Albers 2017-2018 PDP

Professional Development Plan

Jessica Albers, Ph.D.

Assistant Professor, Department of Human Performance

Minnesota State University Mankato
2017-2018 Academic Year

Criterion I: Demonstrate ability to teach effectively and/or perform effectively in other

current assignments.

2017-2018 Teaching:
HP 477/577 Foundations of Behavior Change Strategies, HP 630 Research Methods, HP 619
Youth Physical Activity, Sport, and Sedentary Behavior, HP 414 Physiology of Exercise, HP
487 Applied Exercise Science

Objective 1. Attain an above average (4 out of 5) rating through student evaluations.

Evidence
 Statistics and examples from student evaluation.
Expected Outcome
 Continue to use feedback from students to update courses and adapt to students’
needs.

Objective 2. Complete a Peer Faculty Consultation through CETL.

Evidence
 Follow up report from the peer faculty member who observed my class.
Expected Outcome
 Gain direct feedback from an experienced faculty member on improving my
teaching style and content presentation.

Objective 3. Renovate HP 487 Applied Exercise Science to increase content for students
completing their internship and utilize D2L technologies to improve the course.

Evidence
 Syllabus and assignments from the course.
Expected Outcome
 Students will have a forum to discuss internship issues with their peers in real
time. Course content will increase internship reflection, validity of completed
hours reports, and discussion points for future job interviews.

Criterion II: Scholarly or creative achievement or research.

Criterion III: Evidence of continuing preparation and study.

 Albers 2017-2018 PDP

Criterion IV: Contribution to student growth and development.

Criterion V: Service to the University and community.