STEP I Assess Your Skills and Knowledge
Check the category that best describes your skill level on the followng topics.
1. Discipline-Specific	No improvement necessary or not applicable	Could use a refresher	Need the basics in this area
Updates in field
Discipline-specific teaching strategies
2. Teaching and Learning	No improvement necessary or not applicable	Could use a refresher	Need the basics in this area
Learning styles
Student assessment/evaluation/ test development
Active learning techniques
Effective questioning techniques
Modes of presentation
Effective teaching strategies
Retention and recruitment
Classroom management skills
Teaching diverse learners
Advising
Creating learning communities
Syllabus design
Motivation strategies
Teaching critical thinking skills

3. Career and Personal	No improvement necessary or not applicable	Could use a refresher	Need the basics in this area
Human relations/interpersonal skills
Stress management
Dealing with difficult people
Grant writing
Team building/group dynamics
Time management
Leadership skills
4. Technology in the     Classroom	No improvement necessary or not applicable	Could use a refresher	Need the basics in this area
Presentation software
Web-based course development
Integrating technology into coursework

5. Online Instruction	No improvement necessary or not applicable	Could use a refresher	Need the basics in this area
Course development
Course facilitation
Student retention and motivation strategies