 2020 - A Peer Review of Teaching Benchmark Portfolio, Keegan J. Moore

An Exploration of Student Engagement and Learning within a Newly Online Version of TEAC 861: Teaching in a Pluralistic Society - A Peer Review of Teaching Benchmark Portfolio, Amanda R. Morales

A Peer Review Benchmark Portfolio for ARCH 411: Integrate, David Newton

Online Engagement and Overall Performance: TMFD 123: Clothing & Society Benchmark Portfolio – A Peer Review of Teaching Portfolio, Claire Nicholas

Peer Review of Teaching Portfolio for JOUR 304: Multimedia Journalism, Olga Pierce

Toward a Culturally Sensitive Approach to Student Centered Accent and Dialect Coursework - THEA 403: Advanced Voice - Accents & Dialects – A Peer Review of Teaching Project Benchmark Portfolio, Ann Marie Pollard

Peer Review of Teaching Project Benchmark Portfolio: SPED 852 - Instructional Methods for Teachers of Students with Visual Impairments, Mackenzie E. Savaiano

Critical Thinking, Perspective-Taking, and Cultural Humility in Global Refugee Health Studies: A Peer Review of Teaching Benchmark Portfolio, Julie A. Tippens

RUSS391: Russian Culture and Civilization Through Film - A Peer Review of Teaching Portfolio, Olha Tytarenko

A COVID-19 Informed Benchmark Portfolio of Teaching for SLPA 988: Dementia, Kristy Weissling

AGRO 153 - Soil Resources Online - A Peer Review of Teaching Project Benchmark Portfolio, Rebecca Young

A Benchmark Teaching Portfolio during COVID-19 Transition for MNGT 360: Managing Behavior in Organizations, Jia Yu

STAT 463: Introduction to Mathematical Statistics II - A Peer Review of Teaching Portfolio, Qi Zhang

2019 2019

HRTM 374 Guest Services Management – A Peer Review of Teaching Project Benchmark Portfolio, Ajai Ammachathram

AGRO 204: Resource Efficient Crop Management, Andrea Basche

FDST 396 – Preventive Controls for Animal Food, Andreia Bianchini

Do Expectations and Reflection in a Master’s Level Education Course Contribute to Sense of Belonging and Learning? A Peer Review of Teaching Inquiry Project, Stephanie Bondi

PSYC 462/862: Motivation and Emotion, Carolyn R. Brown-Kramer

TMFD 144-Intro to Design Theory and Criticism: A Peer Review of Teaching Benchmark Portfolio, Mary Alice Casto

Digging Economics--ECON 200: Economics Essentials and Issues, Tammie Fischer

SLPA 985: A Peer Review of Teaching Benchmark Portfolio, Judy Harvey